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Smart Answers to Stupid Interview Questions

I got a lot of good feedback on my previous postings on bad interview questions so I decided to add another one.  So, for your reading and interview pleasure here are some more that you could possibly encounter: Question: If you were stranded on a deserted island, and could only…

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Explaining Short-Term Jobs in Your Cover Letter and Resume

With the economy still recovering from a tough year, many people may have been laid off once or even twice within a relatively short period of time. While this was once viewed as taboo, employers have become more sensitive to this type of circumstance. But even if employers are understanding,…

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Using an Executive Summary on Your Resume

In the not-so-distant past, the resume objective section was widely used. The resume objective, simply put, is a 2-3 line statement summarizing the goals you have set for yourself and the position you seek. Many experts in the field feel that a section on resume objectives may be omitted. They…

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What is Your Greatest Weakness?

The fastest way to make a good interview go bad is to avoid questions posed by the hiring manager. The one question candidates love to avoid is, “What is your greatest weakness?” Most candidates are quick to respond with superficial answers such as “I’m a workaholic” or “I’m a perfectionist.”…

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