Interview, a conversation between two or more
people where questions are asked by the
interviewer to elicit facts or statements from
the interviewee. In this case, we are talking
about job interviews, where the interviewee
seems to be on a somewhat hot seat, seated
patiently or impatiently to get bombarded with
some unknown but probably predictable
questions from the interviewer(s).
Sit back, take a cup of chilled juice or probably
garri with rain water, then read along…
Tell me about yourself.
Mind you, the interviewer does not want to hear
what is already on your resume. Job applicants
fall into the trap of discussing what has being
written on their resume. Do you think the
interviewer would not go through your CV
before calling you for an interview? Then why
repeat lines? That means they know one or two
things about you. Infact most times, the
interviewer will have a copy of your CV with him
as he/she interviews you. This is why it is not a
very good time to repeat everything you have
written on your CV. Use this opportunity to say
something about how you fit into the job role or
company. Use it as an opportunity to sell
yourself.
What Are Your Weaknesses?
Most times, job applicants fall into the error of
saying they have no weaknesses. Trust, the
interviewer has heard it all a couple, if not
million times.
Tell them of that weakness(es) you’re actively
working on overcoming and you should be able to
present to the interviewer how you’re working
on it.
Mind you, do not project laziness as a weakness
or a sickness record; no organization want to
hire a lazy soul or headache-sufferer.
In addition, you can give your knowledge gap in
the role you’re being interviewed for as a
weakness and how you’re seriously working on
developing the skill set to cover the gap.
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