As a Finance Director in UK businesses for more than 20 years, I interviewed and coached 100s of people for roles in my companies. I know why people FAIL at interviews - and I know why people SUCCEED.

STRESSED about interview questions? - This Podcast channel is for YOU!

Create an awesome job search strategy: Cover letters, CVs and Interviews in English. I will give you the advice and language tools to successfully create and execute your own job application strategy.

How to create an awesome job application strategy: Advice on careers, CVs, cover letters, interview planning

"Errr....I don't.  My boss just tells me what to do"

Or.....

Give a really good, concise and practical example - and start by listening to this podcast for tips!

How do you prioritize your workload?

"I have no idea but I would really like a lot of money please"

Or

Listen to this podcast and get some top tips from a Finance Director on how to navigate this tricky question!

What are your salary expectations for this role?

"I scream and shout and burst into tears...."

Or

"I have various strategies to manage stress and to turn it into a positive factor in my performance"

How do you handle stress?

"There was that time I couldn't find me pen....."

Or perhaps you should think more broadly - challenging deadlines, difficult customers, angry colleagues, deadline pressures, last minute changes to requirements....

Check out this podcast on how to create a strong, authentic answer!

"Give me an example when you have faced a challenge at work and how did you deal with it?

Because I am absolutely amazing!

Or....

"Because my experiences, skills and future GOALS are aligned with your company and this role!...."

This, in a nutshell, is how you answer this question. Easy.

Why should we hire you?

"I intend to be the CEO of this organisation and I am going to fire you...."

Not really - but it is a good question that needs some quality planning! Check out this podcast for tips!

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

So what we DON'T say here is....."I really hate my current job, and my boss, and my team...."

Even if this IS the truth. So what do you say?  Check out this podcast!

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Why are you leaving your current role?

A question which causes a lot of fear in most candidates - following these top tips from a Finance Director who has interviewed hundreds of people for top jobs!

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