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...
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”?...
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...
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...
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...
I’m often surprised (and, quite honestly, a little concerned) when a candidate fails to follow-up after the interview with a simple note of gratitude. Writing a post-interview thank-you note is not an option; it’s a requirement. Here’s why: Reason #1: Basic...