Career questions tagged interviews
Interviews happen with a potential employer. They can be stressful. Look through the questions and answers and see if any apply to your current interview question. For more information, please read below. Read more Show less
Dental Hygienist Interview?
Hi! I'm looking for dental hygienists willing to answer a few questions: 1. Can you tell me about the types of tasks you are responsible for on a day-to-day basis? 2. What do you enjoy most about your career? 3. What is most challenging about your career? 4. What are some skills and personality traits necessary to perform your job? 5. What are some misconceptions about your career? 6. How well do you manage your work-life balance? 7. How is your career any different from doctors? 8. How long is your shift? 9. Do you wish anything around your work place was different? If so then what? 10. What was it like when you first started your career? Please answer the questions. Thank You! *Note: Edited by admin to adhere to guidelines
How would I answer the supplementary questions for my magnet high school's applications?
I am currently applying to magnet high schools in my area. Is there any advice for answering the supplementary questions for my applications, and for the entire application as a whole? How to answer likely questions, how to tell a story, how to stand out, grammar, word choice, etc? Anything will help.
Informal chats vs real interviews?
When a headhunter or HR reaches out and frames a meeting as ‘just a chat’ rather than an interview, how should candidates interpret it? Is this standard practice, or should it still be treated as a formal evaluation? I was recently contacted by an HR professional who said she just wanted to know more about me and presented it as a casual chat—was this likely just to ease tension, or is there more to read into it? Unfortunately, I did not get past this stage in the end. Why is there a need to "get past this stage", if that encounter wasn't an interview? Of course, I did my best in selling myself during that encounter.
Post-interview: How to ask for CONSTRUCTIVE feedback?
When an application is rejected, what’s the most professional way to ask for feedback—especially if the rejection wasn’t due to lack of skills or experience? How should candidates interpret responses like “we went with someone stronger,” and is it reasonable to ask what could have been improved? [I'm not just requesting for generic PR answers. Though ultimately us as job applicants cannot force our way for the very 'real' answers to come out of the recruiters' mouths. Example below: "While your experiences are relevant, we have decided to move forward with candidates whose profile matches more closely with the specific requirements of the role as well as the expectations of our hiring managers."]
Job interview ?
What are some things I should do during a job interview that will make me look more professional?
Advice for student interviews?
I am currently applying to magnet high schools in my area. Is there any advice for interviews, or maybe the entire process as a whole? How to answer likely questions, how to be confident/calm, how to have stories that you can use for the interview, etc? Anything will help.
What are some out of the box interview questions?
What are some unique question that I can ask a possible employer for my company?
Finding an internship in the UK
Where can i look for internship offers ? The online spaces are too fragmented, the websites are too specifics and the researches are never-ending... Do you have some tips to help me to be more efficient or to find interesting offers quicker ? Thank you !
What is the best way to stand out when trying to gain job experience if nobody wants to hire you since you lack experience?
Essentially, what is the best way to get your foot in the door?
How should I prepare for the work force?
Do I cram for interviews or prepare in a different way?
How do I prepare for college interviews ?
How do I prepare for an interview for college and other activities, like internships and jobs? How is it done?
How to stand out in job interviews with limited professional experience?
I have not had time for an internship because of school and my current job. I am worried how this will look for future interviews. I need to find an experience that I can fit into my schedule.
what traits makes you not want to hire someone?
When you are in the process of hiring someone what are some of the traits that make you not want to hire them?
What are the most important qualities that you look for when you are hiring someone?
When someone is going through the hiring process what traits are you looking for.
How has storytelling helped you in your career—whether in interviews, leadership, or teamwork ?
How has storytelling helped you in your career—whether in interviews, leadership, or teamwork?
Need a personal mentor on my Uwc scholarship essay?
Hi! My name is Kelsang and i am a Tibetan refugee in india. Last year i applied to Uwc and got shortlisted. This year I am reapplying and I need a mentor to give me feedback on my essays. UWC has been my dream since I was in 6th grade, it is a golden opportunity to get a quality education. I would be so grateful for your help.
What to do now, I mean how lucky I am?
So I got a job as a SDR, signed a contract and they in the middle of the summer before starting they fired me because they thought I wasn’t professional. The thing is that a sales manager interviewed me and the interview went pretty well and we had a nice conversation. The thing is that my relationship with that other company didn’t end so well, I think even the manager wasn’t to happy with my persona. The thing is that I now am interviewing for another SDR position, and they have the same manager(who this time works in house and thought his agency like the first time). Now, I really want this job and I’ve successfully passed the CV screening and the first round of interview with them. The impression was positive and honestly it’s the only good job lined up that I have. Now what should I do? Address the situation? Tell him that things have changed? Tell him nothing and hope he doesn’t remember( I just had a talk with him, he didn’t interview me and again it was pretty nice) but the things with the first company ended pretty bad too. Please tell me, because I can’t get enough of this and I really wanna have this job. Update: I had the interview and it couldn’t have gone better. Literally, he asked me a bunch of questions and I totally aced them. We had a few laughs and it honestly felt like a normal and pleasant conversation, he even asked why I was so serious ahhahaha. Usual conversational questions. Honestly he seems like a great guy to work for, I did some research and he is a pretty big guy on sales management so I am sure that working with him will make me a great sales rep. I also mentioned one of his LinkedIn posts. Repeat, I think I aced it, he told me about the challenges of the role in detail and pretty much sold the company to me. Also he told me openly that there were several things that he liked about me. He didn’t know about the incident on my previous company. He just asked why I left and I told him that it was because I wanted to explore new places that were oriented at marketing and that were a better fit for my professional background. I forgot tho to ask about compensation and I dm him on LinkedIn They should get Back to me with an interview with the CEO after the holidays. Based on those indicators would you say it’s any good? I literally hate job search so I want to get the job.
