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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 Salary Expectations 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 questions like: “What type of work environment do you prefer?” “Describe the type of work environment you work best in?” “What kind of work environment do you like and why?” In this article I’m going to walk you through why they ask, how to give great answers when they […]

“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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How To Answer “What Areas Need Improvement?” (Interview Question)

Interviewers are asking this more and more: “What do you need to improve?” or “What areas need improvement?” It’s similar to “what’s your greatest weakness?” but a little more open-ended (which means you can really get into trouble if you don’t know how to answer it). Fortunately, I’m going to walk you through exactly how […]

“Why Did You Choose This Career?” Best Answers

“Why did you choose this career?” … You’re likely to hear this interview question whether you’re a recent graduate or have decades of experience. Employers want to know how you got into your field and why you want to be in this career. They might also ask you a more specific variation of this question, like, […]

Answering “What Other Companies Are You Interviewing With?”

Why do companies ask what other companies you’re interviewing with? Do you need to tell them the company names? And what are you supposed to say if you’re not interviewing anywhere else? I’m going to explain exactly how to answer this easily and stress-free… and I’ll reveal exactly why employers ask too. Let’s get started… How […]

“Why Do You Think You Can Do Well In This Job?” Best Answers

If you’re going on interviews this article is going to help you speak more confidently when you’re asked why you think you can do well in this job (or other variations, like “why would you excel in this job?”) Being able to clearly and quickly answer direct questions like this can be the difference between getting […]

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How To Answer “What Motivates You?” (Interview Question)

Answering interview questions like, “what motivates you?” or “what motivates you at work?” can be tricky because they are such open-ended questions. It’s not as difficult as it seems if you have the right method, though. I’m going to walk you through a proven method you can use to give a great answer to explain […]

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How To Answer “How Did You Hear About This Position?”

You’re going to hear this question a lot as an ice-breaker in your interview: How did you hear about this position? There are a couple of important rules to follow when answering, so I’ll walk you through exactly what to do. How To Answer “How Did You Hear About This Position?” (With Examples) Usually you […]

How to Answer “Why Are You Applying for This Position?”

You’re in the interview and they ask you, “why are you applying for this position?”… or “why did you apply for this job?”… Are you prepared with what you’re going to say? In this article I’m going to reveal why employers ask this, and the 3 steps for how to answer to impress the interviewer. Let’s […]

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