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10 Simple And Powerful Body Language Tips For 2014. The Only Interview Question That Matters. Last week, LinkedIn announced to the world that I've been in the recruiting industry for 36 years. During that time, I've written a number of books about talent challenges and opportunities, but one thing continues to surprise me: More than 90 percent of hiring managers think they're good interviewers, yet rarely do they reach unanimous hiring decisions with other 90 percenters in the same room evaluating the same candidate.

This realization led me on a quest to find the one interview question that would yield universal agreement from hiring managers. It took 10 years of trial and error, but I eventually found it. Here's it is: What single project or task would you consider your most significant accomplishment in your career to date? To see why this simple question is so powerful, imagine you're the candidate and I've just asked you this question. What accomplishment would you select? Can you give me a detailed overview of the accomplishment? The Guerilla Job-seeker's Manual for 2014. Easy Answers to Tough Interview Questions | YellowBrickRoad. If you were invited for an interview, you’ve conquered half the battle; the recruiter already thinks you can do the job based on your resume.

The next half, though, is about proving them right. Things like body language or your outfit play a part, but only a supporting role to what really gets the spotlight: how you answer those tough questions. Here are some tips on how to deliver. Q: “Tell me a little about yourself.” What they’re really saying: “I’m trying to figure out why you want this job and if you’re a good fit.”What they’re not saying: “Tell me a funny story from your frat days or what you watched on Hulu last night.” There’s a way to be honest, express your individuality, and still tailor your answer to their expectations. For example: A: “I studied social work at the University of Michigan because I knew it would be the best way to apply my passion for people.

Notice that the answer has a chronological, thematic structure. Q: “What are your weaknesses?” Five Things You Must Not Do in an Interview and Five Things You Must.