Interview Preparation – Campbell Rochford

Making Your Cover Letter Count: Strategies to Ensure an Invitation to Interview

Posted on August 24, 2023August 24, 2023 by Gerard Quinlivan

Making Your Cover Letter Count A well-crafted cover letter can make all the difference when applying for a job, determining whether your application will make it through the shortlisting process and be placed directly in the 'yes' or 'no' pile....Read More

Effective Cover Letter Tips

Posted on August 24, 2023August 24, 2023 by Gerard Quinlivan

Writing a compelling cover letter is essential to secure an invitation for an interview. It's your opportunity to showcase your skills, experiences, and enthusiasm for the position. Here are some strategies to ensure your cover letter stands out and increases...Read More

Top 3 Questions Every Candidate Should Ask In an Interview

The Most Important Four Steps in Preparing for an Interview!

Posted on May 4, 2023May 4, 2023 by Gerard Quinlivan

Preparing for a job interview can be a daunting task, but it’s important to take the time to get ready. We've previously spoken about successful interview tips for optimal performance. Here are some additional tips to help you ace your...Read More

Effective Strategies for Dealing with Counter Offers!

Posted on December 3, 2020September 18, 2022 by Gerard Quinlivan

Counter offers are an ever present threat that can derail any recruitment process at the 11th hour and leave both the hiring manager and recruiter with egg on their face if not handled properly. In recruitment they are a form...Read More

Act The Part – Get The Job!

Posted on January 4, 2018September 18, 2022 by Gerard Quinlivan

You're no doubt familiar with the term "Method Acting". According to Wikipedia, it's defined as "a technique of acting in which an actor aspires to complete emotional identification with a part, based on the system evolved by Stanislavsky and brought...Read More

What’s your greatest weakness? – The Achilles Question.

Posted on March 16, 2017September 18, 2022 by Gerard Quinlivan

I love to run. In recent years I've discovered the addiction of getting out in the early morning and pounding out the miles. For me it's a form of purification and it also gives me the head space to focus...Read More

Soft Skills – The Hard Facts!

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Gerard Quinlivan

Are we guilty of setting up the youth of today for future career failure? I recently had the opportunity to work with a valued client, looking to hire a junior administrator. Having advertised the vacancy as a "junior" role, I was...Read More

MIND THE GAP – Between Failure & Success

Posted on May 7, 2015September 18, 2022 by Gerard Quinlivan

According to Malcolm Gladwell in his celebrated book - Outliers, "Achievement = Talent + Preparation". Sometimes the smallest gap between success and failure isn't the talent component, it's found in the preparation. Have you adequately prepared to succeed and deliver...Read More

Successful Interview Tips For Optimum Interview Performance

Posted on November 24, 2014July 29, 2020 by Gerard Quinlivan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMoFhk7x4z8 You’ve been invited to interview for a great job opportunity. This could be the position of your dreams and you want to impress. How do you prepare so that you’re hitting all the right notes and ensure that you’re...Read More