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3) Tell me about your biggest strengths?

3) Tell me about your biggest strengths?

I always encourage my clients to try to find their “golden skill,” the thing that sets them apart and makes them a perfect fit for any role. The skill you choose to emphasize might change based on the job you are exploring. Research is key here as well—you want to identify to the best of your ability what the company needs the most, and find a way to frame your “golden skill,” your greatest strength, as exactly what they are looking for, what they need to solve any problem that they may face.

According to a 2021 survey, this old standby is still one of the most popular interview questions, with 51% of interviewers utilizing this question in their arsenal.

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4) When can you start?

4) When can you start?

Don’t be afraid to ask for more time. You may feel excitement or pressure to commit when you receive your offer, but don’t forget to advocate for yourself, even if that means asking for a few extra days to consider the offer.

Take this opportunity to reiterate how e...

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1) How have you approached building professional relationships while working remotely?

1) How have you approached building professional relationships while working remotely?

Here’s a few ideas on how to address this question in a thoughtful way:

Gettingto know a new person can be so tough without ever getting the chance to meet in person, so if I get the opportunity to get to know your staff, I plan to do my best to take every opportunity to share m...

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5.) Do you have any questions?

5.) Do you have any questions?

  • “I understand that this position is advertised as fully remote. Do you anticipate a time when you expect the person holding this position to transition to in-person work?”
  • “Office culture is very important to me, and I wonder how you feel your staff has been handling...

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2) What are your salary expectations?

2) What are your salary expectations?

That being said, I always remind my clients that whoever gives a number first puts themselves at a disadvantage. This is why I think the best answer to this questions goes a little something like this:

“I’m flexible when it comes to salary; my number one priority right now is findin...

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