am I supposed to confirm interviews the day before? by Alison Green on July 30, 2018 A reader writes: Over the past few years, I have noticed that when I have been notified by email for a interview, it tends to ask for me to confirm my attendance (“please email back by X date to let us know you’re able to attend”). I do this, but I don’t seem to ever […] Read the full article →
how to explain to your interviewer why you left a previous job by Alison Green on July 24, 2018 When you’re interviewing for a job, it’s very likely that interviewers will ask why you’re leaving your current job or why you left previous jobs. In theory, this should be straightforward – we’re usually pretty clear in our own heads about why we leave jobs – but in reality, sometimes answering can be fraught with landmines. […] Read the full article →
how much do I need to alter my own schedule for a job interview? by Alison Green on July 17, 2018 A reader writes: I have been applying for other jobs and have had some success (thanks to your helpful tips for cover letters!) I had a phone interview with a company last week and we are trying to schedule a time for me to come in to meet with several members of the hiring team […] Read the full article →
interviewer wants me to write a fake performance review for my future self by Alison Green on July 12, 2018 A reader writes: I am currently in the running for a position I think could be an excellent fit for my career, and I for the company. As part of the interview process, they have asked me to complete a performance review. Basically, I am supposed to pretend that I have been at the company […] Read the full article →
I showed up for an interview on the wrong day by Alison Green on June 18, 2018 A reader writes: I have a job interview lined up that I’m really looking forward to. I like the organization, it’s an appropriate step up from my current job, and all that good stuff. So I did all my research and prep, took the day off work, put on my interview clothes, and headed off […] Read the full article →
what to say if an interviewer asks about your favorite books or movies by Alison Green on May 23, 2018 I’m traveling to do some book promotion this week, so I’m running some reprints this week. This was originally published in 2014. A reader writes: I have a question about an interview that I’m pretty sure I bombed recently. Things were going fairly well until my interviewer asked me for my favorite book and favorite […] Read the full article →
how does your job interviewer find out what you’re really like? by Alison Green on May 22, 2018 When you’re interviewing for a job, it’s easy to wonder how the standard hiring process — a résumé screening, job interview questions, and a reference check — will tell an employer what you’re really like. How are employers able to figure out whether or not to hire you based on such limited contact with so […] Read the full article →
when the job you’re interviewing for keeps changing by Alison Green on May 16, 2018 A reader writes: I am currently interviewing for a job and I think I may get the offer. I just finished up my third and final interview and expect to be notified soon. However, I am struggling because the position has been described differently by different interviewers and does not seem to match the job […] Read the full article →
exactly what to say in 10 tricky job interview conversations by Alison Green on May 1, 2018 Job hunting is fraught with tricky conversations that you might need to have throughout the process – from what to say if you botched your answer to an interview question to how to ask if a long hiring process will ever end. Especially given the power dynamics in job interviews, it can be hard to […] Read the full article →
how quickly should I respond to interview invitations? by Alison Green on April 26, 2018 A reader writes: I’m a month away from graduating college and am job searching for my first full-time professional job. I’ve sent out a lot of applications the past few months, with several replying and subsequently setting up an interview, although no offer has come through yet. I check my email once or twice a […] Read the full article →