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Retail sales volumes are estimated to have risen by 0.3% in May 2023, following a rise of 0.5% in April 2023 (unrevised from our previous publication).

Non-store retailing sales volumes rose by 2.7% in May 2023 because of strong sales by online retailers selling outdoor-related goods and summer clothing; this was boosted by the warm weather in the second half of the month.

Automotive fuel stores sales volumes rose by 1.7% in May 2023, following a fall of 1.7% in April 2023; sales volumes were 9.5% below their pre-coronavirus (COVID-19) February 2020 levels.

Food stores sales volumes fell by 0.5% in May 2023, with some anecdotal evidence of increased spending on takeaways and fast food because of the extra bank holiday, however retailers also indicated that increased cost of living and food prices continued to affect sales volumes.

Non-food stores sales volumes fell by 0.2% in May 2023, following a rise of 0.9% in April.

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Table 1 provides a snapshot of the retail sales industry in May 2023, with both volume and value growth rates.

The reporting period for this bulletin covers 30 April to 27 May 2023, so it includes the early May bank holiday on 1 May 2023 and the bank holiday for the coronation of King Charles III on 8 May, but excludes the spring bank holiday on 29 May 2023.

As a one-off event, the impact of the additional bank holiday on 8 May 2023 has not been removed from our seasonally adjusted estimates. This should be considered when interpreting the seasonally adjusted movements involving May 2023. More information on our seasonal adjustment approach is available in Section 7: Measuring the data.

Figure 1 shows the divergence between the quantity bought (volume) and amount spent (value) in retail sales over time because of price increases.

When compared with their pre-coronavirus (COVID-19) level in February 2020, total retail sales were 17.0% higher in value terms, but volumes were 0.8% lower.

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Month-on-month contribution to growth by sector

Figure 2: Retail sales in May 2023 were affected by increases in non-store retailing and automotive fuel

Contribution to monthly growth, volume seasonally adjusted, Great Britain, May 2023 compared with April 2023

Source: Monthly Business Survey, Retail Sales Inquiry from the Office for National Statistics

Notes:

Individual contributions may not sum to the total because of rounding.

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Figure 2 shows the contributions to the 0.3% month-on-month rise in overall retail sales volumes (quantity bought) in May 2023. Increases in non-store retailing and automotive fuel sales were partly offset by falls in food and non-food stores.
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3. Retail sales, selected sectors

Non-store retailing

Non-store retailing sales volumes rose by 2.7% in May 2023, following a rise of 0.8% in April 2023. This was because of strong sales by online retailers selling outdoor-related goods and summer clothing.

Feedback from retailers suggested that warm, sunny weather in the second half of the month helped boost sales.

Automotive fuel

Automotive fuel sales volumes rose by 1.7% in May 2023, following a fall of 1.7% in April 2023. Despite this upturn, sales volumes were 9.5% below their pre-coronavirus (COVID-19) February 2020 levels.

Some of the increase may be because of falling fuel prices. Our Consumer price inflation, UK: May 2023 bulletin reported that average fuel prices fell to their lowest level since February 2022.

Sales volumes in April 2023 may have also been partly affected by industrial action, impacting growth between April and May 2023. Our Public opinion and social trends bulletin for the period from 5 to 16 April reported that 39% of adults had been affected by industrial action in the last month. Among those affected by industrial action, 19% reported that they could not travel for holiday or leisure as planned in the period from 5 to 16 April.

We published our Public opinion and social trends bulletin for the period from 1 to 11 June on 16 June 2023.

Food stores

Food stores sales volumes fell by 0.5% in May 2023, following a rise of 0.6% in April 2023, with some anecdotal evidence of increased spending on takeaways and fast food because of the extra bank holiday.

Some retailers indicated that increasing food prices may also explain some of the fall. For more information on this, please see our Consumer price inflation, UK: May 2023 bulletin. Food store sales volumes were 3.4% below their pre-coronavirus (COVID-19) February 2020 levels.

Non-food stores

Total non-food stores sales volumes (the total of department, clothing, household and other non-food stores) fell by 0.2% over the month.

Within non-food stores, the sub-sector other non-food stores fell 1.4% over the month because of falls in watches and jewellery stores (following strong growth in April 2023), and other retail sales of new goods, such as sales in art galleries.

Clothing stores sales volumes fell by 0.4%, while department stores sales volumes rose by 0.6%.

Household goods stores reported a monthly rise in sales volumes of 1.5% because of strong sales in DIY stores who reported that good weather boosted sales.
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Table 2 shows the month-on-month and month-on-year (annual) growth rates for the amount spent online by value, and the proportion of total retail sales value that was made online by sector. The percentage weights show where money is spent online. For example, 7 pence in every pound spent online was spent in department stores in 2022.

Online spending values rose by 2.5% in May 2023 because of monthly increases across all store types except other non-food stores.

The proportion of online sales rose to 26.5% in May 2023 from 26.0% in April 2023, and has remained broadly consistent at around 26% since May 2022.

The proportion of retail sales taking place online remains above the pre-coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic levels (19.7% in February 2020).
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Value (amount spent)

The value estimates reflect the total turnover that businesses have collected over a standard period.

Volume (quantity bought)

The volume estimates are calculated by taking the value estimates and adjusting to remove the effect of price changes.

Seasonally adjusted

Seasonally adjusted estimates are derived by estimating and removing calendar effects (for example, Easter moving between April and May) and seasonal effects (such as increased spending in December because of Christmas) from the non-seasonally adjusted (NSA) estimates.

Non-seasonally adjusted

Non-seasonally adjusted estimates refer to raw data where the effects of regular or seasonal patterns have not been removed.

