Job Interviews: The Best Answers To Some Of The Most Common Interview Questions
Job interviews are a stressful time. A good applicant prepares for the interview by studying typical job interview questions so that he or she is not caught off guard during the interview process. Knowing what the interviewer is expecting as good answers is important in acing most any interview. I have taken the liberty of making a list of all the typical basic job interview questions and how the interviewer may interpret the interviewee's answers. Be advised that these are just the standard questions, other questions can be asked, and so of course it is good to be well-prepared.
1. Can you tell me a little about yourself?
This most often is the most common question which sets the successful path of the interview. Most often the interviewee has a well-prepared answer. What the interviewer wants to hear is summary of strengths, major achievements, and career goals. This is the interviewer's time to cross reference the interviewee's resume to ensure the answer to this question matches up.
2. What interests you about this job and what skills and strengths can you bring to it?
A good answer to this question should allow the interviewee to show that he or she has really done his or her homework. The interviewer wants to know specifically what skills and strengths that the interviewee has in respect to the job being applied for and not overall skills and strengths. A good way to combat this is to study the current company job description and even doing internet research for the job to see how other people describe the job description and what skills and strengths make one an ideal candidate for the job. The interviewer wants to hear what you have to contribute to the job.
3. Can you tell me a little about your current job?
The interviewer wants a summary of current duties and responsibilities. The thing that the interviewer is looking for is if the interviewee takes personal accountability. Personal accountability is taking the responsibility for our own mistakes without placing the blame on someone else. The interviewer is also listening for bad-mouthing and placing blame on the employer. This question allows the interviewer to see how loyal the interviewee will be.
4. Why did you decide to pursue a new job?
This may also mean "what are you looking for in a job?' This is another well-rehearsed question among most job applicants. Stay positive in answering this question. Most often, this question can be reworded to throw even the well-prepared applicant off course.
5. Which do enjoy the most: working alone with information or working with other people?
The correct answer here is "both". In today's workplace most of the focus is designed around a "team environment" mentality. The interviewer wants to know that not only do you work well by yourself, but that you understand that the work you do is contributes to the overall success of your co-workers and team.
6. I see that you've been unemployed for the past months. Why did you leave your last job, and what have you been doing since then?
The answer to this question should be one that proves to the interviewer that the time unemployed has been used wisely. For example, were you seeking employment or seeking an advanced degree? The interviewer is looking for a spotty work history. A good applicant should use the time during unemployment wisely and productively.
7. How do you handle conflict? Can you give me an example of how you handled a workplace conflict in the past?
The interviewer wants to know if you were reasonable while still standing up for what was right or ethical. This, too, is a rehearsed question among most applicants, so again be prepared for the interviewer to want more specifics. Even the easiest-going employee has faced conflict in the workplace. Saying that you never have been in a situation with conflict makes you seem dishonest or delusional.
Again remember these are some of the basic questions and are not a standard template etched in stone. Get prepared, get plenty of rest, and eat a good breakfast before the interview. This will allow you to remain focused during the interview.
Eric is a 33 year old student at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, majoring in General Management/Human Resource Management. He is a published author in the book of essays "Authors of Tomorrow" published by Elder & Leemur Publishing in 2007.
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