How as a recent graduate do I get interview for entry data and business analyst jobs when no one seems to be hiring or AI is looking at the resume?
Highly dedicated and detailed-oriented Information Systems Graduate with organizational proficiency, attention to detail, analytical expertise, and a commitment to continuous learning. Seeking a full-time opportunity that offers growth and learning while contributing to the organization's success.
What skills should new computer science grads know, for machine learning roles?
What skills should I learn, as a new grad who wants to start as a machine learning developer? And for DSA interviews, what algorithms should I learn beforehand to have a good chance at passing it?
Can I add unfinished projects in the resume?
Hi! I actually joined an apprenticeship years ago. I was registered for it and I submitted the work! Rookie mistake: view access is restricted to "only me". Can I still include it in the resume or portfolio and just state it “unfinished”? Thank you!!
What do I do in a situation like this?
Hi, I love my current remote part-time job. I just interviewed for another part time job to supplement my current job. A second interview seems very promising. Here in a few weeks though, I would have to leave my current job an hour early for only two days in a row. If I am offered the second job, how do I go about telling my manager I need to leave two hours early two days in a row? I have been tossing around ideas, but I just don't know. This second job is one I have been wanting badly, but I also do not want to lose my current job because I absolutely love it. Does anyone have any tips or advice? Thank you!
How to prepare for the technical interview for software engineer roles?
I'm a rising third-year college student majoring in computer science and consider a possible career in software development. As I plan to apply for next summer's internship, I would appreciate any advice on how to get started on preparing for the technical interview. I've heard that LeetCode is helpful, but as there are so many problems on the website, how do I know what problems to focus on? Are there any extra tips on the order or quantity of practicing LeetCode problems? How exactly should I take advantage of LeetCode to practice? Also, would appreciate if anyone has taken CodePath's technical interview class and share how helpful it is (or what aspect of it is most helpful). Thank you so much!
Can anyone help me with a school assignment?
I need to interview a lawyer for an assignment. Here are the questions: 1. What is your area of expertise? 2. What is your salary? 3. What is a normal work day look like for you? 4. If you could go back in time, would you have still chosen this career path? 5. What is the most rewarding part of your work, and what is the most difficult? 6. What is the main advice you would give students who want to pursue this career? Thank you so much in advance!
What career development programs can I join that are free of cost?
I am certified Salesforce Administrator and a Business Analyst . I am not getting a single call for the interviews. Looks like my resume is rejected by the system before it reaches the recruiter.
What is the best way to land an internship/research position in college?
What is the best approach to obtaining a position within a college research program, co-op program, internship, or anything of the like? I hope to apply and obtain a position in some area similar to these and would like to know more about how to go about obtaining one. How should one prepare for an interview? Where would one look for such programs? How should one go about making a resume directed towards the specific position sought after?
What should i add on to my resume ?
I'm a student at Hopewell high school in 10th grade and I'm soon getting a job after getting my permit but I want to know what would extra things should I think about adding to my resume even though I don't have any work experience
How do I start to branch out to potential (business) employers whilst I’m still in college? #Spring25
I’m set to graduate in the spring of 2026 with a bachelors in business & management and I want to know how I can start to connect with employers so when it comes the day when I graduate, I’m not left clueless. #Spring25
As someone who wakes up early every day to support my family, works hard to save for college, and is passionate about leadership and business, how can I stay consistent and avoid burnout while chasing my big dreams? What advice do you have for staying focused and motivated when life feels heavy but the goals are important?
I’m a high school senior graduating this May, and I’ve been working hard to prepare for college while also helping my family. Every morning I wake up at 5 AM to take my mom to work before heading to school myself. On top of school, I’m involved in leadership programs like Civic Leadership Academy and the Bank of America Leadership Program because I’m passionate about business, leadership, and making a difference. I’ve also taken on projects like organizing a school supply drive to support other students in my community. Even with these responsibilities, I’m working, saving money, and applying for scholarships to help ease the financial stress of college. Sometimes it feels like I’m juggling so much at once, and I worry about burnout, but I’m committed to my goals. I would love advice from someone who understands what it feels like to carry a lot on their plate while chasing something bigger for themselves and their family. How do you stay consistent, take care of yourself, and keep showing up when the journey gets tough?
What's the best way to land an internship?
I'm going to grad school and will be pursuing an MSA degree. I want to use my time in grad school wisely.