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Interview Guide Cheat Sheet.pdf
1.
INTERVIEW GUIDE CHEAT
SHEET HOW TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION: The tell me about yourself interview ques ti on is by far one of the MOST popular interview ques ti ons and probably the fi rst one you’ll be asked in your next job interview. So, you have to nail this one! Your interviewer is asking this ques ti on to learn more about your personality and character. They want to know that you are con fi dent and passionate about the posi ti on you’re applying for and that you really want the job. To answer this ques ti on properly, tell them your career story! Start with where you are now professionally, how you got to where you are, and why you love what you’re doing. Then, add how the posi ti on you’re applying for relates to your career goals and career aspira ti ons. SAMPLE ANSWER: “I am a career strategist helping professionals fi nd their dream job so they can grow in a fi eld they love. I’m most passionate about seeing my clients and students excited to get out of bed in the morning. Knowing they are making a greater impact in their industry. What’s unique about what I do is the process I use to help my clients build con fi dence to achieve their career goals. I’m thrilled to learn that your company’s vision of providing award-winning career guidance aligns perfectly with my goals and aspirations of a business owner.” YOUR ANSWER: The interview ques ti on “why do you want to leave your current job?” is one of the hardest but most important ques ti ons to get right and it can either set o ff red fl ags or get an employer super excited about hiring you. HOW TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION: © Copyright ProfessorAus ti n.com. All Rights Reserved QUESTION 2 – WHY DO YOU WANT THIS JOB? I consider myself a non traditional life long learner educating and re-educating myself at a constant pace with societies rapid advancements. I value enhancement and my belief is that you must continue to educate yourself to even survive or not lose your will so succeed. QUESTION 1 – TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF?
2.
INTERVIEW GUIDE CHEAT
SHEET “Why do you want this job?” is one of those interview ques ti ons that might seem simple to answer in the beginning. However, as you start to answer it, chances are you’ll be tongue ti ed. You’ll probably be tempted to answer with something like… “I want this job because I need the money”, or “I want this job because it’s what I went to school for.” The big problem with answers like this is that they are very o ff pu tti ng. Remember, employers want to know if you’ll be a good fi t for their team and company culture. Do you have what it takes to succeed in the posi ti on? How do you stand out from all the other candidates? Does the posi ti on fi t into your 5-year plan? These are all things the interviewer will be looking for. So, show your enthusiasm and excitement for the posi ti on, demonstrate how the posi ti on fi ts into your long-term goals and show them that you’ll fi t in. SAMPLE ANSWER: “As a senior project manager, I am very passionate about ensuring all departments are functioning effectively and staying on task. I want this job because it aligns perfectly with my long-term career goals. I see myself perfecting the role of project manager and assuming more leadership responsibilities by using my strengths in management, organization and communication.” YOUR ANSWER: © Copyright ProfessorAus ti n.com. All Rights Reserved I apply to positions that are going to make my skills set more prestigious to the employer and vice versa. For example, where can I expand and scale my brand as a professional is why I apply to any position within a respectable company.
3.
INTERVIEW GUIDE CHEAT
SHEET HOW TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION: This ques ti on might seem very similar to ques ti on one, “why do you want to work here?”, but it’s actually a li tt le di ff erent. When you answer this ques ti on the focus now is on you and your strengths and abili ti es rather than on the company, as in the previous ques ti on. The interviewer is asking this ques ti on because they want to know what makes you unique over all the other candidates they’ll be interviewing for the posi ti on. Why should they choose you? As you research the company, and look over the job lis ti ng, look for clues about the company’s pain points and the things they need from their ideal candidate. Then choose a few of your own key skills and a background story you can men ti on that explains how you will meet their challenges be tt er than anyone else. SAMPLE ANSWER: “From my understanding, one of the key requirements for this position is {list one of the key requirements here}. You should hire me because I have a unique understanding and awareness of how {mention the key requirements again} affects our industry. In my previous position, I had the privilege of {mention something you’ve accomplished in the past that directly relates to the position you are applying for. Mention an accomplishment with quanti fi able results}. I also learned through my research that your company values {mention a value the company has that you appreciate}. This is one of my greatest passions and I know without a doubt my experience in this area will sustain company standards and lead the team to greater success.” YOUR ANSWER: HOW TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION: © Copyright ProfessorAus ti n.com. All Rights Reserved QUESTION 3 – WHY SHOULD WE HIRE YOU? QUESTION 4 – WHAT ARE YOUR STRENGTHS? My reasons for applying to work for the company is that I want to be held accountable for the knowledge and skills set that I can share. The diversity and integrity I can bring as an individual.
