Day: October 23, 2025

  • How to Ace an Interview: 5 Tips from a Harvard Career Advisor

    How to Ace an Interview: 5 Tips from a Harvard Career Advisor

    Learn how to prepare for your next interview with these 5 tips from career services advisor Linda Spencer. Spencer discusses the following strategies in-depth so you can feel more confident throughout the interview process:

    1. Do your research.
    2. Practice your responses.
    3. Make a good first impression.
    4. Prepare for different types of interviews.
    5. Determine next steps and follow through on them.

     

    Linda Spencer is the assistant director of the Office of Career Services at Harvard.

  • How to Answer “What Are Your Salary Expectations?”

    How to Answer “What Are Your Salary Expectations?”

    Go too low and you may end up making less than a prospective employer was willing to pay, but go too high and you could price yourself out of the job. Luckily, there are smart ways to answer–or not answer–this question. Here’s how to be ready for this point in the job interview, so you can maximize your pay without minimizing your chances of getting the job offer.

  • 38 Smart Questions to Ask in a Job Interview

    38 Smart Questions to Ask in a Job Interview

    The opportunity to ask questions at the end of a job interview is one you don’t want to waste. It’s both a chance to continue to prove yourself and to find out whether a position is the right fit for you.

  • Stand Out in a Job Interview

    Stand Out in a Job Interview

    Nailing a job interview takes more than preparation and practice. HBR contributing editor Amy Gallo shares strategic tips on how to prepare, what to do, and what to say to make a great impression. Learn how to do your homework, craft compelling stories, practice effectively, have engaging conversations, and handle unexpected challenges. Whether it’s in-person or virtual, these strategies will help you stand out and ace your next interview.