How to Answer: ‘Why Are You Applying for This Position?’

When it comes to common interview questions, “Why are you applying for this position?” is one of the questions you can always plan on the hiring manager asking. That makes it one of the easier questions to prepare for, but …

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8 Things You Should Never Do In An Interview

Interviews are hard. And depending on your skills and experience, you might love them or you might hate them. But no matter what your feelings about interviews are, as long as you’re searching for a job, you won’t be able …

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5 Interview Wardrobe Must-Haves

I remember all too clearly the first email I received that asked me to come in for a job interview. I was elated, sent a response confirming that their suggested time the next week worked great for me—then I sat …

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The Post-Interview Thank-You Email | Template Toolbox

If you’re on the job hunt and are wondering whether you really need to send a post-interview thank-you email, the answer is a resounding yes! Now that we got that out of the way, use these helpful tips and the …

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19 Behavioral Interview Questions Big 4 Firms Are Asking Now

On Tuesday, April 14th, we'll be releasing the new Accounting 50, our annual ranking of the best accounting firms to work for. This year, the rankings are based on a survey of more than 10,000 accounting professionals. This past winter, …

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Do’s and Don’ts of Virtual Interviewing

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, most companies have switched to virtual job interviews. And to ace your virtual interviews, you need to know what to do as well as what not to do. Here are the most important do's and …

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How to Respond to “Walk Me Through Your Resume”—and Get Your Interview Started on the Right Note

When you begin any job interview, your interviewer is likely to start the conversation with some sort of introductory question. Because of this, “Tell me about yourself” is one of the most common interview questions in any job search. But …

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12 Questions You Should Be Ready to Answer in a Financial Analyst Interview (Plus Examples!)

Are you applying for a position as a financial analyst? Interviewing for a job can be stressful, but being prepared for the experience can go a long way toward making you feel confident and on top of your game. That …

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Sample Interview Questions: Tell Me About Yourself

This question does not mean: “Tell me about your life history, beginning with where you were born, how many pounds you weighed at birth, where you went to elementary school, and what your relationships are with your parents and siblings.” …

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How to Answer “Why Did You Choose Your Major?” in a Job Interview (Plus Example Answers)

If you’re a recent college graduate heading into a job interview, you might have prepared to answer questions about how what you did in college will translate to the world of work along with other common interview questions such as “

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