Non-store retailing

Non-store retailing refers to retailers that do not have a store presence. While the majority is made up of online retailers, it also includes other retailers, such as stalls and markets.
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Quality

More quality and methodology information on strengths, limitations, appropriate uses, and how the data were created is available in our Retail Sales Index Quality and Methodology Information (QMI).

Seasonal adjustment

As part of our usual seasonal adjustment practice, prior adjustments are made for calendar effects (when they are statistically significant), such as regular bank holidays, Easter and the day of the week on which Christmas occur. Adjustments for repeating and predictable effects are estimated and removed from the final seasonally adjusted series, for example a permanent change in the seasonal pattern.

While the bank holiday on 1 May 2023 is a regular bank holiday, the bank holiday for the coronation of King Charles III on 8 May was not a regular bank holiday, so there is not an explicit adjustment to account for it as part of the seasonal adjustment process.

There may be some impact on our estimates in May 2023 because of this. This is an ad hoc effect, so it does not get removed from our seasonally adjusted estimates.

Revisions

Revisions in this release are a result of:

improvements following our annual seasonal adjustment review, which have been implemented in this release

revisions to seasonal adjustment factors, which have been reviewed and re-estimated

late responses to survey returns replacing imputations, or revisions to original returns

Revisions are allowed to occur naturally each month, along the full length of each data time series, following direct seasonal adjustment of the component time series.

For further information on the revisions profile, please see our Retail sales revisions triangles dataset, published on a one-month growth basis, and our Retail sales revisions triangles datasets, published on a three-month growth basis.
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8. Strengths and limitations

Uses and users

The Retail Sales Index (RSI) is an important economic indicator and one of the earliest short-term measures of economic activity. It is used in the creation of the national accounts and widely used by private and public sector institutions, particularly by the Bank of England and HM Treasury, to assist in informed decision and policymaking.

Comparability with international data

The most recent international estimate of retail sales available for May 2023 was published by the United States Census Bureau on 15 June 2023. In their Advanced monthly sales for retail and food services May 2023 report they included the amount spent in the United States retail industry, including motor vehicles and parts, and food services.

Data for Northern Ireland are published by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA). Their Retail Sales Index release for Quarter 1 (Jan to Mar) 2023 was published on 15 June 2023.

It should be noted that accurate comparisons cannot be made against these or other international statistics for a variety of reasons, including differences in methodology.

Eurostat also published their latest estimates of the volume of retail trade across the EU on 6 June 2023 for April 2023. This shows the seasonally adjusted volume of retail trade in both the euro area (EA19) and the European Union (EU27), when compared with March 2023.
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Experts have been predicting further cuts this year, with investors now raising their bets that the Bank will opt for a cut in September.

Sanjay Raja, chief UK economist at Deutsche Bank Research, said: "A September rate cut should no longer be off the table. And it's entirely conceivable to think that we could get multiple more rate cuts this year."

But Ruth Gregory, deputy chief UK economist at research group Capital Economics, said Wednesday's data "may not alleviate the Bank's concerns about persistent price pressures entirely".

The Bank also looks at inflation in the services sector, for example, when deciding on rates.

While prices in this sector slowed to 5.2% in July, this was partly attributed to airfares and hotel stays which can be quite volatile.

Gregory added, however, that she expects the Bank to cut again this year, bringing its main interest rate down to 4.5% from 5%.

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Food inflation continues to ease

Prices of food and non-alcoholic beverages rose by 10.1% in the year to October 2023 according to the latest Consumer Prices Index including owner occupiers' housing costs (CPIH).

This was down from 12.2% in September and a recent high of 19.2% in March 2023, which was the highest annual rate seen for over 45 years.

The largest downward contributions came from milk, cheese and eggs, and vegetables, which eased to 7.9% in the year to October 2023, down from 12.3% in September.

Yoghurt prices fell 2.9% between September and October this year, compared with a rise of 5.8% between the same two months last year.

Prices of crisps fell 3.4% between September and October this year, compared with a rise of 4.1% between the same two months a year ago.

While food inflation is slowing, prices were around 30% higher in October 2023 than in October 2021.

Prices in restaurants and cafes rose by 8.8% in the year to October 2023, down from 9.1% in September.

Despite easing inflation, more than 4 in 10 (43%) adults across Great Britain say they have spent more than usual to get what they normally buy when food shopping within the past two weeks.

This is according to those asked between 1 and 12 November 2023 as part of our latest Public opinions and social trends bulletin.

The latest survey also reveals that nearly half (46%) of adults said they were buying less food when food shopping in the past two weeks.

Rising food costs was the most commonly reported reason among the 52% of adults who said their cost of living had risen compared with a month ago.

Of those, 91% said one of the reasons for their rising costs was higher food shopping prices.

According to more detailed analysis from the survey covering the period 8 February to 1 May 2023, 1 in 20 adults (5%) said they had run out of food in the past two weeks and been unable to afford more.

However, this figure was much higher among certain groups of the population. Read our bulletin on the impact of increased cost of living to find out which groups were most at risk of running out of food.

You can explore how the prices of 450 items in the inflation basket - including the cost of food and eating out - have increased over the past year with our shopping prices comparison tool.

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Even if it feels like life in Britain is becoming less and less affordable with each day that passes, it's worth remembering (even if just for your sanity) that things could be worse.

Rapidly rising food costs are an area of concern for many households in the UK, with the price of some weekly shop staples almost tripling over the last two years.

While it's likely scant comfort to those struggling, it may surprise you to learn that those living across the pond actually spend more on buying the same items.

After Abigael Lanai moved to London from Colorado, US, she posted a TikTok explaining that 'cheap groceries' were one of the things she liked most about her new home.

