Job interviews can often drift into unexpected territory. HR managers come up with creative ways to determine whether to hire you. They will ask you hypotheticals, make you solve puzzles, quiz you about your junior-high days – anything to get a read on your experience and work habits. But then, in the middle of all this, interviewers can also […]
Read MoreFor an introvert, job interviews become a special kind of torture. You spend your entire social life avoiding chatty situations. Now, your career prospects depend on your ability to make small talk. We know the feeling. You’d rather be watching TV, or reading a book, or playing a video game. You get nervous when it’s your turn to order at a restaurant. You’d rather wait […]
Read MoreCOVID-19 has had an enormous impact on the U.S. economy. Many of the changes prompted by the pandemic will become permanent in its aftermath. Are you ready? Do you have the tools in place to run a successful interview in a new economy? These are foundational questions as you plan your recruitment strategy for the […]
Read MoreWhy should we hire you? It seems so simple, so straightforward. Why does it somehow feel like a trick question? In part, the question feels complicated because it’s so blatant. It cuts right through any chit-chat and gets right at the core reason for a job interview. It compresses the conversation to its basic essence. As a result, it […]
Read MoreTo a certain degree, the gap between an adequate worker and a go-to employee is defined by how well you overcome challenges. That’s why potential employers make it a priority to learn about your response to obstacles. Your best chance to highlight this skill comes during the interview process. You’ll dramatically improve your chances of landing a job by perfecting your answer to questions […]
Read MoreYou wouldn’t go to war without a battle plan, and you wouldn’t coach a team without scouting your opponent first. A job interview fits into the same category. To get the best results, you need to prepare. You need to anticipate the interview questions you might be asked and practice killer answers that will improve […]
Read MoreJob interviews routinely include a few trick questions. They appear like riddles in a fantasy story. To make it past the wizard’s lair, you need to handle queries like “what are your biggest weaknesses” or “tell me about a time you failed in life.” “What motivates you?” fits into that category, largely because it requires […]
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