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May 9, 2022

How to do better job interviews

Candidates may have the upper hand in Europe's talent market right now, but it's still highly important to perform well at interview.


Dr Barbara Zesik, chief people officer at Omio

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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Miriam Partington

Miriam Partington is a senior reporter at Sifted, based in Berlin. She covers the DACH region and the future of work, and writes Startup Life , a weekly newsletter on what it takes to build a startup. Follow her on X and LinkedIn

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