Preparation is the foundation of a great interview, but how can you seal the deal? Experts suggest the true key to nailing your first conversation is asking pointed, relevant, and memorable questions.

The etiquette expert advises against leaving your camera off during virtual interviews, dressing too casually, and using filler words or slang.

Our Bartleby columnist asked readers of his newsletter for a favourite job interview question, one that reliably says the most about a candidate. Here is a selection of their replies, edited for ...