answer 10 questions due in 36 hours
Use STAR rules
Don’t need to write too much
Answering the questions behind the questions…
Provide STAR answers for the following common interview questions, being sure to answer the questions the recruiters are really asking.
1. So tell me about yourself.
Questions behind the question:
· Why did you apply for the position?
· What relevant experience do you have?
· What’s your educational background?
· How did you find out about us?
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2. Why do you want to work at X Company?
Questions behind the question:
· Why have you chosen this field of work?
· What do you know about our business? Products? Services?
· What do you know about our industry?
· What kind of introspection have you done?
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3. What relevant experience do you have?
Questions behind the question:
· Do you understand the day-to-day work of someone in the field?
· Do you have any transferable experiences that can give me some insight to the results you might be able to create here?
· Will you be able to jump right in and go or will we have to hold your hand and train you?
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4. What would your co-workers say about you?
Questions behind the question:
· Are you likeable?
· Are you a team member?
· How well do you communicate with others?
· Are you able to self-evaluate and self-correct?
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5. How have you furthered your experience?
Questions behind the question:
· What classes did you take specifically in preparation for this career that you didn’t have to take?
· Do you do any reading related to this work?
· What type of events have you engaged in relevant to this work?
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6. What motivates you to do a good job?
Questions behind the question:
· Is it money? Recognition? Competition? Growth? Fear? Friends? Parents? Failure? Impact?
· Will you succeed in our organization given how it is set up?
· Are you intrinsically motivated or do you need extrinsic motivators?
· What will you aim for when can’t measure your success with a G.P.A.?
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7. What is your greatest strength?
Questions behind the question:
· Do you know what makes you unique?
· Is your greatest strength relevant to our work?
· If so, how will your strength make you good at this position?
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8. What is your biggest weakness?
Questions behind the question:
· Is there anything I should be aware of that you aren’t telling me?
· I know you’ve put your best foot forward, but what’s the real truth about your performance and personality?
· How do you handle difficult questions and moments like this one?
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9. So, explain why I should hire you.
Questions behind the question:
· Why this company…again?
· Give all the career paths out there, why this one?
· Why this particular position?
· If I take a risk and invest in you, how long are you going to stay?
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10. Finally, do you have any questions for me?
Questions behind the question:
· How thoughtful are your questions?
· If you have questions, will you ask them?
· Do you seek clarity or brush over important details?
· Do you see me as professional peer that you talk eye-to-eye with or as an adult not to be questioned?
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