Posts Tagged ‘interview questions’
Reason for Leaving Your Job? How to Answer This Interview Question Right
I was asked the same interview prep question three times last week. They all more or less went like this: “I have a simple question. I was let go from my job this week. The reason was because: A) I had a conflict with my boss that came to a head. Or B) I…
Read MoreHow Dare They Ask Me That!?
People are often offended by the questions they are asked on an interview. Stupid questions. Ridiculous questions. “Questions that should not be asked, but god help us all, they are still asked” questions. You know… Questions like:
Read MoreInterview Mastery: Silencing the Little Voice Inside Your Head
Interview Mastery: Silencing the Little Voice Inside Your Head Imagine the little voice inside your head actually speaking aloud on an interview… Would you still get hired? What separates the people who are great at the interview game versus the people who are not so great? It’s the little voice inside their heads. Or rather…
Read More4 Tips for Nailing the “Tell Me About Yourself” Question
It doesn’t matter how far you’ve climbed up the ladder. Everyone hates to be asked the interview question, “So, tell me about yourself.” How a candidate reacts and answers this simple interview question can be extremely telling of a candidate’s viability for an executive role, so it’s important to bring your A game to…
Read More4 Ways to Be Ready for the Difficult Interview Questions
The cardinal rule of interviewing seems to be “never say anything negative on an interview.” But that does not mean the hiring manager will not ask you about the blemish, challenge or failure in your past that you would prefer not to talk about, if given the choice. Despite your best efforts, the interviewer will…
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