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Hi there! Thanks so much for your comment, I would say most definitely are although some counties may have differing infrastructures that make some roles more accessible. Where are you based? 😊

@ thanks for the quick reply,I’m based in South Africa.

Amazing! I have done some searching and I can see there’s a lot of crossover in Industries between the UK and SA, especially in industrious jobs and even emerging technology in the Education sector (EdTech), referring to the AI segment in the video. Of course I can only really comment from a UK perspective as that’s where I’m based, but it seems that a lot of skills/experience gained in education and employment in SA would transfer nicely to employment in the UK, within the roles in the video 😊

@ Thanks for the feedback.

Hi Ronika! Thanks so much! 😊

@@Joshua-o3i thank you so much! I’m really glad you enjoyed 😊

Absolutely!

It’s a real shame when you get managers like that, they definitely are out there! :(

Thank you so much! Hope you enjoyed 😊

Hi Joe, thanks for your comment! No website at the moment I’m afraid but I’m always on my emails! - harveyjemerson719@outlook.com

That’s good everything is there! It’s worth checking about the working from home if that’s something you’d be wanting. It’s so annoying when the pay isn’t disclosed! 🙃 congrats on your offer btw!

@@Harvey_Emerson appreciate you but no I can't be cooped up on a remote job I'm only

I get that for sure! Fully remote isn’t for everyone, I couldn’t do it I’d drive myself mad 😂

@@Harvey_Emerson yeah but what if have weed in your system and they do a pre employ drug test but I'm not using no machinery but I'm in a state where it's legal recreational and medical?

Hi! If you get an offer letter then you’ve definitely smashed it in your application! I would recommend carefully reading over the content to make sure you’re happy with it all, checking it matches what was advertised. I do have a short on what to make sure you do before accepting an offer, if that’s of use! 🙌

@@Harvey_Emerson yes what's the short?

th-cam.com/users/shortsT3luMS-Hozw?si=LRCmn1_lt1lE2Te3 Hope it helps 😊

Hi! It is my pleasure, thanks for your comment! That sounds like a great structure, thank you for sharing! 💯 What area of engineering is your focus? 🙌

Mechanical !

Love it, excellent choice! 👌

@@parmismonsef thank you so much! ☺️

Thanks so much! Glad it was helpful! 😊

Thanks so much! 🙌

Hi Chris! That all sounds very promising, you must have really impressed with your application! I wish you the best of luck 🤞 if you have a moment and remember, please let me know the outcome when you find out, I’d love to know how you got on! 💯

@@Harvey_Emerson I will

@@Harvey_Emerson I got the job as a plumbing apprentice one of my good buddies tried applying there but they weren’t hiring ( my other buddy got a different job so i threw one there In July and then they were telling me that they will give me a call around this time of the month I emailed the back one day asking if they hired someone then they called me asking me to bring a resume in I did had a chat gave me all the signs him and his boss agreed they want a apprentice and asked if I’m interested said yes then they confirmed it this morning that I can give my notice

This is fantastic news!! Congrats bro 👊 I did an apprenticeship myself, I personally think it’s a great route to go down. Earning while learning a trade is great, especially if you want to go on and start your own business. Well done 💯

@@Harvey_Emerson thank you 🙏

Thanks so much Norman, really appreciate it! ❤️

Hey! A lot of recruiters send out CVs anonymously to bring on new business, but that only involves taking out the sensitive bits (name, address, contact details). Most hiring managers can tell if they’ve received a CV already because of the experiences on there! Omg…Couldn’t think of anything more awkward than the existing company getting it 😬😂

Hi Harvey it is me Ronika

Thank you so much! Really means a alot and I’m glad you enjoyed! 😊

😂You are a true hero Jerome 😉 great to see you’re finding other uses for the model!!

