Some questions come up again and again in job interviews. At the top of the list: “Tell me about yourself,” “Why do you want to work here?” and “What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?” ...

You want to be forthcoming. You learned (in the military) to be direct. You were told to be upfront about your challenges, shortcomings and obstacles. But should you really share details about your ...

What is my No. 1 recommendation for CEO business success? Focus on your strengths and not your weaknesses. Instead of spending valuable time trying to plug your challenge gaps, focus your energy on ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robin Ryan is a career counselor who covers job search and careers. Job hunters say that one of the most challenging questions an ...

Answering the dreaded “What are your weaknesses?” interview question can be tricky. Many candidates struggle to provide a meaningful response that addresses this question without damaging their ...

What are areas of strength and weakness? Areas of strength are defined as positive knowledge, attributes, skills, traits, and talents. Areas of weakness are defined as the knowledge, attributes, ...

When it comes to hiring, it's easy for leaders to fall prey to the fear of being outpaced by members of their team and refuse to hire someone whose skill level is as high as theirs — or higher. But ...

Acing a job interview is all about making a good first impression, and one big way to miss the mark is to answer an age-old question with a cliche. Responding to the question "what are your weaknesses ...