Planning for Exams
Learn in a way that makes your work meaningful.
Creating Connections …
Connect, reach out and enjoy learning from others about what they do.
Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?
This open ended question is designed to get to know you beyond your ‘qualifications’ and is another way of asking: Do you understand our organisation and are you committed to what we aim to accomplish?; Tell us something about yourself that we do not know already?; What inspires and motivates you?; What are your ambitions?; […]
How do you fill your spare time?
This is the question that I find so often baffles candidates and I think that this is because it is in what you do in your spare time that reveals so much more that just your qualifications. And as such, it can be awkward to answer. Talking about yourself outside of the workplace […]
What makes you a good fit?
This question regularly comes up. It might feel as if you are being put on the spot with this one and it can initially feel rather awkward to respond to, but with careful forethought this question provides the perfect platform from which you can reassure your interviewers that you are the perfect answer to their […]
Q1 – Tell me about yourself …
I regularly remind students preparing for first interviews, that these occasions are just conversations (with purpose and a certain formality) through which the interviewer can get to know them beyond the paperwork. Already they have read your CV and covering letter, but it is through meeting you in person (or via Zoom) that depth […]
Validation
Three weeks ago, James Shone (I Can and I Am) focused his Blog around the term VALIDATION. I have been thinking about the impact of being ‘validated’ means for all of us and especially for our young. Can you imagine how you would go about your every day life, knowing that you were valued, […]
What tools do you use to help you through those anxious times?
Anxious thoughts can take over and I am learning new ways of moving through them. Moving, taking tiny action steps, talking to myself rationally, and using breath to calm me are some of the tools that I use. What about for you? What helps you?
You’ve got this … you really have.
You are so able to adopt new habits that are really great one’s! Just keep pushing on. You’ve got this …
Challenging assumptions …
Challenge your assumptions and ‘you be you’!