Which superhero would you be? Dealing with unexpected interview questions
Most questions at an interview are fairly straight forward, “Describe a time when you worked as a part of a team”, “give me an example of…”, “what motivates you?” etc… However it’s highly likely that you’ll get at least one question that you haven’t quite prepared for and it can throw you off guard. Unusual…
Telephone interview tips from a seasoned telephone interviewer
So you’ve got yourself a telephone interview, congratulations! You’ve done well to get this far, but now you need a bit of guidance so that you can blow away the competition. Well you’ve come to the right place. The first thing to ask yourself is why would a company choose a telephone interview? They may…
Preparing for a Skype interview
At Step we use Skype a lot, whether it’s for an interview, a way of meeting the candidates, or to do your pre-start checks (passport check, payment schedule etc). It is still extremely important to be professional when using Skype, so we’ve listed a few tips to help. Is your Skype ID professional and appropriate? Remember…
Too Many Projects, Not Enough People? Why Paid Internships for SMEs Are a Business No-Brainer
Running a small business in 2026 is no small feat. Between rising minimum wages, national insurance increases, and the general unpredictability of the economic climate, finding affordable, reliable talent can feel like a luxury you simply can’t afford. But what if one of the smartest hiring decisions you could make costs next to nothing and…
Your Dissertation is Your First Project
How to Translate Academic Success into CV Ready Graduate Skills Introduction: The Untapped Goldmine You’ve dedicated months, or even a year, to your dissertation or final major project. You successfully navigated complex research, managed tight deadlines, and delivered a substantial piece of work. Yet, when it comes to your CV, you often summarise this huge effort in a single,…
Questions to Ask When Interviewing For an Internship
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Interviews: What not to do…
I had little experience of interviewing before applying to be an intern at Step. So little, in fact, that even to this day I still need a good twenty minutes (and a YouTube tutorial) to properly tie my tie. Wrought with nerves as I waited in reception, I remember worrying that a lack of experience…
Preparing For Your All Important Interview!
There is an abundance of useful (and not so useful) advice out there for preparing for that all-important interview, so I’ll attempt to keep this reasonably short and sweet. I have one friend who swears by playing Bon Jovi ‘You Give Love a Bad Name’ on repeat whilst getting ready for any interview. He claims…
Common CV Mistakes That Hurt Graduates’ Job Prospects
It’s spring. You graduated last summer and you’re still looking for your first role in your chosen field. We get it, it’s tough out there. But with another wave of new graduates about to enter the market, it’s more important than ever to make sure your CV is working for you, not against you. Here are some of the most common mistakes I’ve been spotting…
5 Simple Career Resolutions for Graduates in 2026
The New Year brings the traditional pressure to make sweeping resolutions. But when it comes to your career, you don’t need a total life overhaul – you need simple, actionable, and sustainable steps. For graduates and students aiming to secure a meaningful role in 2026, the focus should be on practical preparation. Here are five…