Five Interview Questions That May Trip You Up

                                                                                         

OK,so you have your resume out there and it made a hit. You are dressed for the part, have extra deodorant on, no perfume/aftershave, removed all notable pierced earrings and have covered the old flame’s tattoo. Now it is down to the questions that come up in the interview.

What They Ask.
1. Where do you see yourself in five years?
2. Tell me about an experience you have had where you were told to do something that you disagreed with but you did it anyway
3. What is your greatest challenge?
4. Why did you leave your last job?
5. What is your greatest asset?


What They Really Want to Know
1. Where do you see yourself in five years? Is really - Do you plan to stay with the company long enough for us to make it worth while hiring you?
How you answer the question gives them an idea whether this is a career move for you or just a job to get you by. Be sure and give them an honest estimate that goes with the job expectations. If you are a student, you may want to create a job that you can return to every summer, while you are getting your degree and/or use your skills you will have once you graduate. Or if you are looking at a temporary position (in-between jobs in your field) you might inquire about any future in a position you are aiming for.

What is your greatest asset? Is really – Can you sell yourself? This one should be a quick answer that will say to them, “I am going to make you money”, or “I am worth hiring.”
1. What is your greatest challenge? This an old one, but Human Resources still use it. What they really want to know is 1. Do you admit to mistakes? And 2. How do you deal with that? For example: One of my failings was disorganization. I learned to keep a planner with me at all times and truly used it. I would even bring it with me to interviews, in case they asked that question.
2. Tell me about an experience you have had where you were told to do something that you disagreed with but you did it anyway. This is really, “Are you a problem?”
3. Why did you leave your last job? This one is really, “Are you someone else’s problem, they just got rid of.”
These last two questions are make it or break it questions. If you decide to criticize your former employer, your prospective employer may think they are next on the hit list.

Remember, job interviews are first impressions, for them and for you too. Ask questions too. It may be the company does or doesn’t make the cut in your eyes. Good Luck out there!

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Jacquie Gehrke
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Jacquie is a Life coach with over 15 years experience in Human Resources, and Health Care.

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