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
Please share a day in your life as a Data analyst!
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How can I demonstrate the skills I show in person interviews with over the phone interviews?
Interview help
How can I find a job just for the summer before moving for college?
I need a summer job before going off to school in August. I get my diploma May 29th. Will start looking for a job then. Except the job market is terrible right now, and I'd imagine it is even harder to find a seasonal job.
What do I have to do in order to be fully prepared for job interviews I’m talking specifically in the business field. Are there any common questions that ask you??
I’ve never been to a real job interview and I’m nervous for them. I just want to be fully prepared and ready.
How do you practice for job or internship interviews?
I'm an incoming college freshman planning on majoring in accounting, and I was wondering what information or sources are used to prepare for interviews for internships or work?
What should i not say when I am trying to get a scholarship. How can I make a great impression that lands me job without being fake? And why a good beginner question to ask during interviews?
I’m majoring in Child Development I am a sophomore in college undergraduate, and I love spending time painting and raising animals.
How do you make yourself more noticeable to future employers during interviews or job applications ?
I am a criminal justice and police studies major with a 3.96 GPA and am on the presidents deans list. I have not had any internships yet but hoping to get one next summer. #Spring26
When being interviewed, what is a good response to give when they ask you a question you do not know how to answer??
I do not want to blurt out something random, but I also do not want to stall. How can I answer professionally even when I am unsure?
What are some tips to building a professional network while still in college?
I am preparing to enter the career world in a few years and would love any advice on how to network best! #Spring26
What makes you stand out when applying for internships or jobs, and how can that be balanced while going to school?
I'm a senior in high school and I am moving from California to New York for college at LIM. I want to get internships for experience but would also like a job. I also would need tips on how people are balancing these things while going to school.
What is the best programming language to learn DSA in for a CSE student in the current industry scenario?
I am a Computer Science Engineering student and want to start learning Data Structures and Algorithms for technical interviews and problem solving. Should I learn DSA in Java, Python, C, or C++? Also, could you suggest some free online platforms to learn and practice DSA?
In a job interview, what are some good questions to ask?
What type of questions will improve the chances of getting hired or at least referenced to another job? And if I research about the company should I bring it up? If so in what ways would I mention this?
What do graduate schools ask for interviews?
When graduate schools do their interviews, what kind of answers do they look for? I am applying to chiropractic school soon and would like to know what kinds of questions they ask! I am a rising senior at CCU and I have to start applying to graduate programs relatively soon! #Spring26
How can students effectively talk about leadership experience in clubs during interviews in a way that actually stands out to recruiters?
I’ve held multiple leadership roles in student organizations and want to better communicate my impact rather than just listing responsibilities. Any tips on framing or storytelling would be helpful.
"I’m preparing for international scholarship interviews (like the Taiwan scholarship). What are the best techniques to remain calm, confident, and professional when answering academic and personal questions under pressure #Spring26"?
"I am a Computer Science student currently applying for international undergraduate scholarships. I want to make a great impression during my interviews, but I often feel nervous. I’m looking for practical advice on how to communicate my passion for technology and data science clearly, politely, and with confidence. Any tips on handling difficult questions or improving body language would be very helpful. Thank you! #Spring26"
Would anyone be willing to answer the questions for this quick written interview for my school assignment?
Would anyone would be willing to answer a few questions about their job in the legal field? I am a student at Purdue Global in LS100. I would need to use your name to submit to the professor of my class so she knows who I spoke with. I've included the questions below. Feel free to skip any questions you don't have time for- I'd be deeply grateful for any insight you can provide! 1. What are the educational requirements for your job? 2. On a typical workday, which task is the most frequent one to take up your time, and what would be a misconception about what a legal worker actually does? 3. Without disclosing any confidential or sensitive information, what is one type of ethical problem you encountered in your job and how have you resolved the problem? 4. What are the best aspects of your job and the worst aspects (if any)? 5. Did you have another career path in mind, and if so, what made you choose the legal route? 6. What do you hope to achieve in the future in your career? 7. Are there any particular systemic problems you have seen in your field in general? 8. Do you find balancing work and other obligations challenging, and if so, what methods do you use to balance work and other life obligations? 9. If you could say one thing to someone considering this path, what would it be? 10. If you had the ability to instantly fix one problem in your field, what would it be? 11. What is one rewarding memory from your job?
Where do I go from here after graduating with no internship experience??
Hello, I am at a huge disadvantage after graduation. I'm graduating with a BS in Software Engineering but i don't have internship experience. I have tried applying countless of jobs all to get 2 interviews out of it. Where do I go from here to get more chances on landing more interviews?
I did not show up for an interview ?
Hi all. Amidst this job application season + school + family issues, my schedule is packed and I have to act on things very quickly. Recently, instead of booking a job interview on that day itself, I accidentally booked it the next day (digitally, on Gcal). I am feeling so terribly stressed because I need to find a job + my schedule is not freeing things up either. I am not willing to let this opportunity go because it has been a long time coming that I get to be interviewed for a role I’m especially interested in. Would love to know how you’d communicate the genuine mistake to your interviewer based on your experiences. Appreciate it 🙏 Edit: Dug a little deeper and found out that my greatest fear may not be necessarily not getting the job (which means a mental and physical break for me), but getting blacklisted in the company/companies in the industry
How can I improve in future job interviews or potential public speakings?
I know eventually I would have to likely in front of a crowd and do interviews with others; How can I prevent myself from going blank when speaking and not looking nervous during a conversation. I also want to make myself look more presentable and to stand out more.
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?