When you're asked what your greatest weakness is, try to turn a negative into a positive. For example, a sense of urgency to get projects completed or wanting to triple-check every item in a spreadsheet can be turned into a strength i.e. you are a candidate who will make sure that the project is done on time and your work will be close to perfect.
A typical interview question, asked to get a sense of how you handle on-the-job stress, is "How do you handle pressure?" Examples of good responses include:
Stress is very important to me. With stress, I do the best possible job. The appropriate way to deal with stress is to make sure I have the correct balance between good stress and bad stress. I need good stress to stay motivated and productive.
I react to situations, rather than to stress. That way, the situation is handled and doesn't become stressful.
I actually work better under pressure and I've found that I enjoy working in a challenging environment.
When asked the job interview question "How did you handle a challenge?" be sure to include specific examples of how you handled a particular difficult situation. Discuss how you researched the issue and contributed to finding a solution. Examples of good responses include:
During a difficult financial period, I was able to satisfactorily negotiate repayment schedules with multiple vendors.
When the software development of our new product stalled, I coordinated the team which managed to get the schedule back on track. We were able to successfully troubleshoot the issues and solve the problems, within a very short period of time.
When you're asked what don't like about your previous job, don't be too negative. The reason is that you don't want the interviewer to think that you'll speak negatively about the new job or the company when you're ready to move on, if you get this job. Rather, it makes sense to talk about yourself and what you're looking for in a new role
I hate it when we all go out to lunch and a few of my Co-Workers inevitably "forget" how much their tab is, or "forget" that they had a beverage, or "forget" about the tax, and don't leave a tip. They just throw down $5 and think that amount covers it all. I actually said "Oh, didn't you have the chicken parm sandwich? I think that was $8.99...and aren't soda's expensive?" (hint hint) I get a dirty nasty look when I point things out, but I am NOT about to pay for your dammmed lunch, you stingy parasite! You ate it, you pay for it!
Another interview question -
The interviewer wants to hear that you were able to put aside your differences and get the work done. They also want to hear that you are flexible, and can be sensitive to the needs and feelings of others. If you don't have a work-related example, talk about a school project, or about being part of a club and learning to get along with the various people in the club.
A simple interview question -
Sounds simple, doesn't it? On the other hand, where do you start? The interviewer is looking for a quick overview of your career and your academics. What the interviewer doesn't want to hear is about your family, pets, hobbies, boyfriend/girlfriend, or the funny thing that happened to you yesterday. What they're really asking is, "Tell me about your professional self." The best way to answer this is to give a brief summary of your career so far, focusing on specific accomplishments. Try something like this: "My first job was as a receptionist at XYZ Corporation, but I was promoted after just three months. I worked my way up to sales manager for the Northeast. I doubled sales in the Northeast, and brought in ten new clients in my first quarter."
Finally, explain why you're looking for a job. But don't bad-mouth your current job or your boss; it will reflect poorly on you. Say something like: "Now I'm looking for a new challenge." This is also a good time to throw in some of the information you've learned in your research about the company: "I'm looking for a company with a dedication to preserving the environment and I believe your company offers that."
I don't know how, but apparently I developed pretty high top notch/ high profile FB contacts : mind you personal pages, not fan pages. I have actual conversations with these people a lot. They perhaps think that I am one of them. My thinking is that these contacts might come in handy one of these and may help "network", What od you guys think? Does it count as serious networking?
It's amazing how much you can learn about your co-workers from their stuff. I love to rummage through other people's drawers and cabinets after they've left for the day. I never steal anything, I just like to see what's in there.
I'm a fresh graduate from university just last year. I started to work in my current company for about 4 months ago. I've been informed that a performance appraisal will be held between me and my director. We've been asked to list our strength, weakness, etc...
But, I do not know what to say and how to say it in front of my director..how am i going to tell my strength and weakness? I'm scared I will say the wrong things..any advise?
