In studying Part One of this series you made notes on answering typical interview questions. In Part Two you began studying special tips and tactics for those questions, and here you'll finish them up.
8. "What is your greatest weakness?" -- Come up with something real here, and yet put it in positive terms. You might consider an answer similar to this: "It's hard for me to put down a project I'm excited about. I tend to be a workaholic that way."
9. "What is your greatest strength?" -- Making yourself sound well qualified and yet not overly egotistical or too cocky can be a challenge with this one. Spend time preparing and rehearsing this one.
10. "Do you prefer to work on your own or as part of a team?" -- Use your knowledge of the company structure and the position in question to help you with this answer. If the position requires a great deal of solo work by someone who must be a "self-starter," tell them how you fit that requirement. If a team player is required, go with that.
You can always mention, whichever way your main answer goes, that you also work very well in the other situation. Bring in a past work experience for this question somehow.
11. "Why are you interested in working for this company?" --Again, knowledge of the company and its mission and goals is critical. Weave that knowledge into your answer.
12. "How do you handle a difference of opinion with your colleagues, and with superiors?" -- An example can help you answer this. Everyone else will likely just say they can handle these situations "just fine." Stand out by giving an example of a difference of opinion in a past job situation, and explain how you handled it professionally.
13. "Why should I hire you?" -- You cannot lose by being forthright with your answer. Most people will answer this question in a wishy-washy manner and say something like, "Well, I think I could contribute to the company goals."
Answer differently and nail this one by saying something like, "You need me in this position, because I bring _____, and _____ to your team. I can offer _____ toward the company's goal (or project) of _____." Again, your prior company research is critical.
Forcefulness and answering with specifics on this question will help - they will not knock you for it. And jump right in with your answer - don't stop to think about it. Solid preparation makes the difference here.
14. "What would you bring to this company that someone else would not?" -- This is similar to the previous question. Nail this one down with your preparation ahead of time.
15. Questions specific to the company doing the interview -- Your interviewer may ask you questions specifically related to the type of work the company does or that you would do in your new position. I can't give you examples of these, but your research about the company and the position will help you here.
Spend time trying to anticipate what questions of this type they might ask you. Write them down, and also write out your answers. This kind of company-specific preparation is critical and will help you stand out from everyone else who applies.
Apply all the ideas you've received in these three articles -- prepare as if your job depends upon it, because IT DOES! Good luck -- you'll be great!
8. "What is your greatest weakness?" -- Come up with something real here, and yet put it in positive terms. You might consider an answer similar to this: "It's hard for me to put down a project I'm excited about. I tend to be a workaholic that way."
9. "What is your greatest strength?" -- Making yourself sound well qualified and yet not overly egotistical or too cocky can be a challenge with this one. Spend time preparing and rehearsing this one.
10. "Do you prefer to work on your own or as part of a team?" -- Use your knowledge of the company structure and the position in question to help you with this answer. If the position requires a great deal of solo work by someone who must be a "self-starter," tell them how you fit that requirement. If a team player is required, go with that.
You can always mention, whichever way your main answer goes, that you also work very well in the other situation. Bring in a past work experience for this question somehow.
11. "Why are you interested in working for this company?" --Again, knowledge of the company and its mission and goals is critical. Weave that knowledge into your answer.
12. "How do you handle a difference of opinion with your colleagues, and with superiors?" -- An example can help you answer this. Everyone else will likely just say they can handle these situations "just fine." Stand out by giving an example of a difference of opinion in a past job situation, and explain how you handled it professionally.
13. "Why should I hire you?" -- You cannot lose by being forthright with your answer. Most people will answer this question in a wishy-washy manner and say something like, "Well, I think I could contribute to the company goals."
Answer differently and nail this one by saying something like, "You need me in this position, because I bring _____, and _____ to your team. I can offer _____ toward the company's goal (or project) of _____." Again, your prior company research is critical.
Forcefulness and answering with specifics on this question will help - they will not knock you for it. And jump right in with your answer - don't stop to think about it. Solid preparation makes the difference here.
14. "What would you bring to this company that someone else would not?" -- This is similar to the previous question. Nail this one down with your preparation ahead of time.
15. Questions specific to the company doing the interview -- Your interviewer may ask you questions specifically related to the type of work the company does or that you would do in your new position. I can't give you examples of these, but your research about the company and the position will help you here.
Spend time trying to anticipate what questions of this type they might ask you. Write them down, and also write out your answers. This kind of company-specific preparation is critical and will help you stand out from everyone else who applies.
Apply all the ideas you've received in these three articles -- prepare as if your job depends upon it, because IT DOES! Good luck -- you'll be great!
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