By Angela Wahome,
Job interviews are always stressful, even for job seekers who have gone on countless interviews. The best way to reduce the stress is to be prepared. Take the time to review the common interview questions you will most likely be asked. Also review sample answers to these typical interview questions.
Then take the time to research the company and to prepare for an interview. This way, you will be ready with answers for the job interview questions that specifically relate to the company that you will be interviewed in.
Here are a few job interview questions and answers about your previous job.
What did you like or dislike about your previous job?
When you’re asked what don’t like about your previous job, don’t be too negative. The reason is that you don’t want the interviewer to think that you’ll speak negatively about the new job or the company when you’re ready to move on, if you get this job. I enjoyed the people I worked with. It was a friendly atmosphere and I enjoyed going into work each morning. I felt the leadership team was good. They knew all of their employees on a first name basis and tried to make those personal connections. I also enjoyed that fact that the office did community outreach. One of the reasons I am leaving is that I felt I was not challenged enough at the job. I felt I was not able to reach my full potential because of the lack of challenge and there was no room for advancement in the company. While I did enjoy working there and appreciate the skills I developed while with the company, I would like to be in a position where my capabilities are better utilized and there is the opportunity for growth.
What was expected of you in your job and to what extent did you meet these expectations?
The
best way to respond is to discuss what you expected when you took the
job and give examples of how the position worked out for you. If the job
wasn’t exactly what you expected, it’s fine to mention that. However,
you should focus on the job itself, not the company, your boss, or your
co-workers (if they were a problem). Do be careful how you answer and
don’t focus too much on the negative. Instead, address the highlights of
the job. When responding, be specific. Prepare some examples to share
with the interviewer in advance. For example, if your job involved
creating web applications, discuss the specific programs you developed
and the responsibilities you were given. If you were provided training
and opportunities for professional development to help you achieve your
goals, mention that, as well.
Which was most / least rewarding?
Answering can be tricky. You want to make sure that the things you say are least rewarding aren’t responsibilities that are going to be a major part of the job you are interviewing for. For example, if the last job you had involved extensive customer service telephone work that you hated, and if being on the phone doing something similar is even a minor part of the new job, don’t mention it. Instead, focus on the tasks that were most rewarding and highlight those. Try to be positive, regardless of what question you have been asked, because you don’t want to be construed as someone who is negative about work, in general.
Remember that an interview is not an interrogation. It is a conversation that you will be in so that the company will get to know you and you will also understand the position that you will be going into.
Job interviews are always stressful, even for job seekers who have gone on countless interviews. The best way to reduce the stress is to be prepared. Take the time to review the common interview questions you will most likely be asked. Also review sample answers to these typical interview questions.
Then take the time to research the company and to prepare for an interview. This way, you will be ready with answers for the job interview questions that specifically relate to the company that you will be interviewed in.
Here are a few job interview questions and answers about your previous job.
What did you like or dislike about your previous job?
When you’re asked what don’t like about your previous job, don’t be too negative. The reason is that you don’t want the interviewer to think that you’ll speak negatively about the new job or the company when you’re ready to move on, if you get this job. I enjoyed the people I worked with. It was a friendly atmosphere and I enjoyed going into work each morning. I felt the leadership team was good. They knew all of their employees on a first name basis and tried to make those personal connections. I also enjoyed that fact that the office did community outreach. One of the reasons I am leaving is that I felt I was not challenged enough at the job. I felt I was not able to reach my full potential because of the lack of challenge and there was no room for advancement in the company. While I did enjoy working there and appreciate the skills I developed while with the company, I would like to be in a position where my capabilities are better utilized and there is the opportunity for growth.
What was expected of you in your job and to what extent did you meet these expectations?
The
best way to respond is to discuss what you expected when you took the
job and give examples of how the position worked out for you. If the job
wasn’t exactly what you expected, it’s fine to mention that. However,
you should focus on the job itself, not the company, your boss, or your
co-workers (if they were a problem). Do be careful how you answer and
don’t focus too much on the negative. Instead, address the highlights of
the job. When responding, be specific. Prepare some examples to share
with the interviewer in advance. For example, if your job involved
creating web applications, discuss the specific programs you developed
and the responsibilities you were given. If you were provided training
and opportunities for professional development to help you achieve your
goals, mention that, as well.Which was most / least rewarding?
Answering can be tricky. You want to make sure that the things you say are least rewarding aren’t responsibilities that are going to be a major part of the job you are interviewing for. For example, if the last job you had involved extensive customer service telephone work that you hated, and if being on the phone doing something similar is even a minor part of the new job, don’t mention it. Instead, focus on the tasks that were most rewarding and highlight those. Try to be positive, regardless of what question you have been asked, because you don’t want to be construed as someone who is negative about work, in general.
Remember that an interview is not an interrogation. It is a conversation that you will be in so that the company will get to know you and you will also understand the position that you will be going into.
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