Interview tips and tricks BC

Question 1

How to speak and what to say

Accepted Answer

Don't let your voice go up at the end of each sentence, Use past experiences to say how you reacted in a situation

Question 2

Behaviour-based questions that you might be asked in an interview

Accepted Answer

Give me an example of a problem you solved at work and how., Tell me about a time when you were faced with stress at work., Tell me about when you had to come to a quick decision., Tell me about when you had to deal with an angry customer.

Question 3

What are your weaknesses? Which would be a good answer?

Accepted Answer

I wasn't very punctual at school but I am now at College.

Question 4

What should you tell them? - Why should we hire you?

Accepted Answer

Show them how you'll fit in with the team., Say how you're the best candidate for the job, with examples, Show them that you can do the job-the skills you have.

Question 5

About application forms...

Accepted Answer

Make sure you're not applying in a hurry at the last minute., Fill in forms online if possible or NEATLY in black pen.

Question 6

How to answer this question... Can you tell me a little about yourself?

Accepted Answer

Plan a short 'sales pitch'-the 'best bits' about yourself.

Question 7

You're protected against discrimination in which of the following? - Which is the best answer?

Accepted Answer

all of the answers

Question 8

DO...

Accepted Answer

wait to be asked to sit down.

Question 9

About application forms...

Accepted Answer

Take a photocopy to practice on first., Make sure the information is accurate and truthful.

Question 10

How would your boss and co-workers describe you? - Which would NOT be a good answer?

Accepted Answer

Say you haven't ever worked so can't say.

Question 11

About equality and discrimination - When you're applying for jobs, you have ...

Accepted Answer

... the same rights as people who already have the job.

Question 12

How to answer this question... How did you hear about the job?

Accepted Answer

Name drop someone who told you about the job., Use this chance to show them you are excited about the job.

Question 13

How to answer behaviour-based questions well

Accepted Answer

Don't say how you WOULD behave, say how you DID behave., Be honest about what you learnt from a mistake in the past.

Question 14

At the start of the interview... which one of these should you NOT do?

Accepted Answer

Crack a lot of jokes to make them remember you.

Question 15

CVs should...

Accepted Answer

be brief and to the point, be truthful as the employer could check

Question 16

How to answer this question - What do you know about the company?

Accepted Answer

Start with 1 line that shows you really understand it., They want to know if you actually care about the job/company

Question 17

After the interview - Which of these SHOULDN'T you do?

Accepted Answer

get on the phone straight away to tell your mum it went well

Question 18

You're protected against discrimination in which of the following? - Which is the best answer?

Accepted Answer

all of the answers

Question 19

To help the interviewer make a decision about if you're right for the job, you need to...

Accepted Answer

give them enough information in your answers, be clear & relevant(give answers suitable for the questions)

Question 20

About the job search...

Accepted Answer

Read the duties and skills etc. carefully before applying, Be positive but realistic! Are you really qualified for it?

Question 21

What are your strengths? Which of these is NOT a good response?

Accepted Answer

Tell them what a generally nice guy/girl you are.

Question 22

DON'T

Accepted Answer

make negative comments about previous bosses or colleagues., use your mobile phone AT ALL in your interview., look at your watch during the interview., wave your hands around or fidget.

Question 23

Where do you see yourself in 5 years? - Which would be a good answer?

Accepted Answer

Say something realistic that you could aim for, not too high, I'd like to ... one day, so I'm looking forward to this job

Question 24

What to wear

Accepted Answer

wear smart clothes, wash/shower and wear deodorant

Question 25

Questions they can't ask you at interview - Which question is it OK for them to ask you?

Accepted Answer

When could you start this job?

Question 26

Which is a good answer?... Why do you want this job? ...

Accepted Answer

I've always been passionate about... & I see that you do..., I’m looking forward to building up good exp in the workplace.

Question 27

Questions they can't ask you at interview - Which question is it OK for them to ask you?

Accepted Answer

What days are you able to work?

Question 28

When you arrive at the interview

Accepted Answer

Be friendly and polite. You never know who's around.

Question 29

Which would be good answers to the question "Can you drive?"

Accepted Answer

I can't yet but I've got lessons booked and a test in June., I really want to and I'm saving up for lessons.

Question 30

How do you deal with pressure or stressful situations? - Which would be a good answer?

Accepted Answer

If you haven't worked, talk about an example in College, etc, Give an example of a stressful situation you dealt with well

Question 31

During the interview... which of these should you NOT do?

Accepted Answer

Sit back and relax in your chair, like you would at home.

Interview tips and tricks BC

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Interview tips and tricks BC

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