Cat Cherry

Consequences of being an All Rounder

I have many skills. Not all advanced skills, but many that are more than basic level. I used to think that being a multi-skilled person would serve me well in the job market, as I would be an all-rounder who would be an ‘asset to any business’. As I’ve grown older (all 25, jaded years of my life), I’ve discovered that being multi-skilled is actually bad, unless you really love doing...

Cat Cherry

Interview Question #43: How Would You Describe Yourself?

In interviews you’re often asked to describe yourself, and typically most people rattle off a few answers that they think might sound impressive. Sometimes they sound truthful, other times they don’t. I have heard of employers who will immediately discount someone if they say they are ‘reliable’, stating that it either doesn’t really relate to being in the job or they...