The following are all the questions included in the “Think about” sections throughout the book. We encourage you to work through these as part of your interview preparation to become a more effective candidate and get the job you want.
Chapter 1: Welcome to Interview Speak
- How have you prepared for interviews in the past? What will you do differently now?
- Which of the types of interview questions described have you been asked in previous interviews?
- Which of the traps mentioned have you fallen into? What will you do differently in your next interview?
Chapter 2: Common questions and special situations
- How would you answer the question “Tell me about yourself”?
- How would you describe the reason you exited (or are looking to exit) your last (or current) job?
- What three things would you list as your weaknesses, and how would you use the “negative sandwich” to describe each of them?
- How would you answer the “Why should we hire you?” question?
- If any of the special situations apply to you, such as being unemployed, having multiple short-term jobs, being with one employer for a long time, or wanting to change industries, how would you address them?