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Find out how to tie your answer to "who inspires you" back to the job you’re applying for, and learn the common pitfalls to avoid 🙌

*** Interviewing this week?? *** 🍀 Firstly, best of luck if you are interviewing. Secondly, there are some common interview questions which you need to be ready to answer well to maximise your chances of success! 💡 This article will help you to understand what it is the interviewer wants you to say and how you can give the best answer possible. 😍 As they say - remember the 5Ps...."proper preparation prevents poor performance"...and yes, I know there is a version with 6Ps 😁 #interviewtips #interviewsuccess #interviewprep Nagi A.

Want to Stand Out in Your Next Interview? How much homework have you done on the company you are interviewing... Employers want to see that you’ve taken the time to understand their business, culture, and values. Here’s how you can tailor your answers to show you’ve done your homework: 1. Link your experience to their goals: Research the company’s mission and recent initiatives. Explain how your skills and past experience match their current needs. For example, if they’re focused on expanding a new product line, highlight your experience with product development or market research. 2. Use their language: Pay attention to the specific terms and values the company uses in their content. Whether it’s their website, annual report, or social media, echoing their terminology demonstrates that you’re already speaking their language. 3. Show awareness of their challenges: Mention current trends or challenges in their industry that you’ve learned about through your research. Then, discuss how your background could help them navigate these issues. This shows that you understand their business environment and are ready to contribute from day one. Doing thorough research isn’t just about impressing interviewers—it’s about positioning yourself as someone who can step in and add value to their team. How have you tailored an interview response based on company research? #InterviewTips

Wondering about the best way to respond to tricky interview questions? Some top tips below:

Interviewing isn't one sided where they get to ask you all the questions, it is good to be intentional about the questions that you ask the interviewers as well and they can set you apart from the rest. Here's 20 questions to weave into your conversation. Save a few for when they ask if you have any questions at the end!

How do you prepare for an interview if you haven’t had to do it for a while?   Research the company you are interviewing with including their culture, values, products and recent news. Who are their competitors? What are they doing? What challenges is their industry currently facing.   Look at your achievements Reflect on your accomplishments and the projects you have worked on and be ready to discuss them in detail and demonstrate your impact. Think about the skills and strengths you have developed, think about both technical and soft skills including leadership and problem solving, be able to demonstrate these with examples.   Practice answering common interview questions, many companies use behavioral questions like “Tell me about a time when you faced a challenge, how did you overcome it?” Use the STAR technique when answering to make your answers clear and demonstrate impact. It also stops you waffling SITUATION TASK ACTIONS RESULTS   Highlight your selling points and why you are right for this specific role. Have some questions prepared for the interviewer. Ask about company culture and expectations for the role, how the team celebrates success. Think about the things that matter to you.   If you can, do some mock interviews, make them as real as possible so that you feel comfortable selling yourself and get used to answering questions in a structured way without getting flustered.   Anyone else got any tips for pre interview prep? #interviewtips #redundancy #jobsearch

Check out my latest article for some valuable interview tips to help you land your dream job 👇

Breaking down traditional interview questions - Are they really effective? 🔷 Rewind to my very first job interview at Blockbuster Video (remember those and yes the bad pun was intended). Like many, I was asked the classic 'What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?' question. My responses, carefully prepared thanks to my dad's advice, were pretty standard - I painted myself as a 'customer service whiz and team player' for strengths and the clichéd 'working too hard, caring too much' for weaknesses. 🔷 But let's pause for a moment. What did those answers really say about me as a potential hire? Did they truly capture my strengths and weaknesses? Most importantly, did they provide any indication that I had the necessary skills for the job? 🔷 In all honesty, no. So, it begs the question: why do hiring managers still use these questions? ➡️ To truly uncover a candidate's strengths and weaknesses, we need to revamp this approach. Instead of asking generic questions, why not use behavioural interview questions related to the job's actual requirements? ➡️ For instance, if customer service and teamwork are critical, ask about specific instances that demonstrate these competencies. Combined with an objective rating scale, we can gather meaningful insights that determine whether these are areas of strength or areas in need of improvement. ➡️ Let's focus on getting accurate, insightful responses over rehearsed, generic answers. What are your thoughts? #JobInterviewing #TalentManagement #BehaviouralInterviewing

Breaking down traditional interview questions - Are they really effective? 🔷 Rewind to my very first job interview at Blockbuster Video (remember those and yes the bad pun was intended). Like many, I was asked the classic 'What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?' question. My responses, carefully prepared thanks to my dad's advice, were pretty standard - I painted myself as a 'customer service whiz and team player' for strengths and the clichéd 'working too hard, caring too much' for weaknesses. 🔷 But let's pause for a moment. What did those answers really say about me as a potential hire? Did they truly capture my strengths and weaknesses? Most importantly, did they provide any indication that I had the necessary skills for the job? 🔷 In all honesty, no. So, it begs the question: why do hiring managers still use these questions? ➡️ To truly uncover a candidate's strengths and weaknesses, we need to revamp this approach. Instead of asking generic questions, why not use behavioural interview questions related to the job's actual requirements? ➡️ For instance, if customer service and teamwork are critical, ask about specific instances that demonstrate these competencies. Combined with an objective rating scale, we can gather meaningful insights that determine whether these are areas of strength or areas in need of improvement. ➡️ Let's focus on getting accurate, insightful responses over rehearsed, generic answers. What are your thoughts? #JobInterviewing #TalentManagement #BehaviouralInterviewing

Let's dive deeper into the concept of "interviewing stance" today, following up on my post on preparing for important meetings or interviews (https://lnkd.in/ddCsAqtV). Your interviewing stance plays a crucial role in how you're perceived during a job interview. 🔺 Confident Body Language: Your posture, eye contact, and gestures speak volumes about your confidence and engagement. 🔺 Active Listening: Listening attentively shows genuine interest and helps you respond thoughtfully. 🔺 Preparedness: Being well-informed about the company and role is essential. Anticipate questions, prepare your responses, and highlight how your skills align with their needs. Remember, your mindset going into the interview matters greatly. Always clarify your motivation for attending the interview. Understanding why you're there can transform nervousness into genuine interest and curiosity! ☝ What are your tips for maintaining a strong interviewing stance? Share in the comments below! 💡 And a quote from a great cartoon: "Sometimes the right path is not the easiest one." - Pocahontas