Human Resources personnel, professional recruiters and various other career experts all agree that one of the best ways to prepare yourself for a job interview is to anticipate questions, develop your answers, and practice, practice, practice.
There are many websites that offer lists of popular job interview questions, and knowing the kind of problems could be very useful. But knowing how to answer these questions can mean the difference between getting a job and becomes the "reject letter."
How to answer questions
First, know these important facts:
1st It is not possible to predict every question is asked during a job interview. In other words, expect unexpected questions - they'll come, no matter how much preparation you.
2nd Believe that any sample answers you can find, for example, discussion forums, books or online sites to work as a guide only. Do not use the sample answers literally! Interviewers can spot "canned" answers miles away, and if they suspect you are regurgitating answers that are not yours, you can kiss goodbye to the job. You must apply on their own experience, personality and style to answer questions in their own way. It is very important, and it will give you a big advantage over candidates who simply recite sample answers.
3rd Job interview questions are not about fear, they have the potential to excel. They will allow you to show why the best person for the work instead of dreading them, look forward to! The key is to give a better answer than anyone else, and this is where your preparation comes in.
Now, take these steps:
1st Make a list of your best "selling points" of the situation. What qualifications, skills, experience, knowledge, education, personality traits, you have to apply to this particular job? Write them down and try to work them into your answers.
2nd In addition to any sample job interview questions you find through various resources, you absolutely must-Develop your own list of possible questions Based on specific job to which you are applying. Put yourself the head of shoes ... what kind of issues may be required to find the best person for this job?
3rd Write your answers to possible questions. Study job announcement carefully. (If you do not have one, get one!) Note phrases they use when describing the desired qualifications. You want to target these as much as possible when developing your answers. For example, if the claim that they want someone with strong customer service skills, make sure you include "strong customer service skills, at least one of your answers. This would allow a better impression than saying "I helped customers."
4th View and edit your answers until you feel they are "just right." Read them again and again until you are comfortable you know very well. Do not try to memorize, not to worry about remembering every word. In practice saying them aloud. If possible, have a friend help you to implement for an interview.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Answers that can get you a Job
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