When shaking hands you should

give a firm handshake and make eye contact.

"What do you consider to be your weakness?"

Say something that you are working on improving.

"Why should we hire you?"

Talk about how your skills are a perfect match for the job.

"How do you deal with pressure and stressful situations at work?"

"Talk about stress reduction strategies you know or you've used."

"What do you know about the company?"

Start with what you know about the company. You've done some research!

"Why are you leaving your current job?"

"I am looking for a better fit for my abilities."

"Where do you see yourself in five years?"

Talk about goals and personal growth.

"Do you have any questions for us?"

"Yes, when will you be making your decision about this job opening?", "Can you tell me more about your new products and growth?"

"What other companies are you interviewing?"

"I am exploring a number of similar options."

"What is your management style?"

"I'm like a coach; I encourage people and listen."

"Can you tell me a little about yourself" should be answered

start with 1-2 accomplishments.

"What is a time when you disagreed with a decision made at work?"

"I made a suggestion about the way to improve something."

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1
When shaking hands you should
give a firm handshake and look at the floor.
give a firm handshake and make eye contact.
wait for the other person to offer to shake your hand.
use the strongest grip you have.
2
"What do you consider to be your weakness?"
"Nothing, I'm perfect."
"I can't meet a deadline to save my life."
Say something that you are working on improving.
Dealing with people, I don't know.
3
"Why should we hire you?"
Because I need a job.
My friend works here and says the job is easy.
Talk about how your skills are a perfect match for the job.
No one else will hire me.
4
"How do you deal with pressure and stressful situations at work?"
"I lose sleep."
"Talk about stress reduction strategies you know or you've used."
"I add to the pressure and stress."
"I go slow enough so that I am never, ever stressed."
5
"What do you know about the company?"
The year the company started, how many employees, IRS info.
Say what is posted on their web site.
Say, "I don't know, what do you know about the company?"
Start with what you know about the company. You've done some research!
6
"Why are you leaving your current job?"
I don't get along with the boss.
"They don't pay me enough."
"I got fired."
"I am looking for a better fit for my abilities."
7
"Where do you see yourself in five years?"
As a professional NBA player.
On vacation.
As an astronaut.
Talk about goals and personal growth.
8
"Do you have any questions for us?"
"How much money do you make?"
"Yes, when will you be making your decision about this job opening?"
"Can you tell me more about your new products and growth?"
"Nope."
9
"What other companies are you interviewing?"
"All of them."
"Any place that is hiring."
Mention you are applying at all their competitors.
"I am exploring a number of similar options."
10
"What is your management style?"
"I'm like a coach; I encourage people and listen."
"I am not a leader."
"I have never managed anything."
"Like a coach, yell a lot and get them to do everything."
11
"Can you tell me a little about yourself" should be answered
honestly about yourself even if it might hurt your chances.
start with where you were born.
talk about all of your hobbies.
start with 1-2 accomplishments.
12
"What is a time when you disagreed with a decision made at work?"
"I reported it to OSHA."
"I never disagree with the boss."
"I made a suggestion about the way to improve something."
"I spoke louder than anyone else."

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