subject: Read Here To Find The Hardest Job Interview Questions You Are Ever Likely To Face And Of Course The [print this page] Why are you leaving your current employerWhy are you leaving your current employer. What are we offering that they are not and what is better about us in your opinion?
This questions requires a direct comparison between the past and current employer. Of course it is subject to opinion. You need to spell out your skills and attributes which you can bring to the new role and how you will leverage these skills for your new employer. Explain what you have learned and what you believe will be a great attribute to the role you are applying for. they are looking for employees who are assets to their workforce, not just someone who is average. you need to prove this.
Think of your reply in these terms. 'Currently I am very pleased with the work I have done and the skills and experience I have gained. At my workplace there is a strong team spirit and drive to succeed. I have embraced this and my assessment each quarter have highlighted the strong contribution I have made to progress within the company. Back all of this up with examples.
Your company offers me a great opportunity to use the skills I have learned and build on these for the benefit of myself and the organization. I will be able to challenge myself further and produce even higher results. '' Tailor the reply to meet the particular characteristics of the role. List the positive points of the role and the experience you have gained. from it. Go on to make a comparison on what you can expect to achieve from the new role. Lastly avoid mentioning money or financial gain. One of the underlying subterfuges is the interviewer is asking 'What's the benefits for me?'
You should reply this is how I contribute of course include examples, have a list of them to roll out they help to back up your claims. Leveraging your skills and bringing additional benefits and experience is exactly what the interviewer is looking for. Don't imply the reason for the interview is that you want more money or extra benefits. This doesn't suggest you want to make a worthwhile contribution. You are suggesting ''what is in it for me'' always address the needs of the interviewer.
The negative questions are the worst possible questions for an interviewee. How about this second question and how would you tackle it? What would you most like not to do in this role?
A dangerous question. The interviewer is probing for things that you didn't previously like and then they can ask a follow on question about why you didn't like them. Beware of this trap. One negative question after another sets a negative mood and will seriously harm your interview chances.
Turn the question round and give a 'model answer', which portrays no negativity. 'In an ideal world I would like to avoid any bureaucracy or red tape which can delay decisions. Like anyone I am always keen for good progress to be made at all times and everything to run smoothly'.
'I would avoid the situation last year. We had deadlines, 3 staff went off sick. Although we made our targets it was only through long hard work '. Portray yourself in a good light and turn things positive. Always prepare suitable answers to negative questions with examples.
Another key point is that the length of the answer is sufficient to give the interviewer enough information. If the answer is too brief the interviewer will feel that you have avoided the answer. If the answer is too long then you are spending too long discussing something that is potentially negative. A second important point is that anyone who talks too much in an answer can be perceived as lying. Of course that would only apply to a question where you have something to hide.
What personal qualities or attributes will you bring to the role or job and ........Why should I hire you? (is the same question just phrased differently).
This is where you need to have a personal pitch of 2 -3 sentences prepared. This needs to relate to the job description. Go through the qualities listed line by line. Then add in the additional personal qualities that you bring to the role. It is always worth using a qualifying phrase such as 'colleagues have said of me I am a great motivator / team builder / technician etc.'. It sounds better if there is a 3rd party endorsement. It doesn't sound like you are bragging but a colleague is speaking on your behalf. In addition you will need to have relevant examples which you can offer to expand on. The personal qualities for the role will be attributes such as hard-working, motivating, good communication skills, desire to succeed You should end your answer with a statement such as 'do you think these qualities are what you are looking for from a successful candidate?'. It plants a seed in the mind of the interviewer that they are.
If they say they were expecting other qualities then discuss further, offer examples and cover any potential holes in your application. Leave the interviewer with no doubt you have the necessary skills.
A job interview often comes down to the job interviewer probing for weaknesses. Here is a question often posed that needs rehearsing before the interview.....''I see from your resume that you have never actually been in this role in any of your previous companies. How are you going to manage?''
OK so it is an obvious weakness. Weakness is a risk to any employer. Relate any previous experience to similar situations where you moved departments and had a new role or were given new technology which you had to adapt to quickly.
Turn it round into a positive about 'how you are able to adapt and have a flexible approach to work. How you can easily pick up new skills.'
Try to broaden the answer by saying 'we are all faced with a fast moving and changing environment which constantly presents new challenges. I have always been able to rise to these and perform effectively despite limited product knowledge, tight deadlines, little support etc'. Importantly, then go on to list examples of similar experiences where you have demonstrated such skills. This should close the issue in the interviewers mind and paint a positive picture. Remember you would not have an interview if the interviewer truly thought you could not do the job!
Final question is what do you think the company expects from you in terms of responsibilities?
Include in your reply personal skills such as hard work, enthusiasm, loyalty, professionalism, passion, honesty, integrity. You may as well to enhance your application express your enthusiasm for the companies products and services and Comment on how you see your responsibilities as being to add value or increase sales/profits/turnover. Of course tailor each answer to the situation.
Again, close your answer asking the interviewer if that was what they were expecting or you as the main responsibilities.
