Interview Questions and Stuff

The key to a good interview is being prepared. Know about the job you are applying for as well as the company. Keep in mind you are interviewing the potential employer as well. Being ready is the key to keeping dread out of the equation. One way to get ready is practice answering common interview questions. Here are some to get started with. Find a buddy and practice until you can answer smooth and confidently.

1. Why should we hire you over other applicants?

2. Tell us about a mistake you made and how you handled it?

3. What are your greatest strengths / weaknesses?

4. How do you handle criticism?

5. What do you know about our company?

6. Tell us about yourself.

7.  How would you handle an irate customer?

8. Tell us about your education / experience?

9. What does it mean to be dependable?

10. Where do you see yourself in X months or years?

If you google interview questions, you can find tons more. Have questions for the interviewer(s) as well.  Here are a few I like.

1. Why is this job open?

2. How much turnover do you have?

3. Why should I want to work for you?

4. What's the culture like here?

5. Are there opportunities for advancement?

6. What are you willing to pay?

7. Where do you rank among your competitors?

8.  Other than pay, what benefits do you offer?

When you go, keep your ears and eyes open. Do people seem happy or at least content? Do they take pride in what they do? Does it show? Always be polite and professional.  



No giveaways. 

I cannot tell you how to answer these. They each depend on you and what decision makers are looking for. Just be open and honest. You do not want to wind up somewhere where you have to pretend to be someone you are not.