Matthew CoppolaDec 19, 20181 minHow early should I arrive to an interview?Aim to arrive around 10 minutes early, that is, 10 minutes early from when you arrive to the reception desk. So, it would make sense then...
Matthew CoppolaNov 1, 20181 minInterview Skills CoachingWhat if I don’t have any questions to ask at the end of an interview?You may not have any questions to ask in an interview. You might be genuinely happy with everything that you have heard during the...
Matthew CoppolaOct 31, 20181 minInterview Skills CoachingShould I bring my resume along to an interview?It is entirely up to you. You may want to have your resume as a form of reference – something that an interviewer can refer to, or if you...
Matthew CoppolaOct 4, 20181 minInterview Skills CoachingIs it necessary to bring a folio of certificates to show in an interview?It is up to you if you want to bring a folio of certificates that you have completed over the course of your career. Generally speaking...
Matthew CoppolaOct 3, 20181 minInterview Skills CoachingHow long should I wait to send a thank-you email after an interview? By Matthew CoppolaIt’s always good to send a brief; follow-up thank you email after a job interview. You may ask though ‘what am I thanking them for?’...
Matthew CoppolaNov 22, 20171 minWhy it is beneficial to keep a list of your achievements at work?There may have been numerous occasions throughout your time working for a company where you have achieved something that you were quite...
Matthew CoppolaNov 22, 20171 minIs cold calling employers to find a potential work opportunity old fashioned and not worth doing?The short answer is no. Many jobs are still not advertised online or in the paper. Some jobs are filled internally by employees within a...
Matthew CoppolaJun 26, 20171 minInterview question: How would you deal with the resulting situation?During the interview, the prospective employer may pose a question about a scenario that may be problematic to see what your response...
Matthew CoppolaJun 21, 20172 minInterview Skills CoachingInterview question: Why haven't you gone further in your profession?The employer may be curious as to what your career goals are. Are you career driven? Or are you contempt with your current role? Or is...
Matthew CoppolaJun 19, 20171 minInterview Skills CoachingInterview question: How are you a greater choice than the other applicants that have applied?The employer will usually ask this kind of question near the end of an interview. The employer may be looking for you to sell yourself a...