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  • 7 Better Questions You Can Be Asking at the End of Your Interview

    7 Better Questions You Can Be Asking at the End of Your Interview

    4/3/2019

    By now, you know you’re not only expected but encouraged to ask questions at the end of an interview. What should you ask to set you apart from the pack? Read on for seven questions that will help you leave your interview feeling like a champ.
  • The Best Answers We've Seen to Strength and Weakness Interview Questions

    The Best Answers We've Seen to Strength and Weakness Interview Questions

    9/13/2017

    During a job interview, hiring managers will likely ask you about your greatest strength and weakness. These are some of the best answers we’ve seen to these questions.
  • 10 (More) Questions to Ask at the End of an Interview to Stand Out

    10 (More) Questions to Ask at the End of an Interview to Stand Out

    6/20/2018

    You may think a job interview is all about your potential employer finding out about you. And granted, that is the way the majority of the interview is likely to go. However, most interviewers will provide the opportunity for you to ask questions as well. Here are 10 questions to ask to stand out...
  • Doing A Reference Check? Here Are Seven Questions You Should Ask

    Doing A Reference Check? Here Are Seven Questions You Should Ask

    10/8/2018

    References can help you develop a more accurate picture of a candidate’s abilities, personality, and work ethic. Thing is, even the most honest job seeker may unconsciously stretch the truth to make themselves more desirable. To get you started, here are seven questions you should ask during any ...
  • The Right Questions to Ask When Getting to Know Your Coworkers

    The Right Questions to Ask When Getting to Know Your Coworkers

    3/20/2017

    Chances are if you're starting a new job you probably want to make a good impression on your new coworkers. Here are some questions you can ask them right off the bat.
  • 6 Questions to Ask Yourself before You Write Your Performance Review

    6 Questions to Ask Yourself before You Write Your Performance Review

    3/17/2020

    The ability to accurately assess your personal strengths and weaknesses is not as simple as it seems, but it is an essential skill to develop.
  • 4 Questions to Ask to Know What Your Employer Really Wants from You

    4 Questions to Ask to Know What Your Employer Really Wants from You

    8/4/2022

    You do not have to be psychic to know what your employer wants from you. You just have to ask the right questions.
  • What Interview Questions to Ask if You Wish to Work for a Company with a Diverse Work Environment

    What Interview Questions to Ask if You Wish to Work for a Company with a Diverse Work Environment

    4/23/2020

    Company culture, and your place within it, can make or break a seemingly perfect position. Some people thrive on working collaboratively, others prefer workplaces that allow them to stick to themselves.
  • What to Do if You Encounter an Illegal Interview Question

    What to Do if You Encounter an Illegal Interview Question

    7/23/2018

    You’re acing the job interview. You’ve been personable, you’ve laid out your qualifications deftly, and you even made the recruiter laugh with a well-timed joke. Things are going incredibly well until the recruiter asks you a question that feels…off. To help you with future interviews, let’s disc...
  • How to Pivot When Asked an Uncomfortable Question in an Interview

    How to Pivot When Asked an Uncomfortable Question in an Interview

    6/18/2020

    Interviews can be awkward enough without having uncomfortable questions thrown into the mix. While there are some interview questions you flat out do not have to answer, what do you do when a query is simply, well, not to your liking?
  • What to Do If You’re Blindsided by an Interview Question

    What to Do If You’re Blindsided by an Interview Question

    12/1/2019

    The interview was going great until it wasn’t. You practiced the customary interview questions, developed a friendly rapport, and nailed every response with poise and humor. Then the hiring manager asked you another question, and it completely blindsided you. Have no idea where to begin? We can h...
  • What to Do When a Recruiter Asks About Your Current Salary

    What to Do When a Recruiter Asks About Your Current Salary

    3/13/2019

    Salary questions are perhaps the most dreaded type of interview questions—and none quite so much as “What is your current salary?” So what should you do when you encounter this question? Find out.
  • How to Assure Growth Opportunities Exist During an Interview

    How to Assure Growth Opportunities Exist During an Interview

    7/30/2020

    When most people think of a job interview, it’s usually in terms of “How should I answer the questions I’m asked?” But what if you have questions of your own?
  • 10 Common Interview Mistakes And How To Overcome Them

    10 Common Interview Mistakes And How To Overcome Them

    8/22/2018

    It can be argued the job interview is the most critical step in the hiring process. And while some questions can be tricky, making a great first impression isn't as difficult as it might seem—if you avoid some basic interviewing mistakes.
  • Top Interview Resources for Employers

    Top Interview Resources for Employers

    4/24/2019

    Here's a roundup of our top interview resources for employers. Read up, and get ready to hire top talent!
  • How to Respond to: "Walk Me Through Your Resume"

    How to Respond to: "Walk Me Through Your Resume"

    7/1/2019

    "Walk me through your resume" is a common interview question, yet it also trips up many job candidates. It's not an invitation to tell your life story in chronological order. Instead, it's an opportunity to showcase your presentation styles, ability to synthesize information, and trajectory of pr...
  • 5 Myths About Interviews You’ll Want to Stop Believing

    5 Myths About Interviews You’ll Want to Stop Believing

    6/13/2018

    There’s a lot of information about interview dos and don’ts. And while some pieces of advice are no-brainers (always making sure you do your interview prep work) some tips are based on nothing more than assumptions…assumptions that aren’t always true. Read on for five of the most popular intervie...
  • 3 Things Your Potential Employer Wants to Know during the Interview—but Probably Will not Ask

    3 Things Your Potential Employer Wants to Know during the Interview—but Probably Will not Ask

    8/25/2022

    You've thought about the possible questions you could be asked and have answers ready to for your job interview, but what a potential employer really wants to know about you, they probably will not ask.
  • Is the STAR Method Outdated?

    Is the STAR Method Outdated?

    2/2/2018

    Is the STAR method preventing businesses from properly assessing the value of job seekers? Does STAR need an update for the contemporary job market? Find out.
  • How to Answer: "What Are You Passionate About?"

    How to Answer: "What Are You Passionate About?"

    7/10/2019

    The last thing you expect during a job interview is for the hiring manager to ask you a personal question like, “What are you passionate about?” Here's how you can best prepare for it.
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