Tough interview questions can be easily prepared for with a little forethought and consideration of the questions and answers. Do not be left speechless by a surprise interview question as this will make a poor impression on the interviewer.
A typical tough interview question follows:
“What Do You Dislike About Your Job?”
This is a loaded question and you need to be sure of your answer before you open your mouth. There could be any number of reasons you dislike your current job including:
1. You dislike your boss
2. You dislike your colleagues
3. You’re bored at work
4. You were passed over for a promotion
5. You are unpopular with your colleagues
6. You dislike the customers
7. You find the work too difficult or challenging
Whatever the reasons are you don’t want to come across as being negative in anyway. Try to think of a positive answer for each of the above points that apply to you.
Also, if you are applying for a job that requires direct contact with customers, and you tend to dislike costumers, perhaps you should continue your job search. Why would you want to find yourself in the same negative situation in a new position?
Know the job you are being interviewed for! For example, if you dislike certain elements of your current job, ensure they are not present in the in new position you are being interviewed for. If you mention you prefer not to do tele sales and the job includes tele sales, the interviewer will know you have not researched the position and this will reflect poorly on you.
Getting the perfect job interview can be a difficult task, so you don’t want to risk the opportunity for the lack of some simple preparation. Prepare for tough interview questions well in advance of your job interview and you will greatly increase your chances of success.
The following is a common tough job interview question…
Why Are You Going To Quit Your Job?
This is a tough interview question and one you don’t want to be surprised with. It will make a poor impression to the interviewer if you fumble for an answer or are simply left speechless. Be prepared and have a convincing answer, this will make a good impression and keep you in the running for the job.
Answer: End Of Contract Or Moving Location
The question is easily answered if you are moving to a different area or your employment contract is coming to an end. Tell them the truth and also that you are excited about new employment opportunities (that’s why you applied to their company) and applying the skills you have learned to your new job.
Answer: Bored In Your Job
You don’t want to give interviewers the impression that if you get bored working for them that you’ll quickly look elsewhere for another position.
If boredom is a major factor for you, should you even consider this new position in the first place? What will be different if you get this job that you think will be less boring than the job you recently quit or are about to quit? Is there an opportunity to be more creative, have more influence in the way things are done, a chance to impress with your growing skill set?
If the answer is no then maybe you should keep job hunting for something that will suit your needs.
Answer: Made Redundant
If you have been made redundant you must remember that it is your JOB position that is redundant, not you. Perhaps your company struggled to win new work but unfortunately lost out to another supplier, resulting in redundancies for staff in your area of expertise. Be honest and stay positive. You have a wealth of skills and experience to offer a new employer so keep that in mind.
Your experience may greatly reduce the time it takes to train you for the new position which means you’ll be productive quickly. Be sure to let the interviewer know that you are flexible, open to new training and ready for new challenges.
Good luck with your job interviews and check out the other useful interview success tips on this website.
.
In the ideal world you will love your job and the people you work with. However, it that was the case it’s unlikely you’d look for a position elsewhere. The reality is that many people have ‘personality clashes’ with fellow workers and bosses, and this can drive the desire to move on from that company.
If the reason you are ‘moving on’ is because of problems with your boss or colleagues, the interview for a new job is not a place to tell your tale of woe. The people interviewing you could be your future boss or managers, and they will not want to hire someone who’s going to complain about them to whoever will listen.
Interviewer: “How Do You Get On With Your Boss And Colleagues?”
Remember, ‘People who tell the truth never have to remember anything’. Even if you hate your boss’s guts and fellow employees are bullies, make sure you give a positive answer to the above question. Before the interview, list out positive points about the people you work with and let that be your answer.
While your boss is rude and bad tempered, perhaps you can admire the fact that she has a great work ethic and has managed the company through tough times (Focused). Even if some fellow employees are bullies, perhaps they are good at their job and can to work together to get the things done (Teamwork).
List as many positive points as possible, and convince yourself they are the truth. If you can believe it yourself you will be able to ‘sell it’ to the interviewer.
Good luck with your job interview and be sure to check the rest of the useful interview tips on this website.
.
Q: Why Did You Quit Your Last Job?
(Consider the following and compose your answer. Remember, don’t bad mouth past managers or bosses – the person interviewing is a manger or boss too and they won’t like it.)
Quitting your last job is better than being fired, however your interviewer will want to know why you quit (they don’t want to hire a ‘quitter’ who will leave them in 6 months too!). Explain how you stuck it out as long as you possibly could, that you made every effort to make it work, but eventually your reached your ‘wits end’ and felt you had to move on.
If You Knew There Was Problems At Your Last Company, That They Faced Closure, Why Did You Not Look For A Job Sooner?
A: To be honest, I was working so hard to keep my job while others around me lost theirs that I didn’t have much time left over to look for another job.
There were also a lot of rumours about the company closing but we didn’t have all the information. Some staff believed that maybe they would just downsize. I knew management were working hard to keep the business afloat, so I did the same in the hope that we could turn things around.
Q: Which Is More Important To You Job Satisfaction Or Salary?
A: “Job satisfaction definitely. I believe that if you follow ‘your heart’ in your career, work hard and achieve your goals, you’re likely to love what you do and the money will eventually follow.”
Want To Get More Answers To The Toughest Interview Questions? Check Out This Popular Interview Advice Book Below.
.
