5 questions that are likely to be asked during a job interview
Tell us something about yourself.
It is an opportunity to briefly talk about your previous experience, skills and competences in the context of the position you are applying for. When telling the story, it is therefore important to highlight selected aspects that make you an ideal candidate for a given position. People who do not understand the intentions of the interlocutor focus on their private life when answering, and it is about professional issues.
Why did you decide to change jobs?
In fact, it is a question of why you want to part ways with your current employer. Even if the reason is dissatisfaction with the current company or cooperation with the supervisor and it is justified, keep it to yourself. Don’t focus on judging others and the negative aspects of working in your current place. Instead, focus on what a change of employer can give you, such as the opportunity to learn about a new industry or use and develop specific skills.
Please indicate your weaknesses
It is important to be aware of your weaknesses, because only then can you work on your development. Asking about your weaknesses is not only to check if you know what else you need to work on, but also how you deal with stressful situations. Never answer that you don’t have any weaknesses. No one will believe it, and you will undermine your credibility. It is better to focus on one, maximum two weaknesses that do not have a key impact in the work in a given position. Also, confirm that you are taking appropriate action to fight your weaknesses.
Please describe your ideal workplace
When answering this question, focus on the aspects that are important to you and that positively affect your motivation to work. Tell them about what kind of work environment suits you, what organizational culture you want to work in, how to build relationships with people and develop. Do not bring up the topic of remuneration and non-wage benefits here.
Please indicate your strengths
Choose three of your strengths that are most desirable in the context of the position. Remember to support your statement with appropriate examples. So if your strength is the ability to negotiate, tell us about a situation when you managed to negotiate a favorable offer for the company. Focus on examples that show that your skills have helped the company achieve tangible benefits. Refer to numbers to validate your effectiveness and build credibility.
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