Top 4 Questions Asked In A Job Interview

Congratulations, your resume has been chosen to move onto the next step, the interview process!  At this point, you may be a little nervous because you are wondering what questions may be asked.

The Interviewguys.com discuss the top four most common questions that a hiring manager may ask:

1. “Tell me about yourself.”
   • When answering this question, keep your reply as short as possible.
   • Focus on your professional life only
   • Specifically highlight skills and accomplishments that relate to the company you are being interviewed for.
2. “Why should we hire you?”
   • Speak to your experiences. It is your time to shine.
   • Stay away from annoying descriptive words such as “multi-talented” or “hard working.”
   • Research the company’s website, learn what skill sets they are looking for in a new hire
   • Highlight measurable talents and success stories
3. “What are your strengths?”
   • Again, this is where researching the company pays off, tailor your answer to the company’s needs.
   • Stay away from words such as “dependable” or “multi-tasker.”
   • Discuss strengths that are quantifiable
4. “What are your weaknesses?”
   • Choose a fault that is not vital to the job you are interviewing for
   • Show how you have overcame this weakness
   • Do not answer, “I do not have any weaknesses.” Replying this way reflects very poorly on you.
   • Respond to this question with confidence

Benjamin Franklin said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” Preparation is the key to success. Rehearse how you will answer the above questions. Speak your answers out loud. Write them down.  Practice on someone else. Videotape yourself responding to these questions. By reviewing these questions over and over you will be able to answer these four common questions effortlessly.

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