How to Write an Interview Follow-Up Email (Examples Included)
By Mike Simpson Nothing feels quite as good as leaving a job interview knowing that you rocked it. But after you write an amazing thank you email, what comes next? If you don’t get an offer soon, do you need to send a follow-up email after your interview, too? Or is that too much? In…
How to Write a Follow-up Email After No Response (Examples Included)
By Mike Simpson As a candidate, nothing is more frustrating than having what you think is an amazing interview and then… silence. While not hearing back from the hiring manager isn’t uncommon – as it happens to about 60 percent of job seekers – that doesn’t mean it isn’t annoying. Luckily, there may be something…
What Is Your Desired Salary? (Example Answers Included)
By Mike Simpson What is your desired salary? It’s probably one of the most uncomfortable questions you’ll face during an interview. After all, talking about money is hard, more so when you’re put on the spot. Plus, your answer is likely to serve as a starting point for salary negotiations. Aim too low, and you…
Top 25 Engineering Interview Questions (Example Answers Included)
By Mike Simpson Getting a call from the hiring manager is exciting. It’s a big ego boost to hear that they loved your resume and want to meet you. But it also means that you’re about to face off against tough engineering interview questions and answers, and that can be scary. Luckily, you’re taking an…
Top 30 Funny Interview Questions (Example Answers Included)
By Mike Simpson Every now and then, hiring managers like to throw candidates some curveballs by asking funny interview questions. While weird questions might seem like a waste of time, they really aren’t. In fact, they can reveal a lot more about you than you’d think. By nailing these funny questions, you can showcase your…
Why Are You the Best Person for This Job? (Example Answers Included)
By Mike Simpson Why are you the best person for this job? It’s a dastardly interview question that can be surprisingly hard to nail. After all, you don’t want to come across like a braggart, but you do want to showcase why you’re awesome. That’s a fine line to tread. So, how do you tackle…
Why Are You a Good Fit for This Job? (Example Answers Included)
By Mike Simpson There you are, sitting across from the hiring manager, answering questions like a boss. Then, the hiring manager hits you with, “Why are you a good fit for this job?” Suddenly, you’re dumbfounded – and secretly hoping you didn’t just look at them like they spontaneously grew a third head. After all,…
Top 20 Chick-fil-A Interview Questions (Example Answers Included)
By Mike Simpson If you have your sights set on a Chick-fil-A job, there’s one thing you need to do: get ready for the Chick-fil-A interview questions. After all, Chick-fil-A is a culture-driven company. Its mission and values mean the company, at times, makes choices that other restaurants don’t, like closing every Sunday and putting…
How to Cancel a Job Interview (Examples Included)
By Mike Simpson You’ve done it. You created an amazing resume and cover letter, capturing the attention of the hiring manager and landing yourself a glorious interview. The only problem is, while you initially said “yes” to the meeting, now, you need to back out. Maybe you landed another job before the interview arrived, or…
How to Answer “What Are Your Hobbies and Interests?” (Example Answers Included)
By Mike Simpson What are your hobbies and interests? Seems like a strange question for an interview, right? After all, what do your hobbies and interest have to do with your career? Well, they can actually have a lot to do with it, depending on what they are. So, are you ready to learn more…
