INTERVIEW QUESTIONS GUIDELINES
In any interview, it is possible that you will be faced with the situation of having to give what seems to be a negative response. Examples of such may be what you consider your weaknesses to be, why you failed an exam or even explaining why you were dismissed from previous employment. Try to turn such a situation from a potentially negative situation into a positive one, which can, most times be quite hard to achieve. The interviewer might be testing you to see how well you respond to such pressure. It is of utmost importance that you remain calm when the question is posed to you and do not appear flustered in any way.
Examples: QUESTION - What do you consider your weaknesses to be?
One must avoid answering such a question with "I have no weaknesses….." You must show the interviewer that you are able to look at yourself objectively and to criticise yourself where appropriate. Together with the list of what you consider your weaknesses to be, you must also try and provide active steps you are taking to overcome them.
TIP - Avoid saying that one of your weaknesses is to work too hard or to push yourself too hard.
This answer is often considered to be a cliché and sounds almost like it came straight out of a poor book on interview techniques!
QUESTION - Have you had any previous experience in this line of work?
Even though you do not have the required experience, make it clear that the reason for applying for the position is so that you can gain experience in a line of work that has been of interest to you for some time. Highlight any skills or experiences you do have that are perhaps transferable to the position which you are applying for.
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