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Practise Interview QuestionsEssential Skills Tip: Reading• Read about how to practise interview questionsMany people are stressed at the thought of being interviewed for a job. They havemore confidence in their ability to do the job they are applying for than in theirability to make a good impression during the interview. For some job searchers aninterview feels like an exam: they study but they’re really not too sure what thequestions are.Many employment organizations and websites like Workopolis and Monster.cahave done research about common interview questions. If you can practise thesequestions, then you will feel increased confidence in your ability to get throughthe interview.It is a good idea to research interview questions online and in print. You willfind that there are many websites that give you a list of the top 10 (or 15 or 25...)questions and suggestions for how you might answer them.Even though these questions can be applied to just about any kind of job, it is agood idea to practise answering as though you are thinking about the positionyou are applying for.When the employer asks you questions, he or she is also thinking,“...and how will it affect my business if I hire you?”For example, if the employer asks,“What unique qualities or abilities would you bring to this job?”They really want to know,“What unique qualities or abilities would you bring to this job and how will theseaffect my business if I hire you?”20
The question,“What is your major weakness?”Really means,“What is your major weakness and how will it affect my business if I hire you?”Remember to answer the question hidden within each interview question. For example, if youhave a tendency to sleep in, you will not want to mention this weakness during an interviewbecause it will have a negative impact on the business. Instead, mention a weakness that youhave worked on and improved. For example, “I have always found math very challenging, soI decided to do some upgrading, and now my math skills have really improved.”For more information about showing howhiring you will benefit the employer, check out<strong>Workbook</strong> Five.21
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