1.
INSIDER'S SCOOP
"TEll us a little bit about yourself."’
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TO NAIL
INTERVIEW
QUESTIONS
It's time to
put yourself in the
DRIVER'S SEAT
to answer
interview questions
5 but COMMON
1
This is one of the CLASSIC first questions in an interview.
Break your answer up into 2 parts.
Part 1
Provide a brief but
interesting glimpse
of you as a person.
Part 2
Match key elements
of the position to
your skills &
background.
"what are your strengths?"2
This question lets YOU decide your content.
Provide specifics about 3 key qualities you possess.
"what IS YOUR 90 DAY PLAN?”3
Use this question to show your strategic thinking.
The following 4 steps will help.
1. Read ‘The
First 90 Days’
by Michael
Watkins - the
go-to book for
promotions &
new jobs.
2. Research
the industry &
organisation.
Focus
specifically on
future
challenges.
3. Construct
your content.
Again, use
structure to
keep their
attention.
4. Find
someone
strategic to
check that
you cover key
points.
OLD
"what Are your weaknesses?"4
Mention a weakness & THEN what you've done about it.
This shows self-awareness & openness to change.
TOP 5 CLASSIC
Only mention a ‘soft skills’ weakness if they
specifically ask - again, use one that is not
relevant for the position.
If possible, highlight a technical weakness
that is NOT relevant for the position e.g.
report writing.
"wHy Do you want this job?" 5
The employer’s needs should be the basis of your answer.
Use structure to
hold their
attention &
deliver strong
content.
Focus on 2 key areas.
1. Technical elements of the role
Analyse exactly what you can offer,
assessed against key requirements of the
role & subtley flatter the organisation.
2. Culture of organisation & business unit
Research the hiring manager, key clients &
products/services. Link their culture to
your approach & values.
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So, JuST like those Boy Scouts,
questions appear
They're OLD
FASHIONED &
STODGY but they
still offer you the
opportunity to
SHINE.
BE PREPARED!
5These
in interviews.
TIME & TIME AGAIN
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