The Economist

What questions would you ask a candidate in a job interview?

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 ...
techannouncer

Ace Your First Job: Top 10 HR Interview Questions and Answers for Freshers

Getting your first job can feel like a big hurdle, and the interview part is often the most nerve-wracking. Especially that HR interview – it feels like they’re trying to figure out if you’re a good ...
Newsweek

Woman Asked Who She Admires in Job Interview—No One Expecting Her Answer

Job interviews can be daunting, with hiring managers known to throw around intimating questions. But one woman's response to a fairly common interview question has surprised viewers on social media, ...
The Business Journals

The must-ask job interview questions to identify top talent

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Preview this article 1 min These are the critical questions ...
Yahoo

These 3 'sudden death' answers instantly disqualify you in a job interview, expert says — what to say instead

You walk into a job interview knowing you’ve only got one shot. Your resume got you through the door, but now every word counts. And according to one business management expert, three answers can ...
The Business Journals

5 for '25: Five questions every employer should be prepared to answer in a job interview

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Preview this article 1 min Put aside the expected talk of ...
Newsweek

Woman’s Theory on ‘One Right Answer’ To Key Interview Question Goes Viral

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 ...
Los Angeles Times

Job seekers turn to AI tools to gain a competitive edge. It can also backfire

Dani Schlarmann, a recruiter, noticed something fishy about the job applicants. Cover letters and resumes sounded identical. Candidates embellished their experience to match the job description. On ...
YourTango

There’s Only One Right Answer To The 'How Are You?' Question In A Job Interview, According To A Career Coach

Job seekers have to jump through so many hoops these days to even get an interview that it often feels like the only parts of them that matter are the meat — your qualifications, your education, your ...
Business Insider

5 questions HR legally cannot ask you in a job interview — and what to do if they're brought up

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 ...
Microsoft

How to use AI as your job interview coach

Why use AI to prepare for job interviews? AI is a powerful resource when it comes to preparing for job interviews. One benefit is that generative AI tailors interview support to a specific job. When ...