'Are we living in the same England?' joked one bemused commenter, which prompted Abigael to compare prices of a selection of everyday essentials in each country.

She clarified first that the supermarkets featured were two she had frequented personally - Sainsbury's here and King Super's in Colorado - so there would be variations depending on where you live and shop.

Getting down to the numbers, Abigael went on to analyse a four-litre bottle of milk. In the US, this would set you back $2.49, while in the UK it was priced at £1.65 (roughly $2).

'That's 50 cents or 40p more for the exact same item,' commented the nurse and vlogger.

Next up was apples, coming in at up to 95 cents (79p) each over the Atlantic or 25p on the Sainsbury's website, meaning Americans are paying more than triple what Brits are for the fruit.

One of the biggest differences shown in the video was beef mince. As Abigael explained, a 500g packet of mince costs £1.99 (the equivalent of around $2.40), while at King Super's you're looking at $5.49 for the same amount.

Carrots, meanwhile, are 50p (60 cents) per kilo here or $1.99 for 2.2lbs in the States: an expensive place to be a bunny rabbit owner.

In the comments, a number of people pointed out that there were some caveats to Abigael's experiment.

One user said they were 'shocked at how much cheaper' the UK was when they lived here in 2017, adding: 'Restaurants seemed more expensive, though.'

'Depending on where you live in the US, you may have to pay sales tax also,' said another. '7% sales tax on groceries in my state!'

Others highlighted the fact the average wage in Britain is much lower than in the US, and as a result people would have more money to spend despite higher food prices.

'That definitely plays a role,' Abigael added.

'But for my family in particular, we went from being a two-income household because I was working full-time, to being a one-income household. And my husband makes the same amount, so his money goes a lot further here.'

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Semi-skimmed milk 128floz/6 pint
US: $3.20 (£2.64)

UK: £2.15
White bread - 20oz/566g loaf
US: $1.46 (£1.20)

UK: 75p
Large eggs - 12
US: $1.77 (£1.46)

UK: £2.95
Salted butter - 16oz/500g
US: $3.78 (£3.11)

UK: £3.75
Kellogg's Corn Flakes - 18oz/720g
US: $5.48 (£4.51)

UK: £3.29
Grated cheddar cheese 16oz/500g
US: $2.22 (£1.83)

UK: £2.80

US: $1.18 (96p)

UK: 75p
Long grain rice - 16oz/500g
US: 97¢ (80p)

UK: £1.25

US: 27¢ (22p)

UK: 16p
Seedless green grapes - 2lb/1kg
US: $6.48 (£5.34)

UK: £3.47
Potatoes - 5lb/2.5kg
US: $3.87 (£3.19)

UK: £1.29
Red onion - each
US: 94¢ (77p)

UK: 34p
Bacon - 16oz/500g
US: $6.16 (£5.08)

UK: £3.50

US: $15.18 (£12.52)

UK: £12.58
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About Us

Established in 1965 as a Guild of the Cookery and Food Association, the Craft Guild of Chefs has developed into the leading Chefs' Association in the UK and has many members worldwide.

Our members come from all aspects of the foodservice and hospitality sectors working in a wide variety of positions from students and trainees to top management. No other association boasts such a broad and experienced membership.

Our Aims and Objectives

History

Past Chairmen of the Craft Guild of Chefs

1965 - Harold Taylor
1970 - Len Howe
1972 - Roger Garland
1975 - Robert Smith
1977 - Vic Bard
1980 - Roy Perrett
1983 - Charles Calder (Mike Sullivan started but resigned when Margaret his wife became ill.)
1985 - Ron Collins
1987 - Peter Richards
1989 - Mike Sullivan
1991 - Richard Bell
1993 - Stephen Quinn
1995 - Don Irwin
1997 - Duncan Holloway
1999 - Stephen Scuffell
2001 - David Mulcahy (Then in 2003 CFA became the Craft Guild of Chefs officially with the FSA)
2004 - Steven Munkley
2006 - Nicholas Vadis
2010 - Andrew Green
2013 - Christopher Basten
2016 - Lee Maycock
2018 - Andrew Bennett
Past National Chef of the Year winners
1972 - P.M. Jacquemin
1974 - Brian Price
1976 - E. Van Miele (Belgium)
1978 - Paul Brady
1980 - Flight Sergeant Kenneth Whibley RAF ( The first Chef of the Year dinner held at Café Royale)
1982 - William Stafford
1984 - Robert Mabley
1986 - David Pitchford
1988 - Mark Gregory (New Zealand)
1990 - Roger Narbett
1992 - Gordon Ramsay
1994 - Lou Jones
1996 - David Everett-Mathias
1998 - Kevin Viner
2000 - Bruce Sangster
2002 - Mark Sargeant
2004 - Steven Love
2006 - Eyck Zimmer
2008 - Simon Hulstone
2010 - Hrishikesh Desai
2011 - Freddie Forster
2012 - Alyn Williams
2013 - Hayden Groves
2014 - Russell Bateman
2015 - Lahirua Jayasekara
2016 - James Devine
2017 - Lucas Selby
2018 - Kuba Winkowski
2019 - Steven Groves
2020 - Nick Smith
Past Presidents of the CFA/Craft Guild of Chefs

1885-1888 The Baroness Angela Burdett-Coutts,1st Baroness Burdett-Coutts

1889-1908 William Burdett-Coutts Esq MP

1909-1913 Lieutenant Colonel Sir Charles Arthur Frederick

1913-1936 Lieutenant Colonel Sir Derek Keppel

1937-1941 Brigadier General Sir Smith Child, 2nd Baronet

1941-1953 Lieutenant Colonel Sir Piers Legh

1954-1967 Major Sir Mark Vane Milbank, 4th Baronet

1967-1973 Brigadier Sir Geoffrey Hardy-Roberts

1973-1986 Vice Admiral Sir Peter Ashmore

1986-1992 Rear Admiral Sir Paul Greening

1992-2000 Major General Sir Simon Cooper

2000-2005 Vice Admiral Sir Anthony Blackburn

2005-2013 Air Marshal Sir David Walker (RAF Administrative Officer)

2013-present Vice Admiral Sir Tony Johnstone-Burt

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Revised legislation carried on this site may not be fully up to date. Changes and effects are recorded by our editorial team in lists which can be found in the 'Changes to Legislation' area. Where those effects have yet to be applied to the text of the legislation by the editorial team they are also listed alongside the affected provisions when you open the content using the Table of Contents below.

