Entries by J2Technology

What your social media presence says about you

What you do on social media has the power to help, or severely hinder, your chances of a job interview. Three quarters of recruiters have looked up potential candidates on social media, according to the Guardian Jobs Recruiter Survey 2015. Of those who said yes in the Guardian Jobs survey, LinkedIn was the most popular […]

Mastering Body Language In A Job Interview

In an increasingly digital world the importance of face-to-face communication and body language is easy to overlook. In an interview situation, body language can be a game-changer. “Before you say a word, the interviewer will have made crucial decisions about you through the way you communicate with your body and through your facial expressions,” says […]

How to master a Skype interview

Job interviews over Skype are becoming increasingly common. You might be able to see one another, but a virtual interview over the internet is not the same as one face to face and you need to prepare accordingly. Here are some considerations to help you embrace technology and master a Skype interview. Dress professionally Should […]

How to ace your second interview

You’ve got through the first job interview and have been invited back for another. You’re well in the frame for the role and now is the time for confidence – but not complacency or arrogance. “You have to assume that every remaining candidate ticks all the required boxes and things are close,” says Jon Gregory, […]