You’re very welcome!! Hope you enjoyed ❤️

Hi Mohib, thanks for your comment! This is an interesting one… I think it greatly depends on the seniority of the position and the size of the organisation. You are likely to have a more significant contribution to business growth if you’re closer to the executive board (and therefore given more responsibility and autonomy) within a small business (where your impact will be more visible/more notable). It’s not to say that you can’t make an impact/grow the business significantly within a junior position and/or a large company, but it’s certainly easier with the above! At least to have your work seen… I also think a big part of it is showing yourself as an innovator, by maybe talking about achievements that make you stand out from others, relating to how you grew revenue, customer base, a team etc. if you can show that you would follow a job specification, but also add your own unique contributions, that’s going to make you stand out as a solid candidate. This is especially prominent in engineering, like you mention! If you have more experience and a deep knowledge of the market and how competition is operating then that’s something to show off. I don’t know too many specific books on this from an employee perspective as most of them (from my research) are targeted towards business owners, such as “Built to Grow” (Royston Guest). But yes this is a great discussion point. Are you interviewing at the moment? 🙌

@@Harvey_Emerson Insightful 😊 it means a lot !! I am job searching at present so a senior told me all jobs mostly require strong communication skills so watching lectures here on TH-cam regarding it and searching for books around this topic.. what do you believe is the possible impact of communication skills on our growth in career..

Amazing! Good luck in your search! 🙌 communication is such an important skill to develop through your entire career. It’s a soft skill, so it’s importance is usually understated, but to be able to communicate effectively to all your colleagues/customers/prospects etc is going to pay dividends in your career. Especially being able to tailor your communication techniques based on why you are talking to! 🙌

@@Harvey_Emerson Thanks a Ton !! 💛

Hey! Thanks so much for your comment and congrats for absolutely smashing your interview (by the sound of it!!). Everything you have listed there sounds VERY promising. Whilst of course there are no guarantees, I particularly picked out the parts where they showed you the team and mentioned your referees. Unless they collect references for all candidates, it is an administrative task that the employer wouldn’t typically complete without interest in your application. Even if it is unsuccessful in the end, you should be very pleased with the process considering it sounds so good. Interviews can be very daunting and getting practice is always beneficial. Regarding the timeframe, I wouldn’t be to concerned as to not hearing, as there can be lots of reasons why they haven’t got back. If you have time, feel free to check out my video on following up after an interview, as this explores those reasons. Just keep positive and your options open! Sorry for such a massive reply, but hope you get some good news!! Even if not, one door closes and another opens 🙌 Best of luck, would love to know how you get on 🤞

Ooo interesting one, thanks for commenting! Stay tuned 🙌

Hi there, thanks for your comment and great question! I don’t think it is, but there is definitely a line. Following up once or twice, especially if you have invested a significant amount of time in the process, is understandable if you haven’t heard for a long time. It can show as well that you’re invested and keen to develop professionally if you are seeking feedback - an attractive trait for a prospective employer. I do think there are levels to this, however. Spamming them many times for an answer may irritate the employer as, in most cases, they will have a valid reason for not updating you yet (as mentioned in the vid). It may also get them to question your motivations for wanting to join. There is definitely merit to following up, just not over doing it! I hope this helps!

A fair point well made!

Very good suggestion! 😂

Hi there, thanks for sharing and whilst I am sorry to hear you weren’t successful, this is an interesting story! This happens a lot, where some interviewers are more friendly and approachable, whilst others on the panel are slightly colder. Never helps when mixed messages are given to us when interviewing! I hope the job search is/has gone well since 😊

haha, classics

@stonesfan285 Yes, I am getting plenty of interviews but few jobs.

@stonesfan285 The feedback I get is "We hired someone else".

Thanks so much!! 🙌

Thanks so much! 🙌

Thank you so much! Really glad you found it useful! 🙌

Hi there! Thanks for your comment, firstly congrats on making it through to the third round! Regardless of the outcome, that clearly shows you’re a strong interviewee to get through that many stages. I would recommend following up, as you want to showcase that you’re still interested. It is worth giving the recruiter a follow up call, and then send an email to reinstate what you said on the phone. I wouldn’t normally advise sending too many follow ups within earlier rounds, but by the sound of it you have invested significant time In this company. Showing that you’re still interested and engaged with the hiring process even at later stages will show green flags for the interviewers. I hope this helps and fingers crossed you hear good news! As I’ve said in other comments on this vid, there are many possible reasons why you haven’t heard yet. Good luck 💯

That sounds very promising! Wishing you the best of luck, hope good news comes your way 🙌

​@@Harvey_Emerson interviewer says to me at the end of my interview Good I will share your details with hr This means?

