Interviews can be pretty terrifying. The interaction between you and the interviewer is what stands between you and paying your bills. If they like you and your answers, they’ll push you forward. However, if you don’t have the right answers or ask the right questions, you’re right back to where you started, worrying about the paycheck that will pay your bills.
There are a few easy tips to follow when you make it past the resume pile and into the interviewing process. For example, dressing the part, having a smile on your face, and having great eye contact. These are great to get you through the door, but once the questions start coming towards you, that’s when you really have to give it your all.
There’s a standard set of interview questions that most companies go through, and the best way to answer them is with a smooth and confident tone, eye contact, and honesty. This is your moment to shine and prove that you are different from the rest. So don’t try to rush through and answer them as quickly as possible. Take your time, and answer in a way that shows off your abilities. For example, most interviews start out with the question: why don’t you tell me about yourself?
This is not the time or place to discuss the white picket fenced house or dust covered trailer park you grew up in. Answer honestly with where you went to school, if you graduated, and give two to four professional or academic achievements that you are proud of. This is a great way to explain how much of a hard worker you are and how you are able to meet challenges that may come along the way.
Also, when asked what you know about the company, remember to bring the conversation back to you by identifying some of your personal traits with some of their professional ones. If their motto is that they’re a trustworthy company, then an easy way to relate is answering that you are a trustworthy person, and that the values of the company are something you relate to personally. Be sure to do your homework on the company’s background, though. You wouldn’t want your answer to be ‘yes, that is a personal trait of mine’, if the motto is ‘our dog bones are the best!’
With each question, remember to stay away from general answers. This is about you and what you can do for their company. Focus on all of your positive traits, and none of your negative ones. However, you will be asked about things you do not do well, so in that moment be sure to give them a legitimate answer, but only keep it to one or two aspects. They are looking to see if you are self aware of your inefficiencies. A great response after giving your examples is letting them know that you are not only aware of such faults, but are willing to work hard at improvement. Be honest about your goals and ambitions, as well as your work ethic. This will go a long way in proving you are worthy of the job.
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