4.
INTERVIEW GUIDE CHEAT
SHEET Interviewers ask this ques ti on to fi nd out if your strengths really match what they need from a someone in this posi ti on. They want to know if you match up with the quali fi ca ti on, skill or experience required by a high performer. To really shine when you answer this ques ti on, turn your answer into a story about an example of how your strengths helped you and the people you worked with in the past. For example, think of a few strengths you have that match the job descrip ti on. Then think of examples of when one of those strengths helped you overcome a challenge or achieve an accomplishment. SAMPLE ANSWER 1: “One of my greatest strengths is the ability to write new and innovative content. In my previous position, I had the opportunity to compose content for our company’s website, employee training manuals and press releases. I was recognized by senior management for being able to quickly publish easy-to-follow material that produced results.” SAMPLE ANSWER 2: “My greatest strength is my ability to lead and direct a team. As a marketing manager at Company XYZ, I worked closed with my team members to develop an infrastructure that increased productivity by 20% in a just a few months. The systems we put in place were later implemented by other teams because of results that were achieved.” YOUR ANSWER: HOW TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION: You may have heard that when you answer this ques ti on, you should choose a weakness that is really a strength, like “I’m just such a hard worker, I get caught up in my work and end up working late into the night.” © Copyright ProfessorAus ti n.com. All Rights Reserved Organizational skills and multi tasking is one of my best assets. QUESTION 5 – WHAT ARE YOUR WEAKNESSES?
5.
INTERVIEW GUIDE CHEAT
SHEET As temp ti ng as it might be, don’t try this trick! Your interviewer will see right through it. It’s much more impressive to show o ff the ability you have to see yourself objec ti vely and know where you need improvement. To answer this ques ti on properly, men ti on a real weakness you have, or one that you used to have, that doesn't relate speci fi cally to the job. Then highlight the steps you’re taking or have taken to overcome this weakness. Explain to your interviewer what you’ve learned from your weakness and how it’s made you an overall more produc ti ve professional. SAMPLE ANSWER: “In the past, I had to overcome my creative writing ability. I’ve always been a strong technical writer, however, it used to be more challenging for me to write fi ctional stories. To improve my creative writing skills, I enrolled in a creative writing class.” “Each week I submitted a paper to my instructor for feedback. I also had the opportunity to critique my classmates' work. Going through this process opened up my eyes to different writing styles. I now fi nd it easier to use my imagination to write.” YOUR ANSWER: HOW TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION: The interview ques ti on “why are you leaving your current job?” is one of the hardest but most important ques ti ons to get right. It can either set o ff red fl ags or get an employer super excited about hiring you. Whether you want to leave your current job because you’re in a toxic work environment or because you’re just ready to move on to new career opportuni ti es, it’s s ti ll possible to make a standout fi rst impression when this ques ti on comes up. To answer this ques ti on properly, focus on how the company or posi ti on aligns with your career goals and aspira ti ons. Emphasis your strengths and how they can help the company solve speci fi c pain points. © Copyright ProfessorAus ti n.com. All Rights Reserved Overthinking is a major weakness I have. QUESTION 6 – WHY ARE YOU LEAVING YOUR CURRENT JOB?
6.
INTERVIEW GUIDE CHEAT
SHEET Show your interviewer that the company is one you want to grow with because of the environment and opportuni ti es available. Demonstrate to them that this is a win-win situa ti on. SAMPLE ANSWER: “I have had a great time at Company X. I learned [skill], and I got to [something you did: a change you made or an achievement you earned]. But now I’m looking for a job that will let me [do something described in the job posting].” From what I’ve learned from [the job posting, company website, or personal connections], your company is a great place for me to utilize my strengths in the areas of [list 2 to 3 strengths] and to help solve the problem of [list a pain point they’re experiencing based on your research from the job posting.]” YOUR ANSWER: The interview ques ti on “why do you want to leave your current job?” is one of the hardest but most important ques ti ons to get right and it can either set o ff red fl ags or get an employer super excited about hiring you. HOW TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION: The interview ques ti on “where do you see yourself in 5 years?” is a tough one. Most of us aren’t thinking about where we want to be in one year, let alone 5 years. When this ques ti on comes up in an interview, it can throw you for a loop. Interviewers ask this ques ti on because they want to gauge your long-term commitment to the company and the posi ti on. Companies spend thousands of dollars trying to hire the right talent. They want to make sure their investment in you will pay o ff in the long run. To answer this ques ti on well, learn as much as you can about the natural and logical career progression for someone in the posi ti on you’re applying for. Then let the interviewer know that you are extremely passionate about the posi ti on and how the posi ti on fi ts in to your long-term goals. SAMPLE ANSWER: © Copyright ProfessorAus ti n.com. All Rights Reserved Working here would give me the opportunity to advance in a professional setting. Being employed by a company gives you the chance to embrace the values, and the integrities that come along with the prestige of a organization. It is the education that comes with being in the fi eld that inspired me to want to take a position under the company’s umbrella. QUESTION 7 – WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 5 YEARS?
