How do I do a Facebook interview?

If there are no first-hand sources, you'll have to rely on records. Look for birth certificates, death certificates, even tax declarations. That should at least give you some insight.

Do your research! Let's say you're interviewing someone about a particular time period, like World War 2. Take time to research some of the topics your interviewee mentions—for example, if...

Waiting is honestly such a hard part of this. I wouldn't call more than 1-2 times and I'd wait at least 3-5 days before calling. Take the interviewer's tone into...

I would suggest stating the salary you were at in your last position, and implying the salary you are expecting in your next role. Try giving them a range that...

General knowledge questions about the Swiss political system, about geography, economy, arts, culture, sports and even typical gastronomy. Learn as much as you can before the interview.

Rather than listing personal details, talk about your work ethic and how your past experience makes you qualified for the position.

Remain calm, and go over everything you want to say in your head. Don't play with your phone or fidget or look at anything irrelevant. Just sit quietly and wait.

Not all schools do interviews, but if the school does hold interviews, it will be some time during the application process. The school will notify you when you are scheduled...

Try to be yourself, and try as best you can not to be nervous. The people interviewing you will pick up on your body language and your nerves, so it's...