Interview Topics
Key Questions
- Tell me about yourself.
- Why should we hire you?
- Can you walk me through your resume?
- Why do you want to work here?
- What are your three greatest weaknesses?
- What are your weaknesses?
- What are your three greatest strengths?
- What are three positive things your last boss would say about you?
- How would your peers describe you?
- What can you do for us that other candidates can’t?
- What accomplishments are you most proud of?
- When were you most satisfied in your job?
- Can you give me an example of when you creatively overcame an obstacle?
- Where do you see yourself in five years?
- If you were an animal, which one would you want to be?
- What keeps you interested outside of work?
- What do you really enjoy about your work?
Interview Tips
- How do I make the best first impression?
- Using silence in an interview to your advantage.
- What if I don’t have much experience?
- Things you need to find out about the company you’re interviewing with.
- What if they ask me an impossible question?
- Addressing hard feelings about a previous employer?
- What is the best way to present yourself in an interview?
- What do I do when there is silence?
- How can I give a strong answer without being too forward?
- What is a fatal error you don’t want to make in an interview?
- How to address questions about average performance
- Should I go over my resume in the interview?
- How to apply your experience to a different field
- How to address less than average performance in a particular job
- How to answer case questions
- Why should I follow up?
- What kinds of questions can I ask the interviewer?
- The interview follow-up: How to get the job after the interview
Interesting Topics
- Research
- Preparing for an Interview
- Non-Verbal Communication
- First Impressions
- Breaking the Ice
- Making sure there is a mutual fit between you and a company
- While waiting in reception
- What salary are you seeking?
- Self-assessments and peer interaction
- Should I follow up after the interview?
- Interview Mistakes
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