If you are preparing for an interview, it is important that you anticipate the kind of questions that you will be asked. Fortunately, these questions almost never vary because your prospective employer wants to know the basic things about you. You may find that the wording changes but not so much as to change the meaning. Here are the top 10 interview questions and how you can answer them. The first 3 have sample answers so that you can see the kind of answers you should prepare.
Keep it brief. Hopefully, you have done some research into what the company does and what will be expected of you if you are hired. Slant your answer towards that. For example Im a HR professional who is qualified to design and deliver training for employees in different trades.
- Why do you think you are right for this job?
This is basically about your qualifications and your experience. Again, keep it brief I have 5 years experience not just designing and delivering training but following up to make sure that employees implement new skills. Also, I have a degree in HR that has helped me to be competent in my field.
You already know them so name them. Name the ones that are related to the job that you are looking for I am a people person I am good at doing research and then explaining new concepts to people
- What are your weaknesses?
Go with what you think will be considered weaknesses in this company and in the job that you are interviewing for. Word them in a way that will flatter you a little.
- What does success mean to you?
Stick with something along the lines of a job well done, on time and in a way that you can see definite progress. Dont complicate it.
- How do you handle stress?
Again, keep it simple. The best way to tackle this one is advance research. Go online and Google professional ways to handle stress. Answer in a manner that makes you look professional.
- Tell me about a difficult work situation and how you handled it
Dont make this up. Talk about something that you handled well in your former job. They might call and ask when they contact your references.
- Why did you leave your last job?
You have to be diplomatic in your answer no matter what happen to make you leave. Say that it was personal reasons or that you felt it was time to move on to something new. Stick to the truth or as close to it as you can get if your exit reason was not a good one.
- How much are you looking to be paid?
This is a question that you should not answer because you might mention less than they had in mind. Ask the interviewer what they are prepared to offer for the position. If they insist, give them a wide range based on the average annual salary for the job youre looking for.
These top 10 interview questions will almost always be asked so be ready with good answers.