HOW TO PASS ANY JOB INTERVIEW! (28 QUESTIONS + TOP SCORING ANSWERS) PASS GUARANTEED!

In today's video, I am going to undertake a podcast.

I am going to answer the common questions people ask about job interviews.

How do I overcome interview nerves?

What insider tips can you give me for passing my interview?

And also, what do hiring managers look for from the perfect candidate?

If you want to pass your interview, please make sure you watch,

study this podcast, and take notes.

And just very quickly,

tell me the name of the role you are being interviewed for in the

comments section below this video

so I can give you some extra tips.

Okay, here I am in this podcast about to give you some fantastic advice

that will help you easily beat the competition at your job interview.

Here we go.

Let's start with preparation.

What do top performing candidates do differently before a job interview?

There are three things that top performing candidates do before a job interview.

The first thing is they research the company they are applying to work for.

This is important because if you don't research the company,

it tells the hiring manager that you are only interested in a paycheck.

The second thing top performing candidates do is they find out the type of

questions they will have to answer at their job interview.

And to help anybody watching this podcast,

if they tell me in the comment section below the video

which role they are being interviewed for,

I will give them a list of questions they must prepare for.

And the third and final thing top performing candidates do before a job interview

is they practice their interview introduction.

This is very important because early on in the job interview,

the hiring manager will be assessing their communication skills.

Nerves are a big issue for some people.

How can you reduce interview nerves on the day?

The number one best way to reduce interview nerves on the day of an

interview is to remember this.

A job interview is simply a meeting between you

and a potential employer to find out whether they want to hire you for

the role and also to find out whether you want to work for the

company.

Once you start to think of an interview as just a meeting,

that will help reduce nerves significantly.

And how can a candidate research a company in under five minutes before their

interview?

A candidate can do three simple things before their interview to research the company.

Number one, go onto the company's website about us page,

find out what they actually do and the products and services they sell.

The second thing to do is to research the company's online reviews.

Read the positive reviews customers are saying about the company

because that will empower you to answer the question,

why do you want to work for us?

And then finally, the third thing to do to research the company is to

make sure you follow them on social media

so you are then aware of their latest news stories.

Let's now move on to the interview itself.

Richard, what's the first question that usually comes up in a job interview?

The first question that comes up in 95% of job interviews is either tell

me about yourself or please introduce yourself.

The hiring manager is asking these questions

because they want to quickly determine whether you have the skills

and qualities needed to do the job competently

and to also assess your communication skills.

Make sure you practice your introduction before your interview.

And how should a candidate answer?

Either tell me about yourself or introduce yourself.

I recommend a candidate uses my seat structure for

when answering tell me about yourself

or introduce yourself.

A candidate can easily remember my seat structure

because they will be sitting down on a seat at their interview.

S stands for the skills they have that match the job description.

E stands for experience or educational background.

A stands for achievements they have attained in their life so far.

And then finally T stands for the type of person they are

and what they will do in the role to add value.

Use my seat structure and keep your introduction to approximately 60 seconds.

What do interviewers look for in the first few seconds of an interview starting?

An interviewer will often form an opinion of a candidate within the first 7

seconds of the interview starting.

They look for smart presentation.

So, make sure you wear a professional outfit to your interview.

They also look for positivity.

Make sure you smile and demonstrate good body language and interview technique.

And finally, they look for good communication skills.

And that is why it is important to practice the introduction.

Do interviewers already know who they want before the interview?

No, they don't.

In the vast majority of cases,

hiring managers and interviewers have no idea who is going to get the job.

and that makes the process fair.

Never go into a job interview thinking,

"I'm not going to get this job

because the interviewer already knows who they want."

Make sure you prepare fully, research the company, and practice your answers beforehand,

and your chances of success will skyrocket.

Let's talk about common mistakes.

What instantly puts a candidate in the rejection category?

If a candidate is negative at any point during their job interview,

it puts them in the rejection category.

So when you are answering the difficult question,

why do you want to leave your current job?

Do not say anything negative about your employer, co-workers or manager.

If you are negative, you won't get hired.

What are the most common interview questions?

The most common questions that come up during 95% of interviews are as follows.

Tell me about yourself or introduce yourself.

Why do you want this job?

How did you hear about this position?

What are your greatest strengths?

What is your biggest weakness?

How would you handle a conflict with a co-worker?

Why should we hire you?

What are your salary expectations?

Where do you see yourself in five years time?

Tell me about a time you worked on a team.

And do you have any questions for us?

I recommend a candidate practices their answers to all of those questions before their

interview.

What's the difference between a weak interview answer and a strong one?

An example of a weak interview answer is this.

I'm really good at my job and I'm a strong team worker.

That is a weak response because it is generic.

A strong answer is one where the candidate gives examples of where they have

demonstrated a strong work ethic

or working as part of a team.

Where possible in your job interview,

give details and evidence of previous strong work performance.

If you do that, you will be more likely to get offered the job.

How do you make your answer to the question,

why do you want this job, stand out?

