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Start the interview with a polite greeting: “How are you today?” or “I’m pleased to meet you!” Thank the interviewer for meeting with you: “Thank you for taking the time to meet with me today.” Mention who you know at the company: “I was so excited when _____ told me this position was open!”
The STAR method is a structured manner of responding to a behavioral-based interview question by discussing the specific situation, task, action, and result of the situation you are describing.
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Behavioral interviewing focuses on a candidate’s past experiences by asking candidates to provide specific examples of how they have demonstrated certain behaviors, knowledge, skills and abilities. Answers to behavioral interview questions should provide verifiable, concrete evidence as to how a Page 5 Behavioral …
Behavior-based interviewing is a technique used in which the job candidate has the opportunity to demonstrate their potential for succeeding in the new job by providing specific examples of how they handled similar situations based on their past experience.
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Example: “I am ambitious and driven. I thrive on challenge and constantly set goals for myself, so I have something to strive toward. I’m not comfortable with settling, and I’m always looking for an opportunity to do better and achieve greatness. In my previous role, I was promoted three times in less than two years.”
How to answer What are your greatest weaknesses? Choose a weakness that will not prevent you from succeeding in the role. Be honest and choose a real weakness. Provide an example of how you’ve worked to improve upon your weakness or learn a new skill to combat the issue.
One of the simplest and best ways to introduce yourself is with first a salutation for the time of the day, that is, with a friendly “good morning/afternoon/evening.” Follow that up with “ I am XYZ (that’s your name without prefixing it with Ms or Mrs or Mister or any of that) and then whatever it is that you need to …
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Sample answers:
I am a hard-working and driven individual who isn’t afraid to face a challenge. I’m passionate about my work and I know how to get the job done. I would describe myself as an open and honest person who doesn’t believe in misleading other people and tries to be fair in everything I do.
Persistent | Genuine | Patient |
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Sincere | Motivated | Sociable |
Adaptable | Truthful | Funny |
Happy | Friendly | Thoughtful |
Kind | Reliable | Introverted |
“I see this opportunity as a way to contribute to an exciting/forward-thinking/fast-moving company/industry, and I feel I can do so by/with my … ” “I feel my skills are particularly well-suited to this position because … ”
“Honestly, I possess all the skills and experience that you’re looking for. … It’s not just my background in the past projects, but also my people skills, which will be applicable in this position. On the other hand, I am a self motivated person and I try to exceed my superior’s expectations with high-quality work.
2) “I’m really nervous.”
So don’t say you’re nervous — it will probably make you more nervous, and it won’t do you any favors with your interviewer, either. Instead, Say: “I’m excited to be here!” It’s okay to feel nervous — just don’t say it.
“In my career, I am sure of one thing and that is I want to build a decent career in my current domain. My present job has shown me the path to move and attain what has been my long-term career objective. I have acquired necessary skills to some extent as well as have got accustomed to the corporate way of working.