Wednesday, January 27, 2010

5 Tough Interview Questions & Strategies For Each

“Tell me about yourself.”
This answer should not be about your personal life or hobbies. A good answer would consist of a quick run down of your skills, knowledge and experience that would assist you in the position. Cover your education, work experience and goals for the future.

“Why did you leave your last job?”
Stay away from negative experiences and badmouthing the company. It would be a good chance to talk about the positive attributes you had learned from that particular company and how it will help you in the future.

“What can you offer me that another person can’t?”
Make it apparent that you are the best candidate for the position. Explain specifically what parts of your resume stands out and what qualifications may benefit you. Use past experiences to demonstrate your ability to overcome a problem, meet a deadline or simply the quality of your work habits.

“What are your goals for the future?”
Keep the focus on your career path. Personal goals such as starting a family or returning to school are not fit for this question. Gear your answer toward the position you are applying for and how you would like to advance from that position to a higher position.

“How do you plan on achieving these goals?”
Be prepared for the question and research seminars or training courses that the company may have available. You may now mention the returning to school, not as the goal, but as a means of furthering your skills and knowledge to meet this goal of company advancement.

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