Category: Interviews

You can expect to hear some form of this question in almost every interview. Often the question, “What is your greatest strength?” is paired with the question “What is your greatest weakness?”. Read: How to answer the interview question: What is your greatest weakness? Why an employer would ask this questionEmployers ask about strengths for a variety… Continue reading How to answer the interview question: “What is your greatest strength?”

​At the end of most interviews, an employer will ask you if you have any questions. It’s important to be prepared with an answer. If you don’t ask questions, you’ll seem unprepared or disinterested.  In addition, an interview is a two way street. It’s just as important for you to know if you are a good… Continue reading How to answer the interview question: “Do you have any questions for me?”

Most people are intimidated by interviews, but for introverts, interviews can be nerve-wracking and emotionally draining. In this article we share our best interview survival tips for introverts. We’ll help you ace your interview, so you can land that new position. Understand and manage your energy Extroverts are energized by spending time around people, while introverts… Continue reading Job Interview Survival Tips for Introverts

Ultimately, your entire interview boils down to this question – Why should an employer hire you?   This question could take many forms:  – “Why should I hire you?” – “What can you offer to our company?” or  – “Why are you the best candidate for the position?”  This question gives you an opportunity to market yourself, and it… Continue reading How to answer the interview question: “Why should I hire you?”

An interview is your opportunity to communicate your skills and talents to your future employer. It’s also your change to find out whether the work includes things you’re good at and like to do.  During the interview, your focus should remain on communicating your qualifications and the impact you can have on the company. The conversation… Continue reading Worst Things to Say in an Interview

If you are looking for a new job, at some point you will be asked why you are leaving your current position. This question could take other forms, such as, “Why did you leave your last position?” or “Why are you looking for a new job?”. It is important to be prepared with a positive… Continue reading How to answer the interview question: “Why are you leaving your current job?”

You can expect to hear some form of this question in almost every interview. Instead of asking, “What is your greatest weakness?” an employer might ask, “If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?” or “What would your previous manager say you struggled with?” You can prepare one response that will… Continue reading How to answer the interview question: “What is your greatest weakness?”

This is a classic interview question, and one that can take many forms. Employers might ask this exact question, or they might ask, “What is your greatest professional failure so far?” or simply “How do you handle failure?”Why an employer would ask this questionIf you are human, you’ve failed at something. Employers aren’t looking for… Continue reading How to answer the interview question: “Tell me about a time you failed.”

Congratulations! You made it to the interview stage.   Thorough preparation is critical if you are going to ace your interview.   Interviewing is not only your chance to show a potential employer your best traits, it is also an opportunity to learn valuable information that will help you decide if the job is something you want.  In this article,… Continue reading How to Prepare for an Interview

An interview is a two way street.   Not only is it an opportunity for employers to evaluate if you are a good fit for the open position, it is also your opportunity to familiarize yourself with a potential employer and position.   We’ll equip you with questions that will help you determine if this position is the best… Continue reading Questions to Ask in an Interview