November 16, 2009

How to Answer the Hardest Interview Questions


How to Answer the Hardest Interview Questions
Job interviews can be intimidating. Interview anxiety is most commonly related to the fear that there might be difficult questions asked about one's career past, present, or future. The most effective way to overcome these feelings of intimidation is to prepare for what are commonly described as the hardest or most difficult interview questions.

Interview Questions About the Past
Interview questions about the past can be frightening for a job candidate when his or her employment history has been sparse or unpleasant. These uneasy feelings typically arise in situations where:
* The candidate's prior employment was terminated by the employer for poor performance.
* The candidate has had long gaps of unemployment.
* The candidate resigned from his or her prior position due to a bad relationship with his or her colleagues or boss.

The candidate was otherwise unsuccessful in his or her prior position.
Employers typically uncover these unsavory situations by asking one question: "Why did you leave your last job?" While it may be tempting to divulge every detail, it is important to note that doing so could negatively impact the hiring manager's decision. Job candidates should, instead, focus on answering this question by being truthful and maintaining a positive attitude. To answer this question truthfully, positively, and successfully, one must:
Never make negative comments about former companies or bosses.
Talk about the positive aspects of the job and the former supervisor’s strengths
Speak clearly about the prior position in context of its role as a stepping stone to greater opportunities.


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