BELOW are some of the more difficult to answer questions you may face in interview. Take your time, think through the scenario and answer in a clear, coherent manner.
HINTS AND TIPS:
WHY ARE YOU LEAVING YOUR CURRENT JOB?
This is a tough question to answer but one that you will no doubt be asked in an interview.
Keep things positive and avoid being overly negative about your current employers.
If you think you have reached your potential say why and show that you are keen to take on a new challenge.
WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST WEAKNESS?
The key to answering this question is looking for something that you struggle with but you have actively taken steps to improve. For example, public speaking could be a weakness, but you have recently taken steps to improve this by volunteering at a local club to get more comfortable speaking in front of others.
HOW DO YOU HANDLE STRESS OR PRESSURE ON THE JOB?
When answering this question explain the situations where you have thrived under pressure and achieved results. This could be in a meeting, a deadline for a university assignment or how you managed your own time independently in your current role to ensure the completion of multiple projects on time.
GIVE AN EXAMPLE OF A TIME WHEN YOU DISAGREED WITH A DECISION THAT WAS MADE AT WORK?
Everyone at some point in time has disagreed with a decision their boss or a colleague has made. In asking this question potential employers want to know how you dealt with it in a productive and professional way that did not lead to the dysfunction within the team.
HOW DO YOU THINK YOUR INDUSTRY WILL CHANGE IN THE NEXT 10 YEARS?
This is an opportunity to show that you know your industry and understand the challenges or opportunities it faces in the coming years so be sure to do your research before going to your interview.
DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS FOR US?
Almost every interview will finish with this question so be prepared to have something in mind. Questions to consider here would be:
• Do they value continued professional development and is there an opportunity to grow and develop at the company.
• Focus on the company’s future growth projections: what can you tell me about your new products or plans for growth?