Interviews

Conducting a survey is an excellent way to learn more about your customer base or target audience. Depending on what you ask, you can collect crucial data to help you make business decisions. For example, customer feedback can help you decide whether to foray into a new market or develop a new product. And research…

Executive interviews aren’t always easy—to find the right leader for the job, interviewers may ask challenging questions. Eighty-two percent of recruiters agree it takes three to five interviews before a job offer is extended, so executive candidates should prepare to answer a variety of inquiries. A tough one that commonly pops up is: “Why did…

One of the most important things to do before an executive interview—whether it’s over the phone or in person—is to research the company. Not only does this alleviate anxiety by making you more prepared, it shows that you: Take initiative Use your resources effectively Care about the meeting and the open position Know how to…

Unusual employee benefits are becoming more popular as a way for companies to attract top executive talent. Benefits like dry cleaning services, daycare centers, pet insurance, free meals, and gym memberships demonstrate how companies are willing to go above and beyond for their employees. Furthermore, benefits that keep employees happy and healthy outside of work…

Most executives have interview experience that spans years of professional meetings. However, no matter how many interviews you’ve participated in, one question always seems to stump people. It’s often the first question an interviewer asks: “So, tell me about yourself.” Delivering a poor response to this question can start the interview off on a bad…