Ten Tough Interview Questions and Ten Great Answers
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1 This tool is designed to identify typical questions asked and the kinds of answers that demonstrate a concise and thoughtful response. The following are some of the most difficult questions asked during interviews. Some questions may seem rather simple on the surface such as Tell me about yourself but these questions can have a variety of answers. The more open ended the question, the wider the variation in the answers. Others are classic interview questions, such as What is your greatest weakness? Questions most people answer improperly. In this case, the standard textbook answer for the greatest weakness question is to provide a veiled positive such as: I work too much. Wrong. Either you are lying or, worse yet, you are telling the truth, in which case you define working too much as a weakness and really do not want to work much at all. The following answers are provided to give a perspective on how to answer tough interview questions. Answer the questions behaviourally, with specific examples that show that clear evidence backs up what you are saying about yourself. Always provide information that shows you want to become the very best for the company and that you have specifically prepared yourself to become exactly that. 1
2 1. Tell me about yourself. It seems like an easy interview question. It s open ended. I can talk about whatever I want Right? Wrong. What the hiring manager really wants is a quick, 2 to 3 minute snapshot of who you are and why you re the best candidate for this position. So as you answer this question, talk about what you ve done to prepare yourself to be the very best candidate for the position. Use an example or two to back it up. Then ask if they would like more details. If they do, keep giving them example after example of your background and experience. Always point back to an example when you have the opportunity. Tell me about yourself does not mean tell me everything. Just tell me what makes you the best. 2. Why should I hire you? The easy answer is that you are the best person for the job. And don t be afraid to say so. But then back it up with what specifically differentiates you. For example: You should hire me because I m the best person for the job. I realize that there are likely other candidates who also have the ability to do this job. Yet I bring an additional quality that makes me the best person for the job--my passion for excellence. I am passionately committed to producing truly world class results. For example... Are you the best person for the job? Show it by your passionate examples. 3. What is your long-range objective? The key is to focus on your achievable objectives and what you are doing to reach those objectives. For example: Within five years, I would like to become the very best accountant your company has on staff. I want to work toward becoming the expert that others rely upon. And in doing so, I feel I ll be fully prepared to take on any greater responsibilities which might be presented in the long term. For example, here is what I m presently doing to prepare myself... Then go on to show by your examples what you are doing to reach your goals and objectives. 2
3 4. How has your education prepared you for your career? This is a broad question and you need to focus on the behavioural examples in your educational background which specifically align to the required competencies for the career. An example: My education has focused on not only learning the fundamentals, but also on the practical application of the information learned within those classes. For example, I played a lead role in a class project where we gathered and analyzed best practice data from this industry. Let me tell you more about the results... Focus on behavioural examples supporting the key competencies for the career. Then ask if they would like to hear more examples. 5. Are you a team player? Almost everyone says yes to this question. But it is not just a yes/no question. You need to provide behavioural examples to back up your answer. A sample answer: Yes, I m very much a team player. In fact, I ve had opportunities in my work, school and athletics to develop my skills as a team player. For example, on a recent project... Emphasize teamwork behavioural examples and focus on your openness to diversity of backgrounds. Talk about the strength of the team above the individual. And note that this question may be used as a lead in to questions around how you handle conflict within a team, so be prepared. 6. Have you ever had a conflict with a boss or fellow worker? How was it resolved? Note that if you say no, most interviewers will keep drilling deeper to find a conflict. The key is how you behaviourally reacted to conflict and what you did to resolve it. For example: Yes, I have had conflicts in the past. Never major ones, but there have been disagreements that needed to be resolved. I ve found that when conflict occurs, it helps to fully understand the other person s perspective, so I take time to listen to their point of view, and then I seek to work out a collaborative solution. For example... Focus your answer on the behavioural process for resolving the conflict and working collaboratively. 3
4 7. What is your greatest weakness? Most career books tell you to select a strength and present it as a weakness. Such as: I work too much. I just work and work and work. Wrong. First of all, using a strength and presenting it as a weakness is deceiving. Second, it misses the point of the question. You should select a weakness that you have been actively working to overcome. For example: I have had trouble in the past with planning and prioritization. However, I m now taking steps to correct this. I just started using a pocket planner... then show them your planner and how you are using it. Talk about a true weakness and show what you are doing to overcome it. 8. If I were to ask your former boss to describe you, what would he/she say? This is a threat of reference check question. Do not wait for the interview to know the answer. Ask any prior bosses in advance. And if they re willing to provide a positive reference, ask them for a letter of recommendation. Then you can answer the question like this: I believe he/she would say I m a very energetic person, that I m results oriented and one of the best people he/she has ever worked with. May I show you a letter of recommendation? 9. What qualities do you feel a successful manager should have? Focus on two words: leadership and vision. Here is a sample of how to respond: The key quality in a successful manager should be leadership-- the ability to be the visionary for the people who are working under them. The person who can set the course and direction for subordinates. The highest calling of a true leader is inspiring others to reach the highest of their abilities. I d like to tell you about a person whom I consider to be a true leader.. Then give an example of someone who has touched your life and how their impact has helped in your personal development. 4
5 10. If you had to live your life over again, what one thing would you change? Focus on a key turning point in your life or missed opportunity. Yet also tie it forward to what you are doing to still seek to make that change. For example: Although I m overall very happy with where I m at in my life, the one aspect I likely would have changed would be focusing earlier on my chosen career. I enjoyed this past year and look forward to more experience in the field. I simply wish I would have focused here earlier. For example, I learned then provide examples. Stay focused on positive direction in your life and back it up with examples. In reviewing these responses, please remember that they are only to be viewed samples. Please do not rehearse them verbatim or adopt them as your own. They are meant to stir your creative juices and get you thinking about how to properly answer the broader range of questions that you will face. 5
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