‘Can you explain these gaps in your resume?’ Why are recruiters asking this? Taking a career timeout may be a choice, or it may not.

‘Where do you see yourself in five years?’ Why are recruiters asking this? Recruiters ask future-oriented questions to understand your expectations for your career, your

‘Tell me about a time you failed. How did you deal with the situation?’ Why are recruiters asking this? It’s okay to fail. It happens

‘Would you ever lie for a company?’ Why are recruiters asking this? Recruiters ask “ethics” questions to understand your morals and integrity. One example could

‘Give me some examples of doing more than required in your job.’ Why are recruiters asking this? Everyone has had difficult moments at work and

‘Tell me about a time you dealt with conflict at work.’ Why are recruiters asking this? No one is perfect and day-to-day people do get

Why are recruiters asking this? “Why do you want to work for this company?” is one of the hardest questions to answer, and at the

“Availability” Interview Questions

Often recruiters have internal deadlines and procedures, so asking “When can you start” is a way of checking that your availability aligns with the company’s

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‘What is your greatest achievement?’ Why are recruiters asking this? Asking “What’s your greatest achievement” is a way to learn about your hard skills and

‘Discuss your educational background.” Why are recruiters asking this? An academic question is one based on your education, like: “Explain your educational background.” Recruiters might

‘Tell me about your work experience.” Why are recruiters asking this? An “about” question is simple: “Tell me about yourself”.  Recruiters might start a first

Types of Interviews Every interviewee (that’s you! The person who wants a job) should be aware that there is no right or wrong technique to