One simple question can set the stage for your entire interview when you sit down with a hiring manager for the first time, face to face: "So what are you looking for in a new hire that will make them successful at this role?" Essentially, before you spend the whole interview talking up your skills and experiences that the interviewers may think is entirely unimportant or irrelevant to the position, find out up front what they're interested in, and shape your interactions to suit their response. More »