Interview confidence Ellis Fox Blog

How to mentally prepare for an interview

Most people are uncomfortable talking about themselves. There’s that fine line between sounding boastful and confident. The challenge is that if you don’t come across with a level of confidence, interviewers may doubt your abilities. In today’s article we share some insights, based on our […]

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Hiring success Ellis Fox Blog

Small things that help to secure top talent

Every company has their own process for hiring, yet there are few that really get it right. Despite good intentions, the hiring process often gets caught up in red tape. Candidates get frustrated with delays, and in the end, they simply move on. With such […]

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Interview skills Ellis Fox Blog

How to sharpen your interview skills when hiring

There’s a lot of responsibility resting on conducting job interviews. It’s not just about getting to know more about the candidates and their work experience. Interviewers need to be able to read between the lines, figure out if candidates are being truthful about their expertise, […]

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Interview Ellis Fox Blog

What interviewers want to know about you

Sitting down to an interview, a common question interviewers ask is: “Tell me about yourself.” For candidates who haven’t prepared for the question, it can be overwhelming. The question is so broad, where do you start? To help you answer this and other interview questions, […]

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What you bring Ellis Fox Blog

What do you bring?

As much as it’s a job seekers market, companies are still looking for value. When they’re hiring for a new role, one of the most important questions they’re asking of each candidate are: What do you bring to the role? What skills, what knowledge? What […]

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Company interview fails Ellis Fox blog

How to write a CV

A short overview discussion on what to focus on to write a successful CV

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Senior role interview Ellis Fox Blog

How to sell yourself in an interview

Simple guidelines on how to sell your skills and expertise in an interview

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Interview Ellis Fox Blog

How to discern if a candidate has the right skills

Top 3 interview tips to find out more about a candidates skills and experience and if they’re the right fit for a job.

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Interview confidence Ellis Fox Blog

How to respond to interview questions with confidence

Being asked to talk about yourself is such a broad question, yet it’s the default that most interviews start with. For candidates it’s awkward to answer because although it may seem like a logical starting point, do you talk about skills, success, interests, or career […]

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Company interview fails Ellis Fox blog

Common ways companies lose opportunities to hire great candidates

Last week’s article on interviewing seemed to hit a nerve, if the feedback from my network is anything to go by. Several people shared their bad interviewing experiences. It’s a very real reminder that the small things that companies do, and don’t think matter, are […]

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