The “what is your greatest weakness” question pops up during most interviews in one form or another. While it ay seem like the toughest question (because who wants to talk about what they are bad at ...

The way to hit a home run when describing yourself in an interview is to figure out which skills are most important in the ...

When being interviewed for a job, you’ll likely be asked a combination of question types, including traditional, situational, and behavioral. Out of all of these, behavioral questions have become one ...

A hiring manager enters a job interview with three main questions: Can the candidate do the work? Will the candidate do the work? And will the candidate fit into the organizational culture? These "can ...

Being asked about your weaknesses in a job interview isn't easy, and can often feel like the employer is trying to catch you out. But actually, the dreaded 'What are your weaknesses?' question should ...

Great job interviews are less about finding the magic bullet that will get you hired and more about mastering solid interview technique. This includes matching your specific background to the specific ...

Why do some clearly qualified job seekers fail to impress in job interviews? In my 20+ years of recruiting, the most frustrating experience has been with candidates who are referred to me as top notch ...

This is the fourth of five installments of “How to Get an Academic Job,” a new guide on the tenure-track search from our Career Talk columnists. Previously the series explored “How to Manage Your ...

During job interviews, employers want to learn everything they possibly can about the people they interview. However, sometimes their questions can cross the line and promote discriminatory hiring ...

A hiring manager enters a job interview with three main questions: Can the candidate do the work? Will the candidate do the work? And will the candidate fit into the organizational culture? These “can ...