Walking into a job interview can feel intimidating — especially if you’re early in your career or applying for your first full-time role. But one of the easiest ways to stand out is also one of the most overlooked: asking great questions. So, whether you’re prepping for your very first interview or just want to come across as more confident and curious, here are 10 top questions to ask in a job interview, grouped by purpose and updated for 2025.
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How You Can Use Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Your Career Search
Did you know you can harness the power of AI to help you find and keep your dream job? This post covers several potential uses for AI related to finding a job, preparing for interviews and exploring potential opportunities for implementing AI at your current job. If you are interested in learning more about how to make this new technology work for you, keep reading.
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How to Use AI for Your Interview Preparation
There are plenty of ways to use artificial intelligence (AI) in your career search. This post will discuss how you can use it to prepare for interviews. If you are interested in learning more about the ways this newer technology can help you be your best self and land your dream job, keep reading.
How to Make a Strong Résumés and Common Mistakes
Many components are necessary to effectively secure employment and earn a stable income. In addition to strong interviewing skills and the possession of job-related competencies, another critical aspect of the process involves drafting a quality résumé. This can be a cumbersome task. However, if you are interested in learning about successful formatting techniques, determining what content to include or how to incorporate elements that can help draw positive attention to you and your experience in creative ways, continue reading.
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Professional Development in the Modern Workplace
This blog will outline several accessible ways to equip yourself with additional knowledge and skills that can be beneficial to you both on and off the job. If you are interested to learn more about ways to advance personally and professionally, keep reading.
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Build Your Career by Volunteering Online
You can do almost anything online now—watch TV, balance your checkbook, find great recipes, apply for jobs, talk to friends and family—the list is endless. But did you know you can volunteer via the Internet? Virtual volunteering is a great way to build your skills and strengthen your résumé. Virtual volunteers lend their time and talents from the comfort of home and on their own schedule. All you need is a computer with an Internet connection -- either at home or at your local library.
Dealing with Career Setbacks in a Positive Way
This blog details various ways individuals can work around unwelcome developments in the world of work. Layoffs, demotions, falling short of expectations, terminations and much more are common occurrences that individuals must come to terms with every year, all of which bring their own set of challenges. It is crucial to respond appropriately and prevent these events from setting you completely off-course. If you are experiencing any of these issues or are simply interested in the subject, keep reading to gain more insight.
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How to Dress for Success
Do you ever spend time staring at the contents of your closet, silently contemplating what you should wear? Quite possibly, this process might not be noiseless at all. Perhaps there is some minor screaming or instances where clothes and hangers are thrown. The task of picking the correct outfit, arduous enough as it can already be, becomes even more difficult if your wardrobe selections are specifically meant for important events like first dates, funerals, court appearances or weddings.
Finding Your Ideal Career Path
Are you interested in exploring your interests and skills while learning the ways in which they connect to potential employment opportunities? Maybe you are looking for additional tools and techniques to assist in your job search and help you locate the perfect career. If so, continue reading to find out more.
The Benefits of Collaboration at Work
This blog will explain various techniques for collaborating well with others at work and why it is important to do so. Beyond outlining mere frameworks for strengthening teamwork, the following also intends to add to the discussion around how to best elevate your unique talents and the talents of others at work. The objective is to help you increase your individual contributions to organizational or company efforts while helping contribute to more successful group results, as well.
How to Further Your Career: Best Practices and Tips
It’s natural to want to further your career, but not everyone knows how. This blog answers some common questions surrounding advancement at work. What are the best ways to go about getting that new job title? What about ways to earn more money or take on more responsibilities? How can you stand out among a whole slate of other employees? Is a promotion at work currently worth your time and effort? To learn more, keep reading.
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How to Increase Productivity at Work
Ready to make your time spent at work more constructive? No matter the industry you occupy, knowing strategies that can help you to concentrate better, manage your time more effectively, better organize your day and take care of yourself can help enhance your professional efficacy and foster better career outcomes. To learn more, keep reading.
