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Kennedi
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What is the most commonly asked question during an interview ?
I want to go into architecture and I want to know what requirements I should have done in order to get the job
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Doc Frick
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Kennedi the most important part of interview preparation is rehearsing your responses to common interview questions. Knowing in advance how you’ll frame your experiences, strengths and weaknesses can go a long way in calming down those interview nerves.
TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF
This is a classic interview opener. It’s deliberately broad, so it’s easy to go off on tangents and include irrelevant details, but you should avoid that. Instead, develop a short elevator pitch. And like an elevator pitch, keep it relevant and to-the-point. Start with where you are now, then discuss how you got there. Link that with the job you’ve applied for, and why you’re a great fit for it based on your experience or interests and passions. And if you can link all that to your interest to that specific company, that’ll catch the attention of any interviewer.
TELL ME ABOUT YOUR STRENGTHS
The best way to address a question about your strengths is to ensure it aligns with the job description. A lot of people tend to downplay their strengths, but they shouldn’t. This is a great opportunity to showcase what you can do. You must be prepared, however, to back up your strength with a good example. For example, if you say your creativity is a strength, you’ll also want to be able to talk about a time when you used your creativity to solve a problem or address a challenge.
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 5 YEARS
Employers usually ask this question to determine three key things about you:
• Are you likely to remain at the company long-term?
•Do your career ambitions align with the job and company you’ve applied for?
•Do you have a sense of how you want to grow?
Each hire a company goes through with requires a significant financial and time investment, and they want to ensure they get it right. Someone who isn’t ambitious, and isn’t likely to remain at the company for at least a few years, and someone with no clear sense of progression means that investment isn’t well-spent. The best way to answer this question is to be general, and consider how your interests and goals align with the company’s.
TELL ME ABOUT A TIME YOU MADE A MISTAKE, HOW DID YOU HANDLE IT
Many people find this a challenging question, but it’s important to remember that no one expects you to be perfect. The trick here is to be honest, show a bit of self-awareness, but to give an example of a mistake you made and a lesson you learned that doesn’t interfere with your ability to get the job done. Again, resiliency, problem-solving, and how well you think on your feet are all qualities interviewers are looking for you to demonstrate here.
WHY SHOULD WE HIRE YOU
There are several things you want to tie into this question. The most important thing to cover is to make it clear exactly why you are qualified for this position. This can include skills, education, professional experience, and any relevant achievements. If you can, demonstrate that you’ll be a great cultural fit. Perhaps you met some people in the company or the team at an earlier date, or maybe something about the company resonates with you.
I hope this will be helpful Kennedi
TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF
This is a classic interview opener. It’s deliberately broad, so it’s easy to go off on tangents and include irrelevant details, but you should avoid that. Instead, develop a short elevator pitch. And like an elevator pitch, keep it relevant and to-the-point. Start with where you are now, then discuss how you got there. Link that with the job you’ve applied for, and why you’re a great fit for it based on your experience or interests and passions. And if you can link all that to your interest to that specific company, that’ll catch the attention of any interviewer.
TELL ME ABOUT YOUR STRENGTHS
The best way to address a question about your strengths is to ensure it aligns with the job description. A lot of people tend to downplay their strengths, but they shouldn’t. This is a great opportunity to showcase what you can do. You must be prepared, however, to back up your strength with a good example. For example, if you say your creativity is a strength, you’ll also want to be able to talk about a time when you used your creativity to solve a problem or address a challenge.
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 5 YEARS
Employers usually ask this question to determine three key things about you:
• Are you likely to remain at the company long-term?
•Do your career ambitions align with the job and company you’ve applied for?
•Do you have a sense of how you want to grow?
Each hire a company goes through with requires a significant financial and time investment, and they want to ensure they get it right. Someone who isn’t ambitious, and isn’t likely to remain at the company for at least a few years, and someone with no clear sense of progression means that investment isn’t well-spent. The best way to answer this question is to be general, and consider how your interests and goals align with the company’s.
TELL ME ABOUT A TIME YOU MADE A MISTAKE, HOW DID YOU HANDLE IT
Many people find this a challenging question, but it’s important to remember that no one expects you to be perfect. The trick here is to be honest, show a bit of self-awareness, but to give an example of a mistake you made and a lesson you learned that doesn’t interfere with your ability to get the job done. Again, resiliency, problem-solving, and how well you think on your feet are all qualities interviewers are looking for you to demonstrate here.
WHY SHOULD WE HIRE YOU
There are several things you want to tie into this question. The most important thing to cover is to make it clear exactly why you are qualified for this position. This can include skills, education, professional experience, and any relevant achievements. If you can, demonstrate that you’ll be a great cultural fit. Perhaps you met some people in the company or the team at an earlier date, or maybe something about the company resonates with you.
