How to answer interview questions

I received a comment from the folks at Australia Works and a request for opinions on a list of questions that candidates commonly receive during interviews.  The list is thorough and very well done.  If you're out interviewing, I'd encourage you to visit the site and practice the questions.

I'm not a fan of HR or hiring managers asking questions like these.  In my experience, they are usually used by interviewers that are inexperienced or not comfortable interviewing candidates.  Most questions don't really focus in on if a person can do this job, but usually are misinterpret trying to "box" a candidate in on behavior issues.  Just too much room for error.

But, right or wrong doesn't matter if you want to land that job, so study up and be prepared.

Comments

[John]

My favourite questions used to be - where do you see yourself in 5 years time.