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How to ‘tell me about yourself’
Stop stumbling over "Tell me about yourself." Craft a concise pitch highlighting your role, key strengths, and the value you deliver, setting the stage for a powerful conversation about your impact and value.

Louise Newton
Jun 24 min read


Tell us why you want to work here
How do you 'Tell us why you want to work here' at interview? This is one of two deceptively simple questions (the other is 'Tell me about yourself') that most interviewees struggle to answer credibly. Follow these four steps to create a strong structure that will flow and content that will convince.

Louise Newton
May 122 min read


Warming up for interview success
Do you warm up before you run? Stretch as you start a yoga session? Ever thought of doing that before an interview? If not, why not? It could give you the edge. Even with the most diligent preparations for content, about 80% of the time, clients hit their stride after 20-30 minutes, which is too late on the day to make a good impression. Warm up and be ready to GO with my top tips and practical actions.

Louise Newton
Jan 20, 20242 min read


Why should we hire you over other candidates?
How do you stand out at interview when you don’t know the competition, but you do know that they have similar skills and experience to you?

Louise Newton
Nov 21, 20222 min read


Perfect Presentations Tip 2 – 5 Steps
Perfect Presentations Tip 2 – 5 Steps to giving a hire-worthy presentation during an interview. Follow these clear steps and actions to make the experience easier and more impactful.

Louise Newton
Feb 14, 20223 min read


Perfect Presentations Tip 1 – The Pen
Perfect presentations #1 – the pen. By holding a pen with a hand at either end, your focus stays centred when you’re talking, and you aren’t flinging your energy - or your point - around the room.

Louise Newton
Feb 7, 20224 min read


Does “Tell me about yourself” make you cringe?
The ‘Tell me about yourself’ question really can make or break your connection with an interviewer or contact, so make sure you are prepared. Use these three steps.

Louise Newton
Oct 14, 20194 min read
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