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Ask an Expert: What Type of Questions Should You Ask in an Interview?

Ask an Expert: What Type of Questions Should You Ask in an Interview?

An AOL reader recently asked what type of questions they should ask during the interview. This is a multi-faceted question with several answers. There are several different times throughout the interview to ask questions and several types of questions to ask. Asking the right questions also can signal how ...

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Taking Ownership of Your Interview, Part 2

Taking Ownership of Your Interview, Part 2

As discussed in Part 1 of this series, during an interview you must take responsibility for sharing all the best information you have that conveys you are the perfect fit for the job. Although the interviewer is asking the questions, you are providing the answers. How you do this dictates how much "ownership" ...

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Nine Interview Questions You Should Be Asking

Nine Interview Questions You Should Be Asking

Selena Dehne, JIST Publishing When interviewing, many candidates don't realize that the questions they ask are just as important as how they present themselves and the answers they give. Failing to ask questions shows a lack of genuine interest in the job. Asking foolish questions indicates the candidate ...

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17 Interview Questions Hiring Managers Love to Ask

17 Interview Questions Hiring Managers Love to Ask

AOL Jobs reached out to hiring managers, HR professionals and recruiters to hear their favorite interview questions. Here's what they love to ask and why. ...

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How to Answer: 'What Have You Been Doing Since You Were Laid Off?'

How to Answer: 'What Have You Been Doing Since You Were Laid Off?'

When you first lost your job, you spent your time wallowing in your sorrows -- eating ice cream in your pajamas and watching 'Judge Judy' all afternoon. Then your determination kicked in, and you decided to find a new job. You perused job boards, polished up your résumé, searched for old co-workers ...

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'How Many Golf Balls Can You Fit in a School Bus?' and Other Brain Teaser Interview Questions

'How Many Golf Balls Can You Fit in a School Bus?' and Other Brain Teaser Interview Questions

Brain teaser or puzzle interview questions are sometimes used when interviewing candidates for engineering and other analytical types of positions. Here is an example of a brain teaser interview question. "A line of 100 airline passengers is waiting to board a plane. They each hold a ticket to one of the 100 ...

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Interview Questions: What They Ask Vs. What They Mean

Interview Questions: What They Ask Vs. What They Mean

Have you ever wondered why an interviewer asks certain interview questions? Some of the questions seem so vague and random that it can be hard to figure out the logic behind the interview process. What's right? What's wrong? What does the hiring manager really want to hear? Below is a quick guide to the ...

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7 Cringe-Worthy Interview Questions to Avoid Asking

7 Cringe-Worthy Interview Questions to Avoid Asking

Chances are you've prepared answers to a variety of questions an interviewer might throw your way, but have you spent equal time considering the questions you want to pose to a potential employer? What you ask (and sometimes when) can speak volumes about your interest and work ethic. Keep interviewers from ...

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Interview Answers: Interviewees Say the Darndest Things

Interview Answers: Interviewees Say the Darndest Things

You can always depend on young children to tell you exactly what they think, or precisely how they feel on any given topic. Want to know if your breath smells bad, if you should wear a different tie or if you really look fat in that outfit? Find a 5-year-old. He will give you an uncensored, honest ...

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