Interviewing: Answers for Your Future Career
| 30 |
Number of minutes that the average interview lasts. |
| 77 |
Percent of middle-class Americans who interviewed in 2010. |
| 6-10 |
Average number of interviews prior to landing a job. |
| Winter |
The season in which more hiring happen. |
| 48,000 |
Number of YouTube video searches titled “interview advice” |
Interviewing is the winning skill for the questioning mind. This could be the activity that sparks your career or changes your life. Get prepared by visiting some of the links below.
Most Common Interview Questions and Answers
- Tell us about yourself.
- Why are you right for this position/company?
- What would you consider to be your greatest weakness?
- Why are you leaving your current job?
- What was the biggest accomplishment in your last position?
Be Prepared
What to Wear?
Men's Interview Attire
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Suit (solid color)
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Long sleeve shirt (white or coordinated with the suit)
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Belt
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Tie
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Dark socks, conservative leather shoes
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Little or no jewelry
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Neat, professional hairstyle
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Limit the aftershave
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Neatly trimmed nails
Women's Interview Attire
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Suit (solid color - preferably a skirt)
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Coordinated blouse
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Conservative shoes
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Limited jewelry; no dangling earrings or bracelets
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Professional hairstyle
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Neutral pantyhose (yes, they are a must)
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Light make-up and light perfume
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Neatly manicured clean nails