How to Answer Tricky Interview Questions

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When preparing for job interviews, many job seekers focus on crafting answers to hard questions.  “What is your greatest weakness?”  “If you were an emoji, which one would you be?”  Although preparing for these tough questions is good practice, it can be easy to overlook some of the more tricky interview questions hiring managers ask.  The following three questions might seem very simple to answer; but they often catch job seekers off guard.  1. Tell me about yourself. What they’re really asking: Who are you? Read more.

Katy Davis

Katy Davis

Katy is responsible for supporting LibGig's recruiting department and recruiting for library and information management positions in the legal, federal, media, corporate, and academic sectors.
Katy Davis
Katy Davis

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