Top 40 Phone Interview Questions (Example Answers Included)
By Mike Simpson UPDATED 7/2/2022 In comparison to sitting across from a hiring manager, phone interviews seem like a breeze. After all, you can answer phone interview questions without having to worry about what you look like, the strength of your handshake, or pesky eye contact. But it’s important to understand, while phone interviews don’t…
How to Answer “What Motivates You?” Interview Question (+ Examples)
By Mike Simpson UPDATED 6/30/2022 Motivation is a powerful tool. It drives you to complete tasks and encourages you to keep going when times get tough. Whether it’s physical, mental, or emotional, selfish or altruistic, motivation matters, particularly on the job. The issue is that motivation is often highly personal. That’s why answering “What motivates…
How To Answer “What Makes You Unique?” (+ Sample Answers)
By Jeff Gillis UPDATED 6/30/2022 Uniqueness is a bit of a strange concept. When it comes to the formal definition, something is unique when it exists as the sole example, essentially having no equal. So, when the hiring manager asks, “What makes you unique?” it’s not uncommon to struggle a bit. Luckily, you don’t have…
Top 40 Walmart Interview Questions (+ Example Answers Included)
By Mike Simpson UPDATED 6/23/2022 Across the globe, Walmart employs a stunning 2.3 million associates. To put that in perspective, there are only 1.2 million active duty members in the entire U.S. military. Crazy, right? With employment numbers that high, you might assume that jobs at Walmart are hard to come by. In reality, the…
How to Answer “What Are You Looking for in a Job?” (+ Example Answers)
By Mike Simpson What are you looking for in a job? It seems like such a simple interview question to answer on the surface. However, getting it right can be a tad bit tricky, and not usually for the reason you’d expect. While the fact that there isn’t a single right answer does bump up…
Top 50 Google Interview Questions (Example Answers Included)
By Mike Simpson UPDATED 6/22/2022 Every year, Google receives about 3 million applications. That’s only a little less than the entire population of Silicon Valley, which comes in just below 3.1 million. Plus, only about 0.2 percent of those applicants are hired. Now, 0.2 percent of 3 million is 6,000 people, so that’s a ton…
How To Answer: What is Your Greatest Weakness? (Sample Answers Included)
By Mike Simpson UPDATED 6/21/2022 Let’s pretend you’re in an interview, and as far as you can tell, it’s going great. You’ve nailed every question the hiring manager has thrown at you, and you’re feeling good. Then, they drop a bomb on you: “So, tell me, what is your greatest weakness?” In many ways, talking…
How To Answer Why Should We Hire You? – [15 Sample Answers Included]
By Mike Simpson UPDATED 6/21/2022 Few questions make a job seeker feel like they’ve been put on the spot quite like, “Why should we hire you?” No matter how skilled you are or how qualified for the job you happen to be, it feels like one of the dastardliest questions around. Even strong candidates may…
How To Answer Why Are You Interested In This Position? (Sample Answers Included)
By Mike Simpson UPDATED 6/21/2022 When you’re applying for a job, you likely have a few reasons why you’ve decided to pursue the opportunity. However, that doesn’t mean you always know how to answer “Why are you interested in this position?” when the hiring manager asks. In some cases, it’s because your motivations aren’t something…
Where Do You See Yourself In 10 Years? (Example Answers Included)
By Mike Simpson Where do you see yourself in 10 years? It’s one of those interview questions that seems so simple on the surface but is actually incredibly hard to answer. After all, no one can predict the future 100 percent accurately, right? So, how are you supposed to come up with an awesome response?…