Dr. Kyle Elliott, tech career coach, interview coach, and trusted confidant to Silicon Valley's top talent via CaffeinatedKyle.com. As a tech career coach, I’m often asked whether post-interview thank ...

When preparing for a job interview, most candidates focus heavily on answering questions about their skills, experiences, and fit for the role. However, one of the most overlooked yet powerful parts ...

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"If you were a superhero, what powers would you have and why?" Hiring managers are using unexpected questions like this to seek out soft skills such as reasoning, communication and quick decision ...

It’s impossible to tell from the outside what might be going on, so you should never, ever assume a job is a lock.

At the conclusion of an interview, it’s customary for the hiring manager to ask the job candidate if they have any questions. You’ve probably responded with generic questions like “When will I hear ...

Employers are bringing candidates back into the room in real life, where preparation, competence and people skills are harder ...

Last week I watched an episode of the Fairy Jobmother, a reality show which focuses on finding employment for chronically unemployed individuals. I'm not a fan of reality shows generally, but I like ...

Looking for a job can be a grueling marathon of resumes, cover letters, and HR acronyms—and that’s before you ever get into the room with your would-be future employer. Once you’ve managed to secure ...