When I diagnose problems clients have with their interview strategy, I often notice they answer interview questions too generally. They attempt to convey their fit for the job by describing the personal attributes they think make them relevant for the position. They explain they are team players, flexible, and good communicators; they claim they are passionate about their work. But rarely do they go much deeper, failing to reveal just how they have leveraged these attributes and skills.
In my free ebook, How to Tell a Great Interview Story, I discuss common interview questions and explain how to craft a response that demonstrates your fit and value to an employer. Questions explored include:
- How do you overcome obstacles to get the job done?
- Describe your leadership style.
- Have you ever had a disagreement with a colleague?
- How do you deal with change?
- How do you handle projects that lack clear goals?
- Give me an example of a project where someone dropped the ball.
- What traits do you look for when hiring staff?
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