Top Interview Questions - How to Say What You Want to Say When You Are Not Quite Sure How to Say It
You will feel less pain at your first interview in a long, long time.
Don't cram.
First, get a full night's rest.
Safely go for a long walk or do your favorite core exercises.
These seven are often the most asked non-Behavior-Based interview questions.
Don't cram.
First, get a full night's rest.
Safely go for a long walk or do your favorite core exercises.
These seven are often the most asked non-Behavior-Based interview questions.
- "Tell Me About You.
" - Don't do it.
Keep all responses to 45 seconds or less.
State accomplishments or results, not where you were born or where you went to school, and on and on and on.
Like the resume, the interview is a marketing event.
Match your achievements with what the employer wants.
Focus on employer needs, not yours.
Get a second interview. - "Why do you want this job?" Say this, "Thanks for asking.
As soon as I am sure that I can solve your problems I will ask for the job.
What three burning issues do you want to disappear?" - "What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses?" Let's assume you are NOT an artist.
Point to a picture on the wall and say, "I am not good at drawing.
" The interviewer presses you.
You pause "two beats.
" Say thoughtfully and slowly, "I am very impatient with people who don't do what they promise to do.
" A third reply is so good the interviewer will quickly ask the next question.
(Bonus Item below). - "What do you know about ______ and our mission?" Do your homework.
Memorize their mission and name three recent positive things you Googled. - (Oldie and not a goodie.
) Five year plan? Know that 99% of us do not have a written plan.
You reply, "Thinking planning might come up, I drafted a three year written plan.
When I am hired, let's compare plans, okay?" (Anything else you say is bull). - "How much do you want to make?" Or "What were you paid at your last job?" You reply, "I am confident that if I am the right person for this job you will treat me fairly when it comes to money won't you?" Second choice, "What does the job pay?" The first person to say a number loses.
- "Do you have any questions?" YES you do! Don't ask about benefits, days off, and sick leave, because they are "me, me, me" questions.
If you want the job take charge of ending the interview in your favor.
Ask, "If you could make a decision right now is there anything that would prevent you from hiring me?" Or, "Looking back over the interview, 'how did I do'?"
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