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How to Answer Weird Interview Questions

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By now, most job applicants know that when they get an interview, they need to prepare. Some of the most common interview questions go something like this: What are your greatest strengths? But sometimes, job interviewers like to get a bit creative and ask something like, "If you were a salad dressing, what kind would you be?"

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5 Questions to Ask in Your Job Interview

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I think a big part of the problem is that job seekers don't ask enough questions during the interview process. It's the kind of culture that can lead you to regret taking a job and immediately begin thinking of how to leave. So why do so many people find themselves quitting a job after less than a year?

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How to Answer "Tell Me About Yourself"

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"Tell me about yourself" is the most common interview question asked of job candidates, which is why it's a good idea that you come up with a great answer. First, know that many interviewers use this as an ice breaker, a chance to establish rapport, whether it's for an in-person interview or over the phone. Work on verbal tics.

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How to Shine in a Second Interview

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You''ve made it past the first round of job interviews, and an employer wants to talk to you again! If you thought your nerves were bad for the first interview, get ready for some more when you meet for the second time. When you''re called in for another interview, begin reviewing your notes from the first interview.

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How to Make Any Job Interview Pay Off

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It can be frustrating when you interview for a job and then aren''t offered the position. That''s because you can always learn from every interview, and taking the time after meeting with a hiring manager to sort of "debrief" yourself can provide valuable insight so that the next interview could be the one to nab you a job.

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How to Salvage a Bad Job Interview

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There''s no better feeling than coming out of a job interview and feeling like you nailed it. You and the interviewer clicked, everyone seemed very impressed with your resume and abilities, and there was plenty of positive body language. But before you put that knot on your head, consider that you may be able to salvage the situation.

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How to Avoid Canned Responses to Interview Questions

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Job seekers often worry that if they practice responses to interview questions too much, they will come off as insincere, their answers having that "canned" quality. I think that''s partly true, but you also don''t want to use it as an excuse not to prepare for an interview. What are your strengths? Your weaknesses? Talk about results.