PREPARING FOR A JOB INTERVIEW (2)

Do you know that millions of people are waiting for the same position you are looking for but what i can tell you is that when you are confident of what you know, the job may be your but let’s examine some fundamental questions your employer would ask you.
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4. What do you consider to be your greatest weakness?

After you have discussed your greatest strength, it is common place for the following question to be related to your greatest weakness. While it can feel naturally uncomfortable to highlight any weakness to a potential employer, answering  this question correctly will allow you to demonstrate your ability to be self-reflective and self-aware, two key leadership qualities.  It is best to mention only one flaw, and then immediately describe those actions that you have taken to correct it. For example, if your flaw is that you are a weak presenter, marketer or sales representative, explain that you have undertaken classes to improve your ability in these areas.

5. Do you consider yourself to be a strategic thinker?

Many interview questions often focus on key skills for the position on offer, so make sure that you have prepared examples of your ability for all key skills that the job requires. Once you have prepared your examples, practice them aloud to enable yourself to speak confidently during the interview.

6. Can you tell us about your failed projects?

Much like with the greatest weakness question, being asked about your failed projects can be another way that interviewers catch their candidates off guard. It is highly important to avoid saying answers such as “but it wasn’t my fault” or “it would have worked if they had listened to me” the interviewer is not interested in who was to be blame, and does not aim to embarrass you on your past mistakes. What they are looking for is someone who is able to learn from their mistakes and have the experience and knowledge to ensure that the mistakes do not repeat themselves. Answering that you “don’t have past failed projects” could show that you lack experience, so it is best to avoid such answer too. Give the interviewer a concise story with an explicit conclusion that demonstrates your ability to learn.

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