5 Tips on Answering Loaded Interview Questions

Some interview questions seem to invite a job seeker to hang himself. The good news is, you don’t need to stick your head in the noose. Here’s how to answer loaded interview questions in a way that demonstrates your intelligence, a positive attitude and good communication skills.

Think You Know How to Network to Find a Job? Take this Quiz.

Every job seeker has heard about the importance of networking in the job search. How much do you know about how to make it work for you? Number a piece of paper from 1-10, then jot down True or False next to each number. When you’re finished, scroll down to the bottom for the answers. […]

To Build Rapport in Job Interviews and Networking, Watch this Video

Building rapport is a huge factor in successful job interviews. It’s well known that feelings of personal connection, liking and trust–in other words, rapport–are often the deciding factor in interviews, and a networking partner who likes you is much more likely to offer information and introductions. I’ve covered this topic in my blog before with another video, but this one below focuses more clearly on specific aspects of body language. I recommend you watch both.

Your List of Behavioral Interview Questions, Part 2

To prepare for a winning interview you need a list of behavioral interview questions, including those specific to your occupation. Here’s how to build that list.

Your List of Behavioral Interview Questions, Part 1

To turn job interviews into offers, you need to be ready to ace the behavioral questions, the ones that require you to tell a story. That takes preparation, practice, and a good, complete list of questions to work with.

Your list isn’t complete unless it includes two types of questions: general behavioral questions, and occupation-specific ones…