The best answer to "Tell me about a boss you didn't like"

I often get asked how to answer the job interview question, "Tell me about a boss you didn't like." I tell people it's easier to answer  than you think ... simply don't take the bait! 

Instead of telling the interviewer ANYTHING negative about a bad boss, reply POSITIVELY, like this:

INTERVIEWER: "Tell me about a boss you didn't like."

YOU: I've enjoyed working with all kinds of bosses and learned so much from each of them. I particularly like working for bosses that allow me to completely satisfy customers. For example, I had a boss who ..." 

Then drift into a positive story that shows that: 1) You are a class act, 2) You respected your boss, and 3) You took direction well from a superior and used the opportunity to better your company or improve a customer's experience. 

Never bad-mouth a boss! Interviewers are not your therapist and bad-mouthing people will just convince them that you will be a negative force at their company. So hold your tongue and land that job!

Job interview questions can be tricky! 

... But learning to answer well can catapult you into the job. That's why in the proven, web-based WiserU Career System, we can train you exactly what to say and do in interviews to dramatically improve your job chances. 

For example, in Module 8: Interviewing with Confidence, you can learn to answer additional tough questions like ... 

"What's your greatest weakness?"
"Why did you leave your last job?"
"Why are you the best candidate?"
"What would your employer say about your past performance?" 

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• Asking smart interview questions
• Following up after the interview

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How NOT to lose the job during the job interview

This is getting frustrating. You have updated your resume, crafted a killer cover letter and assembled an impressive portfolio. The interviews are coming, but ... you keep falling just short of getting the job.

It's time to examine what, specifically, is holding you back. 

Have you put so much time and effort into getting in the door that you've neglected what comes next? 

There are several obstacles that could be preventing you from securing your dream job. Take a deeper look into your job search efforts to determine what's keeping you from landing opportunities. 

Say goodbye to the obstacles holding you back and hello to a bright future. Here's how:

How to respond to "What is your biggest weakness?"

Responding to the classic interview question, "What is your biggest weakness?," is tricky. Everyone has weaknesses, but sharing your worst attribute can ruin your hiring prospects.

The trickiness of the question is why I advise job seekers not to share their actual worst job-related weakness, but rather to pick a weakness that they are already fixing that is NOT a core duty. 

So instead of dwelling on the weakness, I encourage you to ...