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Job Interviews

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    How to Write a Cover Letter That Will Get You a JobI’ve read thousands of cover letters in my career. Here are all the elements of an actually good one.
    By Alison Green
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    Job Interview Tips: How to Survive 10 Awkward SituationsWhat should you say when you don’t know the answer to a question? How do you explain you were fired?
    By Alison Green
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    10 Impressive Questions to Ask in a Job InterviewTo show employers you’re exceptional, and find out if it’s the right job for you.
    By Alison Green
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    How to Answer ‘Tell Me About Yourself’ in a Job InterviewThere’s a simple way to approach this question.
    By Alison Green
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    ‘I Had a Great Job Interview — Why Haven’t I Heard Back?’It’s really impossible to tell from the outside what might be going on.
    By Alison Green
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    ‘Should I Feel Guilty Leaving Work for a Job Interview?’Your first trick should be: dentist appointments.
    By Alison Green
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    Are Informational Interview Questions Even Useful?Do not ask, “Will you hire me?” And it depends entirely on your approach.
    By Alison Green
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    How to Prepare for an Interview: The Ultimate GuideSpend twice as much time preparing than you think you need to.
    By Alison Green
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    How to Answer the 6 Most Common Job-Interview QuestionsThink about what your interviewer wants to hear.
    By Alison Green
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    ‘How Should I Explain My Weaknesses in a Job Interview?’Do not say, “I’m a perfectionist” or “I work too hard.”
    By Alison Green
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    ‘How Do I Explain Reasons for Leaving a Previous Job?’Here’s what to say if you were laid off, fired, or if you hated your boss.
    By Alison Green
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    7 Ways Job Interviewers Learn What You’re Really LikeBeyond interview questions, here’s what they’re looking for.
    By Alison Green
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    Ask a Boss: Why Do I Get Interviews But No Offers?Frustrating, but not necessarily a bad thing.
    By Alison Green
  16. Why Banning the Salary-History Question Is Good for Job ApplicantsIt will help eliminate a common (but costly) cognitive bias.
    By Kristin Wong
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    Here’s What to Look for When You Go in for a Job InterviewSubtle clues in the office décor can help you figure out if it would be a good fit.
    By Cari Romm
  18. Your Job Interviewer Is Judging You by Your Terrible Small-Talk SkillsConcerning.
    By Melissa Dahl
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    The Best Way to Answer the World’s Worst Job-Interview QuestionWhat’s your biggest weakness?
    By Melissa Dahl