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Changing careers is exciting since it presents new learning opportunities and creates room for growth. But you could worry that recruiters may be unwilling to hire you. After all, they may feel that you don’t have enough experience in the …
Though attitudes are changing, asking about salary in a job interview requires a delicate touch. You want to be polite and sensitive but don’t want to get pulled into a salary negotiation too soon. And, of course, you may think …
It’s common to focus on the questions recruiters ask when preparing for an executive interview. You might research the company’s history, culture, and values to present yourself as the perfect candidate.
While knowing how to answer interview questions is vital, …
Although some employers like Amazon have stopped interviewing candidates for some jobs such as package handler, the reality is that virtually all candidates for virtually all jobs are interviewed by recruiters, hiring managers, and others.
Some interviewers are well-trained. Sadly, …
Management consulting recruiting season is upon us and the reality is that it’s difficult for most people to make it past the first round–the case interview–and through to the second round. As a former interviewer for Bain, I know we …
Uncertainty sucks—especially when it comes to job interviews. The anxiety of wondering if you did well, aced those common questions, and impressed the hiring manager can be unbearable. You want to know, and you want to know now. Well, reading …
Job interviews can be daunting, especially when you’re faced with behavioral questions like, “Tell me about a time…” that are hard to predict and prepare for ahead of time. These questions–designed to gauge your past experiences and behaviors, and how …
As someone who’s been on both sides of an interview, I’ve heard a lot of things that were better left unsaid. I’m sure the speaker meant well (usually), but nerves just got in the way (guilty as charged!). But sometimes …
— Article by Audrey Spina, the Assistant Director of Career Services at Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts.
Though a job interview represents a discussion between an interviewer and a job seeker, the prospect of controlling the direction of the conversation can represent an …
You’ve decided that consulting is the career for you, and you’re getting ready to apply for an internship or even a full-time role at one of the top consulting firms around. Or, maybe you’ve already applied and landed a coveted …
