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After finding out in a recent survey conducted by TipTopJob that most people worry about what questions they will ask at the end of the interview, we thought it would be useful to put together some questions to think about choosing to use.

Asking good quality questions after being interviewed for a new role can highlight your interest in the company and role, show your motivation, ambition and intelligence.

You must not forget that an interview is a two way street and it is just as much about you deciding whether the job is right for you as it is the company working out if you are right for them.

So with this in mind, what sort of questions could you ask?? Here are some ideas that you can take with you…..

What are the biggest challenges of the job?
This will help you decide if you are up for the challenges and how far you are willing to push yourself should you take on the role. It can also help you to prepare for any further interviews you may be invited to as well.

How many other people are you interviewing?
This will help you to gauge what competition you are up against and possibly how long you will need to wait to hear from the hiring manager about how you have done.

When are you looking to recruit?
This gives you a stronger idea on timescales and how long you will need to wait to hear if you have another interview or if you have got the job. It shows you are keen and want to know when the position can potentially be yours!

Why is the job available?
This can help you to understand why someone may have left from the role or why the role has been created. The answer to this question can help you determine what to expect from the job and if it is suitable for you.

Are you confident that I am suitable for the role?
This puts the interviewer on the spot and shows your confidence. It can help you to gauge how well you have performed and if you are in for a good chance. It could be the opportunity, if negative, to find out what you have not done right and how you can work on improving certain areas before any other interviews.

What do you love and hate about working for this company?
This can give you a great idea of the positive and negative factors relating to the company and what someone else likes/dislikes. Hearing from someone who actually works at the company is one hundred times better than reading a company website or brochure. You will get a much better feeling about the truth.

What are the most and least enjoyable parts to this role?
By asking the positive and negative you may get a more rounded answer. Although it is the opinion of the interviewer, this will still help you to understand the good and bad aspects and whether this is something you agree with and want to take on.

What training do you offer?
This shows you are interested in increasing your own skills which is something a company will be keen to see.

Is there scope for promotion?
Again this shows you want to develop yourself and that you are keen. It is another classic question to ask!

So, now you have some ideas, maybe think about those that may be most suitable to ask for your interview coming up. Good Luck!

What do you worry about the most when preparing for a job interview?

Our latest survey found that 36% of people worry most about the questions they have for the interviewer at the end of interview. Being able to hold decent eye contact came out as the least worrying aspect. The other options included getting to the interview on time, what to wear, knowledge of the company and knowledge of the role.

The results were as follows:

In one of our recent survey's, we asked our users what colleagues most annoying habits were. We offered 8 options and these were the results .......

Coming in as the most annoying habit was the humming, whistling and singing (of which 23% chose) but on the other end of the scale came stealing food!!

What would you say is the most annoying habit that your colleagues portray? Tell us below...

We have come to our last TipTop video featuring a bunch of very cute children. This final video asks the children what they want to be when they are older in the TipTopMe campaign.

You can find the video on YouTube here.

Some of the children have responded saying they want to be: a teacher, a gymnastics instructor, a pediatrician, a fisherman, a ballerina :)

Ask your child what they want to be, take a video and share it with us on any of the following social media platforms:  YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Google+ or Instagram.

If you are seeking a better career or if you are simply looking for a position that is full-time, stable and high-paying, consider your knowledge of foreign languages and how they can help to benefit you. 

When you consider language a learning, it is possible to find new career paths and opportunities by improving your skills and abilities when it comes to communicating with individuals from all around the world. If you choose to study foreign languages, there are many benefits that come along with doing so that not only helps with your communication capabilities, but also with potential future job opportunities and placements that are right for you. 

The Benefits When You Study Foreign Languages
Any time you want a better job with more stability, consider the option of studying a foreign language. Whether you choose to learn languages online or if you prefer to learn within a traditional classroom, having the knowledge of multiple foreign languages greatly increases your chances of getting hired into a position you desire and that is also high-paying. One of the newest methods of learning a foreign language are online language learning tools and solutions such as Lingualia.

Foreign Language Positions
Obtaining a job using your skills when it comes to speaking, reading and writing a foreign language is possible through both local and online channels, regardless of where you are currently located and whether you prefer part or full-time work. When you want to find a position that is ideal for individuals who understand multiple languages, consider your options before selecting the language you want to immerse yourself in learning to understand thoroughly some of the best positions such as working in translating, interpreting and even language-teaching. These roles are available for those who are familiar with multiple languages, whether you know two, three or even more. It is also possible to find a solid position in the scientific, medical or even the engineering field once you have the knowledge of foreign languages. 

Before you begin pursuing the option to learn a new language, it is important to consider the type of work you are interested in the career you have your heart set on. Understanding where you want to work and the specific type of work you are interested in personally can give you the guidance you need to find a language-learning program that is just right for you.

If you have a desire to learn languages online, you can do so with Lingualia, a free application and online tool to help with learning a second or third language of your choice, on demand. 

Read more on our website.

Today we have launched our TipTopDaddy campaign. This is the same as the TipTopMummy video but asking children what they think their daddy does for work. The children in the video have been asked the question whilst in their natural environment and have not been prepped. It is very cute!

You can see the video here or on YouTube itself.

Have you ever asked your child the question?

Why not try it today, video it and share it with us? We would love to see some of the videos you can capture as well. Do not forget to use the hashtag #TipTopDaddy.

Share your video with us on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Google+ or Instagram.

The Citizens Advice Bureau are currently recruiting for a Finance Manager in the Hammersmith & Fulham areas of London.

Hammersmith and Fulham CAB is an exciting and expanding bureau at the forefront of developing innovative service delivery models. HFCAB delivers multiple services (advice, call centre, library, digital and financial capability) through various channels and is located in an affluent borough but with some of the highest pockets of deprivation n the U.K coupled with a high demand for the service. They are continually looking at ways of developing new and relevant services that place us at the centre of meeting community needs. As a flagship bureaux, they continually seek out new ways of working to improve client experiences, quality of provision and our service offer. They are dynamic in their approach and embrace change and innovation.

They are looking for a highly motivated individual with excellent organisational skills, who have a working knowledge of the rules governing charitable accounts. The ideal candidate will:

-have the ability to produce an accurate record of the charity’s financial activities

-have a working knowledge of accounting software, particularly the QuickBooks software.

-Ideally be a qualified accountant

-have a can do attitude with proven ability to work well within paid and volunteer staff teams

-have the ability to work independently, to tight deadlines in a pressurised environment whilst maintaining attention to detail.

Does this sound good?

Read more on the job description HERE.

APPLY TODAY!!!!

Thank you to Stuart @ VFG for supplying us with the following comments...........

"All is going well. We have made 4 placements so far, with 6 more potential placements in the pipeline. Our clients tend to have a fast turnover rate of staff, though, so it's largely an ongoing process."

Another happy customer. Smiles all around!