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Ace That Interview! - No doubt that job interviews can cause some serious anxiety. Naturally you want to make a good first impression so you can land that dream job. Before you start hyperventilating, most interviewers ask the same questions, regardless of the position or industry. So here’s what you can anticipate. By Kellee Terrell(Photo: Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images)

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Why Did You Leave Your Last Job? - While you might be tempted to scream that your former or current boss is Satan, please rein it in. You don’t have to lie per se, but you don’t have to disclose so much either. Think of phrases such as “It was time to move on,” “The company is going in a new direction,” or “this position speaks more to my career goals.”  (Photo: Hero Images/Getty Images)

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What Challenges Do You Anticipate With This Job? - This is why it’s important to thoroughly read the job description and info about the company, so you can speak to what you think might be a challenge. (Because they will exist.) Is this a larger company than the last one you worked for? Are they asking you to use software you quite aren’t familiar with? If so, be honest, but make sure that for every challenge, you provide strategies to overcome it. (Photo: JGI/Jamie Grill/Getty Images)

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What Attracted You to This Position? - This one is pretty easy: Why did this job listing catch your eye? Is this a company you’ve always wanted to work at? If so, let them know! Talk about why you’re passionate about this opportunity and perhaps how this job will further develop your skills to move forward in your industry. (Photo: Roberto Westbrook/Getty Images)

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What Are Your Strengths? - Of course you want tell them that you are the dopest thing on Earth, but don’t overdo it. Definitely give yourself props for what you excel at. If you were the top ringer at your last job, won the most awards or know you can write a mean press release, please let them know. Just never embellish and don’t forget to be humble. (Photo: JGI/Jamie Grill/Getty Images)

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What Are Your Weaknesses? - Yes, we all have them, but answering this can be tricky because you want to be honest, but don’t want to say things that can be held against you or prevent you from getting hired. Whether it’s time management, listening or working well with others, we suggest you ground every weakness in being clear that you’re aware of them and have been working hard on correcting them. (Photo: Rob Lewine/Getty Images)

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How Do You Deal With Conflict? - Real talk: They want to know what will happen if someone upsets you or disagrees with you in the office. This is your chance to talk about how important it is to have an open line of respectful communication and to compromise when needed. (Photo: Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images)

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Share an Example of Overcoming an Obstacle at Work? - Did the caterer not show up for an event? Did the computer system crash when the big project was due? Was someone sick and you had to fill in for them? Use this moment to show how you are a problem-solving guru who can think quick on your feet and get things done. (Photo: Tom Merton/Getty Images)

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Where Do You See Yourself In Five Years? - Like most folks, you may not be looking that far in the future or know what those steps look like—and that’s OK! Instead of focusing on super-specific things, talk about what skills you want to acquire and strengthen, how you want to move forward and examples of projects you see out there and you hope to spearhead one day. (Photo: Ron Chapple Stock/Getty Images)

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What Is Your Salary Range? - This is the most dreaded question of all because you don’t want to throw out an outrageous number, but you don’t want to low ball yourself either. You know your worth. Try answering the question with a question, “For this role, what do you believe is a fair salary for someone with my background?” That way you put the onus on them to set the number first and from there you can answer appropriately. (Photo: Creative-Family/Getty Images)

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Do You Have Any Questions for Us? - Just because they are interviewing you, be clear, you are simultaneously screening them as well to make sure this is a company you want to work for with people you want to work with. Make sure you ask questions about their management style, how conflicts are resolved, about office culture and always ask about the next steps in the hiring process. (Photo: Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images)

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What They Can’t Ask… - Some interviews can get super personal, depending on how well you vibe with the person. But just make sure that you understand that there are certain questions that potential employers legally CANNOT ask you. According to Monster.com, these include: Your exact age, questions about your children outside of insurance purposes, any of your disabilities, your relationship status outside of insurance purposes and your race or ethnicity. (Photo: Thomas Barwick/Getty Images)