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An Anthropic Hiring Manager Drops the Coding Interview Because It "No Longer Provides Signal"

Anthropic's junior share of tech hires fell from 27% to 9%, and one hiring manager has now dropped the coding interview. See what he screens for instead.

October 28, 2026Read Article

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Google Is Piloting AI Fluency Tests for Software Engineer Candidates

Google is piloting AI fluency checks in software engineer interviews, with Gemini allowed in a code comprehension round. Here is how to prepare for it.

October 21, 2026Read Article

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How to Answer Interview Questions Well With Clear Structure and Real Examples

87% of employers that use skills-based hiring use it during interviews, per NACE Job Outlook 2026. Learn how to answer job interview questions really well.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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How to Prepare for a Job Interview Step by Step With a Research and Practice Plan

Employers that use skills-based hiring use it most in interviews (87%), per NACE Job Outlook 2026. Here is how to research, practice and prepare for yours.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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How to Answer Why Are You Interested in This Position With Examples and a Simple Formula

Of new-grad employers that use skills-based hiring, 87% use it most in interviews, per NACE Job Outlook 2026. Learn how to answer why you want this position.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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Common Interview Questions by Job Title for Supervisors, Nurses, Teachers, Sales and More

Among new grad employers using skills-based hiring, 87% use it most in interviews, per NACE. See common questions for supervisor, nurse and sales jobs.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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Should You Arrive Early for a Job Interview and How Many Minutes Is Right

70% of employers hiring new college grads use skills-based hiring, up from 65%, per NACE's Job Outlook 2026. Learn how early to arrive for an interview.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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What Question to Ask at the End of a Job Interview and Why It Works

87% of employers using skills-based hiring apply it at interviewing, so your last question counts. Here is the one to ask at the end of every interview.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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How to Explain a Firing or Short Job Stint in an Interview

Gen Z workers average just 1.1 years per job early on, per Randstad. Learn how to explain a firing or short job stint in an interview with calm, honest answers.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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Career

Why You Reach Final Interview Rounds but Don't Get Offers and How to Fix It

78% of US and UK people involved in hiring had a technically strong hire fail on soft skills or fit. Here is why finalists lose offers and how to fix it.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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What Does Thank You for Your Interest Mean in a Job Rejection and What to Do Next

Of employers hiring new grads that use skills-based hiring, 87% use it at interviews (NACE 2026). Learn what a thank you for your interest email means.

October 19, 2026Read Article

A person seen from behind rehearsing interview answers with note cards in a bright living room

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How to Sound Confident and Polished in Job Interviews

87% of employers using skills-based hiring apply it at interviewing, so here is how to sound confident and polished with specific, rehearsed answers now.

October 19, 2026Read Article

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