| When you’re gunning for a job, the answers you | | | | you should detail the successful results. But don’t |
| give during the interview affect your chances of | | | | be too fond of yourself - always acknowledge the |
| snagging the position. As such, here’s a quick guide | | | | people who helped you even as you highlight your role. |
| to answering five crucial job interview questions. | | | | In closing, enumerate the things you learned from your |
| 1. “Tell me something about yourself.” This is, | | | | experience. Say something like, “That encounter |
| perhaps, the most common job interview question. | | | | with a problematic client led me to develop my own |
| You should answer this with the right blend of personal | | | | damage control strategy. I don’t know if it’ll |
| and professional information. You can open with, | | | | work for everyone but it has worked for me.” |
| “I’ve been living in Los Angeles since I was | | | | 4. “Why are you applying for this job?” The right |
| three. I’ve always wanted to be a writer so I took | | | | way to answer this question is to start with the |
| up Journalism in college.” You can go on to mention | | | | explanation that you always had an inherent desire to |
| your best traits, highlighting those that are required for | | | | work with that company. You’ll also score plus |
| the job you want. | | | | points if you add something about the company to |
| 2. “What’s your weakness?” The best way | | | | your answer. |
| to answer this question is by putting a positive spin on | | | | 5. “Tell me why should we hire you?” Declaring |
| your answer. You can say, “I like knowing | | | | that you are the most qualified person is a no-no since |
| what’s going on all the time. I can’t relax until | | | | there are other applicants. So, you should emphasize |
| I’m sure everything is fine.” Find a way to | | | | the skills that make you the right person for the job. |
| highlight the good point of your faults. | | | | You can say, “Hire me because I’m |
| 3. “What’s the biggest challenge you ever | | | | hardworking, loyal and I enjoy being part of a team.” |
| faced, and how did you deal with it?” Talk about a | | | | Bottom line: Deliver your best answers in the way you |
| problem that could also happen to the person who | | | | think your interviewers expect from a superb |
| would be hired for the position you want. Mention the | | | | employee. There’s no need to lie. You just have to |
| details and skills you used to find a solution. Most of all, | | | | present the best version of yourself. |