Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Rachel Wells is a writer who covers leadership, AI, and upskilling. You've been practicing for weeks. You've (finally) figured out ...

When preparing for an interview, you want to put your best foot forward in selling your strengths, skills and background for the job. You also have to be ready to answer common interview questions ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Rachel Wells is a writer who covers leadership, AI, and upskilling. Have you ever been left speechless at a job interview because ...

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 ...

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 ...

When hiring managers ask “Why should we hire you?” it can feel impossible to craft the perfect reply. In a sense, the question urges you to condense your case for the job into a few sentences. If you ...

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We stop asking the question "Why?" about the time we begin to think we understand it all. This usually occurs in adolescence. Once the adolescent attitudes begin to mature into adulthood, it should be ...