I was rejected from my dream job at Anduril and told I came across as 'aloof.' It taught me not to hide my nerves.

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An Anduril recruiter told Ibrahim Shah he sounded "aloof and indifferent to the role."

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I've been a recruiter for over a decade — most candidates skip this step, and it's a huge mistake

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Corporate recruiter Laura Lazewski shares tips on how to write an effective thank-you note after a job interview.

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I've worked in HR for more than 30 years. These 4 interview mistakes can cost you the job.

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HR consultant Melanie Shong Helm says not enough job seekers send thank-you notes after interviews.

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I quit Amazon for a $400,000 AI job offer from Meta at 22. Here's how I got into the industry and my advice for others.

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Manoj Tumu was working at Amazon when a Meta recruiter reached out to him.

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I've recruited for Amazon and Apple. Laid-off job seekers often make these mistakes when negotiating pay.

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Recruiter Brian Fink says most women he interviews don't negotiate for higher pay

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I found a new job within 2 months of being put on a layoff list. Five actions helped me transition smoothly and quickly.

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This tech worker shared the five actions that led him to his dream role after being put on his old company's layoff list.

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We asked readers for the biggest red flags they've seen in job interviews. Here's what you told us.

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A man in a suit crosses his fingers in a job interview

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Recruiters share their favorite questions to ask in job interviews — and how candidates should answer them

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Recruiters told BI what their go-to interview questions can reveal about a job candidate.

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The STAR vs PARADE method for answering job interview questions — and when to use each

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The STAR and PARADE methods are popular structures for answering behavioral interview questions.

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Signs you've been 'love-bombed' during a job interview and what to do about it

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If the hiring manager is too optimistic and full of praise during an interview, it could be a sign of "love-bombing."

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