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While there are as many different possible interview questions as there are interviewers, it always helps to be ready

for anything. So we've prepared a list of 100 potential interview questions. Will you face them all? We pray no

interviewer would be that cruel. Will you face a few? Probably. Will you be well-served by being ready even if

you're not asked these exact questions? Absolutely.

1. Tell me about yourself.

2. What are your strengths?

3. What are your weaknesses?

4. Who was your favorite manager and why?

What kind of personality do you work best with and why?

5. Why do you want this job?

6. Where would you like to be in your career five years from now?

7. Tell me about your proudest achievement.

8. If you were at a business lunch and you ordered a rare steak and they brought it to you well done, what would

you do?

9. If I were to give you this salary you requested but let you write your job description for the next year, what

would it say?

Why is there fuzz on a tennis ball?

10. How would you go about establishing your credibility quickly with the team?11. There's no right or wrong answer, but if you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you be?

12. How would you feel about working for someone who knows less than you?

13. Was there a person in your career who really made a difference?

14. What's your ideal company?

15. What attracted you to this company?

16. What are you most proud of?

17. What are you looking for in terms of career development?

18. What do you look for in terms of culture -- structured or entrepreneurial?

19. What do you like to do?

20. Give examples of ideas you've had or implemented.

21. What are your lifelong dreams?

22. What do you ultimately want to become?23. How would you describe your work style?

24. What kind of car do you drive?

25. Tell me about a time where you had to deal with conflict on the job.

26. What's the last book you read?

27. What magazines do you subscribe to?

28. What would be your ideal working situation?

29. Why should we hire you?

30. What did you like least about your last job?

31. What do you think of your previous boss?

32. How do you think I rate as an interviewer?

33. Do you have any questions for me?

34. When were you most satisfied in your job?35. What can you do for us that other candidates can't?

36. What are three positive things your last boss would say about you?

37. What negative thing would your last boss say about you?

38. If you were an animal, which one would you want to be?

39. What salary are you seeking?

40. What's your salary history?

41. Do you have plans to have children in the near future?

42. What were the responsibilities of your last position?



43. What do you know about this industry?

44. What do you know about our company?

45. How long will it take for you to make a significant contribution?

46. Are you willing to relocate?

47. What was the last project you headed up, and what was its outcome?

48. What kind of goals would you have in mind if you got this job?

49. Give me an example of a time that you felt you went above and beyond the call of duty at work.

50. What would you do if you won the lottery?

51. Can you describe a time when your work was criticized?

52. Have you ever been on a team where someone was not pulling their own weight? How did you handle it?

53. What is your personal mission statement?

54. Tell me about a time when you had to give someone difficult feedback. How did you handle it?

55. What is your greatest failure, and what did you learn from it?

56. What irritates you about other people, and how do you deal with it?

57. What is your greatest fear?

58. Who has impacted you most in your career, and how?

59. What do you see yourself doing within the first 30 days of this job?

60. What's the most important thing you've learned in school?

61. What three character traits would your friends use to describe you?

62. What will you miss about your present/last job?

63. If you were interviewing someone for this position, what traits would you look for?

64. List five words that describe your character.

65. What is your greatest achievement outside of work?

66. Sell me this pencil.

67. If I were your supervisor and asked you to do something that you disagreed with, what would you do?

68. Do you think a leader should be feared or liked?

69. What's the most difficult decision you've made in the last two years?

70. What do you like to do for fun?

71. Why are you leaving your present job?

72. What do you do in your spare time?

73. How do you feel about taking no for an answer?

74. What was the most difficult period in your life, and how did you deal with it?

75. What is your favorite memory from childhood?

76. Give me an example of a time you did something wrong. How did you handle it?

77. Tell me one thing about yourself you wouldn't want me to know.

78. Tell me the difference between good and exceptional.

