Maybe you were nervous, you thought the employer would appreciate your honesty, or maybe you just have no boundaries. Whatever the reason, you can be certain you shouldn't tell an interviewer that it's probably best if they don't do a background check on you. Hiring managers tell Rachel Zupek the craziest things they've heard from applicants in an interview.

Recruiters have advised job hunters not to sabotage their employment chances through common job hunting blunders.

As 2009 draws to a close Australian lawyers are wondering what next year holds and whether there will be opportunities to work overseas. Markets such as London and New York once presented prime locations for Australian lawyers, so how promising will such markets be for Australians in 2010?

So, you've managed to score an interview, have had a think about what questions will be asked of you - but what questions should you ask the firm during the interview? 

As many people embark on the regular task of updating their CVs, our experts answer the common question this year: "What if you have nothing new to add to your CV?"

The economic downturn might prove to have been a blessing in disguise for the mid-tier legal market. With businesses analysing all their costs with a fine-tooth comb, external legal expenditure hasn't escaped scrutiny, and mid-tier firms are being increasingly recognised as cost-effective alternatives to the top tier.

A recent survey in the US has proved that whatever blunder you think you may have made in a job interview, somebody, somewhere, has done something much worse. We give you the lowdown on what not to do.