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Character Reference: Everything You Need to Know
Some jobs or other types of applications require character references. Learn what these documents are, what information they include, and how to ask for one.
Apr 3, 2026
Answering 'What Makes You Unique?' In an Interview
Discover why employers ask, 'What makes you unique?' in an interview, how to provide an effective answer, and what you should avoid in your response.
Apr 3, 2026
Why Should We Hire You?': How to Answer in an Interview
Interviewers often ask candidates 'why should we hire you' during job interviews. Review some sample responses to this common question.
Apr 3, 2026
Character Reference Letter: What It Is and Examples
Learn what a personal reference is, what should be included in this type of letter, and how to ask someone to write a letter of character on your behalf.
Apr 3, 2026
How to Answer Common Situational Interview Questions
Learn about what you should include when answering situational-based interview questions and five situation questions you should be familiar with going into your next job interview.
Apr 3, 2026
How to Answer 'How Do You Deal with Conflict?' In an Interview
Learn how to answer the interview question, 'How do you deal with conflict?' Read tips about responding to this question.
Apr 3, 2026
20 Customary Leadership Interview Questions
When interviewing for a management position, it's important to prepare for the leadership interview questions the hiring manager will ask.
Apr 3, 2026
Behavioral Interviewing: The Achilles Heel of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Three ways hiring managers and recruiting firms can adjust their approach to behavioral interviewing to ensure it truly surfaces the best candidate – not the most privileged.
Apr 3, 2026
15 Interview Questions You Should Be Prepared to Answer | Glassdoor Blog
If you’re preparing for a big interview in the New Year, prepping beforehand with these 15 interview questions will help you get one step closer to that dream job.
Apr 3, 2026
8 Key Interview Questions to Ask in the Age of COVID
Living and working in the midst of a pandemic has affected everyone, which is why it’s so important to adapt your interview questions accordingly. Here are 8 questions to consider adding to your interviews for the foreseeable future.
Apr 3, 2026
10 Interview Questions to Evaluate if a Company Is *Really* Inclusive
Cut through the cop-out answers and get the straight truth about whether a company is diverse and inclusive with these questions.
Apr 3, 2026
Demonstrating That You're a Self-Starter at Work
Discover what exactly a self-starter is, the steps you can take to demonstrate that you are one in your current role, and how to show that you're a self-starter during an interview.
Apr 3, 2026