The “what is your greatest weakness” question pops up during most interviews in one form or another. While it ay seem like the toughest question (because who wants to talk about what they are bad at ...

A hiring manager enters a job interview with three main questions: Can the candidate do the work? Will the candidate do the work? And will the candidate fit into the organizational culture? These "can ...

You want to be forthcoming. You learned (in the military) to be direct. You were told to be upfront about your challenges, shortcomings and obstacles. But should you really share details about your ...

Continuing from last week’s column, you may remember Robert, who wrote: Dear Sam: I was wondering if you could provide some general information to orient me to interviews. I have not interviewed in ...

Being asked about your weaknesses in a job interview isn't easy, and can often feel like the employer is trying to catch you out. But actually, the dreaded 'What are your weaknesses?' question should ...

It’s not easy admitting your flaws, especially in front of potential employers. However, most hiring managers aren’t looking for perfect candidates. When they ask you to describe your weaknesses, they ...

Continuing from last week’s column, you may remember Robert, who wrote: Dear Sam: I was wondering if you could provide some general information to orient me to interviews. I have not interviewed in ...

A hiring manager enters a job interview with three main questions: Can the candidate do the work? Will the candidate do the work? And will the candidate fit into the organizational culture? These “can ...