I hope this will be helpful Kennedi
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Mike Budd
Sales Performance Consultant
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Mike’s Answer
I am of the opinion that one of the most revealing inquiries posed during an interview is the final question, "do you have any questions for me?". This is a question I've consistently included in every interview I've conducted. It provides me with a wealth of information about the candidate's level of preparation and mindset. I'm always curious to see the extent of independent research they've undertaken. Even now, I find myself formulating questions to ask as an interviewee, regarding the interviewer or the company I'm considering joining. Delving into aspects such as the company's culture, industry obstacles, and the brand's promise to customers, there's a multitude of engaging discussions that can be initiated with a bit of preparation before the interview. These questions truly help you distinguish yourself as a visionary for the position.
Great answer, Mike. And let me build on that. One thing that frustrates me is when I ask that question of the person I'm interviewing, and they say "I don't have any questions?" I think to myself 'We just had a potentially life changing discussion about one of the most important decisions you'll ever make and you have NO questions??'. it's a red flag for me for sure. ALWAYS ask questions. Even if you ask the same question you asked the other person that interviewed you for the same role. Consider these areas of questions:
-Company culture. "How would you describe Acme Inc's culture?"
-Job specific. "What types of software or platforms are used in this role?"
-Job opening. "Why are you looking to fill this position now? Is it a new role? Did the incumbent get promoted?"
Thomas Sawyer
Charles McElroy IV
Field Service Chemist
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New Orleans, Louisiana
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Charles’s Answer
There's quite a few of the typical five questions of "tell me about yourself", "what are your hobbies", "do you work well usner pressure", etc
The most common one I've heard recently that people are greatly unprepared for is "what makes you feel accomplished?"
Most may say feeling accomplished at work does, but then not having a clear definition of what actions or goals achieved would make them feel accomplished.
Find some questionnaires that ask random personal questions, try filling it out offline to the best of your ability
Have a mock interview with a friend where you give fake answers and one-up each other
Think about things in your personal life that don't focus on careers that make you feel good
The most common one I've heard recently that people are greatly unprepared for is "what makes you feel accomplished?"
Most may say feeling accomplished at work does, but then not having a clear definition of what actions or goals achieved would make them feel accomplished.
Charles recommends the following next steps:
Phillip Melton
Sony
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Anchorage, Alaska
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Phillip’s Answer
Here is a full list of some of the most common interview questions, along with a short explanation of what the interviewer might be looking for in YOUR answer. It's also important to know your resume inside and out and be ready to answer any questions that might come up about the projects, experiences, certifications, and education that are mentioned on it.
1. Give me some information about yourself: This is often the first question asked, and it gives you a chance to give a short summary of your professional history, skills, and personal qualities that make you a good fit for the job.
2. What do you do well and not so well? This question is meant to help the interviewer figure out how self-aware you are and how much you can improve. Talk about your flaws and how you are working on them to show that you are growing as a person.
3. Why do you want to work for us? Here's your chance to show how your skills, experience, and interest match the job's requirements and make you the best person for the job.
4. How do you deal with stress? The interviewer wants to know how tough you are and how well you can handle stress. Inform others about the ways you deal with stress at work that work for you.
5. How do you decide which jobs are most important? Employers want to know how you handle a lot of work and tight deadlines. Show how you set priorities for tasks, such as by using time management basket random tools or methods, and give examples of how you've handled tasks well in the past.
6. In five years, where do you see yourself? This question is meant to find out what your long-term goals are. Show that you're excited about the chance to advance in your job and explain how your goals fit in with the company's mission and values.
7. What made you want to work for our company? This question checks how interested you are in and how knowledgeable you are about the group. Before you apply, learn about the company's past, culture, and values, and then explain why you like these things about them.
8. What drives you? The point of this question is to find out what motivates you to do well at work. Talk about how both internal and external factors (like personal successes, working with others, or money benefits) affect your drive and output.
By thinking about how to answer these common interview questions, you will be better able to show off your skills, please the interviewer, and improve your chances of getting the job. Good luck!
1. Give me some information about yourself: This is often the first question asked, and it gives you a chance to give a short summary of your professional history, skills, and personal qualities that make you a good fit for the job.
2. What do you do well and not so well? This question is meant to help the interviewer figure out how self-aware you are and how much you can improve. Talk about your flaws and how you are working on them to show that you are growing as a person.
3. Why do you want to work for us? Here's your chance to show how your skills, experience, and interest match the job's requirements and make you the best person for the job.
