Preparing for a Job Interview: Questions, Answers, and
Tips
The interview is the most important 30-60 minutes in the
job search. A great deal is at stake, yet the research
indicates that most people are not well-prepared for the
interview process. This lack of preparation can be good news
for you, because visiting this site can help you
substantially improve your interviewing skills, thereby
giving you an advantage over the majority of job seekers.
  We
have observed many employers who are willing to hire people
who present themselves well in an interview over others with
superior credentials. This site is based on substantial
research into how employers decide on hiring one person over
another. Although the interview itself is an incredibly
complex interaction, we have found that there are simple
things you can do that make a big difference in getting a
job offer.
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are two basic question formats: directive and open-ended.
Directive questions typically verify or clarify
information. Most of these questions can be answered in 1-2
sentences. An example: "Is it true that you attended
Marshall University for 4 years? What did you study?"
Open-ended questions are used to expand previous
answers, and take more time. An example: "So your favorite
class was web design. Tell me why and what you learned."
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