The Worst Interview Questions to Ask Imagine you’re on a first date, and things are going pretty well. You feel the chemistry and are getting excited about a second date. Your partner stares deep into your eyes and asks, “Do you have any concerns about me that I can address?” or better yet, “How do I measure up against the other people … Read more…

Behavioral Interview Examples Behavioral interview questions are prevalent in large organizations.  Employers use them because there is a belief that past behaviors are strongly related to how people behave in the future.  So if you were able to drive results in your last job, chances are you’ll do the same in the new position. Today we’re looking at some of the … Read more…

Three Common Types of Interview Questions There are three basic styles of interview questions used by HR and hiring managers.  Today, we’re going to explain them so you can prepare for your upcoming interview.  We’ll start with behavioral interview questions since they are the most common and then discuss traditional and structured questions as well.  When scheduling your interview with a … Read more…

Interview Tip: How to be a STAR  The next time you find yourself in a behavioral interview, draw a little star across the top of your paper.  No, I’m serious.  STAR is my favorite acronym.  It’s a formula for job applicants to use when they’re answering interview questions.  STAR stands for Situation, Tasks, Actions & Results.  It is well-known by Human … Read more…