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  • What to wear for a job interview

    What to wear for a job interview

    • 18 Jan 2019

    Like it or not, how you dress will be seen as an indication of your approach to work, how confident you are, and even how much you value yourself.

  • One candidate turned up dressed as a clown

    Creative approaches to bagging that perfect job

    • 12 Jan 2019

    To avoid making any attention grabbing mistakes of your own, learn from the successes and failures of other job candidates with a quick look at the dos and don'ts of creative interview techniques.

  • Decision making

    Interviews, pt 4: decision time

    • 7 Jul 2018
    • Jordan Sinclair

    In the final part of her series on the interview process Jordan Sinclair warns not to rush in and accept the first job offered to you, but to take a little time to weigh up your options.

  • Remuneration

    Interviews, pt 3: talking remuneration

    • 7 Jun 2018
    • Jordan Sinclair

    The third part of Jordan Sinclair’s series on the interview process sees her tackle the tricky subject of salary packages. In this article she highlights the numerous things to consider when negotiating remuneration with your potential employer.

  • Question marks

    Interviews, pt 2: questions, questions

    • 24 May 2018
    • Jordan Sinclair

    In the second part of her series on the interview process Jordan Sinclair looks at the sort of questions you may be asked when applying for a vet role in practice, and suggests some to consider asking potential employers.

  • Interview checklist

    Interviews, part 1: preparation

    • 17 May 2018
    • Jordan Sinclair

    Drawing on her own experiences, vet Jordan Sinclair begins the first of a four-part series discussing the interview process with tips to ensure you are as ready as you'll ever be on the day.

  • clothes

    Correct attire for a veterinary interview

    • 12 Apr 2018
    • vet times jobs

    It is surprisingly difficult to make the right clothing choice when attending an interview in a veterinary setting. First impressions are important so, ultimately, you want to impress when attending your interview.

  • Interview

    5 questions to ask at interview

    • 8 Feb 2018
    • vet times jobs

    Don't spend all your time worrying about the questions you'll be asked at interview. Instead, prepare some questions of your own to find out more about the practice you could be joining.

  • Job Search

    Who said finding a job was easy?

    • 30 Jan 2018
    • Adam Bernstein

    Unless you’re fortunate enough to be headhunted, it’s not easy to find a new job. You’ll need determination and some luck – and a good action plan to boost your campaign.

  • Handshake

    Using body language to impress in job interviews

    • 16 Oct 2017
    • vet times jobs

    Presenting your prospective employer with the right impression through the clever use of body language could make the difference between a new career and rejection.

  • Interview (empathy)

    Empathy equals interview success

    • 9 May 2017
    • vet times jobs

    Skills are crucial, but empathy is equally vital. It helps you to connect with clients and their pets, so it is wise to allow this aspect of your personality to shine through during the interview process.

  • Skeptical boss

    Vetting the vets: 3 things that will put off employers

    • 2 Aug 2016
    • vet times jobs

    Potential employers won’t just look at the things that make you suitable for your chosen role, they may also look for things that would make you unsuitable.

  • Interview panel

    How to win at interviews

    • 1 Feb 2016
    • Adam Bernstein

    A lot has changed in the job world; the way we search, the way vacancies are advertised and so on. But one thing hasn’t really changed – the interview. Adam Bernstein advises on how you can become an interview winner.

  • Interview

    10 interview tips for veterinary nurses

    • 21 Oct 2015
    • Vet Times Jobs

    There a few techniques veterinary nurses should keep in mind when going for an interview. Read Vet Times Jobs’ top 10 tips for vet nurse interviews.

  • Lecturer

    Moving into academia: how to make your application stand out

    • 28 Sep 2015
    • Vet Times Jobs

    Want to make your application for an academia veterinary job stand out? Have a read of Vet Times Jobs’ tips and advice, and search for current vacancies.

  • VNT reader

    19 Essential Job Search Tips for Veterinary Nurses

    • 13 Aug 2015
    • Vet Times Jobs

    Are you looking for your next veterinary nurse job? Read Vet Times Jobs’ advice on how to write your CV, prepare for interview and manage your job hunt.

  • Graduates

    Job hunting as a veterinary graduate: the dos and don’ts

    • 4 Aug 2015
    • Vet Times Jobs

    There a few dos and don’ts that veterinary graduates can put into action to help progress their job hunt. Read the Vet Times Jobs careers advice here.

  • Numbered wooden blocks

    3 veterinary job interview questions you need to prepare for

    • 1 May 2015
    • Vet Times Jobs

    Preparation for a job interview is vital in any sector – but for veterinary professionals, thinking ahead to potential questions comes with a little more importance.

  • Woman considering question

    How to answer the interview question “why do you want to be a vet?”

    • 25 Mar 2015
    • Vet Times Jobs

    You’re sat opposite the interviewer and they ask: “Why do you want to be a vet?” Here are 10 ways to answer this notoriously tricky interview question.

  • Asleep at interview

    5 body language tips to help win that job

    • 22 Jan 2015

    Even the best answers can be lost in translation during an interview if your posture and bodily gestures don't match what you are trying to say.