| Probably the most dreaded part of every job | | | | structured to be more like a "yes" or "no" |
| application is the interview. To feel | | | | question. Examples of this question begin |
| butterflies in your stomach is actually | | | | with the phrases "Do you have the ability |
| common whenever you are headed for an | | | | to...." and "Are you capable enough to..." |
| interview, but this is something you must get | | | | Respond to this question by citing some |
| over with. People think of job interviews as | | | | examples on how you would demonstrate your |
| "grilling sessions". In reality, interviews | | | | skills. Also, try to say something about your |
| are just like any other getting-to-know-you | | | | goal plan once you get the job. |
| conversation. It's just that your answers | | | | |
| determine if you get that job you're applying | | | | 5. Multi-barreled questions |
| for. So make sure you give them what they are | | | | |
| looking for. | | | | These are a string of questions that lead to |
| | | | the same topic, and they tend to get |
| Here are some kinds of questions you should | | | | confusing. Feel free to ask your interviewer |
| prepare for in a job interview: | | | | to repeat the questions, or at least rephrase |
| | | | them to give you a clearer picture of his or |
| 1. The "Tell us a little more about yourself" | | | | her inquiry. Some interviewers use |
| question | | | | multi-barreled questions to check your |
| | | | logical reasoning. |
| Basically the interviewer wants to know about | | | | |
| your capacities, so better tell him or her | | | | 6. Behavioral questions |
| about your strengths and skills. | | | | |
| | | | Try to recall some important experiences that |
| 2. Closed questions | | | | made you a better person in terms of skills |
| | | | and social development. This allows the |
| These are questions answerable by "yes" or | | | | employer to evaluate how you would deal with |
| "no". You are also required to show technical | | | | different situations once you become part of |
| expertise for them to assess. | | | | the company. |
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| 3. The "What if..." questions | | | | The bottom line is, try your best to be |
| | | | straight and direct. Avoid using too many |
| Hypothetical questions, as they are more | | | | adjectives. Just say what's on your mind. |
| properly known, test your quick wit and your | | | | After all, they are just asking questions. |
| ability to decide on things right on the dot. | | | | You provide the answers. |
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| 4. Leading questions | | | | Find out what career options are available |
| | | | for you that matches your innate talents or |
| A lot of applicants fail miserably when | | | | interests. |
| answering this kind of question, for this is | | | | |