What do you know about our company? Why should we hire you? Why do you want this job? What are your greatest professional strengths? What are your weaknesses? What makes you qualified for this position?
Answering those and other interview questions cannot only be difficult but could make or break your chances of getting hired.
Good news, if you got the interview, you are already qualified for the job. The interview is to get to know you and see how you may fit in the company or organization as compared to the other candidates. Be
confident in your skills and experience. Your qualifications are what got you the interview.
Unfortunately, your qualifications do not prevent feeling nervous. Best way to combat nerves is to be prepared. Practicing those tricky interview questions can help you be ready with possible answers. Practice
may not make perfect, but it does makes better.
Take time to practice common interview questions in front of the mirror or with your most objective friend. Studying the job description can also be helpful in predicting questions to prepare for. Do not
forget about behavioral interview questions which have become a common part of most professional interviews. Behavioral questions require more thought and to give an example of how you have handled a situation
in
the
past.
As technology advances so does the job interview. For the sake of time and efficiency, interviews are evolving to different platforms including phone, video and digital. If you have not already had a virtual
interview, be ready, you will. To really sharpen those interview skills, attend the “Interview Techniques” workshop or make an appointment for a mock interview session.