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Answers for “Tell Me a Time When You Failed” – Interview Question

Any time you have a job interview, you’re very likely to hear interview questions like, “tell me a time when you failed.” I’m going to walk you through the best way to answer questions about times when you failed, and how to avoid the traps and mistakes that can cost you the job offer. There […]

“Why Are You Looking to Leave Your Current Job?” Best Answers

Job hunting while you’re employed is a great way to advance your career and explore new opportunities. But your answer to, “why are you looking to leave your current job?” can make or break your job interview, and be the difference between getting a job offer and not hearing back from the employer. So I’m […]

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How to Answer Interview Questions About Past Mistakes and Failures

If there ever were an interview question that required a mix of diplomacy and vulnerability, it’s the dreaded, “Tell me about a time when you failed” question. You might also hear variations like, “Tell me about a mistake you made.” After spending time learning how to build a resume and cover letter that shine a […]

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What Do You Know About Our Company? Sample Interview Answers

Employers love to ask, “what do you know about our company?” in the job interview. There are a couple things they’re looking to hear, and a few things they definitely do *not* want to hear. So I’ll walk you through how to give a great answer for this question. Then we’ll look at some sample […]

How To Answer “What Is Your Leadership Style?” (Interview Question)

If you’re job searching, it’s likely an interviewer is going to ask about your leadership style. I’m going to walk you through exactly how to give an impressive answer for the interview question: “What is your leadership style?” so you can get hired. And I’ll cover a few “traps” and mistakes you definitely want to […]

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Answering the “Greatest Achievement” Interview Question

The interview question usually goes something like this… “tell me your proudest professional accomplishment?” or… “What’s your greatest achievement?” Interview questions that require you to brag about yourself aren’t easy, so I’m going to walk you through exactly how to give a great answer so you can get hired! How to Explain Your Proudest Accomplishment […]

“What Are Some of Your Leadership Experiences?” Interview Answers

You could hear this question in any interview… whether it’s an entry level position or a Director job: “What are some of your leadership experiences?” I’m going to give you some quick and easy guidelines to make sure you give a GREAT answer that stands out and makes them think “yes, this is the person […]

9 Tricky “Trap-Door” Interview Questions (and How to Answer Them)

Today’s job candidates are as likely to be asked which superhero they’d prefer for a boss as they are to describe their greatest weakness. The substance of tough interview questions may change over time, but the aim remains the same: to trip up the applicant and see how they respond to the uncomfortable and the […]

“How Do You Make Decisions?” – Interview Question And Answers

You could hear this question in any interview: “How do you make decisions?” But it’s especially common when you’re applying for jobs that require you to make tough choices or work independently. It’s also common in interviews for entry-level jobs. You need to be able to clearly describe how you make decisions. Managers want people they […]

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How To Answer – Or Not Answer – Salary Expectation Questions

Your goal in an interview is to answer questions in a way that makes your potential value to your next employer as clear as possible. But there is one question you should try to avoid answering: the salary question. Your interviewer is looking to find out if your salary expectations are in line with the […]

Interview Answers For “What Type Of Work Environments Do You Prefer?”

Hiring managers and interviewers love to ask this question: “what type of work environment do you prefer?” Here’s why it’s tricky: Usually you aren’t 100% sure what they want to hear, in part because you’ve never seen THEIR work environment first-hand. And if you say you don’t like the type of environment they happen to […]

“Describe Yourself” – Interview Question And Answers

A lot of interviewers will ask you to describe yourself as one of the first questions in your interview. I’m going to walk you through the best ways to answer, some examples, and the common mistakes to avoid. Let’s get started… How To Answer The Interview Question: “Describe Yourself” First, do your research… The general […]

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