Interview Technique - How To Be Successful At Interview
You’ve been invited to an interview. Your resume has been carefully polished, and you know you’ve got the skills - but how do you prepare for your interview? Do you prepare questions in advance? What are some of the common questions asked at interviews and how should one answer? Come find out in this post, and get ready to ace your interview.
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1 - Introduction and Background to the Interview Technique https://blog.guruexecutivecoaching.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/interview_technique_help_1.jpg
2 - Preparing for Your Interview https://blog.guruexecutivecoaching.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/interview_technique_help_2.jpg
3 - Your Body Language: How To Start The Interview on the Right Foot https://blog.guruexecutivecoaching.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/interview_technique_help_3.jpg
4 - Preparation of Questions for the Interview https://blog.guruexecutivecoaching.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/interview_technique_help_4a.jpg
5 - Types of Questions You May Be Asked https://blog.guruexecutivecoaching.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/interview_technique_help_5.jpg
6 - Questions Asked And Ways To Answer Them https://blog.guruexecutivecoaching.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/interview_technique_help_6a.jpg
7 - The Closing Line (Of The Interview) https://blog.guruexecutivecoaching.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/interview_technique_help_7a.jpg
8 - Some Final Words On Preparing and Interviewing https://blog.guruexecutivecoaching.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/interview_technique_help_8.jpg
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Some of these questions may be asked at job interviews and some may not be used anymore but they are always worth knowing how to answer because you never know when you will be asked them.
How else would you know what questions to ask at an interview?
The good news is that you can be prepared for almost any question at an interview. In fact, the only question you cannot be prepared for is how to answer it.
When interviewing, remember that the questions they ask will answer themselves and help gauge your level of preparation and knowledge of the company’s needs. Not being prepared will leave you open to being overwhelmed by the potentially dozens of tough and personal questions asked in an interview. Allowing yourself to be unprepared can result in mistakes or patterns you may not have seen until later on when there is a moment of truth in the situation.
The key to preparing for an interview is to read the job description and to go over the most important points. This will allow you to ask intelligent questions and know exactly what they want. It will also help you decide whether or not you really want this job.
There are many different types of interviews, but they are usually broken down into three categories: panel, group and one-on-one.
The group interviews are your best chance for understanding how each person’s strengths will fit into the company. Many companies suggest that the interview style should be a team effort; therefore, the candidate must be able to work well with others who may think differently from him or her.
The one-on-one interview, although sometimes considered intimidating, should be a time when you can get more information on the position. The hiring manager will ask you questions and then will turn around and ask the same questions to the other candidates, so you'll know what type of answers he or she is looking for.
The following are some of the most commonly asked questions that hiring managers ask during an interview.
1) Have you ever failed at anything? If so, why? (This is one of those questions that can make or break an interview.) You need to acknowledge a mistake without making it seem like you are hiding something. Saying that you have failed at something but that it was for the best shows a good attitude about the situation and may allow you to gain the opportunity.
2) Given a problem, how would you go about solving it? Answering this question can give you some insight into what type of approach the company is looking for and gives you an idea of whether or not your skills will fit into this position. This question will also let them know if you have common sense or if you are willing to be creative.
3) Why do you want to work here? Companies are always looking for candidates who are interested in working hard and making an impact on their departments or company as a whole. Not being interested in the job will also show a lack of commitment and may result in you not being hired.
4) What do you know about this company? This question allows the hiring managers to determine your character, whether or not you are going to be good for the company. Being professional and asking a few questions about the company can give you some answers that will help you decide if this is the right place for you.
5) Why should we hire you? This question can give indication of your leadership skills, ability to work well with others and how much passion or enthusiasm you have for the position. Most people will say they want to work hard and make a difference in their surroundings.
6) If you could change anything about your last job, what would it be? This question shows the hiring managers that you are being considerate of the situation and is a way to see if you can handle taking on new challenges. You should be able to relate the situation back to your previous experience or skills.
7) How do you handle pressure? Ask this question after telling them how much you want this job. Pressure is a great thing but in order to deal with pressure, you must be willing to work under pressure and show an eagerness for success.
Conclusion
These are a few of the most popular job interview questions, but they are only a fraction of all the different questions asked during an interview. There is no way to be prepared for every question that will be asked by every employer, but having a good idea of how they are going to ask the question can help you answer it in the best possible way.
You should also practice answering these questions so you'll know how to best respond to each one.