Flash Five: Five Interview Questions You Must Be Ready to Answer

When it comes to interviews, you often only get one shot. 第一印象很重要. Although you cannot possibly predict every question they will ask you, chances are they will inquire about your key qualifications, 领导, ability to work with others and potential longevity with the organization. Reflecting on and rehearsing your responses to these questions is a good place to start.
  1. 说说你自己吧. 

    This question is simply asking you to highlight your qualifications as they relate to the position you are seeking. 他们为什么要雇佣你? Showcase your relevant class assignments, internship projects or other applied-learning experiences. Also, provide evidence to bring credibility to your claims. Emphasize the results or outcomes of your activities, as well as the feedback you have received from faculty or previous supervisors. 你的优点是什么?? 你的经历有什么特别之处? What are your achievements or what are you most proud of? How would others describe you in a professional setting? How will you contribute to the organization and add value? Considering these responses prepares you to answer effectively regardless of how the interviewer frames the questions.

  2. 你为什么对这个职位感兴趣?

    As you prepare to apply, research organizations to better understand their needs and cultures. 访问他们的网站, 与现任或前任员工交谈, and read reviews in organizations such as Glassdoor, 库, 或者莱利指南. Emphasize the attributes of the position and organization that appeal to you. Incorporate the information you collected to indicate your initiative and longevity. If you are presently employed, be discrete about why you are leaving your current position. Mention the person’s name if someone within the organization encour年龄d you to apply. 最后强调你能做出的贡献.

  3. 你觉得自己五年后会怎么样?

    Indicate your longevity by describing that you will remain in the career field and excel in your position. Emphasize your desire to progress in the field and assume additional responsibilities.

  4. 你最大的缺点是什么?

    面试官可能会以各种方式问这个问题. They could ask you what you will find challenging about the position. Others may ask you to describe a time you failed, made a mistake, or received negative feedback. 不管他们怎么问, your objective is to demonstrate that you are aware of developmental areas that need refinement and that they in no way jeopardize your ability to perform the job. The worst response is reporting that you have none.

    Most career coaches advise individuals to select attributes that are not liabilities but are instead assets for organizations, 比如工作太努力, 很难说不, being too critical of oneself or being too thorough. Many recruiters, however, are aware of this and may push you to share more. Lead with one, but be prepared to share a few attributes.

    Choose examples that are common to nearly every applicant. 例如, most nurses miss a vein when drawing blood at least once in their profession. Describe a time you overcame a problem or obstacle. Examples that are less current, relatively minor or unrelated to the position may also be effective. 是真实的, but do not share anything that undermines the knowledge, 他们正在寻找的技能或能力. 例如, 如果你正在寻找出纳员的职位, you would not want to disclose that you dislike working with data and numbers. This attribute, however, is less crucial for childcare positions. 避免不可更改的属性.g., shyness), personal weaknesses or labels that could be associated with negative stereotypes (e.g.、完美主义、拖延症等.).

    最后,以积极的语气结束. Communicate the steps you have taken to refine your abilities so your audience understands that you will not need to be micro-man年龄d and have the initiative needed to master the job.&

  5. 你有什么问题要问我们吗?

    Demonstrate your interest by asking questions such as what they have liked most about working for the organization. Also seize the opportunity to assess your satisfaction with the opportunity. Before the interview identify the attributes you are seeking in a position and organization. 然后,把你的首要需求转化为问题. 例如, if you desire autonomy, inquire about their man年龄ment philosophy. If you desire training, ask them to describe your first few weeks on the job. What are the long-range strategic goals of the organization? 如何定义和衡量你的成功? It is also effective to inquire about the key attributes they are seeking in a successful candidate because it permits you to speak about anything that you have not already addressed. End by asking about the next step in the process.

最终,熟能生巧. 面试是一项需要磨练的技能. 和你的 帽专家 for tailored feedback to these questions and more during a mock interview.