During this phase of the interview,
you will be asked many questions about your work experience,
skills, education, activities, and interests. You are
being assessed on how you will perform the job in relation
to the company objectives. All your responses should
be concise. Use specific examples to illustrate your
point whenever possible. Although your responses should
be prepared in advance so that they are well phrased
and effective, be sure they do not sound rehearsed.
Remember that your responses must always be adapted
to the present interview. Incorporate any information
you obtained earlier in the interview with the responses
you had prepared in advance and then answer in a way
that is appropriate to the question. "Tell me about
yourself" Briefly describe
your experience and background. If you are unsure
what information the interviewer is seeking, say, "Are
there any areas in particular you'd like to know
about?"
"What is your strongest point?"
"I work well under pressure."
"What is your greatest accomplishment?" Give
a specific illustration from your previous or current
job where you saved the company money or helped increase
their profits. If you have just graduated from college,
try to find some accomplishment from your school
work, part-time jobs, or extra-curricular activities.
