HOW TO ANSWER COMMON JOB INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Instructions
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Step1Point out your qualifications when the interviewer says, “tell me about yourself”. Many persons make the mistake of talking about where they’re from or how many family members they have. This is an opportunity to sell yourself, and convince the interviewer that you’re the right person for the position.
Step2Think about one weakness that you can discuss when asked what your main weakness is. For example, being a workaholic is a weakness that works to the employer’s advantage because it means that you’ll get the work done. Another example is if you have a hard time saying, no. Having this weakness means that you’ll be a team player so the company benefits from it.
Step3Consider the answer, when asked where you see yourself 2 or 3 years from now, that hopefully you’ll be hired for the position, and you’ll be with ABC, Inc. Possibly you will have advanced to a promoted position.
Step4Be positive during the job interview when asked why you left your previous job. Never bash an ex-employer, even if you have reason to be negative. You may state that you decided to look for a company with room for growth, where you can better utilize your skills.
Step5Respond by saying that both listening and talking are important at the appropriate time when asked which you think is more important. Employers don’t want employees that don’t contribute or give input. At the same time, they don’t want someone that has an opinion on every matter.
Step6Be honest when asked if you’ve ever been fired. If you have, make sure to mention what you’ve learned from the experience, and how you have improved.
Step7Answer by giving a salary range rather than a specific amount when asked about your salary requirements. For example, you may mention that depending on the duties, $14 to $16 is acceptable to you.
Tips & Warnings
Have two clean, perfect copies of your resume when you go on your job interview. One copy for yourself and one just in case the interviewer doesn’t have his.
Be yourself and answer all questions honestly and professionally. Keep in mind that the interviewer is just another human being like you.
Resources
How to answer 23 of the most common interview questions
CNN.com