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If you're an active Social Media user and looking for interview advice, chances are you've stumbled upon recruiters or career coaches bashing the common interview questions and questioning their validity. However, the truth is, these questions are asked 95% of the time, so it's crucial to prepare for them. As a recruiter, my job is not to change the interview process, but rather to equip you with the tools to present yourself as the best version of you.

One thing that many job seekers overlook is the fact that they have the upper hand before even walking into the interview room. You have the opportunity to research the company and prepare your answers in advance. If you've recently had an interview, you probably faced at least two or three of the interview questions that I'm going to outline. By structuring your answer effectively, you can ensure that it aligns with what most interviewers are looking for.

Tell me about yourself?

This question is often used as an icebreaker.

It's important to keep your response brief and professional. Sharing too much personal information can create unnecessary doubts in the interviewer's mind, so try to stay focused on your professional experiences and achievements.

Start by introducing yourself and briefly mentioning your professional background, including your current job title or industry experience.

Next, highlight your previous roles and emphasize experiences or achievements that are directly related to the position you're applying for. This is an opportunity to showcase your skills and qualifications for the job.

Finally, mention a few strengths or qualities that make you a strong candidate for the position. Focus on strengths that align with the job requirements and demonstrate why you are the best fit for the role.

Why do you want to work here?

It's actually a hidden way to see how excited you are about the company and the position. Plus, your answer sets the tone for the rest of the interview, so you have to be ready.

First, do some digging into the company. Find out their mission, values, and culture so you can tailor your response to them.

Start by letting them know how excited you are for the chance to work with them. Tell them what you like about the company and why the job excites you. relating it to something you came across in your research.

Don’t be afraid to pump the company's tires a little bit on their strengths and how they align with your goals and values. Maybe there's a particular project or initiative you're dying to be a part of.

Next, show how your skills and experience match the job requirements and how you'll help the company. This is where you really bring the heat.

Finally, wrap it up by asking a question about the company or the job. It shows you're keen to learn more and can keep the chat flowing.

The goal of answering this question is to turn it more into a conversation back and forth, rather than just you are rattling off your answer.

What is your greatest weakness?

We all have a weakness, but the question is how do we articulate it. Being caught off guard in a job interview with this question could be disastrous. Trying to battle through this question with a generic answer is not something I recommend. The interview has heard it before & can see right through it.

Start by briefly describing your weakness, but then follow up with how you're taking steps to improve. For instance, if you struggle with public speaking, you could say something like, "Although public speaking is not my strongest suit, I've been attending workshops and practice sessions to overcome this weakness. I've also taken on opportunities to speak in public more frequently in order to gain more experience and confidence."

The goal is to show the interviewer that you are self-aware and willing to work to strengthen these areas.

Be humble in your answer, the interviewer knows you are not perfect so don't try to convince them that you are. Admitting to a weakness can humanize you and make you more relatable. Just be sure to follow up with a plan for improvement to show that you are committed to growth and development.

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