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Photo : metamorworks ( Shutterstock ) So you’ve aced the interview so far: You had the perfect anecdote for every question, you honestly but tactfully admitted your weaknesses, and you made the interviewer laugh. You’re ready to ride off into the sunset with this job, but then the interviewer gives you the floor to ask your own questions. What should you ask that’s going to make you look smart and knowledgeable, interesting and memorable? While the questions you ask during an interview might not get you the job offer on a silver platter, they can definitely move the needle and leave your interviewer feeling more confident about potentially adding you to the team. This is a chance to show that you’re thinking carefully about the opportunity and set you apart from other candidates, as well as learn information that will actually help you decide if you want to join this company. I’ve heard all kinds of advice about The Perfect Question to ask (“ask about success metrics so they know ...

Job interviews are not exactly everyone's idea of a good time. They can bring about stress, anxiety and a bit of nerves. However, stress often comes from a sense of being unprepared. So what if you discovered that being as prepared as possible could reduce your stress on the big day? Whether you're a brand new job seeker or a seasoned professional, this article will walk you through the interview process, help you show potential employers why you want to work for their company and how to ace their questions every time. One of the toughest questions you'll get is also probably the most obvious. Why do you want this job? Why are you interested? However straightforward the question seems, it can be surprisingly challenging to come up with a good answer. Should you focus on your career path and aspects of the company's mission and business practices that resonate with your goals, such as eco-friendly products or community service initiatives? Or should you ta...

Do you ever find yourself fudging the truth on your resume? You're not alone. ResumeBuilder.com surveyed 1,250 Americans about what they've lied about when looking for a job. Seventy-two percent admitted to lying on their resume. The biggest lie was about education, with 44% of respondents saying they stretched the truth regarding their academic bona fides. Years of experience marked the second biggest falsehood, and skills or abilities rang in third. "People lie during the hiring process when they don't have the all the required skills, education or experience, but feel that they can embellish or lie in order to secure the position," says Stacie Haller , Chief Career Advisor at CareerBuilder.com. "They know that the company will not verify their education or their skills, and they simply hope to make their way through the process without being found out." Haller says that the numbers have increased in recent years "as our culture is ...