interview questions, tips & advice
Below are more interview questions to help you prepare for you interview. Each section gives a situation, a sample question, appropriate answer and advice for those questions.
3. Question regarding “Standing Out”
Often in interview questions, you will be asked to separate yourself from other candidates who may be more qualified or may be less of a risk-factor.
Sample Question: "What new skills or ideas do you bring to the job that our internal candidates don't offer?"
Answer: "Because I've worked with the oldest player in this industry, I can help you avoid some of the mistakes we made in our established markets."
Advice: This question addresses your motivation in adding "true value" to the job. Evaluate the job carefully, considering current limitations or weaknesses in the department and your unique abilities. Your ability here to prove "I offer what you need and then some" could land you the job.
4. Being Specific
Sometimes in interviews, you will be asked questions that lend themselves to be answered vaguely or with lengthy explanations. Take this opportunity to direct your answer in a way that connects you with the position and company, and be succinct and support your answer with appropriate specific examples.
Sample Question: "Why did you choose this particular career path?"
Answer: "I chose advertising because I have always been a strong communicator with a good eye for design. I have a particular interest in creating dynamic eye-catching pieces that support a new product being introduced to the market. I also like the fast-paced high-energy environment that seems to be commonplace in the advertising industry."
Advice: You answer needs to convince the interview that your skills are exactly what they want. They want to know if you have a realistic view of what it is like to work in their industry. Be specific; show them that their industry and your career goals are in sync
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