Many people attempt to sidestep the question with glib responses like "I work too hard," or "I'm a perfectionist," Mann says, but interviewers can usually tell when you're being insincere. A good ...

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Eric Sim, 55, says building up one's competencies, appeal, trustworthiness, and social capital will help one to secure a job.