Under The Spotlight

Why did you leave your last job?
You should have an acceptable reason for leaving every job you have held but if you don`t, pick one of the six acceptable reasons from this employment industry CLAMPS formula

• Challenge: you weren`t able to grow professionally
• Location: the journey to work was unreasonably long
• Advancement: there was nowhere for you to go
• Money: you were underpaid for your skills and contribution
• Pride or prestige: you wanted to be with a better company
• Security: the company was not stable.

What kind of salary are you worth?
This question is asking you to name a desired figure but the twist is that it also asks you to justify that figure. It requires that you demonstrate careful analysis of your worth, industry norms, and job requirements. You are recommended to try for a higher figure rather than a lower one. If their immediate response is to say that`s too much, accept it as no more than a negotiating gambit, and come back with your own calm rebuttal: `What did you have in mind?`