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Plain, practical answers to the questions people ask most when looking for work.
From CareerSI, Career Strategy & Insight. Written for any industry and any stage of a career.
How do I explain a gap in my résumé?
Say it plainly, in one line, without apologizing: what you were doing and that you are ready now. Then give one true fact that shows you kept your skills current or gained new ones, and tie it to the job in front of you. Keep the résumé line short and the spoken answer under a minute.
Read the full answerHow do I answer “Tell me about yourself” in an interview?
Give a short, job-focused answer, not your life story. Open with who you are at work in one line, prove it with one true example from your record, then tie it to this job and stop. Aim for about a minute. Shape it with GUT: Give your answer, Use one true example, Tie it to this job.
Read the full answerHow do I tailor my résumé to a job description?
Read the job description for the three to five things the employer needs most, then make sure your résumé shows proof of each one, near the top, in their words where those words are true for you. Reorder and trim; never invent. One résumé per job, built from one complete record of your career.
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For any interview question, see the CareerSI Method.