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Be confident in your body language in interviews
Career Coaching & Guidance

Be confident in your body language in interviews

Body language is a form of non-verbal communication, and it is vital to communicate effectively in a job interview.  During an interview, you will inadvertently give out non-verbal cues, and those can make more of an impact than the words you use. Confidence is typically conveyed through body language, as is your stress level. An employer will get a sense of your personality and how you perform under pressure by gauging your body language.So, how can you ensure you are conveying the right messages?

3 Things you should never say to a hiring manager
Job Search in Hong Kong

3 Things you should never say to a hiring manager

Whether you are a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, job interviews can be daunting. A careless or inappropriate comment could cost you the opportunity. Andrew Morris, Managing Director, Greater China, Robert Half International, offers some useful guidance on what not to say to a hiring manager during an interview.

3 Quick tips for acing a job interview
Job Search in Hong Kong

3 Quick tips for acing a job interview

Whether you are a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, job interviews can be daunting. A careless or inappropriate comment could cost you the opportunity. Andrew Morris, Managing Director, Greater China, Robert Half International, offers some useful guidance on what not to say to a hiring manager during an interview.

Pay info is power
Career Coaching & Guidance

Pay info is power

Salary negotiations – often the final stage of the interview process – can also be one of the most uncomfortable, writes Katharine de Vaal.

Follow-up is vital
Career Coaching & Guidance

Follow-up is vital

The business of following up after a job interview should begin before you leave the interview, by asking the company when they expect to make a hiring decision, writes Walter Ellicott.

The interview day
Career Coaching & Guidance

The interview day

It’s true you should polish your shoes on the day of your interview, but what other basic elements should you consider?

Do you add value?
Career Coaching & Guidance

Do you add value?

Securing a job interview can often be very tough, so once an interview has been confirmed, there are some simple steps you should follow to maximise your chances of getting that all-important job offer, writes Walter Ellicott.

Delve deep for ethical staff
Career Coaching & Guidance

Delve deep for ethical staff

In the final part of this series, we look at more strategies companies can use to make sure they hire ethical …

The interview gets reviewed
Career Coaching & Guidance

The interview gets reviewed

If your résumé has landed you a face-to-face job interview, you need to be able to sell yourself to the interview …