7.
INTERVIEW GUIDE CHEAT
SHEET “5 years from now, I see myself perfecting the role of project manager. I am very passionate about ensuring all departments are functioning effectively and staying on task. In the long- term, I’d like to assume more leadership responsibilities by using my strengths in management, organization and communication.” YOUR ANSWER: © Copyright ProfessorAus ti n.com. All Rights Reserved With all due respect I see myself with a PH.d in the next five years. Perhaps a professor of some sort.
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SHEET Behavioral based interview ques ti ons, also known as situa ti onal based interview ques ti ons, are used by employers to evaluate your past problem-solving experience. They want to learn how you will solve problems in the future. You know you’re being asked a behavioral interview ques ti on if your ques ti on sounds something like: “give me an example of...” or “describe a situation where...”, or “tell me about a time when...” The key to doing well with these types of ques ti ons is to tell a compelling story. An easy way to structure your story is to use the S.T.A.R. method. The S in S.T.A.R stands for situa ti on. You'll start your answer by giving the interviewer context and clearly explaining the situa ti on you were in. The T in S.T.A.R stands for Task. This is where you’ll men ti on the task at hand and what your speci fi c role was and what your colleague's roles were. I like to view the situa ti on and task as the beginning of your story. This is where you’ll describe the event or challenge you faced. The A in S.T.A.R stands for ac ti on. Now that you’ve provided context surrounding the event, you’ll then describe the ac ti on steps you took to overcome the di ffi cult situa ti on. This is the middle of your story. The R in S.T.A.R stands for result. This could poten ti ally be the most important part of your story. This is where you’ll explain the results you achieved from solving the problem. This is considered the end of your story. If you can quan ti fy your results. Review the sample behavioral based interview ques ti on on the next page for further clari fi ca ti on. HOW TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION: To answer this ques ti on well, fi rst, choose a speci fi c ti me you failed. Don’t just choose something you generally struggled with. It might feel a li tt le embarrassing to bring up a speci fi c failure… © Copyright ProfessorAus ti n.com. All Rights Reserved BEHAVIORAL BASED INTERVIEW QUESTION - “TELL ME ABOUT A TIME YOU FAILED?” BEHAVIORAL BASED INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
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SHEET But as long as it wasn’t incredibly devasta ti ng to you or your company, and if you can talk about what you learned from it, your interviewer will be impressed with your ability to perceive when you failed. Second, make sure you can explain what you learned from the failure. How are you a be tt er professional because of your failure or mistake? In the sample answer below, we’ll use each part of the STAR method to answer the ques ti on. SAMPLE ANSWER: SITUATION: “A few years ago, I was working in product design, and my boss assigned me to manage a team working on a new iteration of a product.” TASK: “Among my tasks was keeping my team on track to prepare and present the new product design by the end of the quarter.” ACTION: “Unfortunately, I spent so much time focused on the improvement of every aspect of the new product design that I failed to prepare for its presentation in time. When it came time to present, the product was greatly improved in function, but it lacked cohesion and usability, and my superiors were not greatly impressed with my design or my presentation.” RESULT: I was disappointed in my performance, but I learned a lot about time management and proper planning from this experience. Since then, I’ve taken extra time at the beginning of a project to plan when certain tasks must begin and end and remembered to check in with that plan periodically to make sure I’m on track. The next quarter, I was proud to have a much stronger presentation.” YOUR ANSWER: © Copyright ProfessorAus ti n.com. All Rights Reserved My failures are a determining factor in who I am as we speak. Occurrences like being hit by an automobile in 1983 to an ACL injury in 1993-94 to forfeiting my education in 1996 due to mental illness to being still here today making an effort.
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