"If you were a superhero, what powers would you have and why?" Hiring managers are using unexpected questions like this to seek out soft skills such as reasoning, communication and quick decision ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Cheryl Robinson covers areas of leadership, pivoting and careers. Drop the rehearsed responses—recruiters are looking for ...

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Leanne ten Brinke is a social psychologist specializing in dark personality traits. In her new book, "Poisonous People," she outlined some of the ways to spot an immediate lie. Asking open-ended and ...