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This overview covers the main Great Britain (GB) and retained EU legislation on the following areas:

food imports and exports

safety

traceability

labelling and product withdrawals and recalls

We have summarised the wording of the legislation referred to, so please use this as a general summary of food safety law, but don't regard it as legal advice. It is important to always check the exact wording of the legislation applicable to the circumstances you are dealing with.

Northern Ireland

GB legislation

The principal aim of retained EU law Regulation (EC) 178/2002, 'General Food Law' is to protect human health and consumer's interest in relation to food. It applies to all stages of production, processing and distribution of food and feed with some exceptions. Food businesses must comply with food and feed safety law.

To place safe food on the market food businesess must ensure:

traceability of food

appropriate presentation of food

suitable food information is provided

prompt withdrawal or recall of unsafe food placed on the market

food and feed imported into, and exported from, Great Britain (GB) shall comply with food law.

We have produced guidance notes on food safety, traceability, product withdrawal and recall, based on General Food Law.

General Food Law provisions

General Food Law includes principles (Articles 5 to 10) and requirements (Article 14 to 21). We outline the key provisions for food business operators laid down in General Food Law that apply to food business operators.

Safety

Article 14 states that food shall not be placed on the market if it is unsafe. Food is deemed to be unsafe if it is:

injurious to health

unfit for human consumption

The article also indicates what factors need to be considered when determining whether food is injurious to health or unfit.

Presentation

Article 16 states that labelling, advertising and presentation, including the setting in which the food is displayed, of food shall not mislead consumers.

Traceability

Article 18 requires food business operators to keep records of the following:

food

food substances

food-producing animals supplied to their business

businesses to which their products have been supplied.

In each case, the information shall be made available to competent authorities on demand.

Imports

Article 11 requires that food which is imported into Great Britain (GB) for placing on the market shall comply with the requirements of food law, or if there is a specific agreement between GB and the exporting country, then the imported foods must follow agreed requirements.

Exported food

Article 12 requires that food which is exported or re-exported from GB must comply with the requirements of food law, unless the authorities of the importing country have requested otherwise, or it complies with the laws, regulations and other legal and administrative procedures of the importing country.

When exporting or re-exporting food, provided the food is not injurious to health or unsafe, the competent authorities of the destination country must have agreed for the food to be exported or re-exported. The competent authorities must confirm this after they have been fully informed as to why the food could not be placed on the market.

Where there is a bilateral agreement between GB and another country, food exported from GB needs to comply with its provisions.

Withdrawal, recall and notification

Article 19 requires food business operators to withdraw food which is not compliant with food safety requirements and has left their control. Food business operators must recall the food if it has reached the consumer.

Withdrawal is when a food is removed from the market, this includes at point of sale. Recall is when customers are asked to return or destroy the product.

Food businesses must also notify the competent authorities (to us and the local authority) Retailers and distributors must help with the withdrawal of unsafe food and pass on information necessary to trace it.

Where food business operators have placed a food on the market that is injurious to health, they must immediately notify the competent authorities. There are also similar provisions for animal feed.

National legislation

England

In England, The Food Safety and Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013 (as amended)(Opens in a new window) provides for the enforcement of certain provisions of retained EU law Regulation (EC) 178/2002 and for the food hygiene legislation. It also provides national law for: bulk transport by sea of liquid oils or fats and raw sugar;(Opens in a new window) the direct supply by the producer of small quantities of meat from poultry or lagomorphs slaughtered on the farm; temperature control in retail establishments; restrictions on the sales and supply of raw cows' drinking milk and derogations relating to low throughput establishments (slaughterhouses).

The General Food Regulations 2004(Opens in a new window) provide the enforcement of certain provisions of retained EU law Regulation (EC) 178/2002 . It also amended the Food Safety Act 1990 to bring it in line with retained EU law Regulation (EC) 178/2002.

Offences by the Food Safety Act 1990

Main food safety and consumer protection offences created by the Food Safety Act 1990:

Section 7 - rendering food injurious to health by:

adding an article or substance to the food

using an article or substance as an ingredient in the preparation of the food

abstracting any constituent from the food

subjecting the food to any process or treatment

with the intention that it shall be sold for human consumption

Section 14 - selling to the purchaser's prejudice any food which is not of the nature or substance or quality demanded by the purchaser

Section 15 - falsely describing or presenting food

Under section 20, if the commission of an offence is due to the act or default of another person, the other person is guilty of the offence.

Under section 21 in proceedings for an offence under the provisions of Part 2 of the Act - which includes the offences listed above - it is a defence for a food business operator to prove that he took all reasonable precautions and exercised due diligence to avoid the commission of the offence

Food hygiene legislation

Food hygiene legislation is closely related to the legislation on the general requirements and principles of food law but specifically concerns the microbiological safety of food.

