Z is for… Are you sure you want this job – you may be bored? In a job market where jobs are scarce it is often the case that a candidate is applying for job … Continue reading Z is for… Zzzz
Y is for… Yourself
Y is for… How would you describe YOURSELF? I have already asked how your boss or colleague would describe you, but what if you got asked how you would describe yourself – do you know … Continue reading Y is for… Yourself
X is for… eXample
X is for… give me an EXAMPLE… These ‘example’ questions are quite frequently also behavioural questions and should be answered using the STAR method. However, you might also be asked more of a skilled-based question. … Continue reading X is for… eXample
W is for… Weakness
W is for… What is your greatest Weakness? Usually you will either get asked about your strengths or your weaknesses (or maybe both). It is important to be realistic – you are human. You will … Continue reading W is for… Weakness
V is for… Value
V is for… how will you add VALUE? (or what will you contribute to the team or company) To answer this question you will need to think about both your skills and what the company … Continue reading V is for… Value
U is for… University
U is for… Why did you choose your University? This question is a popular question for graduates. Recent Graduates (or final year student interviewing for their first job) will have a less ‘on the job’ … Continue reading U is for… University
T is for… Teamworking
T is for… Teamworking Most jobs will require you to work in a team and may ask questions designed to see if you are a team player and find out how you handle teamworking and … Continue reading T is for… Teamworking
S is for… Strengths
S is for… What are your strengths? During the challenge I have not written much about skills because these are being covering in the A to Z of Skills Development Series. However, the popular interview … Continue reading S is for… Strengths
R is for… Responsibilities
R is for….What are your Responsibilities in your job? You are being asked to define your job. What responsibilities do you currently have? This is an opportunity to talk about what you do and explain … Continue reading R is for… Responsibilities
Q is for… Questions
Q is for… Have you any Questions? The interviewer will nearly always ask if you have any questions for them. It is important to realise that they don’t always wait until the end of the … Continue reading Q is for… Questions