#Interview questions

[sweaterkittensahoy]

As Long as I'm Thinking about Job Interview Stuff

Here's my general pattern for answering the "Tell us about time you failed / dealt with a bad co-worker / had to struggle to complete something /etc."

These questions are asked to suss out if you're an asshole. The reason there's more than one of them is to see if you have a shit talking problem that can take a little time to show itself. Basically, interviewers are trying to get a sense of if you're gonna be a fucking problem once you're comfortable at a new workplace.

I literally once watched myself lose a job because the managers asked, "How do you deal with people who might be temperamental at times?" It was a software company, so I figured they meant "At least one of our engineers is a huge asshole, but we think he's worth keeping around even if he yells at people." And so I said, "Look, we all have our moments, and I do my best to be understanding if someone's having a tough time. I think it's important to remember we're all working together and trying to make something succeed. That being said, if the problem is I'm getting yelled at because someone else is being unprofessional, I'm not going to stand there and allow that abuse. I will be talking to HR, at a minimum, and if that doesn't resolve it, I will take care of it myself."

And, let me be clear, the moment any positive vibes left the room was when I said, "I'm not gonna stand there and allow that abuse." Which told me EXACTLY how they were handling the situation currently.

Anyway, sorry for the recipe blog wander. Back to the point. Here's how I handle the questions where they want you to discuss something negative.

I take a moment to think. Yes, I know the question is coming and already have a few options picked for an answer, but taking a moment to think before answering means I'm not gonna stumble over my words when I start.

Start with the negative. If the question is, "Tell us about dealing with a difficult co-worker," Start at the problem. "Well, I remember once I worked with someone who really didn't like answering questions via email."

Explain why it made the job difficult. "Given that what I do is focused on getting things written down, I prefer sending questions via email whenever possible so I always have a clear starting point on the information I use, even if the information changes a lot through conversation."

Restate the problem as the beginning of the solution. "But, this person didn't like to answer questions in writing, so I started going over to his desk and asking him the questions."

Say something nice about the problem. "He was great face-to-face. Always happy to help."

Explain the solution. "And it turned out he was happy to read anything I would print out and hand him. So, I'd go ask him the questions, go back to my desk and do a first draft based on what he'd said, and then give him a physical copy to mark up."

Stamp a positive final remark on it. "Once I realized how to best communicate with him, he was very open to helping. If I walked over with a first draft, he'd just look at it right then so I could make updates as quickly as possible. And he started letting me know if there were any major design changes on the way and explaining it to me earlier in the process, which made it easier to make updates."

That's my technique. The biggest thing of it, I think, is to make sure your answer is sincere. Don't use a situation where you still want to shove someone into traffic. Pick a situation where you feel like it actually turned out well in the end.

[my-castles-crumbling]

Okay I saw a post on a different site that someone got this question on a job interview:

You’re given an elephant. You can’t sell it or give it away. What do you do with it?

And now my wife and I are debating the best answer. So I want to know what you guys would do.

[about27th]

job hunt tipssssss (and lessons learnt..)

tailor your resume to each position you apply

(1) always make your employers' job easier

include only the relevant experience and keep the descriptions straightforward.. recruiters are basically just ticking boxes, make it easy for them to do so or expect them to bin your CV after a quick glance

(2) have too many part-time/work gaps?

i highly recommend using a skill-based CV than a chronological CV for this case; not only is it waaaaaaaaaay easier to prepare but also makes your experience look more put-together since you can mix & match your relevant skills.. give it a shot if you've inconsistent work history or want to have a career change; i should mention it's also a game changer for people whom English isn't the first language

(3) review your cover letter before heading to an interview

i mean you've already explained why you're a great fit for the job in the application, just take advantage of that effort and reiterate everything during the interview --- preparation done!

dont use the same answer for interviews

.. it'll definitely make you come across as average

there are 3 key and frequently asked questions you should be ready for:

(1) tell me about yourself

start with a basic introduction, followed by your previous work experience (again, making them relevant to the job) and wrap up with a glimpse of your personality -- for instance, say something like.. I see myself as an ambitious and self-motivated person (.. and how these qualities fit the job profile!)

(2) what do you know about us/ why do you want to work for us

always research the company; mention its values or services, and how they resonate with you

(3) what can you offer us/ why do you think you suit this job

highlight how your experience aligns with the job requirements; this demonstrates your dedication and preparation.. and also shows the employer what they can expect from you

i hate interviews (who doesnt?).. i believe many of us are very qualified for jobs we're interested in but often struggle to demonstrate our competence effectively; my way to make the process less agitating is to view it as a cool opportunity for employers to learn about us: it's not an exam.. rather, it's a level playing field where two or more strangers come together to mutually explore each other.

this is your chance (after putting so much effort into preparing the application) to shine and let them know you're the perfect fit for the job they're offering!

never trust the reaction of the interviewer!

some interviewers acted super affirmative to each of my responses, making me feel like i was nailing the interview.. but then i ended up getting no job; i understand the intention is to encourage interviewees during the process, but pls dont take them too seriously and get carried away

stay focused and humble instead

always reflect after each experience (exactly what i'm doing now)

it's important to reflect on your performance and seek improvement for future applications

i always discover areas that could be done better while preparing for new job applications, even though i felt that i'd already given my best for the last one

the competition is fierce but dont worry about competing with others (what you cant control); instead, concentrate on what you can control --- demonstrating how you're the best candidate!

always put yourself in your employer's shoes and do the homework; focus on the good and keep trying, one day all your hard work will pay off and get the job you deserve

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(i regret so much that i didnt perform better during my interview🥲i dont want the same to happen to you, pls take my tips and prepare as much as you cn💔)

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quick update - i actually ended up getting the job🤘

if someone like me, who struggles with English, can get a job in the UK after all the challenges, you can land the job you want too. trust the process - I believe in you!

