Tips For Answering Interview Questions

First Impressions Count

The moment interviewers see you, they will begin evaluating you, so how you present yourself and how you behave are critical.

First Impressions Count

To make a good first impression: - dress smartly - arrive on time - behave professionally - smile when you meet people

How To Answer Interview Questions

- To sound interested and eager, speak clearly and with a variety of tones. - Prior to responding, give each question some thought so that you can provide a thoughtful response.

How To Answer Interview Questions

– If you’ve had a job before don’t criticise previous employers or co-workers. - Be positive about what you have accomplished and exude confidence in your abilities.

How To Answer Interview Questions

– If you’ve had a job before don’t criticise previous employers or co-workers. - Be positive about what you have accomplished and exude confidence in your abilities.

Common interview questions

Could you tell me about yourself? Discuss your objectives and a brief summary of your job and academic background.

Common interview questions

What made you apply for this job? Describe your interest in the position and the company.

Common interview questions

Why do you want to work for us? Use your research about the job and organisation to answer this question.

Common interview questions

What are your strengths and weaknesses? Discuss your strengths and then talk about how you overcome your weaknesses.

Common interview questions

Have you done this kind of work before? Discuss any skills or experience you have that will help you do the job.

Common interview questions

Tell me about a time when you… Describe a specific task or situation, what you did and what the result was using the STAR method.

Questions about your experience

The STAR approach is recommended when responding to interview questions concerning anything you've done (situation, task, action, result).

Questions about your experience

Situation – describe what the situation was. – Task – describe the task you had to do. – Action – describe what you did to achieve the task. – Result – describe the final result.

Answering questions about a gap in your CV

When responding to inquiries regarding a gap on your resume, be sure to: – address the gap directly – explain why you chose to or needed to take a break

Answering questions about a gap in your CV

– explain the issue around having a gap and make it clear it’s sorted out – provide evidence of your strong work performance if the gap was due to redundancy.

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