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Questions relating to interviews and the interviewing process.

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What should I answer when an interviewer asks to say something "about yourself"?

Before you answer a question in the interview, it may be good to think why it is being posed to you or what the interview might be expecting as an answer. Here are a few things they would want to hear …
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Prospective employer stating I'm not the best candidate

In the first place, please do not have hard feelings. In the process of job search most candidates would have come across this situation. Also there are several factors(for example skill set match, b …
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Is interviewing a potential peer any different from a normal interview, and are there any pa...

Yes, I would say it is a lot more easier. Given the role and the challenges you face in it on a day to day basic. You would know better on what to skills,concepts and tools the new candidate should kn …
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Why is it not a good idea to "badmouth" a previous employer?

Basic idea: If you are going to talk bad about him to me, why wouldn't you talk bad about me to someone else? You might have personal bad feelings about your current employer or a specific me …
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How to reply to "what is your career goal" when your career goal is not in the same industry?

In general it is not required to reveal your entire career plan when you are appearing for a job interview. Questions like "What are your career goals?" are generally asked to check how aspiring and m …
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Colleague from my previous company gets interview for my current company and wants to contac...

You should say you are Happy to Help to OC. OC is a great individual at your previous company. He would potentially be one in your current company. You could mention to your manager that you know O …
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