Got an interview with a CEO? Be ready for odd and off-putting questions. Here are some interview questions CEOs ask, from the LinkedIn Talent Blog read by recruiters, along with my suggestions on answers to make the best impression on the executive.

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You’ve got a LinkedIn profile. Now what? What do you do on LinkedIn after creating a profile? How can you use its full potential to get a great job sooner and advance your career?

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Is this you? “I fail behavioral interviews because I only have a few stories (or none). Or “I have no experience, so no stories.” These tips will help you build that list and ace your behaviorals.

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Why do employers put up fake job postings, wasting job seekers’ time with “openings” that don’t really exist?

In many cases they’re not necessarily scams. By “scams,” I mean situations where applicants are exploited for identity theft or enticed into paying for equipment to get started. These happen, but they’re not the most common problem.

You’re more likely to be fooled by “ghost postings”: announcements from real, reputable companies that nevertheless will not actually lead to a hire.

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Is your resume really impressive? How can you find out? This post suggests useful – and not-so-good – ways to get resume feedback, resume reviews and other help to build a resume that gets you hired.

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