Since enrolling in this class, articles titles such as this tend to pique my interest. Here is the link to that full article, but below I will summarize the key points.
http://msn.careerbuilder.com/Article/MSN-3631-Interviewing-5-common-interview-questions-and-how-to-answer-them/?SiteId=cbmsn43631&sc_extcmp=JS_3631_advice
5 Common Interview Questions and How to Answer Them
1. Tell me about yourself
You know this question is coming. Don't ask them what they want to know, tell them what you want them to know about you.
2. What do you know about the company?
Do your research ahead of time. The resources that were shown to us on our library day would be very useful in preparing to answer this question.
3. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Focus on 2-4 key strengths and then limit yourself to your one biggest weakness. Focus on what you're doing to overcome that weakness or in what circumstances it may be seen as a strength.
4. Why do you want to leave your current position?/Why do you want this job?
Do not bash your current employer. Focus on what assets you can bring to this potential employer.
5. Where you see yourself in 5 years time?
The right answer, if it's the truth, is still with this company you are interviewing with. Emphasize anything that illustrates your long-term commitment. If you have a history of long-term employment with previous employers, point this out. If you stay in one place for a long duration before moving, draw attention to this. If you desire to advance within the company, this is a good opportunity to indicate that.
I found this article very relevant and it reiterated many of the things we've learn in class recently.
It's amazing how much of a difference actually preparing for an interview can make. Knowing what you're going to say in the interview before hand really can give you a big advantage!
ReplyDeleteOoh, I like this! Being prepared makes all the difference for interviews. It's amazing how well one can go with just a little bit of extra thought before hand. I think the last question is also a good one to consider too before going into an interview. I know that in the past I've gone and interviewed, hoping to get the job, but not realizing how my life would be affected if I got actually got it. I think that if we were to do this, it would really help us get a better perspective on what we want out of our employment and also out of life in general!
ReplyDeleteThanks Vonique!
This is a great way to prep for interviews. I feel like being able to provide a great answer in an interview is all you might need to get the job. It's something I need to practice and get better at as I apply to various jobs and internships.
ReplyDeleteI love these "Interview Tips" Articles. They are so helpful - and pretty dang spot on about how to prepare for a successful interview. Thanks for posting this!
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