Explaining a gap in a resume can make interviews stressful. However, the question is often asked for a different reason than most people think.

While people will tell you that possessing the right skills is the only thing that matters, managers want a person they feel comfortable with, find pleasant to deal with and possess a positive, can-do ...

The opportunity to make a good first impression is very small. In fact, most people know if they like you or not within 10 seconds of meeting you, according to published reports. And if you're ...

Job interviews are a lot like getting a flu shot — the anticipation is often way worse than the actual experience. But before a job interview, you may find yourself to be an absolute wreck: stiff and ...

I don’t see military veterans look shocked and appalled all that often. As the transition master coach for Military.com’s Veteran Employment Project, I can tell you most of our users don’t shock all ...

Halloween is here, and kids are psyched for sugar rushes and scary costumes. However, year-round, job seekers face their own kind of trick or treat: the job interview. And whether it’s in person or ...

It's easy to forget that the worst mistake you can make in a job interview is not to give a "meh" answer to one of the interviewer's questions, to wear the wrong tie or to stumble over your words.

GeekWire chronicles the Pacific Northwest startup scene. Sign up for our weekly startup newsletter, and check out the GeekWire funding tracker and VC directory. by Kurt Schlosser on Jul 23, 2025 at ...