Whether the email subject line is “Interview Request,” “Availability for Interview,” or something similar, you’ve made it to the next phase of your job search: the job interview. In your excitement, you may dash off a quick email to the sender that doesn’t capture your professional side. Knowing how to respond to a job interview …
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When you think of a coach, you probably think of an athletic coach, someone who motivates players to perform at their peak. But other types of coaches can help motivate you to perform at your peak outside of sports. One of those kinds of coaches is a career coach. And whether or not you’ve heard …
When you think about what to say in a job interview, you probably assume you’ll be answering common interview questions. And while what you say when you answer those questions matters, there are a few more things you should say in a job interview that you may not have thought about. Know What You Bring …
Answering “Why do you think you are qualified for this position?” is tricky, but it’s not a trick question. It’s tricky, as in, how do you sell yourself as the best candidate for the job without sounding like you’re bragging or putting other candidates down? Fortunately, there are ways to humblebrag about your skills and …
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Getting asked, “What motivates you?” in a job interview opens you up to a lot of potential answers. Maybe you’re motivated by a job well done or the thought of a hot bath. While there’s nothing wrong with either (or both!) of these, when it comes to answering this interview question, it’s best to stick …
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The interview process is a two-way street. The hiring manager is trying to figure out if you’re a good fit for the role, and you’re trying to figure out if the job and company are a good fit for you. While the interviewer asks most of the questions, at the very end, you’re often in …
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When interviewers ask you the reasons for leaving a job, you might think being completely honest about your motivation is the right way to go. Alternatively, you may feel it doesn’t matter why you’re leaving your job and come up with an answer that sounds, well, almost like a lie. Unlike other common interview questions, …
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When it comes to interviews, you may have heard about the STAR method interview. While you want to stand out (like a star!) in your job interview, the STAR method isn’t so much an interview style, as much as a technique for answering behavioral-based interview questions. Common interview questions like, “What are your strengths?” and …
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The “tell me about yourself” interview question is more of a statement than a question. But, when you hear it, you know what comes next: it’s time to tell the interviewer all about you. In some respects, this interview question is similar to college application essay prompts that ask, “Why this major?” or “Why this …
A common (yet often dreaded) interview question is, “What is your weakness?” because who wants to talk about what they aren’t good at? However, employers often ask this question to better understand who you are as a candidate, how you’ll fit in the role, and where they may need to support you if they hire …
