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Friday, March 1, 2013

Interview preparations

Prepare for the type of questions you are likely to get

There may not be a place where you can find a list of questions specifically for one position or another. But you can definitely prepare for the type of questions you are likely to get.

You will probably be asked questions to find out whether or not you have the skills or experience to do the job, so make sure you can answer question relating to the job specifics. The ad itself is a good place to work out what they are likely to ask your regarding your professional abilities.

You will probably also get some general questions, so they can find out more about you, your futures plans and so on. Expect questions like, “Tell me about yourself” (an opportunity to present your particular strengths and fit for the job). “What are you weaknesses?” (an opportunity to show how you have learned useful ‘lessons’) or “Where do you want to be in the next X years?” (allows you to show ambition and company loyalty).

Depending on the role you are applying for, you might also get questions designed to elicit your personal qualities. For example, “Describe when you had to deal with a difficult situation or person” or “What did you find most challenging in your last position?” You will need specific examples to answer these questions. Again, a good way to prepare for these is to look at the job ad to discover what sort of person they are looking for.

If you were in their position, what questions would you ask to find out if the applicant had the necessary skills and qualities? For example, if you are applying for a role where problem-solving is important, expect the sort of “What if…?” scenario question which is designed to see how you approach and solve problems. — The Guardian