LIVING IN THE DAYS of CHIPS (AI) with EVERYTHING……. Are you compiling your CV, Application form or Letter using AI? Are you nuts? The HR bots will have picked up your plagiarism seconds after your post your fabricated application. AI is great as far as it goes – but in the world of professional job […]
AI in the service of Job Applications? Think again? You will be sussed. Read More »
It is so nice when somebody comes back to tell you how they got on after interview and career coaching. I had a nice note from someone today who came first on their interview panel – it was a well-earned success. Sometimes the news isn’t good or what the client expected and although that can
When at first you don’t succeed at your interview – what happens next? Read More »
A very interesting article in the Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/apr/27/doomjobbing-how-modern-job-hunt-became-vicious-loop-scrolling Not a very nice experience – but a very prevalent one. The same thing happens with interviews: it’s either Doomscrolling City or the Imposter Syndrome from Hell. Help is at hand – and – you don’t have to spin your application or “sell yoursel” to succeed. Just
Don ‘t DoomScroll your Jobsearch or your Interview Read More »
There is no need to memorise word-perfect answers for your interviews. Be concise and work in bullet points.
How to reduce stress in preparing for interviews Read More »
Capability Interviewing is set to become the norm in the New Year in Civil Service Interviews – following an update in the Performance Management Process. Are you ready? During the next month I shall be recording new videos and podcasts to help you transition to the new system. Be prepared.
Capability Interviewing replacing Competency Interviewing in the New Year. Read More »
Delighted to announce that we have completed shooting demonstration videos using the new Capability Framework. In this brief extract Rodney Devitt and Oliver Flitcroft show what is meant be Digital Readiness. These videos are based on my experience with training interviewers and interviewees in this system over the past year and are drawn from case
Capability Interviewing – new videos in production -coming soon Read More »
As well as training and coaching I have another life in music. Since early last year I have been presenting a regular classical programme on LMFM -bringing the best of music to the East Coast. Have a listen for yourself https://shows.acast.com/lmfm-classical-hour-podcast Requests and suggestions welcome at any time.
Preparing for any interview is time-consuming – but the effort is well spent. Preparing for the Capability Interview requires a deep dive into your past life. Personal as well as professional experience is relevant in coming to grasp with the basics of the system.
Capability Interview Podcasts – Episode 2 Preparation. Read More »