We all agree that going for a job interview can be a very nerve racking experience. All you need is confidence going in and you'll be fine. BUT BUT BUT .. yes there are several buts and Mike Perras answers 3 of the toughest interview questions you need to master well. Listen to the audio section as well.
When The Recruiter Asks: "Do You Have Any Questions?"Usually this question is always reserved for last during an interview, and it's hardly a fluffy, throw away question. It may just seem like the interview is over and they are asking this question as a courtesy.
FORGET ABOUT IT!!
This can be the make it or break it interview question. Point is this .. the interview questions never stop until you actually leave the office!Your answer here will be the last thing they hear from you. You can so easily make it a memorable moment by having a really good question to ask. No self serving questions please, those are killers and reason enough to dismiss your chances. Asking about on going training' or "'if hired, I would be very interested in moving to the next level, can you tell me what certifications I would need' or "'can you tell me if there is a company policy in place should there be a Pandemic' "' a thinking person asks these type of questions. That'll be a great impression to leave them with.
If you do proper research on the company first, you'll come up with great questions to ask them.
When The Recruiter Asks: "What Do You Know About Our Company?"
This is clearly where they get to see if you've done your homework. And again, it can make or break your chances for being hired. Remember you got the interview because you were qualified, so here's your chance to show up prepared, it'll be your edge over the other guy, remember he's qualified too.
This is a hiring process, in essence, a competition, go in proactive .. a passive approach to any interview will backfire. Always be assertive, and never ever be aggressive. Qualifications aside, all interview questions / your answers, are in fact deciding your final interview score and you are being scored.
When The Recruiter Asks: "Can You Tell Me About Your Weaknesses?"
Remember, they never really want to hear about a weakness, they do want to hear how well you express yourself and deal with the actual interview question. Your answer always has to end in a solution that can be applied to the job at hand. Here's a simple and yet great sample I teach all the time. "I used to actually have a problem saying no to people, these days with my time management and setting priorities skill set, I no longer have that problem as my To Do List manages me first, and saying no, is now a non issue"'. Simple, concise and does in fact mention that you understand time management.
The interview questions and your answers are not hard, they just need prep and solid rehearsing out loud. Out loud because otherwise how will you know how smooth and convincing you are? That in itself will give you that extra confidence you need. Trust me, recruiters can spot confidence and sincerity a mile away. Remember, show them the real you when answering interview questions. Don't give them template like, cookie cutter answers. Make notes, practice out loud, do more research, ask questions "' it all works and will always ensure a high interview score.
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