Seeing an interview as a meeting where two parties discuss things of mutual benefit will greatly help in your approach when honoring an invite, you are already shortlisted for the role. They see potential in you, that is why your foot is at the door, it is important to show that their assessment is correct.
An interview is a market place where YOU are the product! So how will you sell yourself?
There is no one way to go about answering interview questions, you just need to be confident in presenting your worth to the potential hiring manager and how your expertise and knowledge will be fit for their team and goals.
Below is the list of instructions to guide you on what is expected of you, when asked any of the following questions.
What are your weaknesses?
This is one of the most difficult interview questions asked by hiring managers because it leaves applicants confused on if and how to share their weaknesses or say they have no weakness at all. Admitting to having no weakness is weakness itself. No one is perfect, but nobody wants to hire a bad attitude either. So how do you express weakness?
-Minimize weakness and magnify strength.
-Stay away from personal qualities and concentrate on professional traits.
-Show that you are learning and improving.
-Show a 2 Flip weakness that shows strength on the other side of the cover.
Hiring Managers ask to see if you have a sense of self-awareness and how you’re working to improve.
Why should we hire you or why do you want this job?
To edify! The question is asked to know Why are you a good fit for the position? What would you accomplish if you were hired? why are you a better candidate than the rest of the applicants?
This is an opportunity to show the interviewer what you know about the job and the company, so take time beforehand to thoroughly research the company, its products, services, culture, and mission, and how your KSA (knowledge, skills, and abilities) experience and expertise will be valuable to the company’s objective. Make your response confident, concise, focused.
Make sure to carefully review the job description beforehand to understand what qualities they’re looking for.
Why did you leave (or why are you leaving) your job?
The interviewer wants to know why you left your job and why you want to work for their company. When asked about why you are moving on from your current position, stick with the TRUTH, be direct, and focus your answer on the future, especially if your departure wasn't under the best circumstances. Answer this question honestly, but refrain from providing too much personal or negative detail.
Example: “While I highly valued my time at my previous company, there are no longer any opportunities for growth that align with my career goals. This position aligns perfectly with my skill set and how I’m looking to advance my career.” …..Internet
The above answer can be a direction to what your response should be like.
What Are Your Salary Expectations?
This is a very dicey question, as it involves money, You don't want to sell yourself short or price yourself out of a job offer. It is important to go to an interview prepared. The first thing to do as an applicant, when you receive an interview invite is research! The company’s salary structure or industry salary standard for that role is one of the things to be abreast with. Give a range within the industry standard. And negotiate a payment you are comfortable with.
Describe a Difficult Work Situation or Project and How You Handled It
This question is asked to know how you handle difficult situations, there isn't a right or wrong answer to a question about handling a difficult situation. Your reaction alone will show the hiring manager your work style and how you manage issues. Provide a summary of the situation, your role in the situation, the action you put into place to resolve the issue, and how the issue was resolved as a result.
Tell Me About a Time When You Disagreed With Your Boss’
The interviewer asking you to tell them about a time when you disagreed with your boss is looking for a few things in your answer: validity, emotional maturity, loyalty, and responsibility. Pay attention to how you start and end your response.
The hiring manager is looking to see that you have a good relationship with those in authority. How you interact with your previous boss also says a lot about you as a person.
To open, make a short statement to frame the rest of your answer, one that nods at the ultimate takeaway or the reason you’re telling this story. (zhang)
Explain the situation politely and respectfully, avoid blames and share your lessons. Everybody knows disagreement happens, but what they want to know is how you handle it.
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