Hi MacKenzie,

It depends on the outcome you want.

Hi Titanius,

Hi Mal,

How important are your language skills to the job? If they're key to job performance, I recommend you practice answering possible questions with a native speaker of your second language. Ask them to correct your language errors.

If you have questions of your own, you will be a more interesting candidate.

Hi Mike,

Hi Uak42,

My pleasure Patrick!

Most people you will talk with are included by the hiring manager and his/her boss to get their sign-off on one or more of these topics:

I am a huge fan of Classy Cubicle. See what she has to say here: Interview Dressing for Women http://buff.ly/1rROdR1@classycubicle. My dream is to go to NYC and spend a day shopping with her!

Google's head of Talent Acquisition is pretty active online, discussing how Google hires. I would Google "Google Talent Acquisition VP" and read what he has to say. If that doesn't work, message me on LinkedIn and I'll find you some more specific info.

I know more than one receptionist who has gone on to a very successful professional career. They all made the jump within their own organizations by being a great receptionist and by making sure decision makers knew they were interested in a specific role when it became available. Given this, it seems that Step 1…

Think about one or two of the toughest situations you faced in that job and prepare StAR answers for what you did. StAR stands for situation/action/result. Briefly describe the situation, the action you took, and the result you obtained.

Hi,

Consider using a mirror so you can see your facial expressions. They will telegraph to your interviewer even if s/he can't see you. Also, be sure to have water handy and kids and pets out of audio range.

Hi Heather, You should include the experience, unless it was a very brief stint. If the interviewer asks why you left the job, you can briefly explain that it wasn't a fit. If you're a fit for the position you're interviewing for, being fired isn't a huge black mark, even if the new company talks to your former boss.…

I don't ask candidates this question. I ask their references, "Tell me about Joe's most significant developmental areas." However, if you are asked, the classic advice of picking a weakness that is a strength works pretty well. Like this, "I like to get things done, so I have to be aware of when it's important to push…

Going negative when talking about why they left former employers. Nothing hurts an interview more.

Hi Andy, Happy to be here. Research says that interviewing is the most nerve wracking aspect of job search, but it doesn't have to be, so ask away!