| Sample Job Interview Question #1: What do you know | | | | strengths that I think you'll find valuable, however I will |
| about our company? | | | | highlight 3 specific strengths that relate to what I |
| This question is usually asked in the beginning stages | | | | believe you are looking for. First, I have excellent |
| of the interview process. To prepare for this question, | | | | rapport building skills and during the last 3 years I have |
| you'll want to research as much as you can about the | | | | developed a number of key accounts to the point |
| company beforehand. You can search for information | | | | where I am now their exclusive supplier. Second, I |
| in the most obvious place - the web or call the | | | | grew my territory by 30% in the last twelve months, |
| company ahead of time and request a company | | | | etc." |
| brochure. The things that you'll want to zero in may | | | | Sample Job Interview Question #3: What are your |
| include; the industry, their length of time in business, their | | | | weaknesses? |
| annual sales figures (if it's a public company) and, their | | | | This question can be a tricky one but you can answer |
| corporate culture. | | | | it honestly so long as you are able to describe how |
| Sample Job Interview Question #2: What are your | | | | you counter your weakness and keep it from being a |
| strengths? | | | | barrier to your success and the success of the |
| Many people have trouble with this question because | | | | company. Your answer may include that you ask for |
| we are trained from way back in elementary school to | | | | input or feedback from other colleagues or staff |
| work on our weaknesses and so they find it hard to | | | | members. It's really important to be prepared for this |
| even identify their strengths. Also, many of us grew up | | | | question, many people are stumped by it. Think it |
| being told that it's not proper to boast about ourselves. | | | | through before hand and imagine how the interview |
| So for this question, be prepared with at least 3 key | | | | might perceive your answer. Make sure it is positive |
| strengths that relate back to the job posting. An | | | | and ultimately demonstrates your value to the |
| example would be the following, "I have many | | | | organization. |