101 great answers to the toughest interview questions

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Research the company. Iron your clothes. Come up with questions. If you’ve ever Googled “How to prepare for a job interview,” then you already know that acing one means — at the very least – checking these boxes. But I’ll admit, despite all the hours of interview prep in the world, sometimes you get thrown a question that makes you sweat. “What’s the biggest piece of criticism you’ve received from previous employers?” “What’s a mistake you made in your last job and how could you have handled it better?” “What does a meaningful career look like to you?” As the hiring manager looks at you with raised eyebrows, your mind goes blank. You have one thought and one thought only: “I don’t remember putting on antiperspirant this morning…” Maybe this sounds like an all-too-familiar situation, or maybe it doesn’t. But go to enough job interviews and I promise you one thing: eventually you’ll be sitting across … [Read more...] about 6 Things To Do When You Don’t Know What To Say In A Job Interview

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 about ourselves is exactly the same. After all, we never experience what it's like to work, communicate, or collaborate with ourselves. And while we may know what it feels like to be in the Zone and have a peak work experience, we don't know what it's like to be in our own presence when this is happening. And that makes it pretty hard to describe ourselves to others. Answering the question "Tell me about yourself" in a job interview requires us to do something we aren't taught in school. We have to learn about who we are and how to talk about that person to others. It's isn't an easy process, but once you do have the right language to describe yourself, it'll make interviews , networking , and socializing almost effortless. And who doesn't want that? Ready to get … [Read more...] about How to Answer ‘Tell Me About Yourself’ in a Job Interview to Brilliantly Communicate Who You Are

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin You don’t have to put so much pressure on yourself when interviewing for a new job. There are only a few things that you need to say to stand out. The key is to show interest, in-depth knowledge about the company, why you are a great fit and the value you’ll bring to the organization. You’ll also need to close the deal by letting the interviewers know you’ll gladly accept the role if offered. Here’s The Inside Scoop Interviewers are more nervous than you are. They’re pushed by angry hiring managers to quickly hire the best candidates after an employee has resigned, so as to not overburden the remaining team. It's a lot of pressure. They'll be blamed if they hire too soon and the person turns out to be a dud. The longer the hiring process takes, the more likely the rest of the staff will grow resentful of all the work that’s been dumped upon them without any additional compensation. If a new person isn’t onboarded, … [Read more...] about Here’s What To Say In An Interview To Land The Job Offer

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Many jobseekers are too quick to write-off opportunities if they experience radio silence after an interview. A typical example: “My last interview was three weeks ago and I haven’t heard anything, I guess they’re not interested" (this jobseeker actually ended up receiving an offer). You can both avoid having to guess their intentions and improve your odds of landing an offer by taking the following steps. Interview later in the process Resist the temptation to choose the earliest time they offer you for an interview. Instead, take the latest time. You’re less likely to experience a post-interview disappearing act because you’ll interview closer to the time they're making the decision. More importantly, they’ll remember you better. Plus, you can gain a better understanding of both how you measure up vs. other candidates and what they're really looking for, since the role’s requirements may evolve over time. Use this … [Read more...] about Hearing Crickets After A Job Interview? Here’s What To Do

It is a pleasure to meet you, Team Wordle . There is a new word puzzle to take on for you today, as it is the start of a new day. Trying to figure out a problem by yourself is always fun, but if you get stuck, here are some tips and hints that may be able to assist you. The answer to Wordle 343 revealed on May 28 can be found at the bottom of the article if you like to cut to the chase. The following are tips, clues, and strategies to assist you in solving today’s Wordle combination. If you prefer to solve it yourself, keep reading for a few tips, clues, and strategies. The original Wordle was created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, however it quickly spread around the world. The game has become a global phenomenon and thousands of people around the globe are now playing it every day. Some fans have even created alternate Wordle versions based on the original. Among them are Squabble, an online battle royale game, Heardle, a music identification game, … [Read more...] about Wordle Today: Here’s the Answer, hints for May 28

