Make the best of your job interviews
Good preparation is of course at the top of your list. But what do recruiters pay attention to and what questions do they often ask? You get tips on how to prepare for your interview and we explain what the commonly used STAR method actually is.
Your job interview
Prepare for your job interview well, so you can anticipate and pay more attention to your interviewer.
11 common job interview questions
Have a look at the most common job interview questions. This way you can attend the conversation well prepared.
Why do you want to work here?
This may be the most difficult, but also most commonly asked question during you job interview.
Show your growth mind-set
Show your growth mind-set, and achieve more success during your job interview.
Telephone interview
An job interview by phone can feel uncomfortable. View our most important tips for a perfect conversation.
A good first impression
Your interlocutor already forms an image of you in the first few seconds. Let this be as positive as possible.
What? That was part of the selection process?
The selection process for an open vacancy is more then only your CV and cover letter. Don’t undo your hard work in a few seconds.
How to build rapport with your interviewer
10 tips to get off to a good start and win over your conversation partner.
Sensitive questions
Usually they are asked in all innocence, but how to deal with questions that are sensitive or even discriminatory?
Dealing with unsuitable quetions (Dutch only)
Good questions to ask
One suggestion that significantly increases the chance of success: ask the right questions.
Calm your interview nerves
Change your thinking and calm your interview nerves. This might be easier said than done, so here're 7 tips to calm those job interview nerves.
STAR method
The often used STAR method; what is it exactly, and what is its value to you?
We see it more and more: video interviews
How to make a good impression during a video interview, and what should you remember?
Time to SWOT
An important element of being successful in your job interview is understanding what you are good at. Herefore you can use a SWOT analysis.
Elevator pitch
With an elevator pitch you can present yourself briefly and clearly, at any desired time or location.
Second job interview
What is the difference between the first and second job interview?
Salary negotiation
It's not uncommon to see a gap between an employee and an employer during salary negotiations. How do you enter the negotiation well prepared?
Job offer
You've had a successful job interview and you're offered a job contract. How do you deal with this?
Dealing with a counter offer
You received an offer from your current employer, to counter the one from your future employer, now what?
Dealing with a counter offer (Dutch only)
What do recruiters pay attention to
When you know exactly what recruiters pay attention to during the job interview, you can easily respond to this.
How to resign
It is not uncommon to experience a lot of emotions when you have decided to hand in your resignation.
Free CV template
We developed a free resume template for you to download.