5 Most Common Interview Questions & Answers

1. Can you tell me a little about yourself?

This question seems simple, so many people fail to prepare for it, but it's crucial. Here's the deal: Don't give your complete employment (or personal) history. Instead give a pitch—one that’s concise and compelling and that shows exactly why you’re the right fit for the job. Start off with the 2-3 specific accomplishments or experiences that you most want the interviewer to know about, then wrap up talking about how that prior experience has positioned you for this specific role.

10 clever ways to be more innovative at work

1. Start conducting stand-up meetings

Your entire energy changes when you're standing. Unsurprisingly, the entire energy of a meeting does, too. Convert one of your meetings to a standing one and watch the momentum, enthusiasm, and action soar. They'll move faster and be more action-orientated and more likely to motivate your team. Need help convincing your boss? Throw this article on the benefits his or her way.

The Worst (and Best) Terms to Use on a Resume

HR Managers  see multiple job applications, cover letters and resumes every single day. Most of them are scanned very quickly, so job hunters need to make every word count.

The Worst Terms to Use on a Resume

Here are the deal-breaker resume terms, according to human resource professionals who were surveyed by Career Builder:

Best of breed (chosen by 38% of respondents)
Go-getter (27%)