Archive forOctober, 2007

64 Interview Answers You Need To Know

CrackInterview.info has a pretty good list of the top 64 questions you might be asked in an interview, and also how to best answer some of them.

Here are some:

Q1 Tell me about yourself.
Q2 What are your greatest strengths?
Q3 What are your greatest weaknesses?
Q4 Tell me about something you did – or failed to do – that you now feel a little ashamed of.
Q5 Why are you leaving (or did you leave) this position?
Q6 The “Silent Treatment”
Q7 Why should I hire you?
Q8 Aren’t you overqualified for this position?
Q9 Where do you see yourself five years from now?
Q10 Describe your ideal company, location and job.

An example answer for the first question:

TRAPS: Beware, about 80% of all interviews begin with this “innocent” question. Many candidates, unprepared for the question, skewer themselves by rambling, recapping their life story, delving into ancient work history or personal matters.

BEST ANSWER: Start with the present and tell why you are well qualified for the position. Remember that the key to all-successful interviewing is to match your qualifications to what the interviewer is looking for. In other words you must sell what the buyer is buying. This is the single most important strategy in job hunting.

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The Interviewing Cheat Sheet: 100 Resources for Interviewers and Candidates

hrworld_logo.gif HR World has a tremendous article which outlines 100 resources for preparing for job interviews.

Here are the section headings for the list:

  • Sample Interview Questions
  • Answers for Candidates
  • Types of Interviews
  • Interviewing Techniques and Advice
  • Interviewing Strategies for Candidates
  • Interview Attire
  • What Not to Do (our favorite)
  • Preparation Resources
  • Follow-Up Resources
  • Résumés and References
  • General Resources

Great stuff!

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