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This document provides advice on answering six common interview questions. It discusses how to prepare concise answers that highlight your relevant qualifications and skills, knowledge of the company, and alignment with the position. For the question about weaknesses, it recommends framing weaknesses positively by discussing how you address them. When asked about prior jobs, focus on positives without criticizing others. For future goals, tie your aspirations to career progress within the industry rather than personal plans. Overall, thorough preparation allows you to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements through specific examples.

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Narpat Bishnoi Answering Six Common Interview Questions: Careerbuilder - Co.Uk

This document provides advice on answering six common interview questions. It discusses how to prepare concise answers that highlight your relevant qualifications and skills, knowledge of the company, and alignment with the position. For the question about weaknesses, it recommends framing weaknesses positively by discussing how you address them. When asked about prior jobs, focus on positives without criticizing others. For future goals, tie your aspirations to career progress within the industry rather than personal plans. Overall, thorough preparation allows you to demonstrate how you meet the job requirements through specific examples.

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NARPAT BISHNOI

Answering Six Common Interview Questions


CareerBuilder.co.uk

While you'll never be able to anticipate every question you might be asked in an
interview, you can get a head start by developing strong, concise answers to commonly
used questions. Most interviewers will ask similar questions like these to gain
knowledge about a candidate's abilities and qualifications and compatibility with the job
and the company.

1. Tell me about yourself.


This is often the opening question in an interview. It's also one of the most difficult if
you're not prepared. Remember, the interviewer does not want to hear about the
football team you support or your unusual hobbies. This question calls for your one-
minute advert that summarises your years of experience and skills and your personality
in the context of the job for which you are being interviewed. Get to the point and sell
your professional self. Develop a few brief sentences that demonstrate you have what it
takes to do the job – experience, proven results and desire to contribute.

2. Why should we recruit you?


The key to answering any question about you versus your competition is using
specifics. "Everybody is going to speak in generalities, so you need something that will
make you stand out a bit," says Linda, a teacher in Sheffield. Give real examples that
show them you are best-suited for the job. Linda says she would point out her
achievements and accomplishments throughout her career that are relevant to the open
position, as well as her experience in dealing with different types of students and
teaching situations. Pinpoint the qualities you have that are truly valuable to the
company.

3. Why do you want to work here? What do you know about our company?
Peter, a G.P. in Edinburgh, says that research is important in answering these
questions. "I would use this opportunity to show off what I know about the company and,
more importantly, how I would fit in." Susan, a H.R. Manager in Manchester, says that
she would address issues and challenges in the company to demonstrate the depth of
her knowledge. "I usually talk about revenue, numbers of employees, and also
challenges in their type of business and how my experience relates to that," she says. "I
would point out things I have done in similar companies that could address their
problems."

4. What are your weaknesses?


The secret to answering this question is using your weaknesses to your advantage. "I
would turn my weaknesses into strengths," says Tara, a lawyer. "For example, if my
weaknesses include my lack of patience I would then state that because of this, I have
learned to take special measures to ensure that I remain calm and attentive." Just make
sure that you do give a real answer to this question. None of us is without faults, so
don't pretend that you do not have weaknesses.

5. What did you dislike about your last job? Why did you leave your last job?
You need to be cautious about these kinds of questions and make sure you do not end
up sounding bitter. "I would never criticise my former company, the boss, or my former
colleagues," Tara says. You need to have a good understanding about the job for which
you're applying to turn this question into a positive one. It may be best to say that you
really enjoyed many aspects of your job, then focus on how this new job will give you
the opportunity to contribute more in a particular area that is key to the position.

6. Where do you see yourself in five years?


An interviewer does not want to hear that your five-year aspiration is to be sailing in the
Caribbean or working in a different industry. You need to talk about goals you have that
relate to the job. This will demonstrate that you understand the industry, the company
and are motivated to succeed there. Susan, a P.R. Manager at a major car rental
company, says she would keep her answer specific to her field, such as stating that she
sees herself as being responsible for corporate communications.

Preparation is the key to answering any question with poise and confidence. Always
keep in mind – whatever the question is – that the interviewer is trying to find out if you
are a good fit and can make a positive contribution in the job.

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