| Do not rehearse these answers, lest you sound | | | | weaknesses can be difficult. However, the interviewer |
| mechanical in front of the interviewer. This article is just | | | | does expect a truthful answer, and you should mention |
| to give you an idea of how you can change the usual | | | | the efforts that you are making to improve them. If |
| answers to something better. | | | | you are not good with time management, mention |
| Tell Me About Yourself | | | | what 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 your | | | | This question is tricky, and you have to be honest and |
| personal life or other things. Be smart and give a brief | | | | smart in answering it. If you have left the previous job |
| synopsis about yourself, your education and your past | | | | for 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 an | | | | will 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 2 | | | | issues, 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 are | | | | For example, you can tell them you were asked to |
| applying. If you have achieved something notable for | | | | leave the job, as you did not follow company policy, of |
| your previous company, then mention it. However, do | | | | which 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 Weaknesses | | | | sure 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 make | | | | To 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 write | | | | to 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. If | | | | You can ask for 2 -3 minutes to think about the |
| these are covered in your strengths, you are sure to | | | | situation before answering appropriately. |
| be considered for the position. | | | | If you are prepared for these common interview |
| When talking about your strengths, always support | | | | questions, you are sure to come out on top. |
| your words with data and facts. Talking about | | | | |