79. Why did your choose your major?

80. What are the qualities of a good leader? A bad leader?

81. What is your biggest regret, and why?

82. What are three positive character traits you don't have?

83. What irritates you about other people, and how do you deal with it?

84. If you found out your company was doing something against the law, like fraud, what would you do?

85. How many times do a clock's hands overlap in a day?

86. How would you weigh a plane without scales?

87. What assignment was too difficult for you, and how did you resolve the issue?

88. If I were to ask your last supervisor to provide you additional training or exposure, what would she suggest?

89. If you could choose one superhero power, what would it be and why?

90. What's the best movie you've seen in the last year?

91. Describe how you would handle a situation if you were required to finish multiple tasks by the end of the day,

and there was no conceivable way that you could finish them.



92. What techniques and tools do you use to keep yourself organized?

93. If you could get rid of any one of the US states, which one would you get rid of, and why?

94. With your eyes closed, tell me step-by-step how to tie my shoes.

95. if you had to choose one, would you consider yourself a big-picture person or a detail-oriented person?

96. If selected for this position, can you describe your strategy for the first 90 days?

97. Who are your heroes?

98. Tell me 10 ways to use a pencil other than writing.

What Are Your Weaknesses?

This is the most dreaded question of all. Handle it by minimizing your weakness and emphasizing your

strengths. Stay away from personal qualities and concentrate on professional traits: "I am always working

on improving my communication skills to be a more effective presenter. I recently joined Toastmasters,

which I find very helpful."

Why Do You Want to Work Here?

The interviewer is listening for an answer that indicates you've given this some thought and are not

sending out resumes just because there is an opening. For example, "I've selected key companies whose

mission statements are in line with my values, where I know I could be excited about what the company

does, and this company is very high on my list of desirable choices."

What Are Your Goals? Sometimes it's best to talk about short-term and intermediate goals rather than locking yourself into the

distant future. For example, "My immediate goal is to get a job in a growth-oriented company. My long-

term goal will depend on where the company goes. I hope to eventually grow into a position of

responsibility."

What Can You Do for Us That Other Candidates Can't?

What makes you unique? This will take an assessment of your experiences, skills and traits. Summarize

concisely: "I have a unique combination of strong technical skills, and the ability to build strong customer

relationships. This allows me to use my knowledge and break down information to be more user-friendly."

1. So, tell me a little about yourself.

Be careful not to give the interviewer your life story here. You don't need to explain

everything from birth to present day. Relevant facts about education, your career and yourcurrent life situation are fine.

I am giving you list of some common question generally ask in AFMC Interview:

Explain what is difference between southern western and northern blottingHow would u measure carbohydrate?

Explain How to estimate protein?Tell me which city is called as city of joy?

What type of answers are expected by the candidate in interview for afmc?

Important tips:

The content of "Personal interview " keeps on changing candidate to candidate.

Form opinions about various events and try to convince them about your ideas without

arguing

During preparation go through News Paper daily, especially editorials.



General questions regarding the family backgrounds are asked followed by simple text

related questions.

All shortlisted candidates are equal in IQ now you have to impress upon that you aredifferent from others with respect to knowing people and society around you.

Discus day to day events and important happenings with your Parents /relatives

/classmates /friends in English.

Some questions also include the syllabus of the entrance exam as well as things taught in

earlier classes-like history ,geography

You should know general information about the place you are coming, specific problems and

achievements of that area, reflect your commitment to Army and the Nation throughknowledge and awareness. Why you want to join Army.

The tougher part of the AFMC Exam is its medical test and not the questions.

Please note that if you have joined the N.C.C you will get extra points for it.

They ask general facts, majority of which consists of current affairs.

Besides Interview, you should also be prepared for physical fitness.

When will be the notification for drug inspector was issued?Is there is any cell in MESOSOME, if yes than tell me how many?What is the name of Rabbit Young?

