Career Questions tagged Interview

When asked "What are your strengths?" Should I list my strengths with examples or just strengths alone?
When asked "What are your strengths?" Should I list my strengths with examples or just strengths alone?...


What should I know about the college before going into an interview?
Office Hours #2: SDSU College Student Panel This question was posed by a question during one of our most recent "CareerVillage Office Hours" sessions. During Office Hours sessions, we invite students to pose questions related to a specific topic. In this case, the topic was college life. If...

How should I go about asking questions in job interviews?
I am a communications and film double major wanting a career in the entertainment industry. #career-choice #jobs #networking...

HOW TO STAND OUT FROM A VIDEO INTERVIEW?
For all professionals & students who are reading my post, I thank you for your time and I appreciate any suggestions you share! Please take care of yourself. CONTEXT: Because of COVID, most companies are conducting interviews via video. I found that it's more challenging to leave a good...
#interview #recruiter #technology #interviewprep #career #careercoach #jobs #hr

What to say when reaching out connections on Linkedin?
THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO ANSWER MY QUESTION! Context: I came across a job posting in "X" department I'd like to apply and I know someone who works at that company in "Y" department. I understand that X & Y departments work closely together. I want to gain more insights about the...
#strategy #employer #interview #technology #linkedin #career #careercoaching #jobapplications #networking


How to prep for (technical) interviews for Web Developer position?
Hello everyone! I'm a self-taught front-end web developer with background in Psychology. - How do you usually prepare for your interviews ? - What kinds of questions do they typical ask? - When you are given a problem you can't solve on the spot, what do you do to leave a good...
#interview #technology #career #july20 #interview-preparation #careertips #interviewing-skills #coding

If you were the hiring manager in this position, what would you look for ?

Why are you the best welding candidate for us?


What are the most important skills for your employees to possess?
What do you value most in terms of skills when looking for a new hire? Do you want a person with a ton of experience in a specific area, or do you consider a person who has experience in something for a fairly long period of time, even if it is not specially what you are looking for as...
#value #hiringprocess #interview #experience #career #skills #college #job

How to introduce yourself to a professor you want to study under in *grad school*?
I will be applying to Psychology Ph.D. programs this fall, and I was wondering how best to introduce myself to PIs I want to work with. For example: - What should I include in an email? - What should I say about myself? What should I say about them? - What questions do I need to ask them?...
#graduate-school #interview #doctorate #phd #psychology #grad-school #graduate #application #college #research

What kind of skills and talents do you have?

Interview Q&A for Customer Success Management Role
1. Tell me about a time you went above and beyond for a customer. 2. How do you manage your time? 3.How did you handle an angry customer and what was the outcome? 4. Tools you use to measure success, and process to generate your reports? 5. How do you fight churn? These are popular CSM...

What is a good introduction to say when talking about your career?
If you are telling others about your career, and also want to look professional, what would be a good way to go about it? This would be for introducing it to them. It would be great if you also told me how to talk about my career for the whole explanation. P.S, my career would be marine...

How to list double major on resume?
I'm a CareerVillage staff member and I'm posting this because we know that many young people are looking for the answer to this question. This is among the most popular questions searched by youth, and we're hoping you will take a moment to share your response to it. Thank you! #college...
#interview #double-major #career-counseling #college-major #college-majors #resume

What do I wear for an interview?
I've always wondered what is considered appropriate for an interview. I went with a short sleeve shirt to an interview, but I was then told that I had to wear a long sleeve. #interview-preparation #job-interview #interview #interviews #interviewing #job-interview...

Tips for candidates new to the interviewing process
What are some tips or pointers for people who are looking for their first jobs(s). How do I stand out while having no experience or professional qualifications? #interviews #interview #interviewing-skills #professionalism #new-hires...

Are these common interview questions?
I feel these questions are examples. Can you tell me a little about yourself? Why do you want this job? Why should we hire you? What are your salary requirements? Do you have any questions for us? What is your greatest strength? #commoninterviewquestions #interview #...

What are some good interview tips for beginner jobs?
I have an interview in a few days for my first job. Are there any helpful tips anyone can give me? #interview...