CAREER RESOURCE CENTER

Answers to Difficult Questions

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1. Tell me about yourself?
   Be on guard against the interviewer who gives you free rein. Avoid details when answering and don't ramble. Touch on four areas: Born and raised, education, work experience, current situation.
    
2. Did you bring your resume?
   Always have 2-3 copies with you.
    
3. What do you know about our organization?
   Talk about products, services, size, revenues, and history.
    
4. What are you doing or have done to reach your career goals?
   Talk about studies, workshops, reading, mentors.
    
5. Describe what would be an ideal work environment.
   Refer to your ideal job and relate them to that particular company.
    
6. What are your weak points?
   Don't say you have none; give only one. Position in a positive answer like, "I am sometimes impatient and do the work myself when working on a tight deadline".
    
7. Why should we hire you?
   Relate past experience which represents success in solving problems and which may be similar to those of the prospective employer.
    
8. How much do you expect to earn in this position?
   Know your market value. Return the question by saying you expect a fair salary based on responsibilities, experience, and skills. Ask what salary range has been set for the job.