Interview tips

5 Things a Hiring Manager's Probably Thinking During Your Interview (and What to Do About …

Whether you’ve interviewed over one million times or can count on one hand how many times you’ve been face-to-face with a hiring manager, the process is always stressful.

4 years, 8 months ago

How to Answer the 31 Most Common Interview Questions

Wouldn't it be great if you knew exactly what a hiring manager would be asking you in your next interview? While we unfortunately can't read minds, we'll give you the next best thing: a list of the 31 most commonly asked interview questions and answers.

4 years, 8 months ago

5 Ways to Figure Out What Interview Questions You'll Be Asked

It’s no secret that the best way to prepare for an interview is to practice answering questions aloud.

7 years, 3 months ago

The Absolute Best Questions to Ask at Your Interview

At this point, you probably know that when your interviewer asks you, “Do you have any questions for me?” the answer is always “yes.”

7 years, 3 months ago

3 Steps to a Perfect Informational Interview

Let’s say you managed the tricky process of asking for an informational interview (and yes, we've got tips for that, too) and have succeeded in arranging a meeting with an amazing contact.

7 years, 3 months ago

The #1 Mistake People Make on Phone Interviews

Increasingly, employers are phone screening job candidates before inviting them for an on-site interview.

7 years, 3 months ago

4 Common Interview Questions (and 4 Perfect Answers)

Interview invitations should really come with a warning: Strong feelings of excitement changing suddenly into dread are imminent upon receiving this invitation.

7 years, 3 months ago

5 Interview Skills That You Need to Know

Job interviews are arguably some of the most important meetings you will ever have in your life. The outcome of an interview can greatly affect your career trajectory, whether it means you continue along your planned path or start a new one to find a more fulfilling occupation.

7 years, 5 months ago

The Secret to Interviewing: It’s Not What You Say, It’s How You Say It

Long before humans developed language skills, we found ways to communicate with one another. Even in the absence of recognizable words, we were highly attuned to nonverbal clues (think: lots of grunts and hand gestures). We had to be if we wanted to survive.

7 years, 7 months ago

Ten Job Interview Myths Debunked

You probably get a little nervous before you go into a job interview. Even if you’ve copiously prepped, you figure the interviewer will hold all the cards. She knows everything about her company and the job you want, and she’s got a vision of the perfect employee that doesn’t exactly describe you.

7 years, 8 months ago

6 Worst Body Language Mistakes You Can Make in an Interview

Many hiring managers know in the first 5 or 10 minutes if a candidate is going to continue in the process. Your body language says a lot about if you’re going to be the right fit. However much you hear that managers will hire because of your experience and education, team fit is a crucial component to determine from the interview process.

7 years, 8 months ago

6 Job Interview Questions and Answers to Avoid

The old adage of "think before you speak" is never truer than when you're on a job interview. One unwitting slip-up could cost you your dream position, so it's crucial to know what kinds of questions and answers will set off a red flag for your interviewer.

7 years, 8 months ago

Get Interview-Ready! 5 Essential Prep Tips

If you’ve just found out you’ve landed an interview, you’re probably pretty excited, right?

7 years, 10 months ago

How to Ace a Television Interview

Tips on acing a television interview from Tom Johnson, president of corporate communications firm Abernathy MacGregor Group.

7 years, 10 months ago

10 Job Interview Questions You Should Never Ask

“So, do you have any questions for me?”

8 years ago