No body applies for a job they don’t need, and when you are calledfor an interview, the best thing is to do your reseach on the position, the compay and the dos and adon’ts of an interview.
Now if it is you dream position in your dream company you will work extar hard to get yourself in the system. As you work hard you need to understand that, not all questions should be answered truthfully, they include
1. Why you are looking for a job
You may be leaving your job simply because of your boss or the amount of salary you are getting. When the “why are you looking for a job” question is asked in an interview, never give out the perils of the job you are leaving or have left, it send a bad picture about you.
Just say the position is fit for you and you fit the position.
2. How are you doing
The moment you are entering the interview room, just know that the interview has already begun.
It begins with greetings and it is not just a greeting but more of it. As much as you have struggled to look for a job, never tell you interviewer how desperate you have been.
This will diminish your value which can make your potential employer underpay you
3. Your greatest weakness
Everybody has got his/her own weakness. Whenever it comes to answering this question, never reveal your major weaknesses but only give the minor weaknesses which can not have an effect on your job performance.
Always answer this question in a positive approach that will impress your employer. Being too open will reveal too much of ‘useless’ information.
4. Where do you see yourself in five years?
This question is aimed at finding out your career goals and if you enjoy the line of work, which may indicate a long-lasting and successful career at the company.
You don’t really have to divulge where you think you’ll be in five years if you think it will cost you the job. Stay positive and keep your answer fairly general if you don’t expect the position to be long-term. You can add specifics by focusing on the overlapping job responsibilities for this position and your ideal position.
5. Tell me about a time when you worked on a team project
This request is less about project specifics and more about how you worked on a team to accomplish a common goal.
You should focus on how you contributed to the project and how you helped bring out the best in your co-workers. You can mention a minor challenge in completing the work itself, but make sure to describe how you overcame that challenge with thoughtful strategies or creative ideas.
6. What are your interests/last book you read?
On the surface, questions about your personal interests or latest reading material seems quite innocent.
If you’re asked about your personal interests, make sure you don’t lie about something you won’t be able to perform down the road.
If the hiring manager asks about the last book you read, and the last book you read was something not relatable, talk about the last book you read that could help you demonstrate that you keep up with your industry and really do “have a passion” for the work you do.