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Practicing your answers to key interview questions ahead of time is a great way to improve your confidence and help your interview flow smoothly. There’s one question, however, that many candidates simply dread: “What is your greatest weakness?” Planning for this question and preparing an answer could change the way the interviewer views your eligibility for the position. If you’re faced with this dreaded interview question, try some of these strategies.

Preparation and organization are the keys to making a great impression during a construction interview. From conducting initial research on companies to showcasing your special skills and certifications, you will stand out from the competition if you plan accordingly. Below are six tips to help you nail your next construction interview.

Big 4 accounting firms hold a lot of temptation for young CPAs. Many young accountants or students see working at a Big 4 company as the goal they are working towards; a marker of success. There are undeniable benefits to working at Big 4 companies, especially early in your accounting career.

For IT hiring managers, ensuring that you're asking candidates relevant questions is a key component to building a successful team. Although you keep up with industry advances, your expertise is in culling the applicant pool to find the best IT professionals, not keeping up with cutting edge technology.

Interviews can be intimidating, but by practicing and presenting yourself in the best way possible, you're more likely to confidently land the job. Many interviewers use a general set of questions and requirements that better help them understand why you would be the best person to hire. One of the questions you'll most often hear, in one form or another, is "tell me about yourself." But how do you know what the right response is for acing the interview?

You've been called back for a second interview for a job that you really want. That second interview is a good sign: it means that the company is seriously considering making you a new member of their team. That doesn't mean, however, that you're in the clear. This opportunity also means that the company wants to know more about you before making a decision--and there can be a pool of other candidates who have the same opportunity.

At Atlantic Group, we know how important it is to find the right talent for your open positions, as well as how fulfilling the right position can be for a great candidate. Recently, Atlantic Group caught up with a former candidate who was placed as a Program supervisor.

Phone interviews can be daunting, no matter what level of experience you have. It can often be difficult to establish a rapport with an interviewer over the phone and might be difficult to contain your nervousness during the conversation.

Does your company have open finance/accounting positions which are taking longer to fill than you had projected? Leaving finance and accounting roles open for too long can cause headaches for your organization.

Prior to an accounting interview, you want to prepare yourself for the most common questions you'll face. Ideally, you want to rehearse your answers so that you're able to conduct a smoother interview, raising the odds that you'll be able to secure a place in the organization of your choice.