Interviews
Walking in prepared for the interview, and a good answer to the question you're dreading.
Behavioural interview questions and how to answer them
How to answer behavioural interview questions using STAR, with common questions, what they test, an example answer and tips for follow-up questions.
How to address key selection criteria
How to address key selection criteria in Australian job applications, with current public sector formats, the STAR method and an example response.
How to answer the strengths and weaknesses question
How to choose a strength and a weakness for your job interview, what to avoid, and example answers for roles from retail to data analysis.
How to answer why should we hire you in an interview
How to answer "why should we hire you" in a job interview, with example answers for a first job, a career change and an experienced candidate.
How to prepare for a job interview
What to work through before a job interview: a prep sheet built from the job ad, the stories that cover most questions, and the questions an interviewer can't lawfully ask in Australia.
Questions to ask the interviewer
Near the end of most interviews, you'll be asked whether you have any questions. It helps to have two or three ready, chosen because you genuinely want to know the answers.
Tell me about yourself, answered for every career stage
How to answer the opening interview question, with worked answers for a first job, a career change and a similar role, plus how long to make it.
What to wear to an interview
A good rule for most job interviews is to dress a step more formally than the people who already do the job.