Interview Questions: About You
Some common questions an interviewer may ask about you:
Tell me about yourself. Keep this simple - this is a chance to break the ice.
Why do you want this job? Enthuse about how your skills are a perfect match.
What are your long-term aims? Keep them relevant to the job you're after. Ambition is a good quality so don't hold back.
What can you bring to this company? Highlight your relevant skills, strengths, experience and qualities.
What are your strengths/weaknesses? Confidently state two or three strengths that match the job and one 'positive' weakness, like 'I'd like to have more skills and training in XXX area'.
What do you enjoy most/least? What you enjoy most should be relevant to the job. What you enjoy least should be something you have no power over, such as days when you achieve little due to interruptions and circumstances beyond your control. However, let them know that, though you dislike it, you can handle it.
What's your greatest achievement so far? Keep it relevant to the job.
How would your colleagues describe you? Don't be bigheaded, but don't put yourself down. Be honest - and try to use real positive examples from your last appraisal, or discussion with a college tutor.
Why should we give you this job? Unless this is the opening question, think about how your answers have gone down so far, and what you've been asked. For instance, if they've asked a lot about your teamwork skills, make these one of the strengths you highlight in your answer.