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Interview questions and all things about job interviews.

To answer interview questions, use a CAR

Superman logo by Sergey Galyonkin Tricky, answering interview questions. Half the time, we are all over the board with our answers. And when we practice answering interview questions, we don't know ...

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Interview Question: What did you like least about your last job?

Eye of I (12/365) by Cycrolu Oh, the interview questions hiring managers will throw at us when we are must vulnerable during the interview. Things are moving along nicely, then comes this zinger: "Tell me what ...

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3 hard interview questions to ask the hiring manager

Tom in his corner office by altopower Part of the interviewing process is asking questions of the hiring manager. While there are hundreds of questions out there, I'm oriented to ensuring you will fit ...

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The first job interview

For your Sunday pleasure, a bit of fun. Look how much more sophisticated we've become in the interview process. Or not.

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How To Answer The “Why Do You Want To Work For Our Company?” Interview Question

When preparing for an interview in this job market, it is surprising to find that even the simplest questions can seem overwhelming. When a potential employer asks you why you want to work at their company, it can almost seem like a trick question. This is actually a very common job interview question, which is ...

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The seven biggest interview mistakes

There are lots of articles out there about mistakes that are made during interviews that prevent candidates from showing their worth. This article isn't about "dressing right" or "showing up late" -- common sense stuff -- but about the big mistakes people make that loses the job offer. Let's take a look. 1. Failure to research the ...

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Why job interviews are like selling a house

In any real estate market, the conventional wisdom is "location, location, location." It's wrong. The real deal is "price, price, price." But in this market, it's not just price. It is also presentation. If your house doesn't show well, it won't sell even if your price is right. In your job search, the conventional wisdom is ...

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Why answering interview questions is like your first date

When you walk in for that first face-to-face interview, you are understandably nervous, wondering how the interview will go and ponder what it would be like being with your prospective manager most of the waking day. Just like a first date. And, really, what are you trying to accomplish on that first face-to-face interview that is ...

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How to answer teamwork interview questions

Every person hired works on a team so teamwork interview questions are logical and expected. Candidates often answer teamwork interview questions with "willing to work long hours" or "willing to help a person on my team" answers -- and fail. Instead of answering with what you are willing to do for the team, answer with how ...

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The dirty little secret about interview questions

You write enough about interview questions -- or search Google looking for answers -- and one could conclude that interviewing is simply a game of wits between you and the hiring manager. To a degree, this is an accurate view, but misses out on the importance of the interview in determining your fit with the ...

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