Top three mistakes
- You don't score points for being able to answer the question take time to understand the purpose of the question to provide information the interviewer is looking for.
- Interviewer wants to know more about you avoid collaboratively speaking (we).
- Preparation is key e.g. research the company or organisation key values
Other tips
- In your answers you should aim to give an example of when you applied or demonstrated a specific skill.
- Try to use STAR technique with your answers
- Creating a career autobiography can help identify likely questions whilst identifying real life examples to answer these questions
- Discover client needs to come up with a solution - sales wedge technique
Difficult questions can include:
What are your strengths and weaknesses
Why should we hire you?
Tell me about yourself?
What's your biggest achievement?
What motivates/de-motivates you?
What do you like most/least about your current role?
Do's and Do Nots
Do:
- Dress smartly, look bright and attentive
- Find out what type of interview it will be
- Examine job specifications and think what questions they could ask
- Quote examples using skills
- Make good eye contact
Do Not:
- Don't be arrogant and assume you've got the job
- Criticise former employers
- Be soft spoken. A forceful voice projects confidence.
- Offer negative information about yourself
- Don't bring up family or personal issues
Some Example Questions:
Oral communication:
What is the worst communication problem you have experienced?
Written communication:
What report are you currently preparing is the most challenging? Why?
Independence:
Describe an occasion where you felt you had to consult your superior before taking action?
Creativity:
Under what conditions do you display imagination and innovation in your work?
Self Motivation:
What do you like best/least about your current job?
Initiative:
Have you found a way to make your job easier or more rewarding?
Delegation:
Explain your biggest mistake in not delegating?
Persuasion:
What's the best idea you've ever sold to your peer? Why?
Planning/organisation?
How do you schedule your time? set priorities?
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