In preparing for a job interview, you'll likely go over your resume to make sure you have your talking points, review the role criteria so you know what the employer is looking for, and do a bit of ...

Some questions come up again and again in job interviews. At the top of the list: “Tell me about yourself,” “Why do you want to work here?” and “What are ...

Picture this: You’re sitting across from a hiring manager, excited for the opportunity to land a job at your dream company. Then comes the open-ended prompt that will set the tone for the entire ...

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You want to be forthcoming. You learned (in the military) to be direct. You were told to be upfront about your challenges, shortcomings and obstacles. But should you really share details about your ...

When hiring managers ask “Why should we hire you?” it can feel impossible to craft the perfect reply. In a sense, the question urges you to condense your case for the job into a few sentences. If you ...

Being asked about your weaknesses in a job interview isn't easy, and can often feel like the employer is trying to catch you out. But actually, the dreaded 'What are your weaknesses?' question should ...