Standout Answers to Common Interview Questions [Video Webinar]

“So, tell me about yourself.”

“Why should we hire you?”

“What’s your greatest weakness?”

If these questions make you cringe, this Premium webinar and Q&A session, “Standout Answers to Common Interview Questions,” is for you!

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The Key First Step to Preparing for Any Interview

Spoiler alert: it’s research! Before thinking about how you’ll answer interview questions, find out as much as possible about the company, the role, and your future boss and coworkers. Carefully review and make notes on the job ad. Be ready to mention real-world examples of how your experience and skills align with the particular position you’re interviewing for.

The Top 10 Most Common Interview Questions

You’ll likely encounter several, if not all, of these interview questions, and our interviewing webinar covers great ways to answer each one:

• Tell me about yourself.
• Why are you looking for a new position?
• Tell me about a time you failed.
• What are your greatest strengths?
• What is your biggest weakness?
• Can you tell me about a time you disagreed with your supervisor?
• Why do you want to work for us?
• What salary are you seeking?
• Why should we hire you?
• What questions do you have for me?
   

What Interviewers Are Trying to Get Out of Your Answers

Understanding why interviewers ask certain questions can help you formulate the best answers. Often, they’re looking for examples of how you’ve handled certain situations in the past so they can better predict what kind of employee you’ll be for their organization – these types of questions are called behavioral interview questions. Or, they’re looking to see how serious you are about the opportunity and if you’ve done your homework. Tough questions – like “What’s your greatest weakness?” – are asked not only to learn more about you but also to see how you handle the pressure.

Best Way to Answer Interview Questions

As mentioned above, research will help you stand out with strong answers to interview questions along with preparation and practice. The more specific you can be in your answers about the position you’re interviewing for, the better! At the end of every interview, always ask questions yourself. For example, you could ask about the company’s plans for growth, what the company culture is like, or how success is measured in the position you’re hoping to fill.  

After you watch the recording, check out our self-paced Interviewing Masterclass with Lori Cole and read some outdated interview advice you should ignore to take your interviewing skills to the next level.