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Article #24: Interview Questions - Things to Think About Before the Interview

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Whether you are preparing to interview, talent, skills and experiences. Character
preparing to be interviewed, or just traits can be acquired or learned over
interested in conducting a quick the course of our childhood, education
self-analysis, the following topics tips and careers. These character traits can
will help you develop a perspective. contribute to success, reduce risk and be
PREPARATION used to enhance the environment around
If you are preparing to conduct an us.
interview, begin with a clear definition In some cases conflicts may arise as a
of the roles and responsibilities for the result of different character traits. For
position. Create a list of requirements, example, one person may have experience
objectives and priorities associated with shaped by previous achievements or errors
the position and use this as a guide to that have not been experienced by
create specific questions for the TOPICS another, creating significantly different
below. perspectives. In some cases the disparity
If you are preparing to be interviewed, may be related to work habits or
research the job description and the personality traits that were learned as
company profile thoroughly. This child and not easily changed or
information can frequently be found on influenced in the work environment. These
the company web site. Develop a list of conflicts can be mitigated with a better
potential responses and also create your understanding of the experience that
own questions to ask about the position shapes another's perspective. During the
role and responsibilities as associated interview process it is the obligation of
with the TOPICS listed below. the interviewer and the individual being
Even if you are not prepared to conduct interviewed to determine how well the
an interview, or to be interviewed, you personal experience, knowledge and
can review your current career roles and character match between the person and
responsibilities to reflect on the the position. This increases the
following TOPICS. potential for future success.
TOPICS If you reviewed the questions as a
What have you learned from your previous personal assessment, it can be a
success? meaningful review to reflect on your
Can you identify significant achievements contributions, motivation and impact on
that highlight your talents, skills and your environment. As a unique blend of
capabilities? talent, skills and experience, you have
How can this knowledge and experience be the opportunity to share something of
leveraged to develop future success? yourself with those around you. In
What have you learned from your mistakes? return, you have an amazing opportunity
Can you identify decisions or to continually develop your personal
circumstances that you might change if knowledge by learning from the unique
given another opportunity? experiences of those around you. What you
How can this knowledge be applied to do with these opportunities will shape
mitigate future risks? your character and your potential for the
What have you learned from your future.
experiences and industry knowledge? ________________________________________
Can you identify personal experience and _____________
perspectives that make you unique? Words of Wisdom
How can unique experience or industry "All of us learn to write in the second
position be used as a strategic grade. Most of us go on to greater
advantage? things."
What have you learned from other people? - Bobby Knight
Can you identify skills or knowledge that "I have never met a man so ignorant that
you have acquired from other experts, I couldn't learn something from him."
peers or mentors? - Galileo
How willing and able are you to learn "It is of interest to note that while
from the expertise of others? some dolphins are reported to have
What have you taught other people? learned English -- up to fifty words used
Can you identify specific skills, in correct context -- no human being has
motivation or direction that you have been reported to have learned
shared for a positive influence to dolphinese."
others? - Carl Sagan
How do you contribute to the community ________________________________________
and improve your environment? How willing _____________
are you to share your knowledge? You may distribute this article freely,
What behavior did you learn as a child? print it, sell it, or include it as part
Can you identify specific characteristics of a package as long as it is intact,
that would best describe your behavior? unchanged and delivered in the original
How would you describe your work ethic? format with acknowledgement to Executive
REFLECTIONS Blueprints Inc.
Every individual is a unique blend of






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