Once you get to the phase of interviewing for a job, you have a reasonable shot at getting an offer. They have already narrowed a large applicant pool down to a few people who are being called in for a discussion. advertisement advertisement Many of the things you need to do to ace the interview are not the same things you needed to get through the screening process that got you there. In particular, you have impressed the hiring committee with your credentials, so now it is time to address the concerns that will be top of mind for recruiters in the interview. As I have written in the past, recruiters want to know three things about you at the interview: What will it be like to work with you? Can you learn? Do you take initiative? Here are five things you can do to ensure you address these questions well at the interview. Study up Find out as much as you can about the firm that is interviewing you. That includes … [Read more...] about 5 strategies for impressing someone in a job interview

Leadership is a continuous journey of personal development. (Representational image: Kobu Agency via Unsplash) Watching the quarterly results tumble out and surprise the market, I wonder if we are once again in that zone of uncertainty where we know less about our future than we think we do. I have always believed leadership is an art form best tested in uncertainty. Some will succeed while most will fail, and this is how you would know the difference between good and great. I have been through three cycles of uncertainty and have learnt through my mistakes. I believe the best way to navigate uncertainty is to become smart about the questions to ask. If the question is right, the answer is just a step away. So here are 7 questions I believe every business leader, team leader should be sitting down with his/her team and discussing: 1. How do I DEFEND what I have? Close Brands that survive are adept at defending what they have. Companies can get into … [Read more...] about 7 questions every leader should be thinking about today

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin One-on-one meetings can be powerful opportunities for employees and managers to connect on goals, reassess tasks and brainstorm ideas, but they can also turn into wasted time if not leveraged properly. If there’s no agenda to follow or neither party is sure what to discuss, the meeting may end early and without any real progress made. By asking the right questions, however, managers can gain better insights from their team members, discovering what truly motivates them and what’s holding them back from achieving their goals. To help, nine members of Young Entrepreneur Council share some of the questions they like to ask during one-on-one meetings and why they think these questions help improve the quality of their conversations. 1. 'What are your personal, financial and professional goals?' I always ask my employees what their goals are—professionally, financially and personally. That way, we can align their … [Read more...] about Looking To Make One-On-One Meetings More Productive? Nine Questions To Ask Your Employees

Binibining Pilipinas candidate Karen Laurrie Mendoza. Image: Instagram/@busseehan via @karenlaurriee Binibining Pilipinas top 12 finalist Karen Laurrie Mendoza gave her apologies days after she posted a photo which showed a different Binibining Pilipinas International titleholder, further fueling mixup speculations on the pageant’s result. Mendoza showed the said photo after she was “asked by a pageant page who she would like to win the International crown aside from herself,” as per her Instagram Stories last Thursday, Aug. 4. The photos have since expired but have been re-uploaded by fans on social media. “My co-repeater [Gabrielle Camille Basiano],” she answered. “Please watch [The Qrown PH] interview for proof [and] take a good look at the next photo.” In the photo, Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray, one of the hosts of the event, can be seen talking to a staff member who was holding a piece of paper. Mendoza then gave a closer look by zooming in on the photo, showing the … [Read more...] about Bb. Pilipinas finalist sorry for casting doubt on winners announcement: ‘I wanted answers too’

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin August is traditionally one of the slowest months for hiring. The slowdown is comparable to the December holiday season. The major reason for the usual lull in the hiring process is that August is the last chance to take a summer vacation. Most families take time off around Christmas, Hanukkah and during the summer months, especially August. A new vibe sets in toward the unofficial last month of the summer. Three-day weekends, summer Fridays and mentally checking out of work are commonly accepted practices. It's an unwritten rule that this is the prime time for families to take their long-awaited trips to Disney, visit family, fly to Europe, check out interesting destinations across America or relax on a sunny beach, reading a trashy novel or just being in a moment of peace and tranquility. What To Anticipate When You're Interviewing If you are in search mode, be prepared for more than the usual ghosting, absence of … [Read more...] about Why It’s A Smart And Effective Strategy To Interview In August