That question is one of the hardest to answer in a job interview.

I recommend a candidate says they want the job for two reasons.

They can say this,

I want this job first of all

because I am very passionate about this role

and industry.

We spend approximately 25% of our lives at work

and I want that time to be spent doing a job

that I love for a company

that I am proud to work for.

The second reason I want this job is because it is with your company.

My research tells me you are innovative, forwardinking, and you value your employees contributions.

That is a brilliant way to answer that question.

Why do you want this job?

This is every candidate's fear.

What should you do if you can't answer an interview question?

If you can't answer one of the interview questions, don't worry.

This happens all the time.

You have two options.

Number one, ask the interviewer

if you can revisit the question at the end of the interview.

That gives you more time to consider your response.

And the second option is to just be honest and say,

"I haven't got an answer to that question.

However, I will research my answer once the interview is over

and I will send you an email with my response.

That gives a candidate two options for

when they cannot answer one of the questions.

What is the best answer to the question, what are your greatest strengths?

There is a brilliant technique a candidate can use for

when answering the difficult question,

what are your greatest strengths?

First of all, give the hiring manager three to four strengths.

That is very important.

Don't just give one strength.

Give three to four.

The second thing to do before your job interview is to read the job

description.

The job description will tell you the skills, qualities,

and strengths the hiring manager is looking for from the perfect candidate.

Read the job description and align your strengths with those required in the role.

I've heard that behavioral questions are being used more often in job interviews.

What are they?

Earlier on in this podcast, I recommended candidates give strong answers by giving evidence.

Behavioral interview questions assess previous strong work performance.

Tell me about a time when you worked on a team.

Tell me about a time

when you had to solve a difficult problem.

and tell me about a time

when you delivered excellent customer service.

When answering these and more behavioral interview questions,

I recommend a candidate uses what is called the STAR method.

S T A R.

S stands for the situation they were in.

T stands for the task that needed doing.

A stands for the action the candidate took to achieve the goal.

And then finally, R stands for result.

Finish your answer with the result following your actions.

And always make sure the result or outcome is positive.

And how should a candidate answer behavioral questions if they have no prior experience?

If a candidate has no previous work experience,

there is one simple thing they can do when answering behavioral questions,

and that is to be honest and say to the hiring manager,

"I have never been in that situation before.

However, here's exactly what I would do.

So, tell the interviewer what you would do to work

as part of a team.

Tell the interviewer what you would do to overcome a challenging problem

or tell the interviewer what you would do to deliver excellent customer service.

What's the biggest lie candidates tell in interviews?

The biggest lie candidates tell in job interviews is

that they don't have any weaknesses.

So one of the hardest

and most common questions is what is your biggest weakness?

The majority of candidates say this,

I don't have any weaknesses because I am a perfectionist.

That by the way is a huge mistake because we all have weaknesses.

This question is assessing honesty and self-awareness.

Perhaps the greatest weakness to give in a job interview is this.

My biggest weakness is

that I struggle to say no to people

which means I sometimes overcommit.

However, I am aware of this weakness

and I have been taking steps to assess my capacity for additional work before

saying yes to ensure high quality work standards are always maintained.

That is a safe weakness for any job interview.

I've always been curious about the why should we hire you interview question.

What makes a strong answer?

Did you know the why should we hire you interview question is often used

by hiring managers to determine

which one candidate is going to get the job.

A strong answer is where a candidate gives three to four reasons why the

hiring manager should hire them over the other candidates.

In your answer to this question,

say they should hire you

because you are ready for the role. regarding your skills,

strengths and qualities.

They should also hire you

because you are commercially aware

which means you understand how a business operates in basic terms

and that you have a duty to give them a strong return on your

salary and they should also hire you

because you are a strong problem solver.

Finally, number four, they should hire you

because you always take responsibility for your professional development,

which means you will always be able to add value in the role.

Those are four great reasons to give when the interviewer says to you,

why should we hire you?

I was once asked in a job interview,

where do you see yourself in 5 years?

But I wasn't sure how to answer.

What's your advice?

That is a very difficult question to answer

because there is a temptation to say to the hiring manager either I don't

know what I'll be doing in 5 years time

or some candidates say well I plan to be working else in 5 years

time.

If you say either of those things you might not get offered the job.

Remember this it takes a lot of time effort

and resources to hire someone for a job role.

Therefore, the hiring manager wants to hire someone who will be committed in the

role long term.

I would say this when answering the question,

where do you see yourself in 5 years time?

In 5 years time,

I would like to still be working for your company either in this role

with more responsibility or hopefully having earned a promotion.

In five years time,

I would have completed lots of training courses to diversify my skills

and also be the go-to expert in my area of specialism.

That is a brilliant answer.

This surprises a lot of people.

Why do some candidates get hired even if they're less qualified?

For the simple reason because they are passionate and enthusiastic about the job role.

So, if I'm in an interview interviewing a candidate

and they don't have much experience,

but they show that they are highly trainable, open to feedback,

and they want to build a long-term career at my company,

I will be more likely to offer them the job.

