It’s not just what you say in a job interview that determines your success, it’s how you say it. How you communicate tells interviewers about the type of person you are and it’s much more than the words that you speak: It’s your body language, manner, tone, listening skills, and the general ‘vibe’ you give […]

What’s your biggest weakness? Tell me about a time you haven’t handled a situation well. These seemingly negative questions often trip people up in interviews. It’s important to think about how you’d answer them beforehand. Saying “I don’t have one” or “I can’t think of any” are not appropriate responses. So what do you say?

“So Leah, what do you do?” “I run my own communications consultancy and speaking business, Methmac Communications. I help businesses, community groups and individuals improve and deliver their communications through media, public relations and community engagement. I also run workshops and motivational seminars to teach people how to communicate more effectively and get the most […]

This week I’ve answered a few questions for clients regarding referees for job applications. Here’s the advice I gave: Q: Do I need to include referees in my resume or should I write that they’re ‘available on request’? A: Always include referees with your resume (name, position, company, contact number).

If you wouldn’t be comfortable with your employer or prospective boss reading your Facebook post, seeing it published in a newspaper, or saying it to your grandmother, do not post it. Regardless of your privacy settings, you should always consider anything you post on social media as being public. Screen shots of your words can […]