I've worked 15+ years in Finance.
I've interviewed 100+ people in my career and I know my decision within the first 20 minutes.
π Here's how to prepare great answers for 7 commonly asked interview questions:
I've interviewed 100+ people in my career and I know my decision within the first 20 minutes.
π Here's how to prepare great answers for 7 commonly asked interview questions:
1. Question: βWhat do you consider your greatest weakness?β
β’ Start with "I'm not sure about my greatest weakness, but I can talk about a weakness in the past and how I overcame it."
β’ Use this to highlight a past weakness and the steps you took to overcome it and demonstrate your growth.
β’ Start with "I'm not sure about my greatest weakness, but I can talk about a weakness in the past and how I overcame it."
β’ Use this to highlight a past weakness and the steps you took to overcome it and demonstrate your growth.
2. Question: βWhat sets you apart from other candidates?β
β’ Use this question to highlight your top 5 strengths directly related to this role from the job description.
β’ Look to see which strengths they are looking for, and give examples of you possessing these traits in prior roles.
β’ Use this question to highlight your top 5 strengths directly related to this role from the job description.
β’ Look to see which strengths they are looking for, and give examples of you possessing these traits in prior roles.
3. Question: βTell me a time you couldnβt meet a goal/deadline & how you handled it.β
β’ Use this to explain how you handle situations that don't go as planned.
β’ Explain a time when things didn't go as planned, how you fixed the situation, and lessons learned so it doesn't happen again.
β’ Use this to explain how you handle situations that don't go as planned.
β’ Explain a time when things didn't go as planned, how you fixed the situation, and lessons learned so it doesn't happen again.
4. Question: βWhy do you want to work for us/ this company?β
β’ Research the company and use this as a chance to talk about everything you love about it.
β’ Mention why you like the position and why it's a great fit.
β’ Show excitement about the position and the company!
β’ Research the company and use this as a chance to talk about everything you love about it.
β’ Mention why you like the position and why it's a great fit.
β’ Show excitement about the position and the company!
5. Question: βTell me a time when you made a mistake. How did you handle it?β
β’ Use this to illustrate how you overcome obstacles.
β’ Explain a time you made a mistake and highlight what you did to fix the situation and lessons you've learned so that the mistake doesn't happen again.
β’ Use this to illustrate how you overcome obstacles.
β’ Explain a time you made a mistake and highlight what you did to fix the situation and lessons you've learned so that the mistake doesn't happen again.
6. Question: βWhat is your greatest strength?β
β’ Look at the job description and only talk about strengths directly related to the role you are interviewing for.
β’ Use this to show why you are a great fit for this role and explain how you have the skills that this job demands.
β’ Look at the job description and only talk about strengths directly related to the role you are interviewing for.
β’ Use this to show why you are a great fit for this role and explain how you have the skills that this job demands.
7. Question: βTell me about some of the most difficult problems you worked on and how you solved them.β
β’ Use this to show how your problem-solving skills and your thought process.
β’ You want the interviewer to feel confident in your ability to solve problems & create solutions.
β’ Use this to show how your problem-solving skills and your thought process.
β’ You want the interviewer to feel confident in your ability to solve problems & create solutions.
Job hopping can lead to increased earning potential.
Studies have shown that changing jobs every 2-3 years results in a higher salary than staying with the same employer.
Employers pay a premium for new hires with fresh perspectives and skills, so always negotiate your salary.
Studies have shown that changing jobs every 2-3 years results in a higher salary than staying with the same employer.
Employers pay a premium for new hires with fresh perspectives and skills, so always negotiate your salary.
What if you don't get the job?
I was rejected many times.
Yet, I was able to bounce back each time.
Don't be discouraged if you don't get it the first time.
Keep trying and look at this as a learning opportunity.
Your next big opportunity is right around the corner.
I was rejected many times.
Yet, I was able to bounce back each time.
Don't be discouraged if you don't get it the first time.
Keep trying and look at this as a learning opportunity.
Your next big opportunity is right around the corner.
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