[shameless-pug]

if I interviewed Kermit the Frog I would ask him how his relationship with Miss Piggy was going

[c9pid]

talk show style interview questions! ☆

it seems like a list of talk show styled questions is quite a niche ask, so i’ve complied a few here! feel free to use these in your works or do a taglist with your own ocs; doesn’t matter to me

ACTOR

what was it like working on the set of [current project]?

what was it like working with [co-star/director]?

what was the hardest scene to film?

what was the most fun scene to film?

did filming the [certain scene] scene make you feel [certain emotion]?

what was it like filming [certain scene]?

any future projects in the works?

what was your favorite moment on set?

do you like portraying your character?

do you like [character] as a character?

if you had to describe [character] in three words, what would they be?

what inspirations did you pull from for this role?

how did you prepare for this role?

MUSICIAN

how long have you been working on this project?

who is your dream collaboration?

what’s your favorite song off the album?

what was your favorite song to make?

what was the quickest song to make?

what was the longest song to make?

who are your favorite artists?

what is the concept of this album?

what inspirations did you use for this album?

what are your favorite lyrics off the album?

[autistichrlady]

A Common Interview Question that I Ask, and Why I Ask It

This is one of my favorite questions; I've used variations on it with high school students interviewing for their very first job, and with experienced professionals with advanced degrees.

"Tell me about a time when you made a mistake at work, and how did you resolve it?"

What I'm hoping to hear in the applicant's answer:

A specific mistake or problem

How they fixed the problem, or made sure it didn't happen again, or in some way learned from it

Positive things I (hopefully) learn from the applicant's answer:

They pay attention to their work and notice when problems happen.

They are aware of common problems that happen in this type of work and they know what to do about them.

How they solve problems (Do they ask for help? Do they do research? Do they use specific background knowledge or skills they already had?)

They are able to tell a story clearly and help me understand what happened in their example situation.

Ways people misunderstand this question:

Denying that they have ever made any mistakes, ever in their life.

I don't like this answer because everyone makes some kind of mistake at some point. A person who won't admit to me, in an interview, that they've made mistakes might also refuse to admit to mistakes at work, to their boss. And I don't want to hire someone who will lie about or cover up their mistakes instead of fixing them.

This answer also means I don't get any of the information I was hoping to get about how they recognize, fix and learn from problems. I would rather hear about a very minor mistake than not get an answer to the question at all.

[wiiildflowerrr]

@Ashton5SOS: So the 4th album comes out early next year?

4 September 2019

[pearlescent-soda]

🐻Calling all Country Bear Fans: Actor Interview Preparation

I probably should've asked this question like three days ago, but I'm setting up separate email interviews with the remaining cast of the 80s-00s Country Bears. Does anyone have any appropriate and polite questions they'd like me to ask these voice actors:

Curt Wilson (Zeb, Speaking)

Diane Michelle (Bubbles)

Frank Welker (Randy the Skunk and Melvin)

Genia Fuller Crews (Teddi Barra)

Harry Middlebrooks (Zeke and Shaker)

Holaday Mason (Beulah)

Lori Johnson (Bunny)

Mike West (Max)

Mike Weston (Ernest, allegedly)

Peter Renaday (Henry)

Rod Burton (Zeb, Singing, and Ernest, Singing, probably)

I hate to ask, but if anyone knows how to contact Mr. Middlebrooks, Mr. Welker, Mr. West, Ms. Johnson, and Ms. Sherwin, please let me know. Also, I might ask Curt Wilson for an interview way, WAY later, because he recently lost a family member.

[mbrainspaz]

new hot question for the jobs I'm interviewing for: It's my day off and you see me put up a hammock between two trees, then I sit in it and read comics and take a nap. Picture this in your mind. Be honest, how does that make you feel?

[sociallyawkwardmisfit]

#introvert #interviewquestions #comics

[the-random-sentence-library]

"We are looking for sales advisors for a busy high-street retailer."

Quote randomly selected from page 157 of Rob Yeung's nonfiction book Answering Tough Interview Questions for Dummies.

Additional notes: From an example job advertisement given on the first page of a chapter.

Quote was selected at random from a book chosen at random from my local library.

[maladaptations]

how to answer the interview question: What is one of your weaknesses?

[optistaff]

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[grim-has-issues]

guys, i dont hyperfixate. its just something i dont do-

now… i know what it looks like…