All about YOU – the next four questons
The next sction of the interview will focus on YOU
The questions will focus on YOU as a person and will be asked to ascertain your personal qualities, skill set and attributes.
This is your opportunity to really shine
The first question will be fairly general: Tell me about yourself
You should outline your background, educational achievements, goals and aspirations. Be as clear, succinct and articulate as you can.
Personal attributes of
- Ability to sell
- Good raport building skills
- Highly organized
- Good planning skills
- Good communicator
- Highly self motivated
- Highly driven
- Thrive on a challenge
- Enthusiastic
- Friendly
- Fast learner
These are the attributes the interviewer is looking for.
How would your friends describe you?
This is a common question which allows the interviewer to see what you think of yourself through someone else’s eyes. It is a clever question.
The ideal answers are:
- Friendly
- Outgoing
- Charming
- Loyal
- Highly organized
- Practical
- Team player
What do you think of your present boss?
Always be POSITIVE! A typical answer might be: I am very lucky in my present boss. He/she is firm but fair, demanding but realistic, and above all encouraging and supportive. He/she is a great leader.
Name three things you like doing
- Interacting with people
- Organizing my day myself
- Achieving targets on a daily basis
Always remember the golden rule of interviews: Never say anything that is not documented on your CV and cannot be substantiated.
Good luck with those intervews!
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