How to Give Good Answers to Common Interview Questions

Do not rehearse these answers, lest you soundweaknesses can be difficult. However, the interviewer
mechanical in front of the interviewer. This article is justdoes expect a truthful answer, and you should mention
to give you an idea of how you can change the usualthe efforts that you are making to improve them. If
answers to something better.you are not good with time management, mention
Tell Me About Yourselfwhat steps you are taking to improve on this.
The interviewer wants to know about your skills,Reason for Leaving Your Last Job
education and previous experience - not about yourThis question is tricky, and you have to be honest and
personal life or other things. Be smart and give a briefsmart in answering it. If you have left the previous job
synopsis about yourself, your education and your pastfor better prospects and growth say so without fear,
work record.but be prepared to answer a few more questions that
For example: "Hello I am Rosy Brown and I am anwill be connected.
MBA graduate with 3 years experience in the HR field.However, if you have left the job due to unethical
I have been working with the "XYZ" company for 2issues, you can let the interviewer know, but in a smart
years and have handled the recruitment department."way.
Ponder on the skills required for the position you areFor example, you can tell them you were asked to
applying. If you have achieved something notable forleave the job, as you did not follow company policy, of
your previous company, then mention it. However, dowhich you were unaware. However, do mention that
not narrate your entire life history.you have learned from this mistake and that you are
Tell Us About Your Strengths and Weaknessessure that it will not be repeated.
Many jobseekers find this a tough question to answer.Generally, depending upon the position you are applying
If you know yourself well, you can answer it easily.for, you will also be asked a problem-solving question.
Looking blank or taking too long to answer will makeTo test your skills and ability to think on your feet, you
the interviewer feel that you are unsure about yourself.will probably be asked a question or given a situation
Before going for the interview make sure you writeto tackle. Do not be in a hurry to answer. Understand
down your strengths and weaknesses.the question being asked, think and then tell the
Interviewers want a person who will be committed,interviewer how you would tackle the situation.
result oriented, patient and who can handle pressure. IfYou can ask for 2 -3 minutes to think about the
these are covered in your strengths, you are sure tosituation before answering appropriately.
be considered for the position.If you are prepared for these common interview
When talking about your strengths, always supportquestions, you are sure to come out on top.
your words with data and facts. Talking about