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Job Interview Tips – How To Prepare Answers To Tough Job Interview Questions?

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

By FindAJob

Some scenarios or sample questions-answers would be useful. Thanks.

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3 Responses to “Job Interview Tips – How To Prepare Answers To Tough Job Interview Questions?”

1. allison

   November 24, 2009 at 6:05 am

   firm hand shake

   #2893
2. Randall

   November 24, 2009 at 6:41 am

   Imagine yourself in the actual interview and think about the questions that will be asked. Practice and or write down and speak out loud to yourself your answers. Below are some of the typical things that are asked and items that you should know.

   1: Research the Company – get some financial information or at the very least the Company purpose/goals. Read the “about us” section on the website.

   2: Research the position of your job and understand what the responsibilities are. Come prepared with questions about what you didn’t understand and want clarification on.

   3: Prepare yourself by thinking about some of the basic questions they will be asking you.
   - Tell us about yourself (educational background, goals, interests, hobbies)
   - Tell us about how your skills/experience/background provide a good match to the desired job qualifications (review your resume for the answers)
   - Explain what you would consider your strengths or weaknesses (prepare for both). If a weakness is asked, make the weakness into a good thing such as “i am not the best a public speaking, but am taking or plan to join a toastmasters to develop that aspect”
   - Explain your goals and what you expect to gain out of the position.

   Good questions to ask:
   -What is the culture of the company?
   -What, if any are benefits to the job? If you want to be more personal ask the interviewer what they like best about their role and the organization

   TIPS: Just be yourself. Don’t be too cocky or timid. The interview is a conversation; it is a tool for current employees to gauge how well you would fit into the role and whether or not they can imagine working with you. Just talk to them as if they were a mentor; they are there to ask you questions from the resume you provided and are there to answer any questions you may have about the position.

   Begin and end with firm hand shake accompanied with solid eye contact and a warm smile “pleasure to meet you” and “thank you”.

   Best of luck

   #2894
3. Ravik

   November 24, 2009 at 6:59 am

   Employers often use a technique called Behavioral Interviewing. This involves asking job applicants to describe how they would respond to a specific situation or problem, which in turn gives the interviewer a better picture of how your skills fit in with the needs of the company.

   Some examples –

   Example #1. “Tell me about yourself?”
   Even if you have a very extensive work history, make your answer short and sweet. Stick to experiences and goals that relate to the specific job for which you’re applying. Generally, tie your answer into a professional attribute or two. The research you’ve done on the employer’s business should be helpful in focusing your answer.

   Example #2. “Why did you leave your job?”
   Be honest, professional, and positive. “My organization was forced to downsize” is an honest answer. Avoid negative statements about yourself, your work, or your ability to get along with others. Never criticize former employers or coworkers. “I was seeking career advancement,” or, “I wanted to pursue a new opportunity” might be a good response.

   Example #3. “Have you done this work before?”
   If you’ve done your homework and researched the company thoroughly, you should go to your interview ready to link your skills to the abilities needed for the job. Give specific examples of your skills and achievements confidently. The company needs you as much as you need a job with them.

   #2895