Tag: career
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Why are you still asking this in interviews?
9 More horrible interview questions that need to go PART 2 If you read Part 1, you’ll know we’ve already tackled some of the biggest offenders in the world of interview questions. From vague openers to awkward “gotcha” moments, we covered why so many traditional questions do more harm than good. Now it’s time for…
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Is that question appropriate for an Interview?
10 Horrible Interview Questions That Need to Go PART 1 Have you ever sat through an interview and thought, why are we still asking this question in 2026? I have. Too many times. Unfortunately, too many times indeed. It feels like some interview questions were written in the 1950s and just never retired. They get…
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Why do all interviews start with “Tell me about yourself”?
You have sat down to begin your interview with a candidate and the first thing you ask is, “Tell me about yourself”. And in theory it makes sense to ask this at the start of an interview as it acts as an ice breaker, a rapport builder and even a way to ease yourself and…
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Can 90% of Jobs Really Be Taught on the Job?
“90% of jobs can be taught on the job.”That’s what a lot of people preach. I don’t know where they got that figure from, but it’s always a super high number. Where has this actually been tested? I don’t know. The idea is simple: hire someone with a great attitude, a growth mindset, and the…
