| Think of it this way - Job interviewing is almost like | | | | your goals. That kind of thing! Be honest about what |
| going on a blind date. You arrive at the agreed-upon | | | | you are looking for. But don't disclose everything (how |
| location, on time, neatly dressed, determined to make a | | | | your boss is a tyrant and your coworkers incompetent, |
| good impression and ready to answer a ton of | | | | for example) that has led to look around. |
| questions. The trouble starts when you don't have the | | | | What would you say is your greatest weakness? |
| right answers to the questions coming at you, and you | | | | This can catch you off guard. And even if it is |
| end up creating a bad first impression. So, here are | | | | tempting, don't simply say that you are flawless. Find a |
| some common questions that people normally ask you | | | | real weakness to talk about - but not a real BAD one. |
| at a first interview. Get prepared and wow them right | | | | Talk about something that is not that bad. You could |
| from the word GO! | | | | then go on to talk about what you have done to |
| Tell me about yourself. | | | | overcome this flaw. You could say something like - "In |
| There is no 'right' or 'wrong' answer to this one - But | | | | the past I've been impatient to tackle many big |
| this is the interviewer's way of getting you to talk, to | | | | projects at once. I'm still ambitious, but I prioritize so |
| open up, to say something that isn't right in front of | | | | everything gets done in the right order". |
| them on your resume. And the key is this - say | | | | What kind of work environment are you looking for? |
| whatever it is you have to say with enthusiasm and | | | | Get this straight - if this question comes out at you, it |
| passion. And be careful not to babble. Have a point. | | | | means that the interviewer is trying to see if will fit into |
| You could even talk about how this job is so much in | | | | the existing scheme of things. So, if you really want |
| sync with your career goals! Or you could talk about | | | | this job, you need to be smart - and you need to look |
| your strengths - your assets. | | | | around you and describe your ideal workplace as the |
| Why are you leaving your current job? | | | | one you see right in front of you. Get some |
| Most people would ask this - and you need to be | | | | information about the corporate climate before you go |
| careful to keep your comments diplomatic. Don't ever | | | | in for your interview. Then you can handle this question |
| say anything directly negative about your present job. | | | | in style. |
| But what you can do instead is to focus on things | | | | What books are you currently reading? |
| such as growth potential and skill development and | | | | |