A woman’s story about being asked an unexpected question during a job interview has gone viral on social media, sparking discussion about honesty, self-awareness, and workplace values. The post, ...

Our Bartleby columnist asked readers of his newsletter for a favourite job interview question, one that reliably says the most about a candidate. Here is a selection of their replies, edited for ...

At the conclusion of an interview, it’s customary for the hiring manager to ask the job candidate if they have any questions. You’ve probably responded with generic questions like “When will I hear ...

You only get one chance to make a first impression, as the saying goes, and there's no situation where that's more important than job interviews. We all take great care to make sure we're dressed and ...

When you’re young, it’s hard to imagine your mother as a fully-realized person. She’s just Mom. As you get older, though, you might start to see your parents as humans, with joys, regrets and ...

Jeff Bezos, during his time at Amazon, reportedly had an unconventional method of interviewing prospective employees, always posing them one unusual question: “Are you a lucky person?” What Happened: ...

These days, Jeff Bezos might spend more time planning his lavish Venetian wedding than hiring frontline engineers and executives. But back in the day when he was actively leading Amazon, Bezos always ...

Some people dream of being an entrepreneur. Others actually become one. So what separates the two? “The difference is the level of self-discipline and commitment,” says Stephen Smith, a former ...

Illegal interview questions can still be asked because of intentional bias or a lack of training. Questions about age, marital status, and religion shouldn't be asked during job interviews. Candidates ...

Do you know what a “gotcha” interview question is? Pretty much what it sounds like: A question the answer to which lets an interviewer think, “Gotcha!” As in, “Your answer revealed something you ...