The top interview questions executives ask—and what they reveal about job candidates

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In today’s job market, landing an interview can feel like an achievement in itself.

Impersonal LinkedIn job postings and surging online applications have left 72% of job seekers feeling like they're “sending a resume into a black box,” according to a 2024 survey of over 2,000 people conducted by the American Staffing Association and The Harris Poll. Even more discouraging, 40% said they hadn’t received a single interview from applying.