The legislation lays down the food hygiene rules for all food businesses, applying effective and proportionate controls throughout the food chain, from primary production to sale or supply to the food consumer.

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Use the STAR method to plan your answers to interview questions and to show your skills and experience on a CV or application form.

What STAR stands for

situation - the situation you had to deal with

task - the task you were given to do

action - the action you took

result - what happened as a result of your action and what you learned from the experience

When to use STAR

You can use the STAR method in your:

How to use STAR

You can use the STAR method to structure the examples you give to questions, especially in interviews. You can use it to highlight particular skills and qualities you have that the employer is looking for.

When using STAR, remember:

you can use examples from work, home or volunteering

keep examples short and to the point

try to get your points across in a conversational way so as not to appear too rehearsed

be prepared to answer follow-up questions about the examples you give

Example 1

Tell me about a time when you have shown leadership skills.

Situation - in my previous digital marketing job, the company wanted to get more people to sign up to a newsletter which was not receiving a lot of attention.

Task - my job was to find a way of getting more people to sign up.

Action - I organised a meeting with other important members of the marketing team to come up with creative ideas, and I led the social media campaign to generate interest in the revamped newsletter.

Result - over a period of 3 months, there was an 25% increase in sign-ups to the newsletter and the approach I took was used by the management team in other departments.

Example 2

Give me an example of when you faced a problem at work. How did you handle it?

Situation - I was working in a florist shop with the manager and we were arranging an order of flowers for 2 weddings. The manager, who had taken the order, had mixed up the customers' addresses and the flowers were delivered to the wrong venues.

Task - I had to get the flowers to the right place and apologise to the customers.

Action - I told my boss that I would deal with the mistake, leaving her to take care of the shop. I spoke to both customers on the telephone to explain, and reassured them that we would put things right straight away. I drove to both venues, swapped the flowers in time and apologised in person. I gave both customers a voucher for a bouquet as compensation.

Result - the customers were grateful that we had acted quickly. Later on, they both came back to the shop to spend their vouchers and have since recommended us to their friends.

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In order to put in a good performance and secure the job you need to make sure you're prepared. Take a look at these tips to get you interview ready

Types of interview

There are different types of job interview. In some cases, you'll only need to succeed at one of these to land the role. In others, particularly at large graduate employers, you may face several interview formats throughout the application process.

Face-to face - the traditional and still most common form of interview. You'll attend the employer's office and be questioned on your suitability for the job by an individual or panel. Face-to-face interviews usually last between 45 minutes and two hours, and may be preceded or followed by tests and exercises. Questions may be strength-based or competency-based.

Telephone - often used by employers early in the application process to filter large numbers of applicants. If you're successful, you'll typically be invited to a face-to-face interview or assessment centre. Expect a telephone interview to last around half an hour.

Video - increasingly popular among large employers, particularly for applications to graduate schemes. Video interviews can be live or pre-recorded and tend to last around half an hour.

Assessment centres - lasting a full day they enable employers to compare the performance of lots of candidates at the same time. You'll attend an assessment centre with other applicants and take part in tasks such as presentations, team exercises and psychometric tests.

Interview research

Your performance in an interview depends, to a significant extent, on how well you prepare. Don't leave this until the last minute. In the days leading up to the interview, focus your research on the:

Employer - you need to show that you understand the business beyond the basics. What sector does it operate in? What challenges does it face? Who are its competitors? What major projects has it recently completed? What are its culture and values? This kind of knowledge demonstrates a genuine interest.

Role - read the job description again and, if you completed an application form, go over it to refresh your memory of how your skills and qualifications match the job. It's vital that you can explain why you want the job, that you understand the role and, even more importantly, why the employer should choose you over other candidates.

Interview panel - try to find out who will be interviewing you. The email inviting you to the interview may include this information. Use LinkedIn and the 'About us' section of the company website to find out more about their professional interests and experience. This may help you to connect with your interviewers and create a positive impression during the interview.

Questions - consider how you'll answer common interview questions, as well as preparing some questions you'd like to ask the interviewer.

There are also some practical things to plan. When and where is the interview taking place? Have you planned your journey and checked the timetables for any public transport you need to take? Does all your equipment work for video and telephone interviews?

Getting a good nights sleep and having a healthy breakfast on the morning of your interview will stand you in good stead. If your interview is scheduled after lunchtime, make sure you eat something even if you're feeling nervous - you won't put in your best performance on an empty stomach.

Practice job interviews

It's a good idea to do at least one mock interview before the real thing. Your university careers and employability service will help you to practice your interview technique.

You can also write and practise answers to common interview questions with someone you trust - possibly even recording yourself and then reviewing your performance.

It's also worth testing your telephone connection and making sure that your laptop, microphone and any other technical equipment you need is working, and you know how to use them.

What to take

pen and notebook

your CV and interview invitation

your academic certificates and work examples if requested

photo ID

breath mints or gum

a bottle of water

money for transport and food.

In addition, for online interviews you may also need:

laptop/computer

headset/earphones

microphone

log in for the software you need to use.

What to wear to an interview

While many employers expect candidates to dress smartly, a growing number encourage casual wear at work, making it trickier than ever to choose an interview outfit.

What you'll be expected to wear depends on factors such as the size of the company, the industry it operates in and the culture it promotes. For example, a small creative agency may have different standards to a major accountancy firm.

If you're unsure on the dress code, ask before attending the interview. The key point to remember is that it's better to be too smart than too casual. Only opt for a more casual outfit if you're certain that's acceptable - if there's any doubt, go for smart business attire. Whatever you choose, make sure that your clothes are ironed and your shoes are clean.

For telephone and online interviews make sure you dress as though the interview is in person. Sitting in your tracksuit bottoms trying to act professional probably isn't going to go too well.

