| Think of it this way - Job interviewing is | | | | what you are looking for. But don't disclose |
| almost like going on a blind date. You arrive | | | | everything (how your boss is a tyrant and |
| at the agreed-upon location, on time, neatly | | | | your coworkers incompetent, for example) that |
| dressed, determined to make a good impression | | | | has led to look around. |
| and ready to answer a ton of questions. The | | | | |
| trouble starts when you don't have the right | | | | What would you say is your greatest weakness? |
| answers to the questions coming at you, and | | | | |
| you end up creating a bad first impression. | | | | This can catch you off guard. And even if it |
| So, here are some common questions that | | | | is tempting, don't simply say that you are |
| people normally ask you at a first interview. | | | | flawless. Find a real weakness to talk about |
| Get prepared and wow them right from the word | | | | - but not a real BAD one. Talk about |
| GO! | | | | something that is not that bad. You could |
| | | | then go on to talk about what you have done |
| Tell me about yourself. | | | | to overcome this flaw. You could say |
| | | | something like - "In the past I've been |
| There is no 'right' or 'wrong' answer to this | | | | impatient to tackle many big projects at |
| one - But this is the interviewer's way of | | | | once. I'm still ambitious, but I prioritize |
| getting you to talk, to open up, to say | | | | so everything gets done in the right order". |
| something that isn't right in front of them | | | | |
| on your resume. And the key is this - say | | | | What kind of work environment are you looking |
| whatever it is you have to say with | | | | for? |
| enthusiasm and passion. And be careful not to | | | | |
| babble. Have a point. You could even talk | | | | Get this straight - if this question comes |
| about how this job is so much in sync with | | | | out at you, it means that the interviewer is |
| your career goals! Or you could talk about | | | | trying to see if will fit into the existing |
| your strengths - your assets. | | | | scheme of things. So, if you really want this |
| | | | job, you need to be smart - and you need to |
| Why are you leaving your current job? | | | | look around you and describe your ideal |
| | | | workplace as the one you see right in front |
| Most people would ask this - and you need to | | | | of you. Get some information about the |
| be careful to keep your comments diplomatic. | | | | corporate climate before you go in for your |
| Don't ever say anything directly negative | | | | interview. Then you can handle this question |
| about your present job. But what you can do | | | | in style. |
| instead is to focus on things such as growth | | | | |
| potential and skill development and your | | | | What books are you currently reading? |
| goals. That kind of thing! Be honest about | | | | |