What are the criteria of the interview?When 2010 entrance exam for the drug inspector will be conducted for us the pharmacistJabalpur is in which city?

which city is called as city of joy?Re: What type of questions will be asked in AFMC Interview?its combination of both buddy.they ask personal details first so as to make you comfortable.then you shall be questioned on your decision making skills,working under pressure,thought process,your presentation skills, leadership qualities known as OLQ`s in the SSb you may expect a very fewon current affairs and GK.reason for choosing AFMC and your passion for serving in the defense.deal with the last question very carefully.they needs honest passion not rote answers or over exertive answers.good luckJAI HIND!!

There are absolutely no rules, no 'list of questions'.Interviewers ask anything, just ANYTHING that comes to their mind, simply to find out your GeneralKnowledge, Communication ability,, and your interests.You can largely steer the conversation to the direction you like; DO NOT bluff or try to impress them bytalking about sky-diving, if you know nothing about it! But if your passion is playing "Gulli-danda" and youcan speak about it for hours, do tell them all about it!They want to know if you are enthusiastic about your interests, have a keen desire to learn, and can talkhonestly about it! You may even educate them about the game of "Gulli danda"!



You're in luck my friend. You somehow managed to ask the question to a person who hasactually taken the AFMC interview and passed it!

My best advice- Be yourself. But a better version of yourself. The interviewers are all of

military background, so they can easily recognize a fake persona when they see one.

I had the interview 6 years back; things might have changed since then. We had to answeran initial personalty questionnaire before the interview started. It had some routine andsome weird questions. There were no right answers, just our answers. But it was easy to spot

which diplomatic option to choose while answering.

My interview was in a big room with a long conference table with me on one side, and about6-7 stern folks on the other. I think some were doctors and some were plain armed forcespeople. Most questions were on general knowledge, current affairs, politics; and few onchemistry and biology as well.

Keep updated on current affairs. Practice good communication skills. Have diplomaticanswers ready for routine questions asked in any interview. Skim through the chemistry and

biology books of 11th and 12th.

That being said, make sure that you really wanna join the armed forces. During my time, the bond (after MBBS completion) was 15 lakh rupees or 7 yr army medical service. I imaginethe current bond must be even bigger

. 5. What relevant experience do you have?

Hopefully if you're applying for this position you have bags of related experience, and if

that's the case you should mention it all. But if you're switching careers or trying something

a little different, your experience may initially not look like it's matching up. That's when

you need a little honest creativity to match the experiences required with the ones you

have. People skills are people skills after all, you just need to show how customer service

skills can apply to internal management positions, and so on.

9. How are you when you're working under pressure?

Once again, there are a few ways to answer this but they should all be positive. You may

work well under pressure, you may thrive under pressure, and you may actually PREFER

working under pressure. If you say you crumble like aged blue cheese, this is not going to

help you get your foot in the door.

0. What motivates you to do a good job?



The answer to this one is not money, even if it is. You should be motivated by life's noble

pursuits. You want recognition for a job well done. You want to become better at your job.

You want to help others or be a leader in your field.

11. What's your greatest strength?This is your chance to shine. You're being asked to explain why you are a great employee,

so don't hold back and stay do stay positive. You could be someone who thrives under

pressure, a great motivator, an amazing problem solver or someone with extraordinary

attention to detail. If your greatest strength, however, is to drink anyone under the table or

get a top score on Mario Kart, keep it to yourself. The interviewer is looking for work-related

strengths.

12. What's your biggest weakness?If you're completely honest, you may be kicking yourself in the butt. If you say you don't

have one, you're obviously lying. This is a horrible question and one that politicians have

become masters at answering. They say things like "I'm perhaps too committed to my work

and don't spend enough time with my family." Oh, there's a fireable offense. I've even

heard "I think I'm too good at my job, it can often make people jealous." Please, let's keep

our feet on the ground. If you're asked this question, give a small, work-related flaw that

you're working hard to improve. Example: "I've been told I occasionally focus on details and

miss the bigger picture, so I've been spending time laying out the complete project every

day to see my overall progress."

