USE THIS PERFORATED CHEAT SHEET TO PRACTICE FOR YOUR INTERVIEW!
TELL ME ABOUT YOUR SELF?
You should have done your research on what the company expects from the candidates before heading for the interview. Your answer then, is to address how your qualities (e.g. qualifications, personalities and work experience) are relevant to the position in question. Therefore, you should only convey information applicable to what is required for the job but not irrelevant ones pertaining to your family or personal events for instance.
WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST STRENGTH AND WEAKNESS?
When you are asked questions about your strengths, it’s important to discuss attributes that will qualify you for the job. The best way to respond is to describe the skills and experience that directly correlate with the job you are applying for. When you’re asked what your greatest weakness is there are several different ways you can answer, including mentioning skills that aren’t critical for the job, skills you have improved on and turning a negative into a positive
WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE DOING FIVE YEARS FROM NOW?
The best way to respond to the interview question “What are your goals for the future?” or “Where do you see yourself in five years?” is to refer to the position and the company you are interviewing with. Don’t discuss your goals for returning to school or having a family, they are not relevant and could knock you out of contention for the job. Rather, you want to connect your answer to the job you are applying for.
WHAT QUALIFIES YOU FOR THIS JOB/WHY SHOULD WE HIRE YOU?
To prepare an answer to this question, look at the job listing. Make a list of the requirements for the position including personality traits, skills, and qualifications. Then make a list of the qualities you have that fit these requirements. For each quality, think of a specific time that you used that trait to achieve something at work. For example, if you list that you are a “team player,” think of a time in which your ability to work well on a team resulted in a successfully completed project.
WHAT QUESTIONS DO YOU HAVE FOR ME?
