Answers you should know for interview.

JBrown

I have just stumbled upon very interesting blog post regarding job interviews. I am pretty sure most of us will find it usefully.


Tell me about yourself.
Chances are the employer doesn’t want to know how much you weighed when you were born, when you learned to tie your shoes, or how much you had to drink last night. He or she wants to know how you would fit into the company and what your relevant job experience is. You might answer by asking the interviewer what he’d like to know. Or you might talk about your education, the fact that you’re a team player, or whatever you think might be important to this particular company.
Why should we hire you?
Even though five people may be waiting outside, you need to sound confident, calm, and capable. Explain how your experience has prepared you for the job. Emphasize the qualities you think the employer is looking for, such as your outstanding work ethic or the fact that you’re a fast learner.
What is your worst characteristic?
Some human resource specialists suggest that you make a virtue sound like a flaw. “I tend to be a perfectionist,” or, “Everyone says I work too hard.” But others say these answers have become clichés. Mention a minor flaw, such as, “I think I’m too outspoken at times, but I’m working on it.”
Where do you want to be five years from now?
Let the interviewer know you’re looking for job stability and that you aren’t planning to use this job as a temporary stopping point in your quest for a better position. You
could say, “I’d like to be employed in a small company like this one, where I can learn,
contribute, and advance.”


The rest is at the following link: 10 Answers You Should Know Before Job Interview armetra_kamex

ipconfig.all

i have being asked all of those questions in interviews.

Devilsbane

I have also been asked all of these questions.

In my college english class, we had a mock interview. We selected 3 questions (from a list of 20 or so that my professor had) to be asked by a panel (group mates) and prepared answers to them. Then the instructor would pull 1 at random from the list and you had to answer it on the spot in front of the class, just like a real interview. And then the class would decide if you should get the job.

The funny thing about this, is that I did far better on the random question than the 3 questions that I picked and spent 3 days preparing for. This was also true for more than half the class, but not everyone.

What I have taken away from this, is that you just need to be yourself. I spent an hour or 2 preparing these 3 answers, trying to get the perfect wording. Then when it was go time, I couldn't remember the exact wording of my answers. I wouldn't say that I flopped, but it just wasn't as smoothly as I had hoped.

So my advice? Don't memorize answers, just spend some time looking at some possibilities and try to find out who you are. Once you know yourself, you can answer every question with no trouble.

N2IT

My opinion on this topic


Being a pro at the interview is the same as being a pro at baseball or a brillant mathematician. Some people are just born with an innate gift. You obviously have to hone those skills, but some people are just better than other people at verbal and or written communication. I am very average at writing my thoughts, however in an interview I am lights out. It's my strongest attribute when it comes to landing jobs. I never read scripted Q&A's I just go with. However sometimes when it comes to writing a thank you letter I will sit there and rewrite it several times before I hit submit.

You are who you are.

colemic

Here's another link from a group I am a member of on LinkedIn, entitled 'How College Grads Can Thrive In Phone Interviews.'

How College Grads Can Thrive in Phone Interviews | New Grad Life