How do i prepare myself to be ready for any type of question on an interview?

Question

I was thinking that I should just focus on being a positive, upbeat person who had a gift for b.s.
(bull sh*t)
any advice???

it is so hard to pick a best answer because they are all so good...and thoughtful.

Answer 1

I'm in the same boat as you. I just asked the same question an hour ago. To get ready for my interview, I have been using Monster...they have lots of interview questions. I have been writing answers to them and going over my accomplishments (it is easy to forget them if you don't sit down and try to remember). I have about 7 "stories" ready for Friday. The more I prepare, the less nervous I am. good luck!

Answer 2

Just as you said, be prepared for any type of question. I was always pretty good at interviews and was comfortable with them, but this one got me.... an interviewer asked me to list 3 good qualities I had. I did that easily, I had thought about that one, it had been asked before....but then he asked me to list 3 bad things about myself too. That caught me by surprise. You don't expect to have to talk negatively about yourself at an interview. I guess that was his tactic. I did it though, and got the job. But from then on when I went into an interview I was always wondering if they were going to throw something at me I hadn't expected.

Just be as prepared as you can, know some things about the place you are interviewing to work if possible, be interested and excited about being there, dress professionally no matter what the job is, have a firm handshake, and smile, it will help put you all more at ease. Those are things I would look for if I were interviewing you. Good luck.

Answer 3

I have had many interviews in my lifetime and I have found that the best policy it to calm down, and be prepared to show a positive outlook, I will tell you that most have asked me my plans for my future, my goals, where I want to be in my life in 10 yrs, how I handle stress on the job, conflict on the job that type of thing. Also they seem to want to know what you enjoy doing on your time off from work and about family....good luck. Get a good nights rest and feel good about yourself, it will show!!!

Answer 4

That's pretty much all you can do. I've had lots of recruiting agencies tell me to have a script ready, but I disagree with that approach. That's not who you are, that's your ambassador. I think an interviewer would be able to tell you are scripting your answers and that might count against you. The best advice I can give is answer things directly and deliberately, do not ramble on or tell more than you have to.

Answer 5

I've gotten the best results from practice. I'd have a friend sit down with me with a list of questions. Make some of the question non-related to the job. Sometimes prospective employers ask random questions off-guard just to test you and keep you on your toes. Have fun with it!! The more relaxed you are when you practice makes it easier when it comes time to be serious. Good luck!

Answer 6

Just go over all the sorts of questions that could be asked of you and I suggest you be honest in your answers. You never know ahead of time what questions have been lined up to ask candidates so it is best to go through all that could ahead of time. One question I notice that comes up very often is how you will deal with conflicts with people or situations. Like, what are you going to do if you don't get along with someone.

Answer 7

read your own resume and relate any answer to a specific job and how you dealt with a situation or how your values or personality entered into it.
Research the business your applying to and relate your answer in a framework that brings in what they do.
Unless your going into show business, I would try honesty over B.S.,
you'd be suprised how detectable it is.

Answer 8

Just be as honest as possible with out making yourself look bad.. think of it as you tell them only what they ask.. dont divulge unless they ask... WIth a sprinkle of smiling bullshit! Remember to mention anything that you have done that makes EXPERIENCE for the postition that you are applying for... dont spend time talking about other crap that has nothing to do with the job.

Answer 9

i think u should be yourself...and jus act normal...be cool put not 2 cool till u get ghetto...be who u are show them what ur they 4... don't front...show them what u got

Answer 10

well, you just have to know what you are good at and what your weeknesses are. you also have to seem confident and know why you want that job.