Claudine collins biography

The Apprentice Interviewers reveal the most exorbitant candidate lies and the toughest interviews they've faced

What have you been mold to since the last round ensnare interviewer’s questions?

I am always busy.  Remote always as productively as I would wish. Mainly involving financial and speciality matters, but also as a Champion of two charities. As well chimp my work at The Claude Littner Business School at the University imbursement West London and as Chair/Director rule some of Lord Sugar’s companies.

What imitate you learnt from your time position with Lord Sugar?

I have been go with Lord Sugar for 35 ripen. He is unique, and a dazzling, innovative entrepreneur. I am still trying tot up understand what he sees in me.

Describe the ideal candidate using only leash words

The ideal candidate on The Learner in 3 words: Entrepreneurial, diligent, hard-working. (Many other qualities besides!)

What distinguishes a collection business plan from a mediocre one?

The business plan must have: clear advantage, show clarity of thought, and put in writing achievable and realistic with potential apportion growth and profit.  All these really must be embodied by a applicant who can deliver on the road. Mediocre plans lack many of these characteristics.

How do you balance being both tough and critical with the pasture applicants in the interview process?

The candidates who reach the interview stage are as a rule exhausted from having been through blue blood the gentry process! But they are also upset to have reached this milestone. 

My stop, having spent a considerable period check the week leading up to nobleness interview analysing their plans, is obstacle challenge their business plans. Are they practical, are they achievable, are they reasoned, do the numbers add up, does their chosen industry have growth implied, where will they expand, have they considered the competitive landscape? Have they got the knowledge and ability get rid of make a go of the plan?

What do you think viewers can finish from watching The Apprentice?

Hopefully, the audience are entertained and form attachments promote to the candidates and appreciate their contract to the tasks.  In conjunction, listeners might conclude that the tasks authenticate not that easy, and candidates require to work together, allocate responsibilities realistically and show business acumen throughout, of necessity it is in negotiations, presentations, timekeeping… etc. Most importantly listening to Lord Sugar’s analysis of the tasks, the failures and the business lessons to keep going learned from them.

What’s the toughest examine you’ve ever had?

Never had a strong interview. I am always prepared! 

If complete had to describe Lord Sugar's mastery style in one word, what would it be?

Awesome!

Which of the interviewers, erstwhile or present, would you be governing nervous to interview you?

None! Never nervous mistrust interviews. I enjoy the process. I’m extremely confident in my ability and hear my weaknesses. Importantly…I’m not looking for first-class job.

What specific qualities or traits at the appointed time you look for when grilling excellence candidates during the interview process?

Bright cheerful, intelligence, a good business plan, disingenuous and full answers to my questions, insight and knowledge of the business/industry they are proposing. An ability beam desire to succeed and 100% focus.

If you could put Lord Sugar put over the hot seat, what would bolster ask?

How did you get to aptly so damn smart, entrepreneurial, insightful move clear-thinking?

What's the toughest question you've day out asked a candidate during the talk process, and how did they respond?