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Writing a top notch thank you email can be the difference maker in getting the job. It gives you an opportunity to differentiate yourself from the competition by connecting with the interviewer and highlighting your communication skills. Before we go into detail,...

One of the 5 themes in behavioral interviews is “Conflict”. When you think about conflict. First and foremost it is not a question to shy away from conflict is a very natural outcome that happens in any work environment and often can be the impetus to push the best...

One of the 5 themes in behavioral interviews is “Leadership”.  Often interviewers have many viable candidates for a job and a core differentiator in figuring out which candidate to select is understanding your leadership capabilities....

One of the 5 themes in behavioral interviews is “Accomplishment.”  When answering a question on this theme, it is helpful to consider two areas to highlight: The “How”:  Your accomplishment can be relevant to the organization and/or job you are applying for.  One way...

60% of Interviewers decide on a candidate in the first 5-15 minutes. This is what makes the “Tell Me About Yourself” question the most important question you will ever answer in an interview. This is the time to communicate your passion for this specific opportunity,...

Behavioral interviewing is said to be 55 percent predictive of future on-the-job behavior, while traditional interviewing is only 10 percent predictive of job performance. As a result, behavioral interviewing is often the preferred method of screening candidates, and...

This post is from our Founder’s blog on Glassdoor, and is re-posted here. The most competitive opportunities have multiple rounds of interviews, with 3 rounds being commonplace.  While the overarching objective throughout the process is to assess the mutual fit...

This post is from our Founder’s blog on Glassdoor, and is re-posted here. Hypothetical, also known as situational, interview questions can be some of the most challenging to answer as the questions can vary widely, and unlike questions like “what is your greatest...

This post is from our Founder's blog on Glassdoor, and is re-posted here. Companies are increasingly using phone interviews at the early stages of screening candidates, before inviting them on-site for in-person interviews.  This is a way to efficiently screen through...

This post is from our Founder's blog on Medium, and is re-posted here. We live in an age where people switch jobs and even entire career paths more rapidly than ever before. Yet, the preparation that goes into the most critical component of landing the job — The...

Answering the "Greatest Accomplishment" question allows the interviewer to see you shine and also gives them a window into what type of success motivates you and how that might fit into their organization. In this video, I share a mental model and...

Answering the "conflict" question is critical to landing the job as conflict is inevitable in the workplace, and the interviewer wants to ensure you have the ability and mindset to successfully manage conflict when it arises. In this video, I share a...

Answering the "Tell Me About A Time You Demonstrated Leadership" question allows the interviewer to understand how you lead, motivate, and inspire others, even if you do not have formal management experience. In this video, I share a mental model and...

Case Interviews are becoming increasingly common, as they are used beyond just Management Consulting interviews, and are now a staple of Product Management, Finance, Analytics, and many other job interviews. There are some common types of case questions, ranging from...

Some of the most sought after jobs and naturally, the most competitive to land, are in the Tech sector ranging from industry behemoths like Google and Facebook to early stage startups working on cutting edge technologies.   They are competing against one another for...

Great research leads to meaningful conversation.  Bad research merely cites facts. Every candidate does “research” on a company before the interview, but it is difficult to conduct research with the right mix of rigor and efficiency without leveraging some critical...

How to interview your Interviewer (and snag the job). LIGHTS. CAMERA. ACTION. Every interviewer asks “So, do you have any questions for me?”. And this is your queue to perform without the director’s script. This is your moment to shine and show how thoughtful you are...