Every company has a unique set of interview questions they use to determine how well job candidates would fit into a specific role. However, there are some questions that are pretty universal when ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robin Ryan is a career counselor who covers job search and careers. After mailing out dozens of resumes, your dream job calls to ...

More than half of recruiters admit to asking this as a first question in an interview. This question is intended as an icebreaker but feels vague. Here’s what to say and what not to say. In a ...

When filling a job opening, employers are often looking for someone qualified and knowledgeable for the role, someone coworkers could tolerate, if not outright enjoy working with -- and someone who ...

Interviews can be tough. No matter how much you prepare, you just can’t ever predict exactly what questions you’ll be asked. That’s why it’s always interesting to debrief with my clients after they ...

Chris Williams was the VP of HR at Microsoft and is now an advisor and consultant. He always asks job candidates to tell him something they've learned recently. Quality candidates will have a ready ...

A CEO has revealed the one answer to a common interview question that will stop him from hiring you. When candidates for a new job are asked when they can start, they may assume the sooner the better.