James - Business Partner Manager (HTS Management Alumni)
When asked to do a blog entry, I thought it was a great idea, my chance to speak to the masses (or the few who might actually read it!). I tried writing a ‘day in the life’ style blog, but there’s only so much you want to read about meetings and business cases. Instead I’ve tried to give my perspective on one of the bigger concepts that affect graduates at work – the organisation itself. More...
Open Questions are a component of most applications to large organisations such as HSBC. They are a crucial part of the application process which provides a company with an insight into your personality and mindset and are designed to supplement your CV in providing context to your achievements.
Although these questions are designed to allow you to show your competencies to your prospective employer they themselves provide a candidate with two tests. Can you tailor your answer to your audience? Can you answer concisely? More...