Some people consider a job interview to be a trial by fire for a job candidate. Part of this trial is to see how well a candidate handles difficult questions. Let’s look at a couple of difficult ...

It's perfectly understandable that job candidates might feel trepidation in broaching certain topics in the context of an interview. There is the worry of being immediately discounted, of that issue ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Rachel Wells is a writer who covers leadership, AI, and upskilling. Have you ever been left speechless at a job interview because ...

It's your worst nightmare: You're on a job interview, they ask you a question and you don't know the answer. Your heart races. Beads of sweat begin to form. C'mon, don't blow it — think! Fun as it is ...

You can expect to encounter difficult interview questions as you pursue $100,000+ per year jobs. Employers seek candidates who not only meet the job requirements but also excel in handling tough ...

Not many people like having difficult conversations. Yet, the reality is that, as leaders, we must be willing to sit with the difficult feelings involved and engage in hard conversations. From ...

McKinsey & Company, Teach for America ask the most difficult interview questions June 22, 2011 — -- Finding a new job is tough enough in this economy, but some employers are famous for putting ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Murphy covers leadership, hiring and employee engagement. What is a situational interview question? In short, situational ...

Preparing for a job interview can be a tough task, especially when you have no idea what curveball interview questions the company might ask. Sure, you can swot up on the company history and prepare ...

Job interviews can be stressful enough without having to field questions that cross professional boundaries. Some questions aren’t just uncomfortable-they’re actually illegal for employers to ask.