When preparing for an interview, you want to put your best foot forward in selling your strengths, skills and background for the job. You also have to be ready to answer common interview questions ...

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Picture this: You’re sitting across from a hiring manager, excited for the opportunity to land a job at your dream company. Then comes the open-ended prompt that will set the tone for the entire ...

One of the most common and critical questions you’ll face in a job interview is, “Why are you interested in this position?” Crafting a compelling and strategic response to this question in advance can ...

At first glance, the popular interview question “Why should we hire you?” sounds similar to “Why do you want to work here?” but the shift in perspective requires a shift in your response because ...

You can prepare all you want for a job interview, but still be asked a curveball question that leaves you stumped for how to answer. Should you say “I don’t know” when you actually don’t know? The ...

When you’re a highly educated and skilled professional seeking a salary of $100,000 or more per year, the question, “Why are you exploring new jobs in the market?” will likely come up in interviews.

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