Where do you see yourself in five years? You may wonder why this job interview question comes up, because you're talking about the job at hand--the here and now-- right? The Reason Behind "Where Do You See Yourself in Five Years?" Your interviewer wants to see...
"Can you walk me through your resume?" This is a common, early-stage job interview question that you need to know how to answer in a strong, succinct way.Why Employers Ask This Question So, why does an employer ask "Can you walk me through your resume?" You know...
"Why should we hire you?" This is a favorite final job interview question, and your chance to end the conversation on a strong and memorable note. Leave no doubt that you're the best person for the job! So, what's the point of this question? First, the interviewer...
There are two powerful words that you can use in your next job interview that can take your responses from mediocre to magnificent. Generalized Job Interview Answers are Boring One of the main mistakes I see job seekers make is that they are just too general and not...
You know your main goal in your job interview is to prove you have what it takes to do the job. But have you ever felt compelled to point out your skill gaps or other potential weaknesses? Resist this temptation and don't bring up negatives in your job interview!...
What is your greatest weakness? What are your main areas for improvement? What skills or attributes are you working to develop? These are all variations of the same thing, and it’s one of the basic job interview questions you’ll need to answer with confidence. So,...
You can’t possibly predict every question or potentially awkward job interview moment. But you can be aware of some sticky situations and how to be quick on your feet if these things happen to you. Recently, I fielded some job seekers' questions about how to address...
"Tell me about yourself" is one of the first job interview questions you'll face. Sounds innocent enough, right? But what you say in that first minute of your meeting sets the tone and influences the interviewer’s first impression of you. (S)he is judging your ability...