Answer
Job Interview Questions
Though your resume and your qualifications have a hand in getting you
your next dream job, almost all hiring decisions are based on how well
you handle your job interview. Interviews allow those filling
the position to assess how well you'll be able to work within the
company and they let your interviewers get a sense of who you are as a
person. As a result, how you answer job interview questions
has the greatest influence over whether or not you'll be offered the
job.
So what's the best way to answer job interview questions? The
best rule of thumb is to present yourself in a favorable light, but
above all be sure to be honest. Don't just tell interviewers
what you think they want to hear. Most interviewers use a set
of fairly standard questions, with job-specific additions depending on
what sort of a position you're applying for. For example,
you'll probably be asked about your strengths and weaknesses.
Strengths are a no-brainer; just tell them what you're good
at. Some people will tell you that, when asked about your
weaknesses, you should give an answer that actually highlights strength
in a self-depreciating manner. For example, you could answer
"well, sometimes I guess I'm just too much of a perfectionist," if
you're applying for a position where you need to be picky. Actually,
when asked about weaknesses most employers will appreciate
honesty. If you can think of a true weakness tell them about
it, though it may help to mention that you're working on improving.
Interviewers also want you to demonstrate that you have a base of
knowledge about their company. When you answer job interview
questions about the company you're applying at, it helps to be
informed. Do some research on the company before the
interview so you have a good idea of how the company's structure is set
up, what the company does, and where the company is headed.
This will show that you're actually interested in this particular job
at this particular company, not just casting your net as far and as
wide as possible.
Job interviewers will also want to know where you've come from and
where you're going. When discussing your previous employment,
be sure not to cite any personal problems or grievances; see yourself
as moving on to better opportunities. When asked about the
future, try to see where you'll fit into your interviewing company;
this is another area where it pays to do your homework before the
interview.
Finally, when you're done answering the job interviewer's questions, be
sure to ask some of your own. If you show a genuine interest
in the company and the position the interviewers are more likely to
look favorably on your application and your interview.
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