4 ways to make a good impression

As you're preparing for the interview, think about ways you can show yourself in a positive light:

1. Punctuality - arriving late will increase your stress levels and give the employer a bad first impression, so do your best to arrive in good time.

2. Positivity and enthusiasm - be polite and professional with any staff you meet before or after the interview and, if you're feeling particularly nervous, remind yourself that the worst thing that could happen is not getting the job. During the interview, respond to questions with positive statements, be enthusiastic about the job and avoid badmouthing your previous employers or university tutors.

3. Body language - give a firm handshake to your interviewer(s) before and after the session. Once you're seated, sit naturally without slouching in your chair or leaning on the desk. Throughout the interview, remember to smile frequently and maintain eye contact.

4. Clarity - answer all questions clearly and concisely, evidencing your most relevant skills, experiences and achievements. It's acceptable to pause before answering a difficult question to give yourself thinking time, or asking for clarification if you're unsure what a question means. When answering, don't speak too quickly.

After the interview

As your job interview comes to an end, make sure you find out when you'll be informed of the outcome - and thank the interviewer for giving you the chance to attend.

Make some notes about the questions that were asked and how you answered them while the interview is still fresh in your memory. This will help you prepare even better for future interviews.

There are three potential outcomes:

Success - if you're offered the job, make sure it's right for you by discussing it with friends and family, and double-check details such as the salary before deciding whether to accept.

Rejection - if you're unsuccessful, don't be too downhearted as graduate employers receive large numbers of applications for every role. Email the company to thank them for the opportunity and request feedback from your interview so that you can improve your performance next time.

Further steps - interviews are typically the final stage in the application process, but if the employer has not been able to make a decision you may be asked back for a second interview.

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It's important to make sure you know what to expect from an interview and to prepare as best as you can.

What to expect in an interview

Whether you're interviewing for a job, training or a qualification, the interview experience will be similar.

A potential employer may not be expecting you to have done the job before, but they'll be looking for relevant experience or strengths.

This is the same for interviews for qualifications or training. They'll be looking at your education, experience and interests.

Check the details of the interview

After you have been invited to an interview, make sure the date works for you. It's important you have enough time to prepare and can manage it around your other commitments.

Before your interview, make sure to find out if it's an in-person interview, a phone interview or a video interview.

If you have a disability you might need adjustments to make the interview accessible. You can get advice from Scope on how to ask for adjustments at an interview.

Prepare for the interview

Make sure you have time to prepare for your interview. This will help you to feel more confident.

To prepare for an interview, it's important to:

read the job description carefully and understand what skills and experience the employer is looking for

do some research on the company's website

look over your CV or application form and think about what the interviewer might ask you

prepare some examples from your past experience to refer to in the interview

Practise your answers

You'll usually have some time towards the end of the interview to ask some of your own questions.

These might be about the role or company. You could think of some questions when researching the company. It's important to write these down before the interview.

Get ready for an assessment centre or presentation

You might be asked to attend an assessment centre or do a presentation.

An assessment centre usually involves completing tasks and taking part in activities.

Remember the employer is looking to see how you:

work with other people

deal with problems

communicate and contribute

If you're being asked to present or take part in an assessment centre, make sure to read any instructions carefully.

Researching the employers website will also help you to get a feel for what the employer might be looking for.

On the day of the interview

It's normal to be a bit nervous on the day of an interview.

To feel prepared for an interview, you'll find it useful to:

give yourself plenty of time to arrive

turn off your phone so you're not distracted

check your computer and internet connection is working if your interview is online

be ready to start the interview 5 to 10 minutes before

know how to contact the interviewer in case you're running late or having technical issues

During the interview

Your interview will usually start with the interviewers introducing themselves and explaining what the role or training is.

You might be told about the structure of the interview and the types of questions they're going to ask.

Once the interview starts, you'll be asked a series of questions related to the role. Remember to answer questions using the STAR method.

Before answering a question you might want to:

ask the interviewer to repeat the question or explain further if you do not understand

write down the question or refer to your notes if you need to

think about your prepared examples and choose the best example to give

Make sure you're ready to ask your own questions that you prepared earlier.

At the end of the interview, you might want to ask when you'll hear back from them.

After the interview

You might want to follow up after the interview with an email or phone call unless you know when you'll hear back.

If you were successful and you're offered the role, congratulations!

Before accepting the role, you might want to:

ask for confirmation of the offer in writing

confirm a start date and let them know if you have a notice period

ask about work patterns or arrangements

let them know your salary expectations if you've not already discussed it

What to do if you do not get the role

It's normal to feel disappointed if you do not get the role after an interview. Remember that it's common to attend a few interviews before being offered a role.

It might be useful to reflect on some of the harder questions you were asked. This can help you improve for next time.

You can also ask the interviewer for feedback on how it went and where you could have done better.

You might find it useful to speak to a careers adviser about how to improve in interviews and secure a role.
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It's important to make sure you know what to expect from an interview and to prepare as best as you can. Whether you're interviewing for a job, training or a qualification, the interview experience will be similar. A potential employer may not be expecting you to have done the job before, but they'll be looking for relevant experience or strengths.

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After all that hard work you put into the dressing to impress and answering all those difficult questions, what should you be doing after a job interview? Sure, you can treat yourself, but I wouldn't celebrate just yet ... don't forget that there are still things to be done. After all, you haven't heard the magic words yet: "When can you start?"

1. Continue the job search. It's not over till it's over. An interview does not guarantee you the job. You must be aware that you were interviewed along with other applicants - probably in a long queue. So until you receive that phone call congratulating you for being chosen to work for the company, continue sending those resumes. Keep looking out for job vacancies and submit applications ASAP.

