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4 Steps for Answering “Tell Me About a Time You Failed”

4 Steps for Answering “Tell Me About a Time You Failed” While not the most common job interview question, the failure question—should you get it—is rather perplexing. How do you answer this honestly while also not scaring away your potential future employer by bringing up that time lost your company a lot of money? It’s a tricky situation… Read More 4 Steps for Answering “Tell Me About a Time You Failed”

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The Best (and Worst) Times to Schedule an Interview

The Best (and Worst) Times to Schedule an Interview   In the excitement of receiving an interview invitation, it’s tempting to schedule the interview as early as possible (or—if you’re panicking—as late as possible). But before you jump the gun, you should know that research shows that the order of your interview can impact your chances of… Read More The Best (and Worst) Times to Schedule an Interview

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4 Things You Won’t Know About Working on a Cross-Functional Team

4 Things You Won’t Know About Working on a Cross-Functional Team   Working cross-functionally—a.k.a., working with teams other than your own—is an inevitable part of your career at some point or another. And doing it well can generate new and exciting ideas, improve your interpersonal skills, and boost your company culture, productivity, and happiness. However,… Read More 4 Things You Won’t Know About Working on a Cross-Functional Team