20. Would you rather be liked or feared?

I have been asked this a lot, in various incarnations. The first time I just drew a blank and

said, "I don't know." That went over badly, but it was right at the start of my career when I

had little to no experience. Since then I've realized that my genuine answer is "Neither, I'd

rather be respected." You don't want to be feared because fear is no way to motivate a

team. You may got the job done but at what cost? Similarly, if you're everyone's best friend

you'll find it difficult to make tough decisions or hit deadlines. But when you're respected,you don't have to be a complete bastard or a lame duck to get the job done.

1. Tell me about yourself: The most often asked question in interviews. You need to have a shortstatement prepared in your mind. Be careful that it does not soundrehearsed. Limit it to work-related items unless instructed otherwise.Talk about things you have done and jobs you have held that relate to



the position you are interviewing for. Start with the item farthestback and work up to the present.

2. 22. What is your greatest strength?

Numerous answers are good, just stay positive. A few good examples:

Your ability to prioritize, Your problem-solving skills, Your ability

to work under pressure, Your ability to focus on projects, Your

professional expertise, Your leadership skills, Your positive attitude

3. The Question InterviewersAlways Ask (and How to

Answer It) 4. By Ryan Kahn, October 29, 2013

5. Interviews are a bittersweet business. On one hand, you’re usually

pretty stoked to be meeting a prospective employer. On the other, you

know you’re about to willingly subject yourself to some of the most

awkward lines of questioning known to man. Including the inevitable,

“So, can you tell me a little bit about yourself?”

6. Talking about yourself should be easy—you’ve known yourself your

entire life! But for most of us, it’s pretty tough, especially when you’re in

the hot seat in an interview.

7. Fortunately, there are a few ways you can psych yourself up for this

portion of big day, and nail it, too. Here’s how.

8. Assume the Position

9. Body language is important, and whether you realize it or not, it speaks

volumes about your personality and state of mind without you saying a

word.

10. So, when you’re asked to talk about yourself, give your body a moment

to catch up to your brain before you speak. Take a deep breath, and

adjust your posture. Relax your shoulders, un-cross your legs, and do

whatever you need to do to “switch” into a more casual posture. Not too

casual—you’re still in an interview— just enough to give your interviewer

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a few body language cues that tell him or her you’re comfortable and

excited to talk about yourself.

11. Keep it Short

12. Although your interviewer did ask you to talk about yourself, he or she

probably doesn’t want to spend the entire interview hearing your life’s

story. While you want to give a complete answer, linger too long and

you’re likely to look unfocused—or worse, lose the interviewer’s

interest.

13. To help keep your response in your interviewer’s attention sweet spot,

keep it between one and two minutes. You’ll have to practice this at

home a few times to get a sense for what you can fit into that

timeframe, but once you do, you’ll be able to pace yourself when it’s

time for the interview.

14. Follow the Formula

15. So, what should you include? Your interviewer has seen your resume,

so don’t regurgitate all your bullet points— just pick out a few stories

about some of the more significant and relevant milestones to the new

job you’re approaching.

16. The trick, of course, is to keep yourself on topic while doing this. Think

about hitting the following three points.

17. To start off, share the easy stuff, like what you’re currently doing, what you

studied in college, or what your career path has been focused on. For

example, “As you’ve probably seen, I studied business in college, and have

been focusing on client relations and business development in the tech world

ever since.”

18. Next, move on to your professional accomplishments. Pick two or threereally unique milestones that relate to the job you’re applying for—for

example, maybe you were given the opportunity to work with a high-profile

client as a result of your skills as a negotiator. Or, perhaps you won an award

for providing outstanding client service. If you can throw in tangible results of

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your accomplishments as well—like improved client retention or increased

sales—all the better!

19. Finally, bring it all together by talking about how all your prior experience

has positioned you to pursue the challenges and opportunities the company

and role you’re interviewing for would offer. Something like, “With my tech

background and my track record of solving really tough client issues, I think I’d

really succeed in this role.”

