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If you’re asked to describe your “greatest weakness” in a job interview, there’s obviously no need to answer with the truth….but what should you say instead? During most modern interview sessions, employers choose straightforward questions that add value to the assessment process and directly address the candidate’s ability to do the job, for example…
If your interviewer asks you to describe a huge mistake or failure from your past, how should you respond? Here are a few tips that can help you navigate this tricky question. When you sit down with your interview question, you may face a set of direct questions, like “Do you enjoy this kind of…
At some point during your interview, your employer may simply ask you to talk in an open-ended way about yourself. Answer by explaining what drives you, what you’re looking for, what you can do, what you’ve done in the past, or all of the above. Some interview question are more predictable than others, and while…
If you’re over 50 and thinking about heading down a new professional path, you’ll need more than determination to land a job in a different industry. Are you over 50 and contemplating a radical career change? You’re not alone. As risky as this move may sound , there are many reasons why it might…
Some job seekers love to hate recruiters. They’re the middlemen (and women) who never call, never explain anything, don’t present you in the best light, and may even keep you from getting the job you want. As in any profession, there are some bad apples. But most recruiters are good at what they do, and…
The Employee Advocate says: There are two types of background checks, typically. One is a reference check, which essentially involves the HR person calling each of the previous employers you listed on your resume to confirm your dates of employment and salary. Your former supervisors or the references you list may be asked about your…
Q. Should I reveal my compensation to a recruiter? A. Compensation is such an integral part of the offer process, so it’s in your best interest to see what the company would offer you first. Hear what they have to say in terms of starting salary, stock options and sign-on bonus as well as benefits…
Where there’s a will, there’s a way, and finding a way to gather information on a company “distinguishes the great candidates from the good candidates,” says Fogarty. Consider Fogarty’s company, a large independent public relations agency. He says that if someone were trying to find out about Waggener Edstrom, the candidate could take a number…
During the typical job interview, you’ll be peppered with many interview questions. But do you really understand what the interviewer needs to know? “Most [candidates] have no idea why a recruiter asks a particular question,” says Brad Karsh, a former recruiting professional for advertising giant Leo Burnett and current president of career consulting firm Job…
Prepping for an important interview means researching the company and making sure you have smart responses to anticipated questions. It also means being strategic about what to wear to an interview. Specifically, you want to choose job interview clothes — and colors — that will put you in the best light and may give you an…