Author Question: When asked to tell the interviewer something about you, the best response would be to talk about ... (Read 83 times)

Mollykgkg · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

When asked to tell the interviewer something about you, the best response would be to talk about what?

A) Where you want to be five years from now
B) What you liked and disliked about previous jobs or assignments
C) The story of you
D) Your strengths and weaknesses
E) Your decision making process for this position

Question 2

Discuss what employers look for during the interview process.

What will be an ideal response?

aham8f · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: C
Explanation: C) One good strategy is to briefly share the story of you - quickly summarizing where you have been and where you would like to goin a way that aligns your interests with the company's. Alternatively, you can focus on a specific skill you know is valuable to the company, share something business-relevant that you are passionate about, or offer a short summary of what colleagues or customers think about you.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Interviews give employers the chance to go beyond the basic data of your rsum to get to know you and to answer two essential questions. The first is whether you can handle the responsibilities of the position. Naturally, the more you know about the demands of the position, and the more you've thought about how your skills match those demands, the better you'll be able to respond. The second essential question is whether you will be a good fit with the organization and the target position. All good employers want people who are confident, dedicated, positive, curious, courteous, ethical, and willing to commit to something larger than their own individual goals. Companies also look for fit with their individual cultures. Just like people, companies have different personalities. Some are intense; others are more laid back. Some emphasize teamwork; others expect employees to forge their own way and even to compete with one another. Expectations also vary from job to job within a company and from industry to industry. An outgoing personality is essential for sales but less so for research, for instance.