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Interviewing at Microsoft

Microsoft has a legendary reputation as a difficult place to interview, but a great place to work.Some months back, I was pleasantly surprised to receive an email from a Microsoft recruiter requesting an interview for what sounded ...READ»

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10 Ways How NOT to Land a Job Interview! by Ted Eleftheriou

Humerous look at how to mess up the opportunity to get a job interview!READ»

Picking the Right Candidate--The Question You Should Always Ask

There is an easier way for recruiters to find a Captain Sullenberger, or people like him. The clue to the key interview question lies earlier in life--what they did for extracurricular activities that they had a passion for.READ»

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Interview Questions to Assess Analytical Skills and Attention to Detail

Ken asks: I'm looking for solid interview questions for screening Business Analysts. I'm specifically looking for ways to ensure they are very analytical and detail oriented. I tired of the questions that only receive your basic ...READ»

How to Encourage a Candidate to Admit Their Weaknesses in a Job Interview

Ask a Manager recently wrote about how difficult it is lately to get candidates to talk about their weaknesses in job interviews. “This phenomenon is such a weird combination of naivete, arrogance, and lack of ...READ»