How to Answer Interview Questions: A Guide to Job Seekers

When seeking for a job, it is important that you aregoal. You can also check their Careers area so you
ready when you face your future employer. The mosthave an idea on what they can offer to you as an
challenging part is the interview.employee. You do not need to know everything about
To prepare for this, you can practice how to answerthe company.
interview questions. Most interviewers have similarThrough your research, you can come up with your
sets of questions. So being prepared will make thereasons why you are interested in joining their team.
battle a lot easier. Below are some guides on how toMake sure that your reasons are good enough to
answer interview questions.convince them that you really took time to know more
Describe yourself.about the company.
A classic question often asked at the beginning of theWhy do you want this job (or the position offered)?
interview. Make sure that you are comfortable whenRead the qualifications and responsibilities of the Job
talking about yourself to start a pleasant conversationoffered. You can tell them your traits and skills that
with the interviewer. Introduce yourself, your values,match the qualifications for the job. Then, convince
experience, achievements, qualifications, etc. Keepthem that you are capable of doing the job effectively
your answers in line with your career.by citing your previous work experiences or
What are your strengths?achievements. Furthermore, you can mention that your
This is an easy question and you have to give themcareer goal is aligned with the company's goal or that
your best skills and traits. Skills are the once you havethe company provides opportunities for advancement.
acquired from school and work which such as collegeWhy should we hire you?
degree, masterals, trainings, seminars, computer skills,Mention all your good qualities, skills, abilities and
typing skills, languages etc. While traits are uniqueaccomplishments. This is similar to selling a particular
character such as hard working, goal-oriented, punctual,product. To convince a prospect buyer, you need to
flexible, etc. Through this question, your interviewer willmention what is great about the product. So ask
have information as to what may be your futureyourself this question, what is great about you to make
contribution to the company if they will hire you.you fitted on the job you are applying for?
What are your weaknesses?Where do you see yourself five/ten/twenty years
This is one of the toughest questions. We all know thatfrom now?
everyone has a weakness but we cannot admit itYour career goals should answer this question. Explain
during the interview. You may site only one trait skill orhow you plan to move to another job position within
trait so that you will not take much time on thisthe company. This will provide the interviewer the idea
question. Ensure that it is a trait or skill that you canon what the company can gain from you if you
change. Then, explain to the interviewer on how youachieve those goals.
plan to overcome your weakness.Know yourself first, and then you will know how to
What do you know about our company/organization?answer interview questions. Have a positive attitude
When applying for a job, you have to be resourceful.and be confident, this will greatly help in easily achieving
You can use the internet to search for the company'sthe career you are aiming for.
website and their services, product, history, profile and