Posts Tagged ‘interview questions’
How to Bomb an Interview Without Even Talking
Before you even open your mouth you could do something to bomb an interview. Pay attention to your body language, clothes, general attitude, and other things in order to nail your interview and get the job. Be sure to consider all of the following things before your next interview. Don’t Bomb an Interview Eye Contact…
Read MoreHow to answer, “What career regrets do you have?” in an Interview
Questions about career regrets in your interview are always challenging. Everyone has regrets. It’s part of human nature. That doesn’t mean you want to highlight them in an interview. So how do you answer it in a way that is honest, but also going to land you the job? Why They’re Asking About Your Career…
Read More9 Interview Questions Successful Remote Workers Will Ace
The massive shift from working in the office to working from home brought on by the pandemic has proved to many companies that they can indeed depend on remote workers to keep their businesses operating. In fact, quite a number of organizations have confessed that post COVID, remote work will more likely become the new…
Read MoreHow to Demonstrate Leadership in an Interview
You will be expected to demonstrate leadership in an interview, but it isn’t always straightforward. This is a skill that hiring managers are definitely looking for in almost any position, but they may or may not come right out and ask it. Even if you are not going to be in charge of other people…
Read MoreHow to answer, “Where does your boss think you are right now?” in an Interview
What do you say when the hiring manager of your dream job asks you, “Where does your boss think you are right now?” in an interview? This is another of those psychological questions meant to delve into your mental character. How you answer these questions will shape how the interviewers see you as a person,…
Read MoreHow to Answer, “What is your dream job?” in an Interview
Continuing with our series on how to answer interview questions, now we turn our attention toward “What is your dream job?” This kind of question seems pretty straightforward, however, you can think strategically about every question an interviewer asks. This way you can make sure your answer lines up with your goals. Your true dream…
Read MoreHow to Answer “Why did you quit your job?” In an Interview
Whether it is planned in advance or happens suddenly due to necessary or unforeseeable circumstances, you will eventually have to answer, “Why did you quit your job?” Variations of this same question can include: “Why did you leave your last job?” “Why are you looking for a new job?” “Why were you fired?” “Why are…
Read MoreHow to answer, “Why do you want to leave your current job?”
When you are interviewing, how do you answer those more difficult questions like, “Why do you want to leave your current job?” You can be strategic, thoughtful, and positive with these difficult questions. It is an opportunity to show your skills and ability to frame your experiences in a forward-moving manner. Why Do Employers Ask…
Read MoreWhat Are Your Weaknesses? How to Answer This Question
You got the interview. You made it on time. You’ve nailed every question so far…and then it happens. The dreaded question: “What are your weaknesses?” Oof. No matter how much you prepare, this can be a challenging question to answer. Should you be completely honest? How detailed should you get? Could this answer sink your…
Read More“Are you a risk taker?” – How to answer this in an interview
Questions about whether or not you are a risk taker generally fall in the Behavioral Interview Questions category. These types of inquiries explore how you have behaved in certain situations. They also require more than yes or no answers. Some people find them a challenging part of the interview process. However, if you prepare for them…
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