Careers Advice For Young People – How To Answer Awkward Interview Questions
When you have written a great CV and a superb covering letter and actually got an interview then you may start to panic if you have read anything online with regards to the questions you may be asked.
One of the most difficult ones to answer is to define what your worst feature is.
There are some effective strategies you can use to ensure that you don’t paint yourself in the worst light possible and have your application consigned to the bin just after you leave the room.
First of all you can mention a working trait of yours rather than a personal flaw. Try not to say that you get upset when you receive criticism, or that you find it dificult to get up in the mornings as this will certainly spell danger.
One good answer would be that you need to check every piece of work twice to ensure it lives up to your expectations which can sometimes delay the work by an hour or so. Most employers will see this as a positive characteristic as it shows that you have good attention to detail and that you are conscientious about your work.
Try not to appear that you don’t have any weaknesses or imperfections as the interveiwer will know that you are not telling the truth. Everyone has faults but these can be shown in a better light as the example above and work in your favour.
Also check that you know about the company you are going to see and make sure any gaps in your CV are easily explained because they will ask you and if you hesitate or look as though you are hiding something then you will fail the interview. The best advice is to prepare yourself for any possible question they may ask you and have some good answers to reply with.
With this all said and done as long as you be yourself and present yourself in a confident manner you will be fine.
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