Expert Tips for Answering Common Interview Questions

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There are certain questions that interviewers volley at nearly all interviewees—regardless of the position or industry—in an attempt to get a read on their personality and potential. Whether you're vying for a gig as an IT specialist or sales manager, you'll likely be asked about your strengths and weaknesses, your leadership style, and other basic professional attributes. In this collection of bite-sized videos, get expert tips that can help you confidently tackle these and other common questions—and, ultimately, ace your next job interview. Plus, get insights on how to dress for your interview, project confidence with your body language, negotiate your salary, and more.

Contents:

• Interview Fundamentals
• 1. Tell Me About Yourself
• 2. What Is Your Greatest Strength?
• 3. What Is Your Greatest Weakness?
• 4. Why Should We Hire You?
• 5. Why Do You Want to Work Here?
• 6. What Would Your Coworkers Say About You?
• 7. Why Do You Want to Leave Your Current Role?
• 8. Can You Explain Your Employment Gap?
• 9. What Are Your Salary Expectations?
• 10. What Do You Like to Do Outside of Work?
• 11. Where Do You See Yourself in Five Years?
• 12. Describe Your Leadership Style
• 13. Do You Have Any Questions for Me?
• 14. Tell Me About a Time You Showed Leadership
• 15. Tell Me About a Time You Were Successful on a Team
• 16. Tell Me About a Time When You Made a Mistake
• 17. Tell Me About a Time You Worked with a Difficult Person
• 18. Tell Me About a Time When You Persuaded Someone to Change an Opinion
• 19. Tell Me About a Time You Created a Goal and Achieved It
• 20. Tell Me About a Time You Surpassed Expectations
• 21. Tell Me About a Time You Had to Handle Pressure
• 22. Follow-Up