More than half of recruiters admit to asking this as a first question in an interview. This question is intended as an icebreaker but feels vague. Here’s what to say and what not to say. In a ...

As a recent mentee discovered, the salary question can be a difficult topic to discuss if you haven’t already thought through potential responses. “James” (name changed) felt he had been close to ...

Instead of just stating your weakness, share how you’re working on improving it Think about what the interviewer is trying to get out of the question Answer “Tell me about yourself” with a past, ...

Even if you’ve prepared for hours, a question can come out of the blue and leave you stumped. But you don’t want to let one fumble derail your entire interview. Here’s how to handle tough questions, ...

Inc.com columnist Alison Green answers questions about workplace and management issues–everything from how to deal with a micromanaging boss to how to talk to someone on your team about body odor. I ...

Most interviewers ask job candidates at least a few of the most commonly asked job interview questions, and at least one of the most common behavioral interview questions. That approach is certainly ...

“What do you like to do in your spare time?” If you’re in a job interview, think through your answer very carefully. Although this question has nothing to do with your relevant job skills and ...