Knowing how to prepare for job interviews is an essential skill that you’ll need again and again throughout your life. Dr Barbara Zesik has led human resources at large conglomerates such as Dell, Aviva and Yell and is now chief people officer at travel tech startup Omio. Here, she gives her top tips for how candidates can nail the job interview process and find the job that’s right for them in the process.
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