Preparation is key, even for a simple question like Why do you want to work for us?
Lets take a look at some of the common questions and the best ways to answer them.
Tell me about your yourself is essentially asking for a brief biographyas it would apply to the job.
The best way to answer this is to tailor your relevant experience into your response.
Keep your answers short and dont drag it out longer than about a minute.
Why do you want to work for us?
The rule of thumb here is to come to the table prepared with some research about the company.
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
The two most dreaded questions in a job interview usually come back-to-backand what are your strengths?
and what are your weaknesses?
are difficult to answer.
For strengths, pick a skill you have that applies directly the job.
Tailor your strength directly to the job description you applied for in the first place.
Answer this question in direct relation to the job.
Basically, picture the question as a benefit for you, not a hindrance.
Yet another approach is tochoose an irrelevant skillwhen asked about your weaknesses.
Can you talk a little about your work history?
This is one of the most straight-forward questions on the list.
The interviewer is likely looking for similarities in your past jobs to the one youre applying for.
Sandwiched inside this question might also be another one: Why did you leave these jobs?
What are your salary requirements?
This question is only tricky if you dont prepare ahead of time.
This allows you to give both a concrete and fair number range.
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Think about some examples before you head into the interview.
Do you have any questions for me?
The answer is always yes.
Mashableput together a big listof questions you should (and shouldnt) ask.
and instead ask questions that give you a better picture of the job itself.
For example, Could you describe your ideal candidate for this job?
can help you gather more information about the position than you did in the original posting.
And if they ask any questions youre uncomfortable with,know your ways around those as well.
