https://www.scmp.com/rss/501974/feed Everything you need to know about interview skills, from preparing for an interview and putting together a portfolio, to top interview questions and making a great first impression. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Getting dressed can be a stressful task, especially when there’s an interview involved. Not only do you want to appear professional, but you also want to look like a good fit for the company and its culture. Unfortunately, there’s no wonder outfit to suit all scenarios. Instead, you need to tailor your clothing choices to the type of interview and the business type. Below we have a few important styling tips that will help you decide on what to wear to your next job interview. Internship... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3078331/what-wear-and-what-not-wear-job-interview-best-womens?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3078331/what-wear-and-what-not-wear-job-interview-best-womens?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 05 Apr 2020 18:00:10 +0000 You may not think it, but there are a lot of similarities between looking for a job and looking for a significant other. Sure, there are differences – probably best not to end an interview with a hug, for example, and definitely don’t go in for a kiss – but the similarities are worth noting. If you want advice on howto score a second date or interview, here are five top tips.  1 First impressions are everything Whether we like it or not, we only have one chance to make a first impression, and... https://www.scmp.com/better-life/career-education/article/3051425/dating-and-job-hunting-success-both-relies-same?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/better-life/career-education/article/3051425/dating-and-job-hunting-success-both-relies-same?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 19 Feb 2020 22:00:20 +0000 Preparing for a job interview can be taxing, but it can be almost as challenging to figure out just how many times you should follow up with the boss of your dream job after a great interview. Your follow-up plays a bigger part in the process than you may realise, said Lynn Taylor, a national workplace expert and author of Tame Your Terrible Office Tyrant: How to Manage Childish Boss Behaviour and Thrive in Your Job. “The quality of your follow-up can underscore a successful interview, or... https://www.scmp.com/better-life/career-education/article/3044272/how-follow-after-job-interview-without-seeming?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/better-life/career-education/article/3044272/how-follow-after-job-interview-without-seeming?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Jan 2020 11:00:13 +0000 If you're hoping to apply for a summer job, we've got some professional advice from a headhunter. So before you send off your applications and CVs, here’s what career doctor Alison Chang said you need to know. “A lot of the time, [students] themselves don’t buy into the fact that they want or need a summer job,” the veteran headhunter said. This might be because they’re only doing it because people around them expect them to – but this mindset is not helpful. “If you don’t take [a summer job]... https://www.scmp.com/better-life/career-education/article/3027290/internship-application-advice-expert-three-top-tips?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/better-life/career-education/article/3027290/internship-application-advice-expert-three-top-tips?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 30 Sep 2019 02:33:44 +0000