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How to Answer 3 Difficult Interview Questions
While specific interview questions vary greatly by industry and role, there are some general questions that consistently pop up during an interview. Even though applicants know they’re coming, far too often do they enter an interview without a plan to answer these effectively. Here, I will list proven ways to properly answer 3 common interview questions.
- Tell me about yourself. Sounds simple enough. But it often leads to rambling and losing the interest of the interviewers before the interview has even begun. First, be sure to know what is important to the company and align your response accordingly. While you may have enjoyed working at your aunt’s grocery store in high school, that may not be all that interesting when interviewing for an IT Director position. Second, prior to the interview, make a list of what makes you a good fit for the position and address the ones that you are most passionate and confident about. Finally, plan your answer carefully with a clean, coherent beginning and end.
- What is Your Greatest Weakness? There are two rules that I recommend following here. First, choose something that won’t cast doubt on your ability to fulfill this specific position. For example, if you are interviewing for a teaching position, don’t say that public speaking is your biggest weakness. Second, wrap-up your answer by stating how you are addressing this issue and how you will continue to work on it in the future.
- Why Should We Hire You? This may seem like a loaded question that can stress you out with doubts of whether or not you answered it correctly. That is why it is important to prepare a response before the interview begins so you know what you are going to say. Be sure to focus your answer on how you will benefit the company/employer instead of simply listing soft skills such as you are hardworking and a people person. Those qualities are fine to mention as well, just use them as part of a statement that relates to specific impact for the company. Next, explain how previous successes will directly tie into your potential new role. This takes out the guesswork for the employer and paints a clear picture of how you will be successful. Finally, rehearse this answer multiple times prior to going into the interview so that you are specific and succinct. You don’t want to start rambling and give the impression that you are searching for reasons because you don’t really know why they should hire you.
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