2. Say thank you. You lose nothing by sending a message of gratitude to the company or the interviewer. Just send a simple thank you note for having considered your application. Thanking them can project an image of a grateful and well-mannered applicant and earn you some brownie points on your application.

3. Evaluate. Right after the interview, recall what happened. What went wrong? What went right? What can be improved? These are questions you have to ask yourself and take time to truthfully answer. Evaluating your recently concluded interview can help you do better in the next Q&A you will encounter. Being better in the next interview can bring you closer to your objective.

4. Remember the difficult questions. Take note of the questions you were asked during the interview, especially the difficult ones. You might just encounter them again. In succeeding interviews, you will be able to anticipate some of the questions and come prepared to answer them. You should be able to impress them the next interviewer - better than the last time.

5. Make a follow-up call. It's never wrong to call and ask about your status. Just don't be too nosy or pushy. Sometimes the HR Department appreciates a call and sees it as an indicator that you're a very determined applicant. On the other hand, being too persistent might give the impression that you are impatient; this could impact your application in a not-so-great way. Keep the word moderation in mind.

A quick tip: Make sure that your LinkedIn profile is updated. While the interview will help them decide, recruiters will find time to check your online profile. If you'd like to attract top employers to your LinkedIn profile, check out Joshua's LinkedIn Writing Service.

Post-interview activities are just as important as pre-interview To Dos. Do not forget that every step in getting the job is, in fact, crucial. Do not take anything for granted. Focus on the nitty-gritty. Remember: Persistence is the twin sister of excellence.

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After all that hard work you put into the dressing to impress and answering all those difficult questions, what should you be doing after a job interview? Sure, you can treat yourself, but I wouldn't celebrate just yet ... don't forget that there are still things to be done. After all, you haven't heard the magic words yet: "When can you start?"

1. Continue the job search. It's not over till it's over. An interview does not guarantee you the job. You must be aware that you were interviewed along with other applicants - probably in a long queue. So until you receive that phone call congratulating you for being chosen to work for the company, continue sending those resumes. Keep looking out for job vacancies and submit applications ASAP.

2. Say thank you. You lose nothing by sending a message of gratitude to the company or the interviewer. Just send a simple thank you note for having considered your application. Thanking them can project an image of a grateful and well-mannered applicant and earn you some brownie points on your application.

3. Evaluate. Right after the interview, recall what happened. What went wrong? What went right? What can be improved? These are questions you have to ask yourself and take time to truthfully answer. Evaluating your recently concluded interview can help you do better in the next Q&A you will encounter. Being better in the next interview can bring you closer to your objective.

4. Remember the difficult questions. Take note of the questions you were asked during the interview, especially the difficult ones. You might just encounter them again. In succeeding interviews, you will be able to anticipate some of the questions and come prepared to answer them. You should be able to impress them the next interviewer - better than the last time.

5. Make a follow-up call. It's never wrong to call and ask about your status. Just don't be too nosy or pushy. Sometimes the HR Department appreciates a call and sees it as an indicator that you're a very determined applicant. On the other hand, being too persistent might give the impression that you are impatient; this could impact your application in a not-so-great way. Keep the word moderation in mind.

A quick tip: Make sure that your LinkedIn profile is updated. While the interview will help them decide, recruiters will find time to check your online profile. If you'd like to attract top employers to your LinkedIn profile, check out Joshua's LinkedIn Writing Service.

Post-interview activities are just as important as pre-interview To Dos. Do not forget that every step in getting the job is, in fact, crucial. Do not take anything for granted. Focus on the nitty-gritty. Remember: Persistence is the twin sister of excellence.

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Interviews can be high stress, anxiety-driving situations, especially if it's your first interview. A little practice and preparation always pays off. While we can't know exactly what an employer will ask, here are 10 common interview questions along with advice on how to answer them. The questions include:

Could you tell me something about yourself and describe your background in brief?: Interviewers like to hear stories about candidates. Make sure your story has a great beginning, a riveting middle, and an end that makes the interviewer root for you to win the job.

How do you deal with pressure or stressful situations?: Share an instance when you remained calm despite the turmoil. If it's a skill you're developing, acknowledge it and include the steps you're taking to respond better to pressure in the future.

What are your salary expectations?: Before you walk in for your first interview, you should already know what the salary is for the position you're applying to. Check out websites such as Glassdoor, Fishbowl, or Vault.com for salary information. You could also ask people in the field by reaching out to your community on LinkedIn.

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So you've secured the big interview. Congratulations; now is your chance to really impress. Preparation ahead of time will help you keep it together and perform at your very best:

Once you've had the interview confirmed:
1. Research the organisation
You'll already know the basics from your research ahead of submitting your application, but now is the time to delve a bit deeper. What are their current projects? Have they been in the news? Who are their clients? Who will be interviewing you? Check out the organisation's website, newspapers, or social media for this information. Showing you know what the organisation is up to will look good to your interviewers. If you have been told or can find out who will be interviewing you a bit of research about them (a quick look over their LinkedIn page will do) could potentially help reduce your nerves.
"Once, someone I interviewed had looked through the news online and pulled out quotes from journalists about the organisation. I was so impressed, it showed how much time and effort she'd put in and that she really cared about the organisation." Katy, Director, Events Business 2. Prep the possible questions - and their answers
Looking at the job description and the skills required for the role should give you a steer on what kind of questions could be asked about your abilities and experience. List the possible questions and make a note of what your answers would be, but don't worry about fitting in to an exact box. The interview is a chance to show your knowledge and skills but also your personality, so personal projects you've developed, or examples from hobbies or interests that are relevant might be of interest to the interviewer. It's all of these things combined that will help to demonstrate why you are a good match for the job.

