3 smart answers to stupid interview questions
This post from LinkedIn Influencer Liz Ryan appeared originally on LinkedIn.We have hit a strange period in the working world. We are waking up to the obvious fact that people go to work, and not...
View ArticleThis behavior could kill your chances in a Goldman Sachs interview
Goldman Sachs Head of Human Capital Management Edith Cooper came by for a Facebook Live event. In this segment, we asked her what Goldman considers red flag behavior in an interview.Produced by Joe...
View ArticleHow to answer 'What are you most proud of?' in a job interview
If you're running short on time to prepare for an interview, one question you should definitely be ready to answer is what you're most proud of accomplishing.This is a tough one because there are a lot...
View ArticleThese are the worst mistakes we have seen young people make in job interviews
At Business Insider, we have interviewed hundreds of job applicants.We are usually impressed with the calibre of candidates. Most people we meet seem smart and accomplished, and applicants "get" our...
View ArticleHere's the interview question job seekers hate most
This post from LinkedIn Influencer Liz Ryan appeared originally on LinkedIn.There are lots of miserable job interview questions that rankle job-seekers. It's not just that the most-hated job interview...
View ArticleWhat to do with your hands during a job interview
In their book "Crazy Good Interviewing," John B. Molidor, Ph.D., and Barbara Parus share the best ways to use your hands in a job interview. They also outline a few things you shouldn't do. Produced by...
View ArticleHow to answer one of the trickiest job interview questions about money
Discussing salary is always a bit uncomfortable, but it's especially tricky when a hiring manager asks what you currently make during a job interview.Why? There are a few reasons.First, maybe they were...
View Article17 annoying things job candidates do that make hiring managers not like them
When you go in for a job interview, it's imperative that you make a stellar first (and lasting) impression.But you can't rely solely on your impressive answers to get the job. You need to behave...
View ArticleA top exec at a 19,000-person company reveals the tricky interview technique...
When a hiring manager asks you a super-weird interview question ("What kind of tree would you be?"), it's rarely because the interviewer is just a super-weird person.Instead, the person is most likely...
View Article19 unprofessional habits that could cost you a job
Finding a new job can be a nerve-racking experience.From crafting your ideal résumé to acing the interview, there are a lot of opportunities to screw things up.To help you avoid letting bad habits...
View Article20 questions you should never ask at the end of a job interview
When you're in the hot seat, there's a good chance your interviewer will turn the tables at some point and ask, "Do you have any questions for me?"When you have the floor, you'll want to take full...
View ArticleA 33-year-old billionaire CEO shares 5 of his favorite job-interview questions
If you're interviewing with Drew Houston, then there are five questions in particular that you should be prepared to answer.Adam Bryant of The New York Times recently spoke with the 33-year-old...
View ArticleOne expert shares the biggest mistake people make during job interviews
Showing up late is one of the most common mistakes people make during job interviews.But perhaps the worst mistake candidates make involves not being present at all."I would say the biggest mistake is...
View Article18 unprofessional habits that could ruin your job interview
Job interviews are a prime opportunity to display some of your least professional qualities.With all eyes on you, your habit of dressing sloppily or being exceedingly negative will be front and center...
View ArticleWhat hiring managers really want to know when they ask these 15 common...
Job interviews can be scary. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of possible questions an interviewer can throw at you. How can one possibly prepare for this?James Reed, author of "101 Job Interview...
View ArticleThe CEO of Whole Foods says he never hires people who display this...
Job interviewing is about persuading a company you're the perfect person for the job.At the same time it's important not to seem overconfident or delusional about your abilities.That's according to...
View ArticleAn Apple exec interviews job candidates based on 3 basic personality questions
As senior vice president of Apple’s retail arm, Angela Ahrendts needs to do a lot of hiring, often for mission-critical positions.That places a lot of pressure on her interviewing technique. If she...
View ArticleI interviewed at one of the world's biggest banks and I completely froze when...
Last year a major bank flew me across the country for a job interview. Things were going fine until the hiring manager asked, "Can you tell me a joke?"I could have shared any joke. A cheesy one. A lame...
View ArticleAce those trick questions in every job interview by following this simple rule
Based off an interview with Peter Harris, editor-in-chief of online job board Workopolis, these exaggerations and half-truths are ok in certain situations. Produced by Joe Avella. Original reporting by...
View ArticleHow to answer this awkward interview question without accidentally insulting...
Savvy hiring managers have the ability to glean a ton of information about you by asking just a few, well-chosen, smartly crafted questions.For instance, they may ask: "What are your thoughts on the...
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