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INTERVIEW TIPS AND

TRICKS AND VIDEO

ASSIGNMENT

By Callum McCourt,

Kevin Price and

Colin Beaton



Each one of us has things we’re good at, and things we could improve. And each

one of us has opportunities open to us, and threats that could get in our way.

Work out what these are and you’ll discover a lot about yourself.

Use your ideas to match yourself to the careers that might suit you best, and spot

how you could develop your skills to improve your chances.

•eg: I am patient and good with numbers

•eg: I am not very organized

•eg: I could apply for an internship at a foreign company

•eg:Some students are better at english than me



Next Step: Share with a partner

How will I improve them

What skills could I improve

How my strengths help me

Why these suit me

How will I improve them

What skills could I improve

How my strengths help me

Why these suit me



Watch the video

You will see the video twice. The first time, complete the question column and the

second time, complete the advice column.

Question Advice



Text: Answering the Most Tricky Job Interview Questions

1. COULD YOU TELL ME A L ITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF?

Most interviewers use this question not only to

gather information, but also to assessyour poise, style of delivery and communication

ability. Don't launch into a minispeech

about your childhood, schooling, hobbies, early

career and personal likes and

dislikes. Instead, briefly cite recent personal and

professional work experiences that

relate to the position you're seeking and that

support your credentials. Better yet,

prepare a personal branding statement that quickly describes who you are and what

you can bring to the company.

2. “WHAT ARE YOUR STRENGTHS?”

This is easy – what are you good at? But your employer wants you to be specific, not

generic. And give examples. Instead of saying “I’m a hard worker,” say “one of my

strengths is that I’m a go-getter. I’m always thinking of how I can contribute to the

company. For example, when I worked at (insert past job here), I (insert example

here).” Before your inter view, think of at least two strengths and specific examples to

back them up that you can tell your potential employer about.

3. WHAT ARE YOUR WEAKNESSES?

There are a lot of ways to answer this question and I’ve heard many opinions on the

best ways to do it. I’m going to give you my opinion: Be honest. Don’t make up

something about how you’re just “such a perfectionist” and “have to make everything

perfect” if it’s just not true. (Plus, I think employers are sick of hearing that answer). Instead, recognize the fact that everyone has real weaknesses (even you). But the best

employees don’t let their weaknesses get in the way of their work. So, if you’re asked a

question like this, tell your future employer about a weakness that you have, and how

you’re working to overcome it. (But choose a weakness that isn’t extremely personal or

inappropriate, obviously.) Your honesty should impress your employer, and the fact

that you’re taking initiative to overcome your flaws is also admirable.

For example, my answer to this question is that I’m not a very strong speller. But I

know this about myself so I always carry a dictionary with me so that I can look things

up.



4. WHAT DO/DID YOU LIKE MOST AND LEAST ABOUT YOUR PRESENT/MOST RECENT JOB?

Concentrate your answer on areas that are relevant to the position and be specific.

Don't say, "I liked the atmosphere." Instead, try saying "I enjoyed the camaraderie of

being part of a team." When discussing least-liked aspects of your present or previous

job, try to mention an area of responsibility that's far removed from the functions of

the job you're seeking. But be sure your answer indicates that you either performed

the assignment well or that you learned something useful. This shows that you stick

with tasks, even ones that don't particularly interest you.

5. WHAT SETS YOU APART FROM OTHER APPLICANTS?

The interviewer who asks you this is really probing your readiness for the job, your

ability to handle it, your willingness to work hard and your fitness for the job. Show

your readiness by describing how your experience, career progression, qualities and

achievements make you an asset. Keep it professional, and focus on the value you'll

bring to the position. Highlight your ability by discussing your specific skills and

accomplishments, but don't forget to show your interest in the job itself.

6. WHERE DO YOU HOPE TO BE IN THREE YEARS?

This question is often asked of recent college graduates, and the worst answer is to say

that you want to be president of the company or have the interviewer's position.

Instead, talk about what motivates you especially what will motivate you on this job

and what you hope to have accomplished.

7. DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS? CAN YOU THINK OF ANYTHING ELSE YOU'D LIKE TO ADD?

Don't say "no," or that everything has been thoroughly discussed. If you think the

interviewer has any doubts, now's the time to restate why you're the most logical

candidate for the opening. Show your interest in the company by preparing some key

questions in advance. Asking about corporate culture or what the interviewer likes the

best about the company will give you insight and let the interviewers know that you're

interviewing them as well.

notes



Make Your VideoIdeas

Brainstorm in your groups

NOW YOU HAVE A SOLID IDEA IT’S TIME TO PLAN.

MAKE A STORYBOARD WRITE A SCRIPT

EXCHANGE WITH ANOTHER GROUP FOR EDITING

REVISE AND REVIEW

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