Interview Tips: Answers to tough questions Part 1-5

Interviews can become very awkward. You are sitting in front of a person you do not know, trying to impress them not really knowing what they even want. They are asking questions your closest  friends don’t even ask.  Over the next four weeks, follow us as we discuss how you can answer the tough questions asked during an interview.(Subscribe by RSS feed or Email to follow the series) Answers to these questions have the ability to make you more money, accentuate your job experiences and get you the job. That is, if answered truthfully and correctly. Come with us as we discuss the following questions:

Week one:

1. Tell me about yourself.
2. How would others describe you?
   
3. What are your weaknesses?
4. What can you offer the company that another person can’t?
5. Where do you see yourself in five years?

Click here to see answer for week one.

Week two:

1. What is your current salary or compensation?
2. What is your desired salary?
3. We have been working to be more competitive with regards to compensation. Can you tell me where you are currently?
4. Would you be willing to take a salary cut?

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Week three:

1. Why were you laid off?
2. Why were you fired?
3. Why are you leaving your last job?
4. Tell me about the worst boss you ever had.
5. Is there anyone you just could not work with?

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Week four:

1. If you could choose any company to work for, where would you go?
2. Where else have you applied?
3. Why do you want this job?
4. What have you been doing since your last job?
5. Tell me what you know about the company.
6. What questions do you have for me?

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