Certain interview questions are illegal in the US, but that doesn’t always stop them from being asked. Do you know how to deal with them?

Sadly, due to the Federal government's cutbacks, many agencies that enforced anti-discrimination laws and investigated subsequent violations have been hobbled. T...

Job interviews are a lot like dating. You want to make a good impression, but you also need to find out about the other party.

And just like dating, here are some top tips to help you get that second “date”—or maybe even a job offer!

1. Tell them they are pretty.

No, not the interviewer… the COM...

Do job interviews feel like a joke to you?🙄

If so, maybe you should treat them like one. 😎

Okay, before you freak out, let me explain what I mean.

I’m Donna Shannon, and I’m a career coach, but I also do stand-up comedy. 👏

And here’s one thing I bet you did not know about comedy:

It starts with shortness of breath. Then, the sweaty palms. Next, the blood rushes to your face, and all you want to do is run away and escape. But this is no horror movie – it is a job interview. A mere 30 -60 minute meeting that could determine the course of your career FOREVER.

Between the press...

Nasty, mean, awful, EVIL interview questions! How in the world are you supposed to answer them? What are employers really looking for? Is it to make you suffer, or are they hoping to see how well you handle challenging questions?

While some employers are probably a little bit sadistic, most are ...

In September 2023, we published our first list of Snarky Answers to Interview Questions https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/snarky-answers-6-common-interview-questions-donna-shannon-1c. Since then, employers have continued to ask foolish questions that scream for your best sarcastic answer.

While it’s p...

Everyone knows some job interview questions just beg for a snarky answer. Wouldn't you love to once, just once, really say what's on your mind? Enjoy these forays into the dark side, followed by suggestions for insightful answers if you actually want to land a job offer.

Q: "What is your greatest w...

Do you know the formula for answering questions that require a positive/negative answer?

A classic example of these questions is: “What did you like in your last position? What did you dislike?”

For anything that demands a mixed answer, your answer should be 2/3 positive, 1/3 negative. Even ...

Often regarded as the toughest interview, the behavioral interview requires a candidate to discuss a past situation in-depth. In other words, any interview that requires you to dredge up a real-world experience is a behavioral interview.

Why They Exist

Behavioral interviews were created to chal...

The corona virus has changed the way that employers are hiring. Maybe for good.

In the days of social distancing to slow down the spread of COVID-19, many employers have switched to online or virtual interviews, especially for early-round interviews. As such, job seekers need to make the most of...

How many red flags are too many?

 Job seekers, beware! One of the big reasons for the Great Resignation – people leaving their jobs in record numbers – is because the employers, well, suck.

Do you know how to recognize the red flags?

As a career coach, one of the big things I help people with is ...

Sure, everyone by now has heard the obvious Zoom tips: Do not have a messy background, use good lighting, and make sure your sound is on-point. However, there are three Zoom habits that can really destroy your interview.

1. Not dressing appropriately

I am not talking about the classic sitting-i...