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…
A Candidate’s Guide to Digital Security and CV Integrity
The job market is increasingly digital, and for students and recent graduates, your digital footprint is as crucial as your degree classification. When you apply for a job, you’re not just sending a document; you’re initiating a relationship built on trust. Here’s a straightforward guide to ensuring your CV remains credible and your data stays…
Think graduate hiring only happens in autumn? Here’s why that’s not true
Graduate hiring in the UK doesn’t end after autumn or spring. It carries on throughout the year, particularly in SME recruitment. While larger graduate programmes tend to grab the headlines, there are plenty of companies hiring all year round for graduate jobs and early careers roles. Many bring people in mid-year when they expand, or…
Questions to Ask When Interviewing For an Internship
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Jane Duckstein
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…
Why do grad roles expect experience? Here’s how to show employers you’ve got the skills they need
You don’t need a certificate for every skill, some of the most valuable ones are things you’re already doing without even noticing We chat to loads of students and grads at Step who say they “haven’t got enough experience.” But once we dig a bit deeper, it turns out they’ve picked up all sorts of…
How to choose the right graduate recruitment agency for you
Graduation can feel like a strange in-between; you’ve worked hard for your degree, but now what? The job market is competitive, job boards are overwhelming, and knowing where to start is half the battle. That’s where a graduate recruitment agency, especially one that truly specialises in graduates like you, can make all the difference. Here…