How to Answer Tough Interview Questions

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1. Addressing employment GAPS

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2. Handling behavioural QUESTIONS

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3. Discussing termination OR LAYOFFS

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4. Explaining CAREER changes

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5. Handling salary expectation questions

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6. Responding to - "TELL ME ABOUT A TIME YOU FAILED"

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7. MANAGING ETHICAL dilemmas

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8. ADDRESSING OVERQUALIFICATION CONCERNS

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9. EXPLAINING SHORT JOB TENURES

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10. HANDLING STRESS & pressure questions

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