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 ...

Those four little words can be the trickiest, stickiest part of a job interview. So simple, yet so loaded. If you Google the phrase, you’ll find a never-ending list of tips and tricks for this ...

Everyone asks it, yet we’re all caught by surprise. Here are 12 key steps to avoid that interview stress. You might come across some career “experts” who suggest sticking to answers as short as 30 ...

Most of the job interviews open with this common question: “So, tell me about yourself”. It seems like an easy question ...

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Talking about yourself is scary, but it’s an essential occupational and life skill. Embrace it as an opportunity to communicate your personal brand and the unique value you bring to the table. Often ...

Veterans get a lot of things right about the job interview. You never really have to tell a veteran (or spouse) what to wear, how to be on time or that brushing their teeth is a good idea. Just don't ...

More than half of recruiters admit to asking this as a first question in an interview. This question is intended as an icebreaker but feels vague. Here’s what to say and what not to say. In a ...

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