5 Questions You Can Ask at a US Interview

Looking for a job is difficult. The hunt for the perfect job is a stressful, time-consuming and labor-intensive process, the success of which depends on a million different variables. The more you rehearse your speech on the eve of the interview, Google reviews of the interview with this employer, and wonder how to charm the HR manager, the sooner the much-desired vacancy slips away. Maybe it's time to change the approach?

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Of course, you want to be ready for an interview. But instead of going through every rhetorical (or esoteric) question in the head, which the interviewer can ask in theory, isn't it better to focus on those answers to which you already know? Mary Abbajay, author of the book Managing Up and President of the Careerstone Group, told Time, how to answer the most common questions Eycharov.

According to Abbajay, there are only 5-10 standard questions, but they can be asked in a hundred different ways. Learn to recognize exactly what is being asked of you, and use the information you have prepared in advance.

"Tell us about yourself"

This question usually starts everything, and it is not as simple as it might seem. It's not enough to just show your resume. Second, they definitely don't want to hear about your personal life. Instead, it is better to rehearse a story in which you combine all your experiences that brought you to this interview with an answer to the question - why are you here and what do you expect from the new job. Collect information about the company and position in advance.

People who create “compelling stories” always make a better impression than those who respond with formulaic answers. Remember to link the end goal to the accomplishments you'd like to achieve in this particular company, but try not to sound stilted, overly enthusiastic, or like you've memorized the speech like an exam.

“Why did you leave your previous job?”

Easily! You want to move on and achieve more in the type of work that this very company specializes in. All. Ready. Do not need anything else. Don’t try to trample your previous company or boss in front of a potential employer - this is always assessed negatively.

“What did you do at your last job?”

A good interview, like a good resume, focuses on specifics. Think in advance of several “success stories” from the previous 2-3 places of work, stories in which you took at least some part and received measurable results. Abstract thinking won't work here. Perhaps you increased the company's revenue, doubled productivity, signed many contracts and received a bonus. Regardless, make sure you don't just cram the speech, but actually deliver it.

“What is your greatest weakness?”

Yes, hiring managers do ask about it. The question is necessary in order to understand how calmly and comfortably you answer it, whether you begin to praise yourself, be embarrassed, or, on the contrary, too clearly recognize your shortcomings. And they can talk about potential problems with such an applicant in the future, say Eychary. The actual answer is not so important.

How to answer correctly? Talk about something that can be “tightened up” and corrected without much difficulty. The weakness must be named, so make sure you have it in advance. However, do not forget that it should be insignificant.

“Do you have any questions for me?”

Yes, yes, and yes again! Experts agree that it is important for HR managers that applicants ask good questions themselves. It is best to ask what the employer is looking for in the candidate, what he expects from him, regardless of the list of daily duties and tasks. For example, managers like it when a potential candidate asks about the culture and values ​​of a company, about how its role will help move the entire team forward.

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