Once you’ve found a job and company that you’re really excited about, salary might top your list of priorities. But while salary is important, it’s only part of the overall offer. To get the full scope of what you’ll really …
One of the most valuable traits employers are looking for right now can’t be found on a resume, at least not explicitly. It’s not something you can fake in an interview, or convince your prospective boss that you have without …
Having conducted hundreds of interviews—both mock interviews with career coaching clients and real interviews as part of search committees—and seen what the outcomes are, I can say with confidence that getting through the hiring process and landing a job is …
The interview question “Tell me about a time you went above and beyond” can be a golden opportunity for you as a candidate—as long as you prepare ahead of time. At best, this classic behavioral question is a chance to …
When you’re in a job interview, you’re likely to get asked questions that require you walk your interviewer through past experiences. “Describe a time you had to make a difficult decision,” for example, asks you to do this in a …
This is often considered a “gotcha” question, as it can be meant to trip you up. That said, it isn't all that difficult. How you should view this question is an opportunity to sell yourself to the hiring manager. Review …
This question is especially tough if you're at the beginning of your career, when your path is less clear and you might be unsure where you're headed. What's most important is to show that you have clear goals, and that …
Ten years ago, when I entered business school, many professionals told me that the journey ahead required significant investment in professional networking. So I followed their advice, and soon my calendar was filled with various networking events and meetings all …
Many job seekers, especially those who are more toward the beginning than the end of their careers, struggle to decide what kind of a job they want to do. For those, we recommend pulling out a legal pad and dividing …
If you want to land the job you want, you'll need certain skills and certain experience. You'll also need to nail your interviews. And to nail your interviews—virtual or in-person—you'll need the following three traits.
1. Clarity
Before you interview, you …
