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August 28, 2005
Jobs, Careers and Decoding
those Interview Questions
Seattle, WA, USA--(Jobwerx News)--Decode the interview language and find
out what they really want to know for those stressful questions pertaining
to our careers and jobs.
Interviews can be very stressful, so the more prepared we are, the better.
One way to prepare ourselves is to brainstorm ideas about questions we
may get asked, so we’ll be ready when the time comes. But how do we know
how to answer them? More than often, we get asked at least one question
in an interview that seems to have little or nothing to do with the job.
Believe it or not, there is a reason for every question they ask. Here
are some tips to help you decode interview language and find out what
they really want to know.
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Interviewers ask various questions to find out what kind of person you
are and how you might be as an employee. Here are some of the more popular
interview questions and tips on how to answer them:
Q: “What is your greatest accomplishment in life so far?”
A: They’re not just trying to find out what kinds of things you’re good
at. Interviewers ask questions like this because they’re trying to find
out about your values. The way you answer this question reveals how you
see the world. The things that are of value to you contribute to your
overall personality, which has a lot to do with your work habits. For
example, if the position requires the applicant to have more education
than learned skills, you might answer by saying you’re most proud of your
college or graduate level degree. This shows the interviewer that you
have a solid understanding of what they’re looking for in an employee
and you might be a good fit as well.
Q: “Why do you want to work for this company?”
A: Although this question seems fairly simple, a lot of people don’t seem
to realize how important it is. Again, this relates to the “good fit”
idea. The way you answer this question has a lot to do with how much chemistry
you may or may not have with the company. Like any other relationship,
it’s important to have good chemistry with the people you work with. While
it’s not the same kind of chemistry you need in a personal relationship,
it’s still important. They need to know if you have what it takes to join
their team and if you’re willing to deliver. Instead of focusing on how
good you would be at the job, focus on exactly how you will help them
exceed their goals. Try to come up with unique ideas that make sense and
will separate you from other candidates. Be creative and show them you’ve
taken some time to really think about your answer.
Q: “So tell me about yourself...”
A: This question usually comes towards the middle of the interview or
at the very beginning to help start things off. If it seems like a very
straightforward question- it is. However, don’t make the mistake of thinking
the interviewer wants to get to know you on a personal level. Interviewers
ask this question in order to find out about your strengths and weaknesses
and how they may affect your work performance. So instead of telling them
what you like to do on weekends, you might want to say something like
“I’m very sociable and I get along with all kinds of people.” An answer
like that would show that you work well with others and you’re probably
fairly easy to get along with.
Whatever you do- don’t stress too much about the actual questions. A lot
of times, a first impression has more to do with the way you conduct yourself
than the things you actually say. If you come in with pre-rehearsed answers
and a script-like presentation, you probably won’t win them over. But
if you are asked a question that you weren’t prepared for, but you handle
it well, you are exhibiting both sincerity and “grace under pressure.”
Now that you understand the meaning of these questions, you should be
able to come up with some personalized answers. Keep in mind that they
ask these questions to get an idea of who you are, not to put you on the
spot. If you ever feel like you’re being asked an unfair or inappropriate
question, you always have the option to leave the interview and turn down
the job. But in most situations, the person is just trying to get to know
you a little, so let them!
For additional popular interview questions and recommended answers, check
out the Job Interview Guide: http://www.jobwerx.com/resources/jobsearchhandbook-id=947197_585.html
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