20. Be Yourself

21. When interviewers ask to hear more about you, they usually mean it.

The rest of the questions you’ll be asked during your interview will cover

your skills and capacity to do the work—but this first question seeks to

uncover what you’d really be like to work with every day.

22. In other words, this is a great opportunity for you to show off your

sparkling personality. Don’t be afraid to relax, smile, and throw in stories

or anecdotes that show off your passions and interests (think: “The last

company I worked for focused on sports teams—which was great,

because I’m a basketball fanatic”).

23. Talking about yourself may never be easy, but using these tips will help

make it look easy to your interviewer. While your resume may have an

impressive list of accomplishments, nothing on paper could ever bring

those talents to life like the person who made them—you!

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26. Today, we are tackling another critical job interview question: What are your strengths?

27. This is a commonly-asked question in job interviews for all levels of positions in allindustries.

28. Even when this question is not asked, you must be able to answer it in order to

land the job. After all, from the employer’s perspective, the main point of a job

interview is to understand what you could do for the organization and why she

should hire you instead of someone else.

29. You must be prepared to talk about your strengths. Many candidates don’t do it

well, so there is an opportunity for you to stand out from the crowd if you can

speak about your strengths in an authentic and compelling way.

30. Let’s start by talking about how to respond when an interviewer asks you

specifically, “What are your strengths?” (or “What are your three greatest

strengths?” or similar)

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31. Why Do Interviewers Ask This Question?

32.

It’s the interviewer’s job to find someone who will perform in the position and get

along with the team. With this question, the interviewer seeks to find out if:

33. • Your strengths align with the company’s needs

• You can do the job and perform like a rock star

• You are the best person for the job — no need to hold out for someone better

• You have qualities, skills, and/or experience that set you apart from the competition

• You are someone who will make an excellent addition to the team

34. Common Mistakes

35.

Some people think this is an easy question. This question is basically a prompt for

you to brag and “sell” yourself as the best fit for the job. So how could you screw itup? You know yourself, right?

36. Unfortunately, many candidates fail to prepare properly and sabotage themselves.

Here are some of the common mistakes that I see when working with my coaching

clients:

37. Lack of self-awareness. Most job seekers don’t spend enough time analyzing their

strengths and thinking about which ones are most relevant for each position.

Knowing your strengths will serve you well in job interviewing and in the rest of

your life as well. If you don’t feel you have a clear sense of your job -related

strengths, read on for some advice on how to identify them.

38. Modesty. Many candidates are too humble or just aren’t comfortable articulating

what makes them great. This is particularly true for introverts and/or people who

never really had to “sell” themselves before because new jobs always fell in their

laps in the past. You have to get over any hesitation to say nice things about

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yourself. You can do it in a way that feels comfortable and authentic if you prepare

in advance.

39. Choosing lame strengths. Others choose strengths that don’t help them stand out

— strengths that aren’t important for the job at hand or strengths that just about

anybody could claim. This mistake makes a candidate bland and forgettable atbest. At worst, you can raise red flags with the interviewer — who wants to hire

someone whose greatest strength is the ability to show up on time?

40. How to Talk About Your Strengths

41.

It’s important to take the time to identify your strengths and PRACTICE talking

about them in advance. That way, you’ll be ready when you walk into that

interview for your dream job. Let’s start by identifying/confirming what your

greatest strengths are:

42. 1. Brainstorm. Sit down and make a list of your top strengths — aim for at least 10

and be creative. Banish your modest internal editor to another room. Jot down

everything that comes to mind. You can delete later if you like.

43. Your strengths could include:

44. Experience — Experience with a certain software or type of task, expertise in a

particular industry, a track record of working with similar products or clients, etc.

Talents — Abilities such as programming in a desired language, writing proposals,

selling widgets, litigating cases, organizing events, translating from Mandarin, etc.

(the possibilities here are truly endless)

Soft skills — Competencies such as problem solving, influencing, team building,

negotiation, managing up, etc.

