One of the most common methods employers use to evaluate candidates is behavior-based interviewing. This often begins with: “Tell me about a time when…” “Give me an example of…” “Have you ever had a situation when…” Behavior-based questions are popular because they prompt for specific evidence into ways a candidate dealt with a challenging situation […]
Answering, “What is Your Current Salary?”
Thanks to the new Massachusetts Pay Equity Law, employers will be banned from asking prospective candidates about their salary history (effective July 1, 2018). But until the remaining states follow, how do you respond when asked, “What are you currently earning”? Questions about your salary history are stressful. In fact, they can feel more distressing […]
Three Questions to Ask During Your Next Job Interview
When it comes to job interviews, it’s easy to focus so much on making a great first impression that you lose sight of the two-way process altogether. But asking the right questions is just as important as providing the right answers. This is because thoughtfully framed questions help you gather the information you need to […]
How to answer: “Tell me about yourself”
While it’s every job interviewer’s go-to first question and a seemingly simple one, “tell me about yourself” is not easy to answer. In fact, if you’re like most candidates, you’ve struggled with it at least once in your career. So why the difficulty? “Tell me about yourself” is a perfect example of an open-ended interview […]
The Elephant in the Room: How to Really Answer the Weakness Question
It’s the question most candidates dread. However, with a little insight and the right approach, the question “What is your greatest weakness” can become one of your greatest allies among the list of commonly asked interview questions. Here is an approach to making this question work in your favor. Be honest, choose the weakest area […]