This sounds very promising! In most businesses HR will be in charge of your onboarding/gathering further information (or an internal recruitment team). They wouldn’t typically bother sharing details with HR unless there was some interest there! Of course I wasn’t there so can’t confirm for sure, but that sounds very promising! Good luck, please let me know how you get on 🙌

Hi! Thanks for your comment 🙌 From what I’m reading, that sounds like a very positive interview and whilst it’s easier said than done, try not to overthink it! It’s reassuring that they’ve mentioned a final round interview, as they probably wouldn’t bother discussing this if they’re not interested. They could be saving talks about salary in the next round! It’s funny, I actually had a very similar experience when I applied for my apprenticeship position! I had a second interview and salary wasn’t discussed until the end of that meeting. If you are counting more positives than negatives after, that is a really good sign! In your final interview, I would recommend really highlighting how interested you are in the position and the company in the long term as companies are looking to mould apprentices and look after them over the long run. If you can show this in your interview you could be on to a winner! I always say, even if you unfortunately don’t get this role, a positive interview will always be good experience for when the next opportunity becomes available. In future interviews you will be going in with experience 🙌 Sorry for a massive reply, but hope it goes well! Please keep me updated if you remember, it would be great to know 💯

@@Harvey_Emerson Hi, thank you so much for the comment I seriously appreciated it!! It put me at ease I was given a letter of acceptance today and will be having my second round interview soon :)

No problem at all and Good luck! I’m sure you will smash it 🙌

Great question. By the sound of it you had a very positive interview, especially if they’re talking about the next round! There are many reasons why there could be delays in getting an update to you, so maybe don’t read too much into it (although I appreciate this is definitely easier said than done!). For example, if the company has other candidates to see that may be over the next couple days, they’d likely wait until they’ve seen all candidates before giving you an update. Or they could be discussing and agreeing next steps and waiting to confirm. Sometimes no news is good news! As I’ve said in other videos, even if you unfortunately don’t get an offer this time, having a good interview is great experience regardless. It will make you more confident in the next one! As one door closes another opens 🙌 Sorry for the massive comment, but please let me know how it goes!

@@Harvey_Emerson Thanks! Keeping my fingers crossed. I've just became your 100th subscriber :)

Ahh thank you so much!! I really appreciate that ❤️ 100 is a milestone for me, I won’t forget that! 🙌

Good point! So many companies are still utilising online interviews, guess it’s a lot easier. From what I’ve seen, many companies will invite candidates for an office tour during a second interview if the first was a remote interview 🙌

Hi Mark, thanks for your comment! My bad the stock footage is probably way too office focused! 😅 Although I would say that all the points here would still relate to any other interview process, from construction to engineering to agriculture etc. Of course the only difference from the vid would be a factory/site tour instead of an office. I can definitely make that clearer in future videos though so thank you 🙌

They gave all the positive things you mentioned, also showed me their office tour. But they told they will call me in a week. Now even after me sending a follow up email a week later, they didn't respond me.

@@smackyou4586Okay, by the sound of it you’ve delivered a great interview, which is definitely not easy. See what the verdict is, they could just be weighing up options! Good idea following up, maybe if you still haven’t heard within a few days then give them a call to show your interest. I’d be careful of overdoing it, so an email and a call/second email is a good option. There are lots of reasons for why they’re delaying a response, but sometimes no news is good news and you will find out soon enough. If it does end up unsuccessful, I’d suggest you ask for feedback. If you’re receiving all these signs, you will no doubt have an offer coming soon! One door closes another opens 🙌 Sorry for the info overload, but hope it goes well and this helps!

@@Harvey_Emerson Brother! I think you have some power! I got the job man! They just called me! I'm surprised, everything happened surreal✨

That’s amazing news!!! Congrats brother! What a way to start the weekend! 🙌

Great question, thanks for commenting! Noticing any of these signs in an interview is promising, and will hopefully give you reassurance that the interview went well (or at least better than you first thought!). Even if you aren’t successful for a role, noticing some of these signs will show that you delivered a good account of yourself, showing you’re on the right lines and that an offer will be coming soon with future interviews 🙌 Hope this helps, and if you have a moment please consider subscribing as I will be uploading another video soon on signs an interview didn’t go well!

@stonesfan285 very solid advice🙌

Thank you so much! Really appreciate your feedback, it means a great deal! 🙌

Thanks so much!! 🙌

Haha thank you! Really appreciate the support 🙌

If you have a specific career plan that requires a specialist degree (dentistry, law etc.) in mind I think Uni is a really good option! The social side and connections you make with other students can’t be understated as well! If you are unsure of what to do at this stage, it may be worth exploring multiple options such as apprenticeship pathways or trainee routes 🙌