We may feel nervous when we hear the words "job interview" because a job interview is critical to us as it means getting or not getting a job opportunity. Human resource professionals often ask many questions that may seem simple on the surface, but they are essential questions to get the job, and they form an impression of you.
Job interviews are usually divided into two parts: the first part is a technical specialty related to your professional specialization, such as engineering or management, and the other part is personal and called "human resource questions."
In this article, we do not want to give you ready-made answers, but we will explain the question and give you tips to formulate your answer. There are no ready-made templates for answering these questions.
Some Job Interview Questions:
Talk about yourself?
This is the most commonly asked question in job interviews, and on the surface, it seems like a very simple and open-ended question, meaning that you have the freedom to answer it however you like. However, one of the mistakes that job candidates make is answering this question briefly and humbly, as if talking about their personal life and general interests, or speaking very briefly about themselves, such as stating their name and education and then staying silent, and this is not in their favor.
Through this question, the human resources employee wants to know your personality and learn more about your ability to communicate and express yourself, as well as how you see yourself.
Therefore, talk about your experiences and education, and provide a comprehensive summary of your abilities without going into too much detail, so that the human resources employee does not feel bored.
Where do you see yourself in five years?
This question is related to your ambitions and dreams, but do not talk about your personal aspirations, such as saying that you want to get married after five years, as this information is not important to human resources and is not related to getting the job.
You should have clear, measurable, and goal-oriented plans that you can implement if asked about it. For example, you can say that you aspire to further develop your English language skills and maintain your professional development, and find yourself with the same passion for work and offering more.
And this is a suggested answer to make it easier for you to formulate your own answer.
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
It is very easy to mention our strengths, but keep in mind that they should be professional strengths related to work such as computer skills, specific experiences, or professional relationships. Do not mention your ability to stay up late as one of your strengths.
As for weaknesses, this is the harder part of the question. If asked to mention your weaknesses, you will pause for a moment to think about them, and even if you know them, you will wonder if mentioning them will affect your chances of getting the job.
Think ahead about your weaknesses and set a plan to develop them and turn them into strengths. However, in the interview, you should think about a real weakness that will not affect your choice for the job. For example, if the position does not require English, you can say:
"One of the aspects I need to develop is my English language where I am at an intermediate level and should be at an advanced level. I have started working on developing it."
In this answer, you presented a real weakness of yours that will not affect your chances of getting the job, and also told the human resources that you are working to solve it systematically, which is the ideal way to answer.
Why did you leave your previous job?
Be honest. You can answer this question in a smart and honest way, which actually depends on the reason you left your job for, it may be your desire for development, or the end of the project, or your travel to a remote area.
This question has several dimensions, the first of which is personal and is related to the reason for leaving your previous job, and it should not be because of bad behavior you did. The second is collective and is related to your harmony with the work team.
Why should we hire you for this job?
This question is an opportunity for you to mention your most important skills and experiences and express them. You can offer a complete vision of the things you will provide to the employer, such as saying: "I have long experience in my field and have a lot of ideas. I also have a good network of relationships and can perform this task and develop this activity.
What can we expect from you in the first three months?
First advice: Don't exaggerate, talk about what you can actually do, such as saying that you will be able to integrate with the team during the first period and work in an organized manner, and provide your tasks efficiently. Therefore, answer honestly and don't exaggerate.
What are your salary expectations?
This question is very important and varies depending on the workplace and the applicant. If you want a specific wage or salary, do not compromise on it to work with the employer. Tell them, and if you have room for negotiation, give them that space, such as telling them that you want a salary as a minimum and a maximum, and you can also ask about wages before going to the interview and prepare the answer based on your personal and professional circumstances.
But remember, money is not everything, and make sure to answer appropriately.
Do you have any questions?
Advice: Ask.
Of course, you have questions, they may be related to the contract, the workplace, vacations, or any other details that you should ask about.
Do you have teamwork skills?
Your answer will undoubtedly be yes, and tell them about it through an example from your previous experiences.
What do you know about us?
Open the employer's website or page on social media, read about them, their projects, and activities, and get a general idea about them. When this question is asked in the interview, answer it comfortably, and the HR employee may ask you where you got this information. Simply answer: I follow you on social media.
But it is important to know about them.
Three tips for a successful job interview:
Be Positive:
When entering the interview, be positive and think that you have arrived at the interview because your experience has impressed them. Also, answer positively, for example, when the HR employee asks you about your weaknesses, answer that those are the areas that you need to develop. So, let positivity guide your answers.
Be Honest:
Do not lie. It is easy for the HR team to detect false and inaccurate information since they have their sources. Therefore, be honest and do not provide them with false information about yourself or exaggerate your experiences and skills.
Be Prepared:
Prepare yourself, and preparation here is a long-term process, such as developing your professional skills and experiences, improving your body language and expression, and enhancing your professional vocabulary and terminology. Development and preparation are ongoing processes, even if you are currently employed, so always be prepared.
Maher Daboul
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