Greater Paterson OIC

The secret to acing any job interview? Preparation. To help, here are 12 MORE common questions. [See comments for links to Parts 1 and 2] And remember, to really shine, you must walk in with: ?Knowledge of the company and role ?Your top 3 points about why you'll do great ?5+ stories from past jobs that highlight your skills ?And answers to all of these very common questions [More details on the graphic!] 1) What can you offer that other candidates can't? ?Tip: Focus only on yourself ?Answer: Describe how your strengths are particularly well suited to this role 2) Are you applying to other jobs? ?Tip: Be honest - most people apply to more than 1 ?Answer: Say briefly whether you are, and then emphasize your interest in this role 3) What 3 words would your boss use to describe you? ?Tip: Just asking for strengths ?Answer: Describe your 3 strengths in 1 word each, and then give more details 4) Describe a complex problem you solved at work. What was your approach? ?Tip: Many different stories will work ?Answer: Use an example where you broke things down into small steps, got others on board, and followed through 5) Give an example of a time you had to think on your feet. How'd it go? ?Tip: Testing adaptability and orientation toward action ?Answer: Pick an example where you stayed calm and made the best decision you could 6) Share a time you saw a problem and took the initiative to correct it. What made you act? ?Tip: Use this to show you're a self-starter who models ownership ?Answer: Choose a story with a problem known to others that only you stepped up to solve 7) Describe a time you had to make a hard ethical decision. ?Tip: Can speak hypothetically if you don't have an example ?Answer: Share a story in which you never had any doubt about what the right thing was 8) What have you done in the last year to learn? ?Tip: Employers want growth-minded employees - show off your learning ?Answer: Can discuss a book you read, workshop you attended, class you put on 9) How do you feel about work-life balance? ?Tip: There's a sweet spot here that includes advocating for balance and also not seeming like a slacker ?Answer: Describe what you love doing outside work AND note that you're always a committed employee 10) How did you hear about this position? ?Tip: If someone referred or recruited you - mention that ?Answer: Tell the truth and describe why you were so excited when you heard 11) What would you do in your first 90 days? ?Tip: Balance initiative with open-mindedness ?Answer: Describe how you would come in ready to learn, and also ready to take action 12) What does a typical day look like for you? ?Tip: Be truthful, but skip mundane details ?Answer: Describe the things that light you up or help you unwind Make sure you're prepared enough to use every question as an opportunity to show why you're the best person for the job. Good luck! ? Repost to help anyone in your network who's interviewing. And follow me George Stern for more.