Interviews are nerve-wrecking if you haven’t done one before. If you’re applying to a job over the summer or have job in mind in the future, the hardest part of an interview is what they ask you. People may think just because you are a good at the job, you will automatically get the job, but often it’s about how you present yourself in a interview. Here are some commonly asked questions in an interview to be prepared to answer:
Tell me about yourself?
This is a simple question but the hiring manager is looking for someone to mention things you are proud of and how comfortable and confident you are about your achievements. Make sure to sell yourself while answering this question
What is your greatest weakness/ strength?
These questions are asked but both are asked to know your strengths, by talking about your weakness, the employer learns how you handle yourself under pressure and how you plan to overcome it. So in reality your weakness is an overuse of a strength.
Why do you want to work for this company?
The employer wants to know what matters to you if you were to work in the company. Make sure if you’re really passionate of the job look up information about the company and include it in your answer. Talking about the company's mission statement is a good route to follow.
Why should we hire you?
What the employer is looking for is what type of previous experience you have that will better prepare your for the position you are applying to. If you have no previous work experience dont worry, list your personal qualities or training that relates to the responsibilities for the position you applies to.
Do you have any questions for us?
It’s a necessity to have a question to ask at the end of the interview, it shows you are curious and want to prepare for the job. Not asking a question may have the employer thinking you’re not interested of the job. But make sure the question you ask is not regarding the amount of pay to avoid it will showing the employer that you are only in it for the money.
Tell me about yourself?
This is a simple question but the hiring manager is looking for someone to mention things you are proud of and how comfortable and confident you are about your achievements. Make sure to sell yourself while answering this question
What is your greatest weakness/ strength?
These questions are asked but both are asked to know your strengths, by talking about your weakness, the employer learns how you handle yourself under pressure and how you plan to overcome it. So in reality your weakness is an overuse of a strength.
Why do you want to work for this company?
The employer wants to know what matters to you if you were to work in the company. Make sure if you’re really passionate of the job look up information about the company and include it in your answer. Talking about the company's mission statement is a good route to follow.
Why should we hire you?
What the employer is looking for is what type of previous experience you have that will better prepare your for the position you are applying to. If you have no previous work experience dont worry, list your personal qualities or training that relates to the responsibilities for the position you applies to.
Do you have any questions for us?
It’s a necessity to have a question to ask at the end of the interview, it shows you are curious and want to prepare for the job. Not asking a question may have the employer thinking you’re not interested of the job. But make sure the question you ask is not regarding the amount of pay to avoid it will showing the employer that you are only in it for the money.