Editor’s Note: This is the second in a four-part series about how to answer common interview questions.
After the interviewer asks you a couple questions to get to know you a little better (see our first article for tips), they might move to questions about why you are a good fit for the job.
Here are a few common questions and strong answers to help you prepare for your next interview:
- Why should we hire you?
- Be concise and confident.
- Focus on telling them why your experience will benefit their organization.
- Avoid talking about what you’ll get out of the job.
- Tell them what you will do in the first 30, 60 or 90 days.
- Why do you want this job?
- Be specific. What are the aspects of the job that excite you?
- Do your research. What is it about their company that makes you want to work for them over their competitors?
- How do you handle stress and pressure?
- Give an example of a professional situation when you handled the stress well.
- Don’t tell them you never feel stressed. Everyone does!
- Talk about ways you manage stress or pressure. Ex: to-do lists, going on a walk at lunch, morning meetings with your team.
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