Posted by TexasChic on September 6, 2005, at 21:09:41
In reply to Re: Job Interview, posted by lynn970 on September 6, 2005, at 20:17:32
I always try to remind myself that even if I don't get the job, I'm getting very benefitial experience in interviewing. The more experience you get, the better you get at it. I tell myself I'll learn from whatever mistakes I make, and if I don't get this job it won't be the end of the world.
Interviews can be dramatically different depending on the place, but there are some questions that they seem to always ask. One is 'what are your strengths and what are your weaknesses'. Strengths are easy, weaknesses are a little more difficult. Basically you want to answer the question while making yourself look as good as possible. You may say something like, I tend to be a workaholic, or I'm a perfectionist, or something like that. You're answering the question but actually saying something what will be viewed as a strength. Just try to think of something that sounds good and not like you're trying to sound good (like my somewhat lame examples).
If they give you a personality test, try not to over analyze, just answer truthfully. I always get caught up in trying to figure out why they're asking the question and what kind of answer they're looking for. This can make you a nervous wreck if you let it.
Lastly, try to sound confident even if you're not. I've said some pretty stupid things with all confidence and still got the job.
Good luck, I'm sure you'll do fine. If not, there are always other fish in the sea!
-T
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