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1. Use the STAR Interview Method to Land Your Next Job
   

   Hiring managers often ask behavioral questions during job interviews, and it can be hard to know how best to answer them. Which details should you include when you describe one of your previous work experiences? And what should you leave out? The STAR interview method offers a framework for how best to structure your responses. In this article, the author outlines what the STAR acronym stands … [ Read more ]

   Author: Marlo Lyons | Source: Harvard Business Review | Subjects: Career, Interviewing

2. Finding Your Fit: How to Uncover a Company’s True Culture
   

   While it is clearly critical to find the right cultural fit, uncovering a workplace’s culture can be challenging. Beyond gathering data and “intelligence” about your potential next employer, you need to trust your instincts and look out for red flags during the recruitment process. Here are the key factors to consider before making the leap.

   Authors: Antoine Tirard, Claire Harbour, Graham Ward | Source: INSEAD Knowledge | Subjects: Career, Interviewing

3. 28 Questions to Ask Your Boss in Your One-on-Ones
   

   Good one-on-one meetings between managers and their direct reports address the practical and personal needs of the employee, benefiting their performance, growth, and well-being, as well as the success of their team and the broader organization. However, since managers are typically the ones who run these meetings, the employee’s needs are often forgotten. Then it’s up to the employee to ask questions to get the … [ Read more ]

   Authors: Cydnei Meredith, Liana Kreamer, Steven G. Rogelberg | Source: Harvard Business Review | Subjects: Career, Personal Development, Work

4. How to Answer “What Are Your Strengths and Weaknesses?”
   

   Don’t take common interview questions lightly just because they’re predictable. Underpreparing for them can make the difference between moving ahead and moving on. One question that often comes up: What are your strengths and weaknesses? In this article, the author outlines clear steps for how to describe your strengths and weaknesses along with sample language to use as a guide.

   Author: Joel Schwartzberg | Source: Harvard Business Review | Subjects: Career, Interviewing

5. How to Answer “What Are Your Salary Expectations?”
   

   There are many interview questions that inspire dread in an interviewee — from “What’s your greatest weakness?” to “Tell me about yourself.” But one in particular is especially complicated: “What are your salary expectations?” If you go too low, you might end up making less than they’re willing to pay. But if you go too high, you could price yourself out of the job. In … [ Read more ]

   Author: Amy Gallo | Source: Harvard Business Review | Subjects: Benefits / Comp., Career, Interviewing

Most Popular Career Resources

1. MBA Careers
   Includes a Job Bank, Corporate Profiles, a Resume Bank, ability to post jobs, MBA resources, and selected interviews.

2. Six Must-Ask Interview Questions
   Interviewing can be a gut-wrenching process. Most books on how to interview list hundreds of questions you need to be ready to answer, but few talk about the questions you need to ask. Take more control at your next interview by asking some pointed questions of your own. Here are six must-ask questions and why you should know the answers.

3. "Tell Me About Yourself" The 25 Toughest Interview Questions (and Tips on How to Answer Them!)
   Tips on answering the 25 toughest interview questions

4. Top 100 Recruiter Search Words
   Marc Cenedella, of TheLadders.com, a recruiting site that specializes in jobs paying $100,000 or more, put together this list of the most popular words recruiters have searched for in the past week. The list is updated regularly, so you can check back regularly to keep on top of trends. Of course, the idea is that by including words from the list on your resume, you'll … [ Read more ]

5. BrassRing Diversity Career Events
   BRD bills itself as the nation's leading diversity recruiting firm, assisting clients to identify, attract and hire top minority and hard-to-find candidates for a broad range of career opportunities. They sponsor Career Forums for MBAs (as well as other specialized student groups).

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