Preparation is a critical factor to having a great interview and landing a job. Thinking about common questions and common mistakes beforehand will help you to be better prepared. Here are some tips from Money MindEd to help you be ready for your next interview!
Common Questions:
Tell me about yourself?
This question allows the interviewer to see how you handle yourself in an unstructured situation. It also provides a great way for you to show confidence and sell yourself right off the back. When answering this question be sure not to tell your life story. Instead focus on information that would be of interest to the interviewer while also highlighting your accomplishments.
What do you know about our company?
This questions presents a great opportunity to show your interest in the company; however, it does require you to do your homework. Prior to your interview make sure to research the company. A great deal of basic information about the company can be found on their website, be sure to utilize this information while also using outside sources in order to form a well rounded answer.
Why do you want to work for us?
This question provides an opportunity for the interviewer to see that you are not just sending your resume to any job opening you find but instead have a genuine interest in the company. To prepare for answering this question think about the positive things that you like about the company such as its culture or products/services. Also reflect on your skills and experience to demonstrate how you would be a good fit.
Common Mistakes:
- Failing to ask for the job
- Failing to set yourself apart from other candidates
- Not preparing for the interview and simply winging it
- Having inadequate knowledge about the company
- Not showing enough interest or enthusiasm
- Failing to follow up with a thank you note