Education/training — Relevant background on topics critical to the job — including

college degrees, certifications, training seminars, mentoring, internships, etc.45. If you have trouble coming up with enough work-related strengths, jot down

positive personality qualities or personal strengths. You may find ways to relate

these to job performance.

46. 2. Focus. Narrow your list down to least five strengths that you are comfortable

discussing (or could get comfortable discussing with a little bit of practice). The

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more, the better. You may not talk about all of these strengths in every interview,

but it’s good to have options.

47. 3. Prepare Examples. Develop at least one example or Interview Story to illustrate

each of your strengths. If you’re not sure how to go about crafting compelling

stories and examples from your previous experience, check out Big Interview andour Answer Builder .

48. Choosing the Right Strengths

49.

1. Be accurate. Choose strengths that you actually possess. Don’t pick a strength

just because it’s in the job description or worked for your buddy. You want to be

yourself in an interview, just the best and most professional version of yourself.

You will be much more convincing and likable if you talk about authentic

strengths.

50. 2. Be relevant. You should take the time to analyze the job description and identify

the most important strengths for each opportunity. You likely have many

strengths, but which will be most relevant for this interviewer?

51. 3. Be specific. Choose specific strengths. Instead of “people skills” (too broad and

boring), go with “relationship building” or “persuasive communication.” Don’t be

generic. Could 90% of your friends claim your strength? Pick another one.

52. 4. Don’t be too humble. See common mistakes above. Avoid “weak praise” and

lame strengths. Pick something impressive. Don’t go with “pleasant to work with”

as your main selling point. Just about everybody can and should be pleasant to

work with. To get the job, you have to show you would bring more to the position.

53. 5. Be prepared to demonstrate. As discussed, have a concise example ready to

back each strength up. Be careful about rambling on too long here. Your answer

should still be 1-2 minutes long. If you want to share three strengths and back

each up with an example, you will want to practice in advance so that you can do

it in a concise way.

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54. I Don’t Know My Own Strengths

55.

If you get stuck trying to develop a list your strengths, try these techniques:

56. 1. Get a second opinion. Ask a trusted friend or colleague what they think are your

greatest strengths.

57. 2. Dig for clues. Go back to previous performance reviews and analyze the positive

feedback. Dig up old emails praising your work (if you haven’t been saving these,

start a folder now). If you’re a student or new grad, think about the feedback that

you’ve received from professors and supervisors from past internships and jobs.

58. 3. Review your resume. Look for common themes in your achievements.

Sometimes, we’re so close to the subject that we lose perspective. Try to

read your resume with fresh eyes — as if it was the resume of an admired friend.

What stands out?

59. 4. Get scientific. Try the StrengthsFinder assessment. You can answer a series of

questions and get a report that summarizes your top strengths. This should spark

some ideas and/or help you focus your thinking. I use StrengthsFinder with many

of my coaching clients and the results can really help with your professional and

personal development. Many corporations also ask their employees to take the

StrengthsFinder assessment as a foundation for their performance improvement

plans.

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60. Some Example Answers to “What Are Your

Strengths?” 61. 1. Example Answer: 3 Strengths for a Technology Team Leader

62. “I think one of my greatest strengths is as a problem solver. I have the ability to see a

situation from different perspectives and I can get my work done even in the face of

difficult obstacles. I also feel that my communication skills are top notch. I feel just as

comfortable presenting to senior executives as I do mediating a conflict between junior

team members. I worked as a programmer in the past so I have that perspective of a

developer and I think that they respect me for that.”

63. Why We Like It:

64. This is a nice answer that summarizes three strengths that are relevant for the job

at hand. Just saying that you’re a “problem solver” and have “good

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communication skills” can sound bland and rehearsed. You have to add some

detail and color to make your answer more believable and memorable. In this

case, the candidate talks about how her problem solving skills work (seeing things

from different perspectives) and gives examples of her communication skills

(presenting to senior leaders and mediating team disputes). We also like herdiscussion of her programming past and how this makes her a better manager.

