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The Age
3 days ago
- Business
- The Age
The questions you should (and shouldn't) ask at every job interview
From a speedy 20-minute interview to a six-round marathon, there's a common denominator that holds strong when it comes to going for a job. Regardless of the role you've applied for – or the kind of employer – asking thoughtful, genuine questions is timeless. Claudia Swinton is a director at Samuels Donegan, a Melbourne-based recruitment agency specifically for human resources professionals. She says what you ask during a job interview can elevate or erode everything else you have talked about so far. When preparing for an interview, she says it's important to 'zoom out and understand the macro'. That could include researching what is happening in the broader industry your desired workplace falls under. And if the information is available, try to understand where the role and function sits in the employer's wider strategy. Swinton adds that all too often, candidates focus on preparing highly specific questions. If you ask these same questions in interviews for different roles, you run the risk of sounding rigid or like you're box-ticking. 'Instead, I'd recommend doing enough research that you're able to have a curious, intelligent conversation,' she says. Make sure you say something, as asking no questions at all is generally a poor look. 'If you understand the company's story – historical business performance, background of the current executive team, changes to legislation that will impact the business model or shake up the industry – you can ask tailored questions in real time, shaped by the actual flow of the discussion.' A candidate's level of seniority should also be considered when developing questions. For more senior candidates, 'any questions relating to governance or operational efficiencies are typically looked upon favourably'.
Sydney Morning Herald
3 days ago
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
The questions you should (and shouldn't) ask at every job interview
From a speedy 20-minute interview to a six-round marathon, there's a common denominator that holds strong when it comes to going for a job. Regardless of the role you've applied for – or the kind of employer – asking thoughtful, genuine questions is timeless. Claudia Swinton is a director at Samuels Donegan, a Melbourne-based recruitment agency specifically for human resources professionals. She says what you ask during a job interview can elevate or erode everything else you have talked about so far. When preparing for an interview, she says it's important to 'zoom out and understand the macro'. That could include researching what is happening in the broader industry your desired workplace falls under. And if the information is available, try to understand where the role and function sits in the employer's wider strategy. Swinton adds that all too often, candidates focus on preparing highly specific questions. If you ask these same questions in interviews for different roles, you run the risk of sounding rigid or like you're box-ticking. 'Instead, I'd recommend doing enough research that you're able to have a curious, intelligent conversation,' she says. Make sure you say something, as asking no questions at all is generally a poor look. 'If you understand the company's story – historical business performance, background of the current executive team, changes to legislation that will impact the business model or shake up the industry – you can ask tailored questions in real time, shaped by the actual flow of the discussion.' A candidate's level of seniority should also be considered when developing questions. For more senior candidates, 'any questions relating to governance or operational efficiencies are typically looked upon favourably'.
AU Financial Review
3 days ago
- Business
- AU Financial Review
Jimmy Brings may face class action as gig drivers cry wage theft
Lawyers involved in a class action investigation into failed alcohol delivery company Jimmy Brings say at least 150 delivery van drivers have come forward to complain about underpayments during a six-year period. Melbourne-based compensation firm Gordon Legal is investigating reports that drivers employed by the company were paid only a single fee for picking up multiple orders of alcohol, despite being contractually promised a separate collection fee for each order.
Economic Times
3 days ago
- Economic Times
Two teens charged with murder of Warana businessman Zdravko Bilic, found stabbed outside $2.5m home
During the incident, Bilic's wife, Gry Susann Tomte, was on a business trip. Police said she became concerned after not hearing from her husband and asked a neighbour to check on him. (Image: Facebook) Two teenage boys have been charged with the murder of 57-year-old Zdravko Bilic, who was found stabbed to death outside his home in Warana on the evening of Monday, July 14. Sunshine Coast detectives have apprehended a 15-year-old boy from West Woombye and a 17-year-old boy from Beerwah, both charged with murder. They are expected to appear in Maroochydore Children's Court on Thursday, July Monday's stabbing incident, police and emergency services were called to the Napalle Street property around 7:35 p.m. AEST after a neighbour discovered Bilic unresponsive in the front yard. He was declared dead at the scene. Investigators confirmed he had sustained two stab wounds to the wife, Gry Susann Tomte, was interstate on a business trip at the time. Police said she became concerned after not hearing from her husband and asked a neighbour to check on him. That neighbour later made the emergency call. Tomte, originally from Norway, is the founder of the Melbourne-based skincare company HÜD Skin + Body, which has clinics in St Kilda and Northcote. She described her husband as 'the kindest, gentlest person I've ever known' and said he was 'loved by everyone who had the fortune of meeting him.'Detective Inspector Chris Toohey said police are examining multiple lines of inquiry. Investigators are focusing on the window between 11 p.m. Sunday and 7:30 p.m. Monday to determine when the fatal attack are also looking into whether Bilic's body may have been lying in the yard for several hours before it was and Tomte purchased the $2.5 million property in December 2021. Friends and locals described Bilic as a 'great guy' and 'an absolute gentleman.' He was a member of the Sunshine Coast Supa Oldies group, which said his death was a 'devastating loss.' Inspector Toohey said Warana, known for its beaches and upscale homes, is considered one of the safest areas of the Sunshine Coast. He called the incident 'terrible' and said the community was deeply shocked.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Two teens charged with murder of Warana businessman Zdravko Bilic, found stabbed outside $2.5m home
Two teenage boys have been charged with the murder of 57-year-old Zdravko Bilic , who was found stabbed to death outside his home in Warana on the evening of Monday, July 14. Sunshine Coast detectives have apprehended a 15-year-old boy from West Woombye and a 17-year-old boy from Beerwah, both charged with murder. They are expected to appear in Maroochydore Children's Court on Thursday, July 17. After Monday's stabbing incident, police and emergency services were called to the Napalle Street property around 7:35 p.m. AEST after a neighbour discovered Bilic unresponsive in the front yard. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Degree healthcare Cybersecurity Public Policy Data Science Design Thinking Finance Operations Management CXO MBA Healthcare Others PGDM Data Analytics others Project Management Data Science Leadership Digital Marketing Management Product Management Artificial Intelligence Technology MCA Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making Strategic Leadership and Transformation Global Business Acumen Comprehensive Business Expertise Duration: 2 Years University of Western Australia UWA Global MBA Starts on Jun 28, 2024 Get Details He was declared dead at the scene. Investigators confirmed he had sustained two stab wounds to the abdomen. Bilic's wife, Gry Susann Tomte, was interstate on a business trip at the time. Police said she became concerned after not hearing from her husband and asked a neighbour to check on him. That neighbour later made the emergency call. Tomte, originally from Norway, is the founder of the Melbourne-based skincare company HÜD Skin + Body, which has clinics in St Kilda and Northcote . Live Events She described her husband as 'the kindest, gentlest person I've ever known' and said he was 'loved by everyone who had the fortune of meeting him.' Detective Inspector Chris Toohey said police are examining multiple lines of inquiry. Investigators are focusing on the window between 11 p.m. Sunday and 7:30 p.m. Monday to determine when the fatal attack occurred. They are also looking into whether Bilic's body may have been lying in the yard for several hours before it was found. Bilic and Tomte purchased the $2.5 million property in December 2021. Friends and locals described Bilic as a 'great guy' and 'an absolute gentleman.' He was a member of the Sunshine Coast Supa Oldies group, which said his death was a 'devastating loss.' Inspector Toohey said Warana, known for its beaches and upscale homes, is considered one of the safest areas of the Sunshine Coast. He called the incident 'terrible' and said the community was deeply shocked.
