Interview Questions

"Always act enthusiastic during the interview." "Never badmouth a previous employer." These are the standard tips that career coaches give, but many people violate all kinds of common-sense rules in answering interview questions -- and get hired anyway. A recent thread on Quora, the question-and-answer website ...

By Ritika Trikha When it comes to your job interview, "hope for the best and prepare for the worst" is the best possible mantra. Walking into your interview feeling positive and well-rehearsed is a surefire way to knock the interview out of the park. But preparation can be daunting. You have no idea what sort ...

For many employers, the job application is the first contact they have with you as a prospective employee. What can they ask you? What does it mean? What should you answer to some of those questions? Here are some areas of concern in your employment application. ...

By Catherine McManus, Women & Co. You're totally prepared for the job interview. You've spent hours on the company website, you looked up the bios of everyone you'll be meeting with, and can carry on a conversation about their 10 most recent business announcements with ease. But then you get ...

Once you've received the call from an employer inviting you in for an interview, the real preparation begins. Prior to an interview, candidates should research the company so they can not only answer questions, but have questions ready to ask the hiring manager as well. The interview is where the job ...

By Arnie Fertig "I'm out of work, and need a job-fast!" relates a desperate job hunter to his friend. "So... what have you been doing so far?" she responds. "I'm networking like crazy! I'm calling everyone I know and saying: HELP ME!" ...

Facebook just passed the one billion user mark. That makes it the only employer on the planet capable of directly impacting a seventh of the world's population, except for the Communist Party of China. So despite a glitchy public offering and a spate of shareholder lawsuits, Facebook is on a hiring ...

By Amy Knapp Headed to a job interview and worried about bombing? First, remember that someone has always done worse. Second, and by far more important, remember this: HR pros often ask trick questions knowing you might screw them up. ...

Q: I am a medical technologist with 10 plus years experience working in a hospital laboratory. I was terminated two years ago and have not been able to land a job with any hospital in my area. I complete applications honestly admitting to being terminated. I feel this has been a HUGE red flag; I am feeling ...