Q.6 Write the story in 150 to 200 words
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You had been preparing for an interview for last few days. You had face the
interview and succeeded. (Take help from the outline given) Outline: Interview for
the post of club reporter facing interview board - answering questions with well
prepared arguments - happy to be accepted and agreed to server.
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For even the most competent job hunter, interviews are tough. While research shows it’s important to come across as professional, high-energy and confident what you say will also have a big effect on whether or not you get the job.
Some interview questions come up time and time again so what’s the best way to answer them? Take a look at our list of the 10 most common interview questions and what our experts advise.
1. Tell me about yourself
Interviewers love this question as they think it’s an easy ice-breaker, but for the interviewee it can be a nightmare, says Sarah Archer, founder of CareerTree. “Remember they are not looking for your life story – you need to choose four or five key things about yourself that are relevant to the role. This could include specific skills, qualifications, years of experience, or passion for your area of expertise. Practice answering succinctly to create a fantastic opening answer.”
It’s also important to keep your answer under two minutes, advises Katherine Burik, founder of The Interview Doctor. It can be good to pick something you are particularly proud of to demonstrate your expertise in the job for which you are interviewing. But just give an overview – they will ask if they want more details. “Practice out loud until the words flow off your tongue and you’ll make a great presentation.”
2. Why are you interested in working for [company name]?
Resist the temptation to say “I want a job” – even if it’s true, says Corinne Mills, managing director of Personal Career Management. “The employer is gauging whether you will take this job if offered and, if so, whether you are likely to stay for any length of time. If you appear ambivalent, they will be reticent about hiring you.”
Empty assurances such as “this seems a nice place to work” are unlikely to be enough to reassure them, says Mills. “So do your homework beforehand. Find out things about their products, services, expansion plans, and working culture that appeal to you and which also show you in a good light for the role. For example: ‘You’ve run some great innovative campaigns and I would love to be part of that creative thinking’. Deliver this confidently with good eye contact and energy.”
3. Why should we hire you?
Always be ready to answer this question in three parts, advises interview coach Jon Gregory. “First, make it clear that you believe you meet all of the role requirements. Second, back each of these skills up by identifying one or more relevant examples of how you’ve demonstrated that skill.”
Finally, says Gregory, demonstrate you’re someone who is proactive and has identified problems or opportunities in the past and then personally took the decisions and actions which led to a successful result.
“By showing you made things happen, you’re portraying yourself as a self-starter with a high level of initiative. Few candidates do that well, so you can make the job yours with a great answer.”
4. What are your strengths?
In this question you are expected to let the interviewer know why you are better than other candidates for the job, says careers expert Margaret Bui. “Your answer should focus on what you specifically can bring to the job and offer the company. Anyone can say they have good experience or are a good communicator but that won’t make you stand out. Quantify your experience (with numbers if possible) and back up every answer with a relevant example from your previous roles.”
A good example for answering this question is to match your strengths to the job role. Companies hire people to solve problems, so let the interviewer know what problems you’ve solved and how your employers benefited as a result, advises Bui.
5. What are your weaknesses?
This is one question that most candidates hate, says Jonathan Burston, founder of Interview Expert Academy. “But it’s not a question to worry about. We all have something we’re not good at or don’t enjoy doing. We just have to know what they are.”
To answer this question, first make a list of three weaknesses or areas that you think you need to develop. You can source these examples from your work history or education, says careers adviser Dasha Amrom. “Second, list three reasons why you think each of those is a weakness or an area to develop. Third, rehearse three examples of what you’re doing to overcome that weakness.” By being truthful about your weaknesses, along with showing examples of how you have overcome them, you show the interviewer you are honest and can solve problems.