Claims & Credibility -- The Essence of Selling

Gary Will's WORKSEARCH:
Selling Yourself To An Employer

Chapter 12: (continued)
Some questions to practise-And convince you that you can't anticipate all the questions

From the book How to Prepare for an Employment Interview.

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[Chapter 12: continued from here] You don't have to prepare answers for these questions-I could easily have doubled the length of this list. But it would be a valuable exercise to try some of these out in a simulated interview with a friend or family member.

Obviously, you won't be faced with every question is this list in any one interview, but don't be surprised if you run into one or two the next time you go in to talk with an employer.

1. How do you handle pressure?
2. Describe a situation where you worked with others as a team.
3. What is your customer service philosophy? Give an example.
4. Why did you leave that job?
5. How would your boss/co-workers describe you?
6. Tell me about a problem you had with a previous supervisor.
7. What have you found most frustrating and why? What would you change?
8. Describe a situation that demonstrates your interpersonal skills.
9. What book have you read recently? What book has influenced your career?
10. Why do you want this position?
11. What do you know about our customers? About our products/services?
12. What has had the greatest influence on your career interests?
13. What experience has been the most valuable to you?
14. Describe a project that you initiated.
15. How do you resolve conflicts?
16. Describe your management/leadership style.
17. How do you motivate people?
18. How has your experience prepared you for this position?
19. How have you changed in the last 5-10 years?
20. What frustrates you?
21. Give an example of ...[continued here]

How to Prepare For An Employment Interview by Gary Will Read the entire book online or order your ad-free ebook (sent to you as a Word file) for only US$10 and receive 3 free bonuses More info here. CONTENTS: "Selling yourself" at an employment interview Is preparation even possible? The interview isn't about YOU -- it's about the employer Soothing the employer's anxieties Preparing for the interview -- an overview THE COMPANY: The information you'll want and where to look for it What you should know about business THE POSITION: How will you make a contribution? Preparing to answer What kind of person are you? Approaches to answering some common questions Some questions to practise Anticipating employers' concerns Asking questions -- an essential and overlooked step Going all out for the offer ... and why we hold back How to handle salary questions Beyond the answers -- image and presentation Using written materials & presentation visuals How to prepare your references Recent developments in interview formats Reviewing the interview Following up without being a pest Some final thoughts U.S.: Recommended books Canada: Recommended books UK: Recommended books HOME PAGE Order an ad-free copy of this book   Web www.garywill.com