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3. Research career progression and training opportunities
The role itself is one thing, but by broadening your research out a bit into how the role fits within the team or the company, this will give you a good understanding of what path you could possibly take within the business. This shows you're thinking long-term and seriously about the role and it will also help you respond appropriately to questions about your future plans or ideal career progression, relating directly back to the company you are applying to.

Is there a particular course or qualification you think would be relevant to the role you are applying for? If it feels right during the interview, you could express an interest in possible learning and development opportunities. This is a great example of your proactivity, but don't go overboard - it's good to mention but shouldn't be the main focus of the interview.
4. Sort out extra support you might need
If you need special access or additional materials to be arranged for your interview, make sure you get in touch with the organisation and let them know.

For example:

Arranging for written materials to be amended into Braille, enlarged font, colour contrast or audio

Adding signs to the interview room

Adjusting chairs

Arranging for a sign language interpreter

Confirming alternative access such as ramps or rails

5. Plan the route
Make sure you know where you are going and how long it takes to get there. If you can, go online and work out the easiest way to get there, then be sure to add on extra time so you're totally covered. The last thing you want is to arrive flustered or late.
6. Figure out what to wear
The last thing you need is a frantic panic on the morning of the interview as you hunt for a suitable outfit. Planning what to wear a few days beforehand will let you focus on the important things. Check out this module for tips on what to wear for your interview.

"I planned what I was going to wear and how I was getting there a week before my interview. It left me time to concentrate on the other interview prep I had to do in the days leading up to it."
Thalia, 21, student
A few days before
7. Think of the questions you'd like to ask
During your research there will most likely have been things cropping up that you'd like to know more about. Write them out as clear questions for the interviewer. This will help you avoid an awkward silence when you're asked if you have any questions. Check out our Top 5 questions to ask in your interview for more tips.
8. Practice with friends or family
Imagining what it feels like to be in the interview can help make it feel less daunting. Rehearsing questions and answers with friends, family or a mentor will be a huge help on the day.

The day before
9. Read through your notes
Re-familiarise yourself with the questions and answers you've prepared but don't stress about trying to remember every single detail. A decent grasp of the main points will stop you 'script-reading' your answers, but if it helps, create a list of key skills, qualities and experience from your CV that you want to cover.
10. Get a good night's sleep
You'll undermine your preparations if you're stifling yawns in the interview. Feeling refreshed and alert will also help you cope with any unforeseen situations that might get the nerves buzzing; like questions you maybe hadn't thought of.
It's really noticeable when an interviewee has not had enough sleep, they seem far less focused and alert and it doesn't leave a good impression." Stacey, Head of HR, Marketing agency
Every interview is different and in some cases you may have less time to prepare. These steps can be condensed, but the most important thing is that you do what it takes to be able to walk into that interview as calm and confident as possible, ready to show the best version of yourself. Good luck.

Why not extend your interview knowledge further by trying one of the resources below? Alternatively, you can visit our interviews hub for more tools and tips.

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Interview Resources

Have you just completed a job interview? Maybe you have had several interviews recently, but so far, no firm job offers. We know that waiting for a response after a job interview can be one of the most frustrating elements of the process. You sit at home overthinking every little detail in an attempt to work out how it went.

Evaluating your performance in an interview will not only give you an idea of how well you did, but also highlight areas where you can improve in future interviews. Here are just a few areas where you can assess how you did:
Did You Do Any Preparation in Advance?
The worst thing you can do is walk into an interview unprepared. A good recruiter will be able to tell almost immediately if you haven't done your research. Things you should have considered investigating include:

The products or services that the company offers.

The financial performance of the company.

The future plans and goals of the company.

The company's competition and their industry in general.

Whilst looking at your potential employer's website is a good place to begin, did you look beyond that? Taking the time to thoroughly investigate the company you wish to work for will give you the ammunition to confidently answer any questions that may be thrown at you.

How Well Did You Present Yourself During the Interview?
In our recent blog, we looked at what your body language tells a recruiter during your interview. It is natural to be nervous during an interview, but the last thing you want is for your body language to give this away. Think back to your last interview - did you do any of the following?
How Well Did You Handle the Interviewer's Questions?
If you know that these are things you do, it might be worth conducting practice interviews with a friend to try and teach yourself to overcome them.

Were able to deliver a confident answer.

Were able to troubleshoot and diagnose the problem under pressure.

Did You Follow Up on the Interview?
With high application levels for most jobs, employers will only be looking for the very best candidates to take forward. How you handle questions during an interview comes back to how well you prepared for the interview. If you have done your research, you should be able to answer the majority of questions quite comfortably. However, in an attempt to identify the strongest candidate, an employer will sometimes throw in a question from left field to get you make you think on your feet. If this was the case during your interview, ask yourself if you:
Not getting any luck so far in your job search? Maybe it's time to try a different tack. At People with Energy, we've placed candidates in fantastic new roles across the UK and around the world. To find out how we can help, please send a copy of your CV to cvs@peoplewithenergy.co.uk and one of our consultants will be in touch.
You might do well during the interview, but failing to follow up afterwards could cost you the job. For many companies, it's important for candidates to follow up on their interview to demonstrate their enthusiasm for the job. A simple thank you can make you stand out from the crowd, but make sure you stand out for the right reasons. No busy recruiter wants to be pestered. Get in touch within a day or two, keep it short and sweet, and don't be too pushy. Remember to pay attention to how your interviewer prefers to communicate: if they told you they never read emails, you know it's best to call. Did you make any of these mistakes with your follow up? It could be why you didn't get an offer.

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