Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Murphy covers leadership, hiring and employee engagement. What is a situational interview question? In short, situational ...

Sometimes job interview questions can surprise us, but it probably shows something to the hiring manager about us.

Your first job interview is exciting, nerve-wracking, and, let's be honest, a little terrifying. But before you panic about what to wear or how to shake hands, remember: everyone starts somewhere.

While each job interview will be different, certain questions come up time and time again. "Why do you want to work here?" and "Tell me about yourself?" are the two most commonly reported interview ...