Many employers now use behavioral-based interview questions to learn more about a candidate’s past experience as a predictor of future performance. These behavioral interview questions are usually the “tough” interview questions that interviewers use as a method of determining whether or not a candidate is a good fit for the open position. While you can’t … Read more
It’s the ultimate elevator pitch request: “Describe yourself in one word.” If you’re asked this in a job interview, how can you boil down everything you can bring to this role in one single word? The key is to choose a word that not only highlights one of your core strengths but also aligns with … Read more
Hiring managers ask interview questions about all kinds of things—your background, your experience, your successes, your failures, and all kinds of day-to-day issues. One of the things they may want to know is how you handle stress or pressure on the job. Most jobs have elements of stress or pressure, and how you behave in … Read more
Asking questions in your job interview not only makes you stand out in positive ways. It also helps you find out things you need to know (during the interview and before you take the job). Asking these seven questions in your job interview will put you miles ahead of your competition and give you a … Read more
“Why should we hire you?” is actually one of the most common questions asked in a job interview. If you’re feeling upbeat and glad this question is being asked, you’re at a good starting point because it’s a question that gives you the opportunity to specifically inform the employer what you have to offer, why … Read more
A common interview question employers ask during job interviews is, “Why are you interested in this position?” They want to know why you want to work at their company and the specific motivation behind why you applied for the job (not that you need a paycheck). Knowing how to answer interview questions well is always … Read more