Job Search Tip of the Week #15 (2018)
Caressa Moy | April 9, 2018 | 9:00 am
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How to Ace Your First-Round (or Really, Just About Any) Interview
Think Like an Interviewer – Q9
Over the last few weeks, we’ve been discussing the reasons behind the most commonly asked interview questions and how to provide answers that address them effectively. This week, let’s take a look at a question intended to gauge your confidence level: “Why should I hire you?”
(If you’re a loyal CareerJuice reader, you may remember closely examining this question with us before. However, keep reading, as this post will serve as both a refresher course and an advanced addendum.)
Opportunities to sell yourself as the valuable asset the company needs can be found in questions such as:
- Why should I hire you?
- What can you do for the company?
- What would you contribute to the company?
- What do you have to offer the company?
- How would you add value to the company?
- Why should you be chosen over other candidates who have equal if not stronger qualifications or more experience?
Job Search Tip of the Week #7 (2018)
Caressa Moy | February 12, 2018 | 9:00 am
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How to Ace Your First-Round (or Really, Just About Any) Interview
Think Like an Interviewer – Q1
“If you had a million dollars to launch your best entrepreneurial idea, what would it be?”
As an IT/technology professional, you’ve probably been asked that question (or something similar) before. And at some point in your professional career, you’ve undoubtedly been left wondering, “Why did they ask me that? What should I say?!” Not to worry, you’re not alone: The hypothetical situation of receiving a financial windfall is one of the 19 most commonly asked interview questions.
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