Yes, these two questions
The run of mill answers are not elegant, at least to me. There are many example answers over the Internet but I think those are too obvious and don’t seem natural.
Have you ever been asked these questions and how did you tackle them?
Throw this one into the mix as well, Where do you see yourself in 5 years from now? (I mean seriously)
I don't answer question number 2 directly. I usually chuckle and say I don't have any. I then continue to say that I can tell you the areas where I am like to work on improving my skills. And then I bring in some non essential/non critical skills.
Basically, instead of admitting to weaknesses, I give it a positive twist
Re: Job interviews - the tricky questions!
Those questions are starters, ice breakers and most used to judge communication skills.
Only a village idiot will flunk an interview because of those questions.
For example for the third question I always answer that I see myself CEO of the company I will do my part to achieve that goal. That results in some very interesting follow up questions and answers and keeps the conversation going.
Re: Job interviews - the tricky questions!
Yes, but the thing is there are no right answers to these questions. Often candidates try to give the right answer and lose it.
I agree that the answer to the weaknesses/negatives question should include a marginal negative quality followed by the mention of remedies that candidate is trying to get rid of it.
Re: Job interviews - the tricky questions!
I have a phone interview tomorrow and getting a bit nervous for it.
Re: Job interviews - the tricky questions!
I have a phone interview tomorrow and getting a bit nervous for it.
Well you need to relax and try to engage with interviewer. The main thing is not to go silent or take time to answer a question. You should keep the conversation going. Otherwise you would come across as introvert and private person who won't be a good teammate. It takes practice and getting used to but it is not impossible.