Illegal interview questions can still be asked because of intentional bias or a lack of training. Questions about age, marital status, and religion shouldn't be asked during job interviews. Candidates ...

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Preparing for a job interview can be just as nerve-wracking as the interview itself. Whether it’s your first time vying for a position or you've navigated countless interviews over the years, the ...

I lead a subsidiary that was without its top executive for several months. When I accepted the job, I knew the business was facing a deficit but it’s much larger than I thought. I feel overwhelmed and ...

Nobody enjoys interviews. That’s the long and the short of it. Whether you’re a new graduate who doesn’t know what to expect, a career changer looking for something new, or have been out of work for a ...

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Showing enthusiasm in a job interview can be the make-or-break factor in getting that position. In fact, nearly 47% of hiring managers say a candidate’s keen interest in the job is the most important ...

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Our Bartleby columnist asked readers of his newsletter for a favourite job interview question, one that reliably says the most about a candidate. Here is a selection of their replies, edited for ...

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Leigh Henderson, the 43-year-old CEO of HRManifesto in San Antonio. It has been edited for length and clarity. In the US, there are many questions ...