Job Interviews
Questions For Thought
What have your job interview experiences been?
→ 3.6 million executive leaders are set to retire in 2017. (MRInetwork)
→ 75% of the global workforce will be made up of millennials by 2025. (Deloitte)
→ 69% of job-seekers will not accept a job with a company if that company has a bad reputation. (Glassdoor)
→ The interview process takes an average of 22.9 days. (Glassdoor)
Getting The Call - Setting Up Your Interview
Before The Interview
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
“Tell me about yourself?”
What is your greatest strength/biggest weakness?
WEAKNESSES
Rarely asked together...BUT… if they do answer with weakness first and strengths second
What is your greatest strength/biggest weakness?
STRENGTHS
BAD: “Uh, wow. Well for starts, I have a super good grip so my mom has me open all her jars for her. Yeah, that’s a good strength. And I have a wicked backhand in tennis.”
GOOD: “I’ve always been known for my work ethic. I am committed to meeting deadlines and taking responsibility for the quality of my performance. A few months ago I was working with a client who had us on a tight deadline. There was a mix-up in the delivery of some key paperwork and it didn’t get to our office until closing the night before the deadline. Rather than go home and ignore the problem, I stayed late and finished the project, making sure that our deadline was not only met, but that the report was accurate.”
Common Strengths Used
Why do you want to work here?
Describe a tough situation/challenge and how you overcame it?
“During my summer internship at a public relations firm, a client suddenly wanted to change an entire campaign strategy two days before launch. The client was unhappy with my team’s first draft, so we were tasked with redoing the entire plan. We organized a late-night brainstorm that evening. After hours of work, I asked to take the lead on putting together a new deck. This was challenging because it was my first time putting a deck together and also our one chance to make the client happy again. I overcame this challenge by looking at previously successful presentations for the client, analyzing the feedback they gave on our initial presentation and incorporating all of the team’s ideas into the new deck. The client was ultimately thrilled with the fresh plan, and all of the new ideas we included!”
Experiences To UseIn Life Right Now
How do you handle stress/pressure?
Stress is very important to me. With stress, I do the best possible job. The appropriate way to deal with stress is to make sure I have the correct balance between good stress and bad stress. I need good stress to stay motivated and productive.
I react to situations, rather than to stress. That way, the situation is handled and doesn't become stressful.
I actually work better under pressure and I've found that I enjoy working in a challenging environment.
From a personal perspective, I manage stress by visiting the gym every evening. It's a great stress reducer.
If the people I am managing are contributing to my stress level, I discuss options for better handling difficult situations with them.
I find a fast pace to be invigorating, and thrive when the pressure is on.
What are your goals for the future?
Do you have any questions?
Other Interview Questions
Do you work well with other people?
What can you do better than other applicants?
Why did you leave your last job? Or Work History Related Question
What are your salary expectations?
What’s your ideal work environment?
https://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/100-potential-interview-questions
Interview Types
Practice Methods/Games
http://www.onlinecollege.org/2013/04/16/5-tech-tools-for-job-interview-practice/
Walk Around Activity
Walk around the room with your marker and answer the questions with your best ideas
Ways To Prepare For An Interview
Do’s Of An Interview
Dont’s Of An Interview
Interview Fears & Worries
Questions To Ask The Interviewer