Why Do Interviewers Ask Difficult Questions
Most job interview can be tough and most of the interviewees will have zinger questions that are asked to dig deeper into your personality and how you handle difficult situations. In this article, we’ll take a look at five of the toughest interview questions and how to answer them.
1. Why did you leave your last position?
This is one of the most common interview questions and it’s usually asked by hiring managers who want to know why someone left their previous role. It’s important to remember that if you don’t give an honest reason for leaving your previous employer, they may not hire you because they think you’re dishonest.
Be honest with your answer . If you were fired or laid off, explain what happened. If you resigned, say why you decided to do so. Don’t try to make up excuses or blame anyone else.
2. Tell me about yourself
The interviewer wants to learn more about you as a person. They want to see whether you’re a good fit for the company culture. Since the pandemic, companies have doubled-down on company culture.
You should focus on your strengths and weaknesses. What makes you unique? What skills do you bring to the table? What are your hobbies? What do you like doing in your free time? These are all things that employers want to know.
3. What's your greatest weakness?
This feels like a "gotcha" question. Avoid saying things like "I work too much" or "I care too much". These answers sound disingenuous and unoriginal.
You want to share something that's true, but you don't want to share something that raises a red flag that you aren't a good fit for the role.
4. Why should I hire you?
If you're being interviewed by a manager, he or she probably already knows why you would be a great addition to his or her team. However, you still need to sell yourself. You need to show why you'd be a valuable asset to the company.
This is the time to "brag" about yourself and accomplishments. Talk about your experience, skills, and abilities. Show how you've helped other people succeed.
5. Why is there a gap in your work history?
You should prepare yourself for this question by emphasizing how you've used your professional experience during periods of unemployment. Did you get any certificates, further your education, etc.?
Be honest about how and why previous jobs ended, but don't criticize former employers.
You should simply highlight the positive elements of each previous job experience in ways that clearly show how they will benefit you at your next one.
Interviews can be nerve-wracking and there will always be things that you're not ready for. During the interview and tough question process, keep calm and stay focused. You're looking for a new job, so you need to be prepared to answer questions from potential employers.
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