| Whether you have an interview scheduled tomorrow | | | | Answer: I know right now you want to say "I haven't |
| or if you just started your job search and are | | | | had any problems," but don't. Think of any situation, |
| preparing well in advance for the interviews to come, | | | | such as deadline that was moved up, and the solution, |
| don't let your nerves get the better of you. In most | | | | such as your team pulling together and putting in extra |
| cases, all you need to score an amazing interview is to | | | | hours to meet that shortened deadline. |
| familiarize yourself with some of the common | | | | Question: Why did you leave your last place of |
| questions asked and start crafting your answers in | | | | employment? |
| advance. | | | | Answer: Your job interviewer doesn't want a sob |
| Question: Why did you apply for this job? | | | | story or a life story, but they want the truth. Give them |
| Answer: Your answer should be related to the | | | | that truth because your answer is easily verified by |
| company in question. For example, if they operate a | | | | contacting your former employer. Most people know |
| fast paced retail store, explain your reasons for | | | | that the economy impacted even the best companies |
| wanting to not only work for the company, but in that | | | | and their best employees, so don't be afraid to say |
| particular environment. | | | | you were laid off if you were laid off. |
| Question: Where do you expect to be five or ten | | | | Question: Is there anything you want to ask? |
| years from now? | | | | Answer: Even if you took the time to research the |
| Answer: Your answer should show drive, | | | | company ahead of time and even if you think you |
| determination, and your potential as a long term | | | | know all that there is to know, never say no. Always |
| employee. For example, your answer can be along the | | | | ask a question. You may want to refrain from asking |
| lines of "working with the same company, but | | | | about the salary, but ask some company related |
| advancing to a higher position." | | | | questions. Good examples include: Are there long-term |
| Question: What skills will you bring to the workplace? | | | | advancement opportunities available? Is there staff |
| Answer: You want to try and keep your answer | | | | training for new hires? |
| relevant to the position and company at hand. Your | | | | These are just a few of the many questions you will |
| resume already outlined all the skills you have acquired | | | | be asked during a job interview, but all questions are |
| through prior jobs (whether they were related or not). | | | | along the same lines. To calm your nerves and |
| Now is the time to focus on the skills you have that | | | | increases your chances of landing the job, practice |
| are perfect for the job you are interviewing for. | | | | answering these questions with an unbiased friend or |
| Question: What is one difficult situation you have faced | | | | family member. |
| in the past and how did you overcome that difficulty? | | | | |