Remember this, positivity attracts positivity.

If you have no experience, you can increase your chances tenfold by being positive,

enthusiastic, and saying to the hiring manager,

"I want to learn

and become the best version of myself possible at your company."

How should candidates answer an interview question about dealing with conflict?

Interview questions such as,

"How would you deal with a conflict with a co-orker?"

are the type where lots of candidates fail their interviews on because they say,

"I would tell my manager about the conflict."

The hiring manager does not want to hear that.

They want to hear you say

that you would try

and resolve the conflict independently before involving the manager

or supervisor.

I would say this if an interviewer said to me,

"How would you deal with a conflict with a coworker?"

First of all, I would assess my words

and actions to make sure I was not causing

or contributing negatively to the conflict.

Second, I would meet privately with my c-orker to ascertain their views

as to why the conflict had occurred.

And then finally, I would hold open

and honest conversations with my coworker to find an amicable solution

that empowered us to move forward for the team's benefit.

That is a smart way to answer interview questions about conflict.

How can you tell if your job interview is going well?

There are several ways you can tell if your job interview is going well.

Number one, the hiring manager appears to be highly engaged in the interview process.

They are taking down lots of notes

and they are demonstrating active listening skills

while you are answering the questions.

The second way you can tell your interview is going well

because it goes on longer than expected.

If the hiring manager asks you lots of questions,

then they are genuinely interested in offering you the job.

And the third way you can tell

if your interview is going well is

if they say to you,

"What's your availability or would you like to meet the team?"

Those are brilliant signs you might be about to be offered the job.

Let's look at what to avoid.

What should you never say in a job interview?

Never say anything negative about your current or former employers, co-workers, or managers.

If you do, as I said earlier on in this podcast,

you will not get hired.

The second thing you should never say in a job interview is details of

any personal problems you are encountering.

Be positive because remember positivity attracts positivity.

Interviews are also about connection.

What makes someone instantly likable in an interview?

Enthusiasm, passion, and the candidate wanting to build a rapport with the hiring manager

will make the candidate highly likable.

Because there's a simple fact.

If somebody is passionate and enthusiastic about their work,

it means they will probably complete more work than the average employee.

And finally, if a candidate wants to build rapport with the hiring manager,

it tells me they will probably be a good team worker.

How important is personality versus experience?

Experience is very important in the majority of job roles.

However, personality, drive to succeed, and a strong work ethic top everything.

If you can't get on with your co-workers,

you can't be nice to clients, or you can't deliver excellent customer service,

your experience won't matter.

Is it wise to ask questions at the end of a job interview?

Yes, absolutely.

You should ask questions at the end of a job interview.

I would estimate that seven candidates out of 10 at the end of a

job interview say no I don't have any questions

because you covered everything in the interview.

That is a big mistake.

I recommend the candidate asks smart questions

that further tells the hiring manager they want to do great things in the

role.

Questions such as what advice would you give to the successful candidate who wants

to excel in their work for your company?

Another great question is this one.

Can you tell me more about the team I would be a part of

in this role and their responsibilities?

Always ask two or three smart questions

that tell the hiring manager you want to do great things for their company.

Once it's over, what's the best way to follow up after a job interview?

There is a brilliant email a candidate can send to a hiring manager to

follow up once they get home after their job interview.

And if anyone wants to watch

that video that contains the brilliant follow-up email,

they can click that link at any time.

Candidates rarely see this part.

What happens after the interview behind the scenes?

So once a hiring manager has finished all of the job interviews,

they will sit down usually with their team

and decide which person they are going to offer the job to.

So they will assess knowledge, experience,

work ethic and enthusiasm and passion for the role.

Remember this, you can have all the experience in the world

and score highly with regards to certifications,

qualifications, knowledge and experience, but if a candidate's values don't align with the companies,

they will not get offered the job.

That is why it is very important

that a candidate studies the company's values before their interview.

Finally, let's end with a powerful tip.

What's one insider tip that virtually guarantees success?

This is a very simple insider tip

that not many candidates are aware of

and that is to base your preparation,

your interview preparation around the job description.

Read the job description carefully before your interview

because it will tell you the type of questions you will likely get asked

and it will tell you what the hiring manager is looking for.

Simply align all of your answers with the requirements of the job description.

And there is also another insider tip.

Those candidates who practice their answers several times before the interview are more likely

to get offered the job.

Let me ask you a very quick question.

Would you like me to write tailored

and bespoke answers for you to the questions you will likely have to answer

at your job interview?

If the answer is yes,

click that link right now and go through to my website passmyinterview.com.

My name is Richard McMun.

I have been a hiring manager

and recruitment expert for more than 30 years

and I will write your answers for you based on the job role,

CV or resume and the company you are applying to work for.

The best thing about my service is

if you use the answers I give you

and you don't get offered the job,

I will refund your payment.

Click that link, go through to my website and use my service.

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Thank you very much for watching

and I wish you the very best for getting hired.

Have a wonderful day.