Picture this: You’re sitting across from a hiring manager, excited for the opportunity to land a job at your dream company. Then comes the open-ended prompt that will set the tone for the entire ...

Those four little words can be the trickiest, stickiest part of a job interview. So simple, yet so loaded. If you Google the phrase, you’ll find a never-ending list of tips and tricks for this ...

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Everyone asks it, yet we’re all caught by surprise. Here are 12 key steps to avoid that interview stress. You might come across some career “experts” who suggest sticking to answers as short as 30 ...

This content has been selected, created and edited by the Finextra editorial team based upon its relevance and interest to our community. You have been called for an interview, which means that you ...

"Tell me about yourself," your potential boss asks during the job interview you worked so long and hard to land. Does your mind go blank, as you're struck dumb by how broad this question is? Or are ...

Talking about yourself is scary, but it’s an essential occupational and life skill. Embrace it as an opportunity to communicate your personal brand and the unique value you bring to the table. Often ...

Veterans get a lot of things right about the job interview. You never really have to tell a veteran (or spouse) what to wear, how to be on time or that brushing their teeth is a good idea. Just don't ...

How hard is it to describe something you’ve never experienced? If you’ve never tasted a chocolate chip cookie, then explaining it to someone would be a pretty challenging exercise. Often, talking ...

There’s one question that’s guaranteed to be asked in every job interview - ‘tell me about yourself’. This question isn’t quite as straightforward as it may seem, as it’s not really so much about who ...