INDIANAPOLIS (April 21, 2016) — The two of the most important aspects to think about when preparing for a job interview are: what will they ask and how will you respond.
The feature story of the most recent issue of the Diary (volume 105 no. 1) dives straight into interview preparation. The article, titled “Ten Potential Job Interview Questions and How to Answer Them”, breaks down possible questions asked during an interview. The questions range from those you will hear every interview “What are your strengths?” to some that are not as common, like “Are you a person who needs frequent breaks?”. Answering these personal questions about performance require self reflection. Understand your strengths and weaknesses, and use them to show you have put time and effort into understanding how you work well.
The article also tackles the tough questions an interviewer might ask relating to your previous employers. The takeaway from these scenarios is simple; never lie and never gossip. If you are likely to degrade your previous boss to an interviewer, you might not be a good fit for the company. Appropriateness during an interview shows that you are able to keep situations under control and can keep gossip in perspective.
While there are always other questions that come up, this article is helpful in jump-starting the preparation process. Reflect on your past performances, past employment and future goals. Remember, the interview is also a time to ask the interviewer questions about the company and their personal experience. After each interview, go back over the questions in the article and those you were asked to better prepare for your next.
