You should expect these 5 common interview questions

Written By Win Sheffield

Resident career coach Win Sheffield wants you to nail your next job interview. Here are 5 of the most common interview questions that he says you should prepare before any interview.

  1. Tell me about yourself. Your future boss wants to know about the value you bring, not your golf prowess. Keep this answer to 45 seconds and hit 2-3 major points.

  2. Why should we hire you?  Do your homework and completely understand the job duties and the company’s mission and use that to base your response.

  3. What is your greatest weakness? You can keep this lighthearted: “I’m a workaholic or I have bad handwriting” or you can share a weakness that you have overcome or are addressing.

  4. What is your greatest strength? Variation of number 1.

  5. Do you have any questions?  Ask 2-3 smart questions that do not relate to salary. Make sure to do your homework on the company before and ask questions that relate to the business.

Bonus tip: wait to negotiate salary, if at all possible, until you are sure the company is making an offer.

Win Sheffield

Win provides one-on-one coaching for clients to sharpen their career building skills and tell their stories to realize their value in the job market. He works with clients, from the trading desk to the jeweler’s bench, to advance in fields right for them.

His clients develop confidence communicating their value and end up with superior networking ability. Their cover letters are worth reading and their resumes get them in the door. He also hones clients’ money-making negotiation skills. Win has been gratified by feedback from clients that he has helped them improve their attitudes, gain confidence and become grounded in the job search process.

After a career in strategy development and implementation at Citibank, J.P. Morgan and PricewaterhouseCoopers, Win made his own transition into career coaching. In addition to an M.B.A. from Boston University and an undergraduate degree from Kenyon College, Win is certified as a career coach through the Five O’Clock Club. He has also trained at two nationally known outplacement firms and has studied Myers-Briggs at the Jung Institute and counseling at The General Theological Seminary.

Win has spoken and taught career courses at the New York Public Library,NYSSA and various professional and alumni groups in New York, London and San Francisco. Topics include ‘Networking for the Rest of Us’, ‘The Effective Resume’, ‘Strong Morale in your Job Campaign’ and ‘Career Management for Introverts’.

Please contact Win to learn more how to bring more success to your career.

http://www.winsheffield.com/
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