First, it’s important to understand why interviewers often pose this question to job candidates. Here are three possible reasons: 1) To get to know you better and see what you really care about, which might tell them if they’d like …
The answer to this question is not, “I've never had a conflict.” Inevitably, conflicts arise in the workplace, and employers want to know that you will be able to resolve them effectively. The best situations to talk about in response …
This is one of the most difficult questions you may face in a job interview. This question is hard to answer for several reasons. For starters, it's hard for people to recognize their own flaws. What's more, it's even more …
The “Start Big” approach: If you’re not sure where to begin, start with the basic assumption that there are 320 million people in the U.S. (or 30 million businesses, depending on the question). If there are 320 million people in …
This is the classic brainteaser, straight to you from Microsoft (the originator). Even though this question has been around for years, interviewees still encounter it.
Here’s how to “solve” this brainteaser. Remember to speak and reason out loud while solving …
