What to Say & What NOT to Say during an Interview
Interview is an easy process for those who are very good in answering questions. But be very careful with what you will say. Every single word that comes out from your mouth will judge whether you are suitable for the job or not. Not all things should be revealed during your interview. Some things are better to be kept by yourself.
Here are some of the famous questions that an interviewer might ask you during an interview. In addition, few tips of what to say and what not to say during the interview are given.
1. Why do you want to work for us?
Tips: Before attending the interview, you should first get as much info as possible about the company, and one of the sources would be in Website. Give a stunning answer of why actually you are interested with the job.
What to say: Your Company is such a well known company with best practice in Trade area. It is an honor for me to be a part of such success company.
What not to say: I am currently unemployed and very desperate to get a job. No one would employ me.
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2. Why are you looking for a new job?
Tips: Try to be in positive side & never say negative things about others. Explain clearly where you are heading to and not where you are trying to be away of.
What to say: My current employer does give me opportunity to grow but I believe with your company current status, a new challenge will be more suitable for me to use all my skills and knowledge to help the business grow even better.
What not to say: My current boss is a jerk and never helps me to grow. The customers also do not give much cooperation to me.
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3. Why have you had so many jobs before this?
Tips: Try to give a reasonable reason of why you have move a lot, for example changes in personal goals. In addition, give a solid assurance that you are ready to take a permanent position now which you are currently seeking.
What to say: Before this, I have decided to experiment variety of careers, in order to find the best suitable job that I should be in. Now, I have found what I am looking for and that is why I am here right now.
What not to say: I tend to get bored easily.
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4. What are your current strengths?
Tips: Try to give unique strengths that you posses, preferably three to four, together with how they helped you completing your task.
What to say: I have the ability of thinking fast in most of the situation. My prompt action using this strength has helped my current employer in trouble shooting most of the problem that have incurred, even if it is not related to my job scope. I am very happy if I could apply the same to your company if I were to be among of your employee.
What not to say: I am very good in pretending and able to disguise mistakes when dealing with customers. They will always trust me even if lied to them.
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5. What is your biggest mistake during your employment?
Tips: Try not to reveal your biggest error or clumsiness. Go for a minor weakness and also explain to them on how you are currently in process of overcome it.
What to say: I sometimes feel intolerance with my colleague’s behavior which I don’t like. But, currently I have been reading books of how to control my patient and how to negotiate with best interest to all parties. I am trying to give more consideration about their behavior and will do a peace discussion with them in times of misunderstanding.
What not to say: Wow, that’s a hard question as I have so many big mistakes. I have missed deadlines, late coming to work, argue with my colleague, do not pay attention to instruction. Out of that, I think the biggest would be laziness. But I feel better when telling it as at least I am being honest.
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6. Why should I hire you?
Tips: This is the best opportunity to sell yourself by highlighting your skills and knowledge and relate them with the current position that you are applying for. Promote yourself as hard as possible, but remember not to ‘over promoted’ it.
What to say: When I have learned that you are looking for such position, I said to myself that this job really suitable for my skill, knowledge and experience. Now that I have spoken with you and learn more about the job, I am even more confidence that I am the best candidate for the job and eventually will exceed your company expectations.
What not to say: I need money to pay all my debt because of my gambling habit.
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7. What are your short and long terms goals?
Tips: Given such questions, the employers are actually seeking for few reasons. One of them would be to test you whether you are going to be with them for a long time or just using the job for a better jump or market else where. Other, maybe the employer wanted to test you on your ability in planning and future thinking. Your best short term goal should include getting in the right position and long term should be where you want to go in your profession and try to show that you will commit your future with the company.
What to say: For short term, I want to be in a position where I am able to use my knowledge, skills and experience in handling qualitative problem. Being one of the best problem solvers in my current company, I seek for a better method and application which I believe, for a long term I will find it with your company. Moving ahead, with additional proper training and engagement, I believe that I will be among the success problem solver that your company will ever had, using the right combination of my education and experience.
What not to say: With the current situation, it is best for me to get this job and than look for even better job elsewhere.
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The tips and examples given are just samples of how you should answer and not to reveal, hence, do suite it with your current situation. Try to be in the best position you could ever be and do not let them control over you with ‘not so quality’ answer or even a wrong answer. The best advise is be confident with your answer and with such tips and examples, don’t be surprise if the next question that comes out from your interviewers is “When can you start?” or even better “Can you start with our company immediately?”
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. 18 Aug 08 | Interview Tips
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