There is in reality only one interview question. It underlies all others. The curiosity
about you that it expresses is the only source of the company's interest in you.
Don't be bothered by the complexity of the question. Don't let the position you think
you want get in the way. The sophistication or lack of it, in the interviewer is
secondary. Every question asked of you is based upon the company's concern that
you can
a. Do the Job
b. Help the company make more money
c. Help make the boss's life easier.
These things you must prove at all costs to the interviewer. You will be compared
with others who are taking similar interviews.
That means your proof must be offered in a framework of preparation. You will
want to guarantee yourself a high quality reply to the underlying question of the
interview.
Prove It! Skills Plus Proof = The Job
Having identified your skills and experience, structure your answers in the interview
so as to:
1. Keep a benefit for the employer in mind in all your answers.
2. Keep citing examples of your performance in specific situations
3. Put everything in a positive light
4. Use the "Skills Triangle" in answering.
Don't ramble in answers, get to the point. If the interviewer is not structuring the
interview, you structure it to reach your goal of proving you can do the job and
make money for the company.
An aimless, rambling interview may seem like—a relief—but the price often paid
is a poor communication of your facts and proof.
You may lose your chance to convince the company that you are a reliable choice
for the job.
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