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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55 most frequently asked interview questions

Dan Johnston from PPR Career shared the following list of frequently asked questions on a job interview, as well as advice on what to be prepared for.
1. Tell me about yourself. Use “Picture Frame Approach”
Answer in about two minutes. Avoid details, don’t ramble. Touch on these four areas:

* How many years, doing what function
* Education – credentials
* Major responsibility and accomplishments
* Personal summary of work style (plus career goals if applicable)

Prepare in advance using this formula:

1. “My name is…”
2. “I’ve worked for X years as a [title]”
3. “Currently, I’m a [title] at [company]”
4. “Before that, I was a [title] at [company]”
5. “I love the challenge of my work, especially the major strengths it allows me to offer, including [A, B, and C]”.
6. Second, help the interviewer by focusing the question with a question of your own: “What about me would be most relevant to you and what this company needs?”

2. Did you bring your resume?
Yes. Be prepared with two or three extra copies. Do not offer them unless you’re asked for one.

3. What do you know about our organization?
Research the target company before the interview. Basic research is the only way to prepare for this question. Do your homework, and you’ll score big on this question. Talk about products, services, history and people, especially any friends that work there. “But I would love to know more, particularly from your point of view. Do we have time to cover that now?

4. What experience do you have?
Pre-interview research and PPR Career will help you here. Try to cite experience relevant to the company’s concerns. Also, try answering this questions with a question: “Are you looking for overall experience or experience in some specific area of special interest to you?” Let the interviewer’s response guide your answer.

5. According to your definition of success, how successful have you been so far?
(Is this person mature and self aware?)
Be prepared to define success, and then respond (consistent record of responsibility)

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Success at Interview—The Zagorski Way

This could be another good example on how to success in the job interview, this may be not suitable for fresh graduates but you can image what will the panel of interviews will say if you could perform or display similar effort.  Anyway, read Zagorski Way

In the April 2000 issue of the Reader’s Digest magazine, Nick Corcodilos, a famous headhunter, recounts how Zagorski, a professional seeking a new job, wowed an interviewer at a big corporation and got the job.

Zagorski went for an interview at AT&T. At the outset, even before Zagorski could settle in his seat, the interviewer told him that he had only 20 minutes to spare. Instead of feeling belittled or nervous, Zagorski got up and walked up to the marker board. He then started writing down the challenges faced by the company. Fifteen minutes later, he wrote down his estimate of what he would add to the bottom line. When he paused to take a look at the interviewer, he found him completely dazed. The next thing he heard was interviewer telling him that there was no need for any further interview. The interviewer called in his team, introduced Zagorski to everybody and they began a working meeting, which lasted for two hours.

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How to get hired - Job Interview

Another good example how you can excel during job interview. Please remember your performance during job interview is most critical part in deciding whether you are fit to the job or not.

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The Top 10 Tips for a Successful Job Interview

Job interviews in many organizations are getting sophisticated these days. Psychological tests, role plays, and challenges to one’s “quick intelligence” and street smarts are often part of the package. While it’s impossible to anticipate everything you may encounter, here are ten tips that will help you negotiate the interview process successfully.

1. Prepare and over-prepare.

It is assumed that you don’t go in with egg on your tie, spinach in your teeth, or without a thorough knowledge of the organization and position for which you are interviewing. Beyond that, there’s an important principle that will enable you to be much more confident. It’s called, “over-preparing.” It goes like this: Plan your strategy–your answers to all the possible questions you may be asked or the challenges that may be thrown at you–and then practice, practice, practice. Role play and repeat your best responses until they are entirely natural, until they simply roll off your tongue with the apparent spontaneity that comes only with successive repetition.

2. Be particularly clear on what you know and what you want to achieve.

If your interview is resume-based (you’ve had to supply a resume either before or concurrently), have the facts of your stated objective, relevant experience, education, etc. thoroughly memorized and mentally supported. As to your job objective, be clear on what you want, as well as what you don’t want. There’s little room in the job market for the applicant who’s willing to take anything; he or she will usually get nothing!

3. Make sure your responses match your claims.

If, for example, you’ve taken extra coursework to qualify for a particular position, license, or certification, tie it into your narrative, e.g., “When I took my coursework for my CPA, I learned that …” Build on your resume, but don’t refer directly to it (assuming the interviewer has it in his or her possession); make sure the connections are there, but do it subtly.

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