65. Notice that she did not include a specific example for each of the strengths cited.

Sometimes you want to avoid squeezing too much detail into one answer. You

don’t want this answer to turn into an endless monologue. This candidate gave a

little bit of detail for each strength and then left an opening for the interviewer to

ask for more information. She should, of course, be prepared with an Interview

Story for each of her strengths. That way, she will be ready when the interviewer

asks: “Tell me about a time when you solved a difficult problem” or “Give me an

example of a conflict that you mediated.”

66. 2. Example Answer: Work E thic

67. “One of my strengths is my strong work ethic. When I commit to a deadline, I do whatever

it takes to deliver. For example, last week we had a report due and got some numbers back

late from our team in Singapore. I pulled an all-nighter to finish the spreadsheet because I

knew that the client HAD to receive the report on time.”

68. Why We Like It:

69. Notice that the answer goes beyond “hard worker,” which is way too general.

Anybody can say that they work hard. This candidate gets specific about what

work ethic means to him and talks about being deadline-driven and reliable, with a

specific example.

70. 3. Example Answer: Writi ng Skill s (New college grad applying for analyst position)

71. “I am proud of my writing skills and believe that they will make me a better analyst. I am

able to communicate complicated topics to different audiences. I can take a lot of data and

information and find the story and themes that clients need to know about.

72. I honed my research and writing abilities during my days writing for the college

paper, where I learned how to write well on deadline from pretty demandingeditors. I even won an award for my series on the financial crisis.”

73. Why We Like It:

74. This answer explains why the candidate is a good writer and how that applies to

the position. The example adds credibility, showing that others also believed the

candidate’s writing skills were top-notch (editors, award judges).



75. What If They Don’t Ask Me About My

Strengths?

76.

If the interviewer doesn’t think to ask you about your strengths (not every

interviewer has been trained to ask the right questions), you’ll have to look for

opportunities to bring up the topic.

77. Keep in mind that there are many other questions that basically ask for your

strengths. These include: 78. • Why should we hire you?

• Why are you the best person for the job?

• What makes you a good fit?

79. You should walk into every interview with a clear goal: to communicate your

greatest and most relevant strengths to the interviewer. If you aren’t asked

directly, look for openings. For example, when asked a behavioral question (“Tell

me about a time…”), share an example that illustrates one of your top strengths

and emphasize it.

80. If all else fails, wait until the end of the interview when they ask you if you have

anything else to add (after you have asked some smart questions of the interviewer ).

Then, take the opportunity to summarize your strengths and reiterate your interest

in the position.

81. C

82. 3 Ways to Answer "What'sYour Biggest Weakness?"

83. When you’re asked "what's your greatest strength?" in an interview,

you’ve got it covered: You showcase your professional skills and talk

about how there's no one better suited for the job. But, "what's your

biggest weakness?" That question can be much tougher to answer.

84. But it’s not a trick question. What your interviewer is really trying to do—

beyond identifying any red flags—is to gauge your self-awareness and

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honesty. So, "I can't meet a deadline to save my life" is not an option—

but neither is "Nothing! I'm perfect!" A good answer can show how you

can overcome challenges, paint you as a committed professional

who continues to improve herself, and actually highlight your strengths.

85. Here are three strategies to ensure that talking about your weakness

won't be the weak spot in your next interview.

86. 1. Show How You've Overcome Something

87. Everyone has areas that could use improvement, but if you can

describe how you've mitigated yours, you’ll seem strong, capable, and

in charge of your professional development. So, think of something that

you struggle with but that you’re working to improve. You could explain

that you've never been strong at public speaking, but over the past few

years, you've asked for team leadership roles, run successfully

meetings, and found tools to help you be more comfortable when

addressing a crowd.

