Getting ready for a job interview is like preparing for a performance…

You may have some idea of what might be asked of you at interview, but many of us don’t have a clue how to respond (especially if a bit nervous!)

 

Check out the list of the 10 most, TOP HOT questions most frequently asked questions FAQ ‘s and what’s recommend response.

Top 10 Interview Questions

1. What is your greatest strength? – respond with your best attributes as it pertains to the job.
2. What is your greatest weakness? – try to frame your response around the positive outcomes of any of your weaknesses and /poor experiences – less is more, so don’t labour on this.
3. How do you handle stress and pressure? – provide an example of a past situation that potentially was stressful and describe how you handled it and what you learned from the experience.
4. Describe a difficult work situation –   outline a recent experience and how you overcame it. Again share a situation and how you managed the problem/s
5. How do you evaluate success? – if you can provide some facts around measuring success- supervisor & customer feedback; profit or sales increase etc.
6. Why are you leaving or have left your job? – NEVER bag or criticize your past employer/s instead discuss how this job is a great fit for you and your decision to leave last job was because you want utilise your skills in a new role.
7. Why do you want this job? – Make sure you are across the job requirements and align your skills and abilities with the role
8. Why should we hire you? – why not? think about your key assets. be honest about your capabilities and discuss how excited you are about the role
9. What are your goals for the future? – try wording your response around ” my goals are to perform great work”
10. Tell me about yourself. – don’t bang on and on here. Have something prepared that encompasses your personal and professional life – 1 minute TOPS!

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Ivana Agapiou Resume writer, career advisor and outplacement services