Job interviews can be nerve-wracking, but the more you prepare, the better you’ll perform, generally speaking. To be sure, there are a lot of bad interviewers (the people evaluating candidates) out ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. In a job market overflowing with skill and talent, standing out in an interview is a tough gig for many job seekers.

Daniel Rizea is a director of engineering at Google. He says most candidates make similar mistakes regardless of tenure or experience. Being tired and not preparing for behavioral questions are two ...