Job Interview Cheatsheet
- tell me your story
- share your work journey, showing how it fits with this new job
- explain why you like what this company does, using your past as proof
- keep it less than 5minutes
- what is the hardest problem you’ve ever worked on
- testing your problem solving skills and how you handle challenges
- explain why the problem was hard
- show how you solved it. use clear examples
- tell me about a time you faced an ethical dilemma. how did you handle it
- show you have high integrity and can make decisions under pressure
- talk about what you decided, how you did it, and what you learned
- what sets you apart from other candidates
- highlight your top 5 strengths related to this role, from the job description
- give examples of when you showed these in prior roles
- share an experience when you identified a missed problem. how did you discover it, and what action did you take
- you are being tested on your initiative and ability to get shit done
- give specific examples
- what are your greatest strengths
- talk about strengths directly related to the role you are interviewing for
- use the job description as your guide
- what are your weakness
- choose a real weakeness that is not a core skill for the role
- discuss steps you’re taking to improve, showing self-awareness and your commitment to growth
- describe a situation where you had to manage multiple responsibilities. how did you get everything done
- describe your multitasking and organizational skills
- explain how you organize your work and schedule your time
- show that you get things done
- tell me about a time you missed a deadline. how did you handle it
- be honest about the circumstances, without placing blame
- highlight your communication skills to mitigate the impact
- why do you want to work here
- research the company and explain what you love about it
- if the company has a product, use it and give feedback
- mention why you like the job role and tie it to your past experience
- give an example of when you worked with someone difficult. How did you manage the situation
- testing your eq
- highlight the importance of communication and finding common ground to work together
- why do you want to leave your current role
- focus on what you hope to gain from the new role (challenge/learning)
- don’t badmouth yout last company
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