Though you can’t be prepared for everything—curve balls are inevitable, after all—career experts shed light on the most common inquiries employers usually ask in interviews—and how to answer them. Why should we hire you? Because you’re awesome, right? Of course you are, but a few sentences isn’t going to cut it on this all-important question …

When interviewing for a new job, you should always be prepared to answer any question tossed at you, from, “Are you a team player?” to, “How much experience do you have?” When responding, be sure to avoid the one word you should never say in an interview. But no matter how prepared you may be …

Succeeding at work is something we all strive for, but sometimes it can be hard to know whether you’re doing a really good job, or just what’s expected of you. And while it can feel like a lack of feedback is a negative thing or like you don’t know where you stand, Suzanne Bates, CEO …

IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY TO MAKE A BAD IMPRESSION A cover letter or introductory email is often the first thing a potential employer sees when reviewing a job applicant. It’s the first opportunity to impress recruiters and hiring managers and, therefore, the first opportunity to disappoint them. Everything from copy mistakes to inappropriate jokes in …

When I first started my career, I found myself in a job that I was eager to get promoted out of. But when I applied for positions above mine, I was invited to a meeting with my boss, who told me in not so many words to stop worrying about advancement and just focus on …