Two experienced interviewers in an unguarded moment share their real feelings about their subjects.

Behind The Closed Door 4 Interviewers Rants - short version

Two interviewers discuss an interview where they have reservations based on a poor performance in showing an example of leadership. The application form had a great example but the interviewee was not able to give a good account of themselves at interview. What was really going on? A discussion of a negative marking.

Behind The Closed Door 1 - Good Application Poor Interview

Two interviewers talk about their difficulty in judging application forms before interviews identifying what works and what doesn't.

Behind The Closed Door 2 Forms Discussion

A brief introduction to the essence of good leadership. 
With Georgina Corscadden, Peak Connexxion who makes the point that by your very behaviour you are a leader and a role model for other. People are influenced not by what  you think or say but by what you do and how you make them feel. Help your colleagues grow to their full height.

Leadership 101 - with Georgina Corscadden, Peak Connexxion

A straightforward introduction to Capability Interviewing and how it can be compared to Competency-based Interviewing

Capability Interviewing Introduction Episode 1

Preparing for a Capability Selection process involves mining your own life and work experience to find your achievements, strengths and motivation. Brian McIvor takes a comprehensive look at the preparation process - including how to gather information through networking - to ensure you are best prepared. 

Capability Interviewing Introducing Episode 2 Preparation

How to complete your competency interview form.

Competency Interview Preparation Podcast

We all have voices inside our heads. Our left and bright brains send us conflicting messages - on this podcast Isobel Mahon illustrates this process - in living stereo. Enjoy with headphones.

More career tools  on www.brianmcivor@gmail.com

A User's Guide to Left and Right Brain

Brian McIvor on 10 sins of the interviewee -  from the Interviewer's point of view. Don't worry the antidote is supplied as part of the package. More interview tips and hints on www.brianmcivor.com

Behind the Closed Door 4 The Interviewer's Rant - long version

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Author of three books on career and interview preparation. 
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