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By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:32:00 +0000

I think that in some respects, it’s important to try to feel the interviewer out in terms of how honest to be about certain questions. When I was interviewing candidates, I actually appreciated the potentials who (while not bashing or pointing fingers) would give honest answers to the questions of conflicts with coworkers or bosses. That said, if you can’t feel them out, it’s important to stay positive. I tried to make the interviewees feel as comfortable as possible, because I realized that the perfunctory answers to these questions would almost always be lies, and I wanted them to feel like they could share with me without me judging them. For example, I ended up offering a position to a candidate who explained to me about a workplace conflict she had when she was hired on to a previous job, and her supervisor hadn’t fully explained her duties prior to offering the position. If they had, she wouldn’t have taken the job. She felt this was a communication issue that continued long after she had accepted the job. It wasn’t anyone’s fault; they thought they had explained the job perfectly and she did not. She went on to be a very valued and successful employee at the company I worked for. Point being, she wasn’t overly negative, but honest and not trying to cater to what she thought I wanted to hear, which I respected rather than those who would just lip service me.

By: Isiah Wilkerson

Isiah Wilkerson — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 02:16:00 +0000

Very helpful article. I would consider being more honest about monetary ambition in sales/commission based jobs. Many sales managers would not consider a candidate that is not financially motivated.

By: Evelyn Magera

Evelyn Magera — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 00:44:59 +0000

This article is really helpful. There is one question that I wonder how anyone should handle and that is “where do you want to be in 5 years?”

By: Katrina Lerchen

Katrina Lerchen — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 20:18:42 +0000

Extremely helpful, thank you!!!

By: Larry Mayberry

Larry Mayberry — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 01:06:58 +0000

Helpful suggestions and reminders to be prepare for and know in advance to an interview.

By: Suzanne Levison

Suzanne Levison — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 04:41:52 +0000

Excellent points.”Why should I hire you?” Stress more about how the company/department/direct report/ will benefit with you in the position. It’s about them at this point, not so much about you..what can you bring to the table better than anyone else interviewed. Do ask questions. Yes, you are being interviewed, but so is the person on the other side of the desk. It’s a two way exchange~.

By: Michael Goldberg

Michael Goldberg — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 13:56:01 +0000

Great questions.

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By: Spark Hire

Spark Hire — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:18:54 +0000

These are all great questions you should be prepared to answer. Whether your interview is in person or through online video, it’s likely you’ll end being posed a majority of these questions. If you’re ready with good, composed answers that show your value as a future employee you’ll be in a better position to score the job.