You walk into a job interview feeling confident and prepared. You did all the right things to get to this part of the process, networking with connections and perfecting your resume, but it’s still just the beginning.
Difficult interview questions are meant to challenge you and force you to think on your feet. In every job interview, there will be questions ready to stump you. But with a little time, thought and preparation, you can have the answers ready.
“What are your development needs?”
You could take multiple approaches to this broad question, but the key is to be specific. Tell your interviewer exactly what you’re looking for. For example, your answer could mention having access to mentors, learning who succeeds in the company and asking for constructive feedback on the job.
“You just finished a contract assignment, why didn’t the company hire you full-time?”
Let’s say your last job was a contract assignment, but the company wasn’t able to hire you full time. How do you explain this in an interview? It’s best to give as much detail as possible. Don’t just tell the interviewer that there weren’t any full-time opportunities available. Explain that the company wanted to hire you, but it wasn’t in the budget so they offered to provide great references.
“What was your salary at your last job?”
You don’t have to tell the interviewer an exact number. The best way to answer this question is to simply say, “I understand the salary is within a certain range, but I don’t want salary to become a distraction.”
“What makes you the best candidate for the job?”
The important points to touch on in this question are your skill set, experience and past projects. Tell the interviewer that you have all of the skills and past experience needed to succeed in the position.
But remember, no matter what you say, it’s the delivery the counts. Be sure to give real examples and present your answers in a positive light. Need more interviewing tips? GetFive offers guidance for every step of the job search process.
