Job Interview Questions Greatest Strength
If you did not understand the interview question asked, don"t be afraid to ask the interviewer to repeat or clarify the question. Here it is your responsibility to request clarification, until you understand the question. Asking the interviewer to clarify the question is much better than attempting to answer a question that you misunderstood.Writing notes during an interview can help you understand the interview question and prepare your answer. If you could write faster or if you feel more comfortable writing in your native language than do so. Take note of the key items in the question that you need to address and jot down key answer points. This will help you ensure that you do not forget important points in your answer. This technique is especially useful with complex more difficult questions. When taking notes, do not transcribe the entire question and answer, rather write down a few key words that you will address. I can recall an attendee from one of our interview workshops who was a very qualified Telecom Engineer but whose English was not as strong. I had no doubt that he was a strong candidate but sometimes he misunderstood the question and provided an incomplete answer since he rushed when responding. Through our interview workshop, we provided this candidate some personalized answering strategies that included taking notes. He improved his interview skills dramatically.
If the interviewer offers you a drink, take it. It is not impolite to accept the offer of a drink in an interview. Believe me after 20 minutes or more of talking you will be glad you had a glass of water especially if you are nervous and your mouth becomes dry. You will perform better when you are well-hydrated. It is good practice to take a sip before answering a difficult interview question, since you will gain a few precious seconds to gather your thoughts before answering.
In some Eastern cultures direct eye contact with oneň€™s superiors or elders is avoided, since it is a sign of disrespect. In an interview in North America, the exact opposite is true. Direct eye contact, signals to the interviewer that you are honest, trustworthy and dependable. While we are on this topic of body language, don"t forget that a smile communicates to your interviewer your warmth and friendliness. So remember eye contact and a smile goes a long way in developing report with your interviewer.
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