Interviews
Learn how to master the interview, from preparation to negotiations.
Every interviewer has a different style and a different agenda, but certain interview questions are universal. Chances are you're going to encounter these three questions in more than one of your interviews.
Hiring managers ask behavioral interview questions to find out how you handled past work situations. The best answers tell a story that communicates three things: the situation, your actions, and the results. Being prepared with effective stories will set you apart from the competition and boost your chances of landing the job. This article shows you how, with clear examples of behavioral interview questions and answers.
You put together a solid resume and cover letter, and you've just been called in for an interview. If you're like most job seekers, you may be thinking you'll just throw on a decent outfit that morning, show up on time, and wing it. That's fine, if your goal is to be like most job seekers.
You’ve landed a job interview. Now you need to make sure you’re ready for it. Follow our handy checklist to help you take the right steps before, during, and after a job interview to maximize your chance of landing the job.
Most people change careers or industries (not just jobs) several times during their working years. Sometimes the change is planned, other times it just happens. In times of high unemployment, many workers switch careers out of desperation, because their own industries are not hiring. If you're thinking about making such a change, you must be able to adequately address an interviewer’s concerns about your lack of experience in the field or industry you want to work in. Take a look at the details behind a powerful, three-step response strategy.
An interview is supposed to be a dialog, not an inquisition. If you don't have any questions prepared to ask the prospective employer, you’re missing a huge opportunity. At your next interview, be sure to present at least five questions to illustrate your preparedness, your enthusiasm for the job, and your desire to ensure a good fit.
Companies frequently use phone interviews as a way to pre-qualify your interest and expertise after seeing your resume. This kind of interview also gives you an opportunity to decide if the job is worth pursuing.
Ever wonder what goes through the hiring manager's head when you're being interviewed? We asked interviewing expert Michael Neece to shed some light on that question, based on his 20 years of experience conducting and analyzing some 3,000 job interviews at a wide range of companies.
We all want to be honest and forthcoming in an interview. So when the question "What are you making now?" or "What kind of salary are you looking for?" comes up, it's tempting to just cite a number or a range and move forward.
OK, you’ve got the job offer. While it may not give you everything you were looking for, you know they want you, and you want them. Should you ask for more money? How about working one day a week from home? Follow our tips and tricks on what you can negotiate in the offer.
You always hear how important it is to network, but the informational interview - one of the most effective forms of networking - is so underused it’s almost a secret. An informational interview can be an excellent way to gain insight into a specific field or organization that interests you, without the pressure of a job hanging in the balance.