Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kathy Caprino, M.A. covers careers, leadership and personal growth. Interviewing for a new role can be exciting, but it also can ...

When you’re looking for a job, you want to impress the interviewer. As a result, your instinct may be to keep things all business. But chances are good you’ll also be asked about your hobbies or ...

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 ...

In the wild world of job searching and job interviewing, there is no single company that will play out as a fairytale—in other words, it’s unlikely you’ll receive everything on your wish list. The ...

At first glance, the popular interview question “Why should we hire you?” sounds similar to “Why do you want to work here?” but the shift in perspective requires a shift in your response because ...

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One of the most common and critical questions you’ll face in a job interview is, “Why are you interested in this position?” Crafting a compelling and strategic response to this question in advance can ...

A career coach's blunt take on how to answer one of the most common job interview questions has drawn millions of views—and a flurry of diverse opinions—after going viral on TikTok. Anna Papalia, a ...

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A woman’s story about being asked an unexpected question during a job interview has gone viral on social media, sparking discussion about honesty, self-awareness, and workplace values. The post, ...