Study for your interview
Job interviews can be a nerve-wracking experience for many, but being well-prepared is key to making a good impression. Here are a few tips to help you ace your next job interview:
Research the company and the role you are applying for. This will help you understand the company's mission, values, and goals, as well as what the interviewer will be looking for in a candidate.
Practice your responses to common interview questions. This will help you to be more confident and articulate during the interview.
Dress professionally and arrive on time. This shows that you are respectful of the interviewer's time and that you take the interview process seriously.
Bring a copy of your resume, as well as any other relevant documents, such as portfolio samples or references.
Be honest and authentic. The interviewer is looking for someone who is a good fit for the company and the role, and being honest about your strengths and weaknesses will help them to make an informed decision.
Ask thoughtful questions. This shows that you have done your research and that you are truly interested in the role and the company.
Follow up after the interview. Send a thank-you note or email to the interviewer to thank them for their time and to reiterate your interest in the role.
Overall, being well-prepared, professional and showing genuine interest can help you to make a positive impression during the interview. Remember to stay calm and positive, and you will be on your way to landing your dream job.
STUDY TIME, Let’s Kick Ass & Get The Job! Here are the ten most frequently-asked interview questions in a job interview. Master these ten questions and you will be more likely to get that job:
What can you tell me about yourself?
Be honest, people can sense when you are not being yourself and it doesn't smell pretty!
Tell them what inspires you, why you are looking for a job, and why you chose to apply for that specific job.
Focus on elements about you that you want to highlight, you can say something like: “I have a lot of experience working with others because I participated in a lot of group activities/sports in school.”
What are your strengths?
It's easy to not answer this questions correctly by listing things you remember from your resume. Don't do that. They have already studied your resume up and down, show them a side of you that cannot be found on paper.
Think of one or two examples that can help you explain your strength in the work environment. For example: If you are good at organization focus on a time you organized a workspace so that it was more efficient.
What weaknesses do you have?
Its okay to admit that you have weaknesses, everyone does.
When admitting your weakness don’t just lay it out for them with no resolution, that's not going to work.
Use your weakness and flip it to show them how you counter that weakness or how you use it to your advantage.
Why should I consider hiring you?
When asked this question, you should respond with reasons why you will be an asset to the company.
For example, you can say that you're very time efficient and that you have an incomparable work ethic.
Where do you see yourself five years from now?
Don't be afraid to show your ambition, employers want to hire employees with determination, don’t hesitate to sound hungry for success!
Talk about your ambitions and goals for the future and align them with the company, show your future employer how working at their job can help you get to where you ultimately want to be in 5 years.
Why do you want to work here?
Take advantage of the research you did before you had your interview (Not researching the company before an interview is the biggest no, no! ).
Bring up what you like about the work environment, and what you feel it offers.
Explain why you will be a positive addition to the team.
What is your salary expectation?
Know that it is okay to talk about pay in terms of ranges and not to be specific about a particular number.
Know that it is also okay to include other benefits, such as healthcare, pensions and time off within the context of salary.
Do your research and look at similar jobs offers in other organizations so that you have an idea of the average pay rate in the market. www.glassdoor.com can help you when it comes to average pay rate in your field or market.
What motivates you?
Don’t be afraid to get personal with this question because motivation is very personal.
Truly think about what keeps you going every day? Why do you wake up in the morning? What keeps you up at night? Who are you doing it for?
Reflecting on the questions above can help you figure out what motivates you from an honest and true perspective.
What makes a good team player or How well do you work with a team?
This question is especially important for people who want to be team leaders or a part of management.
You can mention these qualities:
The ability to work well with others.
Good social skills.
Encouraging attitude towards team members.
At the end of your interview, the employer will always ask “Is there anything that you would like to ask me?” or “Do you have any questions for me?”
Never pull up to the interview without a question! Even if you honestly don’t have any questions and all you truly want to ask is “Are you hiring me or nah?!”, it is important to come correct and prepared.
Always prepare at least two questions in advance, this is your opportunity to ask about anything that wasn't covered during the interview.
Some easy questions to remember are:
What is the company culture like?
Can you walk me through what a regular workday for me would look like if I was hired?
What’s your story, how did you end up with the company and in this position?
What do you believe makes this company stand apart from its competitors?