ANSWERING INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Interviews vary tremendously, from very formal to formal. However, some questions can be anticipated, as can the subject matter. If you are well prepared, then the majority of the problem questions should not arise. You will know about the company, you ill know about yourself and you will have a good idea of the demands of the job. These questions will not be a problem to the well prepared interviewee.
A few general rules;
• Speak up when answering questions.
• Answer briefly, but try to avoid yes or no answers.
• Do not worry about pausing before you answer, it shows you can think and are not spitting out the sound bites you learned.
• Do not worry about admitting you don not know-but keep this to a bare minimum.
• Do not embellish answers or lie! Be as honest as possible.
• Be prepared for hypothetical situation questions, take time on these.
• Be prepared for the unexpected questions, which are designed to see how you cope with the unexpected.
• If you ask questions, keep them brief during the interview, remember you are the interviewee. At the end of the interview ask your questions in an open manner; that is questions which cannot be answered yes or no. Eg. Tell me about…..?,what is ……?,why……?
• Thank the interviewers for their time when you leave quietly and calmly, smile even if you now hate them.
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