How do you describe yourself and your personal qualities to other people? What comes to mind when you think about your strongest characteristics? “I could never do that; I’m too much of a Type A ...

It’s fair to say that most people aren’t typically asked to describe themselves to others on a regular basis. However, when it comes to landing the right job, interviewers expect you to confidently ...

Preparing for a big job interview (or series of interviews) nowadays can feel a bit like getting ready to enter a metaphorical minefield wearing a blindfold. Countless job candidates have prepared for ...

When preparing for an interview, you want to put your best foot forward in selling your strengths, skills and background for the job. You also have to be ready to answer common interview questions ...

Job interviews are nerve-wracking for any job seeker. Even if you spend hours preparing, you can never be certain you won’t be caught off-guard with a tough interview question — and it can be hard to ...

Talking about yourself is scary, but it’s an essential occupational and life skill. Embrace it as an opportunity to communicate your personal brand and the unique value you bring to the table. Often ...

Recruitment, Job application, contract and business employment concept. Hand giving the resume to the recruiter to review the profile of the applicant. You’ve finally landed an interview for your ...

Loving yourself is an inside job. Far too often, we trick ourselves into believing that "when I have this, I'll feel better about myself. When they love me back, I'll love myself too. When I get the ...

‌Life can be challenging, with many variables outside of our control. It is not easy to manage the flurry of emotions that arise during difficult times. However, there are things that we can actually ...

A conversation with HBS associate professor Leslie John about how to best take credit for your wins, large and small. Leslie John, associate professor at Harvard Business School, has done some deep ...

From board meetings, business pitches, and job interviews, all the way to presidential debates: Tough questions are inevitable. To avoid the stumble, the deer in the headlights moment, or the ...