Savvy hiring managers can glean a ton of information about you by asking just a few, well-chosen questions. But while they may seem simple — that's the point — some are actually designed to get you to ...

If you are a military veteran, spouse or active-duty service member in transition, you will inevitably get stumped in an interview. At some point in the job hunt, an interviewer will ask you a ...

Recently, a reader shared a stressful job interview story. He was thrown a curveball when a hiring manager asked, “How many cows are there in Canada?” Sadly, his answer didn’t get him the job. In fact ...

If you want one thing to focus on in your next job interview (and every job interview you attend in the future) here it is: focus on the person sitting across the desk from you. It is normal and ...

Unless you’re a bookkeeper, it’s unlikely any employer asking this question wants to hear you say you’ve never done anything risky. Someone who asks this question is looking for you to be willing to ...

A career coach's tips on how to answer this common, but thorny, interview question. Show how your goals and experience "fit ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jack Kelly covers career growth, job market and workplace trends. You’d like to believe that when you’re meeting with a hiring ...

Here’s the best-kept secret in interviewing: Your interviewer will give you the answers. A job interview should help both you and the professionals interviewing you determine whether you are right for ...

You’re in an interview, and you think you’re about to nail the interview (and you are). You feel good, and perhaps you have a sharp mind that can be easily adaptable to tough interview questions.

Job hunting is something of a strange beast, no matter which side of the hiring table you’re on. Whether you’re vying for a role or are charged with filling a position in a task that feels like ...