Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. When you get to a second interview, you’re in a positive ...

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 ...

She also offers up her favorite three-part formula to answer this question in a way that "knocks it out of the park every time." First, start with a short opening line that directly links your past ...

The most anxious aspect of interview preparation is often wondering what you’re going to be asked. It’s tough to prepare ahead of time, when you aren’t even sure what you need to be prepared for. Just ...

You're in the middle of a job interview, a question comes your way and you've got... nothing.It happens.Even if you've prepared for hours, a question can come out of the blue and leave you stumped.But ...

You only get one chance to make a first impression, as the saying goes, and there's no situation where that's more important than job interviews. We all take great care to make sure we're dressed and ...

Many job seekers focus so hard on answering interview questions well that they forget something very important: You are there to ask questions, too. Asking the right questions at an interview is ...

Not so much a question, as it is a requirement for an interview. Be sure to have a succinct elevator pitch ready to fire off that aptly describes your background. 2. What are your strengths? Instead ...

If you hate interviews, you aren’t alone. Research suggests the majority of job applicants fear something about the interview process, whether it be being the center of attention, or getting caught ...

I’ve interviewed a lot of people in my career for all kinds of positions and from many backgrounds. Most people have favorite interview questions to ask and some believe certain questions can quickly ...