| We all agree that going for a job interview can be a | | | | interview because you were qualified, so here's your |
| very nerve racking experience. All you need is | | | | chance to show up prepared, it'll be your edge over |
| confidence going in and you'll be fine. BUT BUT BUT .. | | | | the other guy, remember he's qualified too. |
| yes there are several buts and Mike Perras answers | | | | This is a hiring process, in essence, a competition, go in |
| 3 of the toughest interview questions you need to | | | | proactive .. a passive approach to any interview will |
| master well. Listen to the audio section as well. | | | | backfire. Always be assertive, and never ever be |
| When The Recruiter Asks: "Do You Have Any | | | | aggressive. Qualifications aside, all interview questions / |
| Questions?"Usually this question is always reserved | | | | your answers, are in fact deciding your final interview |
| for last during an interview, and it's hardly a fluffy, | | | | score and you are being scored. |
| throw away question. It may just seem like the | | | | When The Recruiter Asks: "Can You Tell Me About |
| interview is over and they are asking this question as a | | | | Your Weaknesses?" |
| courtesy. | | | | Remember, they never really want to hear about a |
| FORGET ABOUT IT!! | | | | weakness, they do want to hear how well you |
| This can be the make it or break it interview question. | | | | express yourself and deal with the actual interview |
| Point is this .. the interview questions never stop until | | | | question. Your answer always has to end in a solution |
| you actually leave the office!Your answer here will be | | | | that can be applied to the job at hand. Here's a simple |
| the last thing they hear from you. You can so easily | | | | and yet great sample I teach all the time. "I used to |
| make it a memorable moment by having a really good | | | | actually have a problem saying no to people, these |
| question to ask. No self serving questions please, those | | | | days with my time management and setting priorities |
| are killers and reason enough to dismiss your chances. | | | | skill set, I no longer have that problem as my To Do |
| Asking about on going training' or "'if hired, I would be | | | | List manages me first, and saying no, is now a non |
| very interested in moving to the next level, can you tell | | | | issue"'. Simple, concise and does in fact mention that |
| me what certifications I would need' or "'can you tell | | | | you understand time management. |
| me if there is a company policy in place should there | | | | The interview questions and your answers are not |
| be a Pandemic' "' a thinking person asks these type of | | | | hard, they just need prep and solid rehearsing out loud. |
| questions. That'll be a great impression to leave them | | | | Out loud because otherwise how will you know how |
| with. | | | | smooth and convincing you are? That in itself will give |
| If you do proper research on the company first, you'll | | | | you that extra confidence you need. Trust me, |
| come up with great questions to ask them. | | | | recruiters can spot confidence and sincerity a mile |
| When The Recruiter Asks: "What Do You Know | | | | away. Remember, show them the real you when |
| About Our Company?" | | | | answering interview questions. Don't give them |
| This is clearly where they get to see if you've done | | | | template like, cookie cutter answers. Make notes, |
| your homework. And again, it can make or break your | | | | practice out loud, do more research, ask questions "' it |
| chances for being hired. Remember you got the | | | | all works and will always ensure a high interview score. |