4. How do you deal with stress? The interviewer wants to know how tough you are and how well you can handle stress. Inform others about the ways you deal with stress at work that work for you.
5. How do you decide which jobs are most important? Employers want to know how you handle a lot of work and tight deadlines. Show how you set priorities for tasks, such as by using time management basket random tools or methods, and give examples of how you've handled tasks well in the past.
6. In five years, where do you see yourself? This question is meant to find out what your long-term goals are. Show that you're excited about the chance to advance in your job and explain how your goals fit in with the company's mission and values.
7. What made you want to work for our company? This question checks how interested you are in and how knowledgeable you are about the group. Before you apply, learn about the company's past, culture, and values, and then explain why you like these things about them.
8. What drives you? The point of this question is to find out what motivates you to do well at work. Talk about how both internal and external factors (like personal successes, working with others, or money benefits) affect your drive and output.
By thinking about how to answer these common interview questions, you will be better able to show off your skills, please the interviewer, and improve your chances of getting the job. Good luck!
Dr Kiran Haroon Mazari
Doctor
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Dr Kiran’s Answer
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Paul Goetzinger MPA
Academic and Career Consultant and Freelance Writer
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Paul’s Answer
Background questions:
"Tell us more about yourself?"
"What kind of experience do you have?"
They are trying to establish if you have the background and ability to do the job.
"Tell us more about yourself?"
"What kind of experience do you have?"
They are trying to establish if you have the background and ability to do the job.
Eric Packer
Structural engineer
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Boise, Idaho
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Eric’s Answer
Kennedi, each interviewer will conduct the interview differently and will have a wide range of questions. Some will have general questions and others will have an in-depth interview with many technical questions to see if you have mastered enough content related to your field. If you encounter an interview that is focused on lots of technical content, just know that it is okay that you do not know the answers to every question. Stay confident throughout the interview but be open when you may not have a ready answer for a particular question but share how you might arrive at the answer were you to work for said firm. How you approach new situations is just as important as having competency in a wide array of professional situations. Many interviewers want to see if you have the right skillset for the job but they are also trying to see how you will problem solve and communicate. All the best.
Amalya Sukiasyan
ESOL teacher at Washington English Center
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Yerevan
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Amalya’s Answer
Hi Kennedi,
You should prepare well for your upcoming interview since your self-introduction skills can play a crucial role. Try to focus on your strengths, skills and talents, but not putting too much emphasis on them.
Although interview questions vary from company to company, it is very likely to expect the following questions: Why are you interested in architecture? What are your long-term goals in this field? Why have you applied for this job? Why you are the best candidate for this role?
I wish you good luck in your interviews.
You should prepare well for your upcoming interview since your self-introduction skills can play a crucial role. Try to focus on your strengths, skills and talents, but not putting too much emphasis on them.
Although interview questions vary from company to company, it is very likely to expect the following questions: Why are you interested in architecture? What are your long-term goals in this field? Why have you applied for this job? Why you are the best candidate for this role?
I wish you good luck in your interviews.
Thomas Sawyer
Learning and Development
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San Antonio, Texas
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Thomas’s Answer
Something you need to be prepared for are "behavioral interviewing" questions. They typically go something like this:
"Tell me about a time you had to work in a team under a tight deadline."
You need to be prepared for these questions using the STAR method:
Situation
Task
Action
Result
Check out this LinkedIn article: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/interviewing/how-to-use-the-star-interview-response-technique
Some things to keep in mind.
-Be specific. Don't say "Whenever I have a tight deadline, I try to get well-organized..." but rather "There was this one time my sophomore year at Acme University. We were assigned a big project just three days before it was due..."
-The result should include the phrase "What I learned from that experience is..."
-Even though you may not have work experience, you STILL have relevant experience. Use it! School work, part time job, sports teams, school activities all count. This question is all about being able to learn and grow from your experiences. These questions are NOT about the quality or importance of the experience.
I hope that helps!
Tom
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"Tell me about a time you had to work in a team under a tight deadline."
You need to be prepared for these questions using the STAR method:
Situation
Task
Action
Result
Check out this LinkedIn article: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/interviewing/how-to-use-the-star-interview-response-technique
Some things to keep in mind.
-Be specific. Don't say "Whenever I have a tight deadline, I try to get well-organized..." but rather "There was this one time my sophomore year at Acme University. We were assigned a big project just three days before it was due..."
-The result should include the phrase "What I learned from that experience is..."
-Even though you may not have work experience, you STILL have relevant experience. Use it! School work, part time job, sports teams, school activities all count. This question is all about being able to learn and grow from your experiences. These questions are NOT about the quality or importance of the experience.
I hope that helps!
Tom
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