In this article, we address and overcome typical mistakes being made by (even seasoned) candidates, when identifying and presenting their key skills at interview.

The following information aims to highlight what candidates can expect when being recruited and interviewed from home; while providing clear advice and a checklist to follow.

For some they are a necessary evil, for others, they are an exciting opportunity to showcase skills and abilities. Either way, if you are interviewing for a senior role it’s likely you’ll be asked to make a presentation during the process. Before you delve into research and designing the perfect PowerPoint, I urge to first consider exactly why a presentation request has been made; and more importantly, what you will be judged on. Typically interviewers are assessing 5 core areas…

Hiring the wrong candidate is, quite simply, one of the most expensive mistakes made by HR decision-makers. Whilst there are many reasons behind why a new employee fails, the steps you take when interviewing will determine the difference between a poor hiring decision and one which adds value to your business. Every candidate is different. Every job role is different. Every company is different. This all seems obvious, but if it is, then why are so many interviewers sticking with the same interview processes time and time again?

In this article, we’re going to discuss the arguments for and against this form of assessment, with insights from consultants at Caspian One and exerts from forums and other articles on the subject.

It’s eleven forty-five, you’re stood outside looking up at the building where your career’s future could be decided in 15 minute’s time, suited and booted, ready to step inside… But, something’s holding you back. You’re suddenly aware of your every heartbeat, every breath. Your head starts to play tricks; are you really right for this? What if I forget something important? Your hands are trembling, knees shaking - you are being consumed by excess energy and nervous anxiety.

In our definitive guide to interviewing series, we share insights, interview tips and lessons from our perspective - outlining what it takes to triumph at interview. Part four of this guide explores what comes next?; how to set expectations, follow-ups, homework, and understanding the processes once a job offers been presented.

In our Definitive Guide to Interviewing series, we share insights, interview tips and lessons from our perspective; outlining what it takes to triumph at interview. Part three of this guide is entirely about the actual interview, and what you can do on the day to increase your chances of being hired.

In our definitive guide to interviewing series, we share insights, interview tips and lessons from our perspective; outlining what it takes to triumph at interview. Part two of this guide looks at the variety of interview types a candidate may encounter and what's involved in each scenario.

In our definitive guide to interviewing series, we share insights, interview tips and lessons from our perspective; outlining what it takes to triumph at interview. Part one of this guide tackles one of our most asked question… “how do I prepare for interviews?”

In this article, our goal is to prepare you for these tests - with advice, best practices, resources and some practical exercises you can action.

To give you the best chance of succeeding during a Skype interview we’ve collected our recruitment experiences to share with you the Caspian One five best practices - and not just the what, but also the how.