88. Another smart tactic is to describe something that was once a

weakness, but that you now can point to as an accomplishment. For

example, "I've always had to work at math. But I took a course in Excel,

and that’s helped me tackle quantitative analysis projects much more

easily. In fact, let me show you a report I recently developed."

89. 2. Address Uncertainties in Your Background

90. If your background doesn't completely match up with the requirements

in the job description, or if you know that the employer has hesitations

about parts of your experience, this question is a great time to address

those uncertainties.

91. You can talk about something she already knows is a hurdle, but at thesame time, turn it around to highlight your strong points. For example:

"It might seem that my biggest weakness in applying for this position is

that I don't have any inside sales experience. But the skills I've gained

during my five years of fundraising are incredibly relevant to the

position—let me tell you why."

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92. 3. Paint a Weakness as a Strength

93. Choose a shortcoming that can be explained in the most positive light

possible. Are you neurotic, stubborn, or incapable of delegating?

Instead, try using words that are seen as professional strengths, likededicated, persistent, or thorough. For example: "I tend to be

a perfectionist, so sometimes I have a hard time letting a project leave

my hands until it's absolutely finalized." This answer addresses an area

you need to improve, but explains it in a positive way.

94. Just be sure to follow it up with how you've addressed this

"shortcoming," such as: "But I've found that sometimes it's more

effective to get feedback on a project along the way, even if it is not yet

complete. I try to strike a balance between getting things done right thefirst time and being open to others’ input."

95. Whatever strategy you choose, the trick is to sound genuine and to end

things on a positive note. Rehearse your response so that you can give

it easily, and more importantly, concisely—if you spend too much time

talking about your flaws, it's easy to dig yourself into a hole. Get past

the "weakness" part of your answer as quickly as possible, so you can

get back what's most important: your (many!) strengths.

96. How do you deal with stressful situations? 97. If I got asked about how I deal with stressful situations, the first thing that would

pop into my head is, “You mean like this one?”

98. As if you didn't know, job interviews are very, very stressful. The way you calm

your nerves is by recognizing that it‟s going to be stressful, preparing for the

interview as much as possible, and taking a few deep relaxing breaths before you

start.

99. But now is not the time to make that joke. My philosophy is „never let them see you

sweat.‟

100. This 'stressful situations' question is a legitimate job interview question. Who

doesn‟t have stress? Every job is going to have some time when you are going to

feel overwhelmed and stressed out. They‟d like to know that you are going to react

in a calm, rational fashion instead of erupting into a temper tantrum, screaming,

hiding, or something else that would either alienate your co-workers or be

otherwise unproductive. Stress management is a valuable skill.

101. „How do you deal with stressful situations‟ is a more generalized version of

„Tell me about a time you found yourself in a stressful situation and how you

resolved it.‟ Both are behavioral interview questions. If you get the „Tell me about a

time…” version, you absolutely should have a story to tell. I always recommend

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using the STAR method (Situation or Task, Action, Result) to answer it—it keeps

you from rambling off topic and makes sure you hit the most critical aspects of the

story.

102. If you get the more generalized question about dealing with stressful

situations, you have a little more leeway to talk about your overall approach to

handling stress, but always keep in mind that you‟re talking about work. Keep it

professional and always bring it back to the story (and the accomplishment):

103. “If a situation seems overwhelming, I mentally break it up into smaller steps,

or doable goals, and just focus on reaching each one on the way to accomplishing

the larger task. In fact, that‟s what I did with XYZ project. We had a major issue

with X problem, but I broke it down into „what needs to happen first,‟ and

concentrated on one step at a time. I was able to see more solutions to the larger

problem, and in fact, we got the entire project done in record time.”

104. Or, “I find it best do concentrate on remaining calm, maybe taking a few deep

breaths. When I run into a customer who‟s upset, it helps them to calm down if I‟m

calm and we can work together to resolve the situation.”

105. Above all, choose an answer that shows that you can meet a stressful situation

head-on in a productive, positive manner and let nothing stop you from

accomplishing your goals.

108.

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