The competition to get your much-coveted job is not getting any easier every day but rather fiercer and trickier. There are many and even more talented candidates who are applying for the same job positions you are interested in. Therefore, when it comes to picking who to consider for the limited job positions, companies are highly selective and narrow down to that select one or two by asking the hardest of questions.
The employers’ hard questions put the interviewees under great pressure therefore helping them to pick out which candidates can thrive under any pressure. This calls for one to go to any interview well-prepared and ready to tackle the hardest and probably trickiest questions. It is worth noting that a well-prepared individual will have a greater chance of answering the tricky questions appropriately thus increasing his/her chances of beating the rest in the race.
Furthermore, always keep in mind that you might have only one chance to show them what you can offer and that you are the right candidate they are passionately looking for. Below is a list of 10 trickiest or hardest interview questions that you can master to maneuver your way past the stiff competition.
- What made you leave your previous employer? (Alternatively: Why are you leaving your current job?)
Here, keep it positive and avoid saying something bad about your previous/current employer or even your position. Make your approach positive such as having a desire to get more responsibilities or expand your skills.
2.Why does your work history have gaps?
I know this can be very tricky. When asked this question, use options such as getting more education or volunteering. Let your probable employer know that your work history has gaps because you were getting more education, or you had opted to volunteer with a non-profit organization.
I know this can be very tricky. When asked this question, use options such as getting more education or volunteering. Let your probable employer know that your work history has gaps because you were getting more education, or you had opted to volunteer with a non-profit organization.
3.What are some of your weaknesses?
Here, turn your personality weakness into a professional strength. For instance, you can say “I am a perfectionist, or I am a detail-oriented person.
Here, turn your personality weakness into a professional strength. For instance, you can say “I am a perfectionist, or I am a detail-oriented person.
4.When one time when you failed.
Give them a clear description of your failure followed by ways you overturned the situation into a success.
Give them a clear description of your failure followed by ways you overturned the situation into a success.
5.How do you react whenever you are faced with a hard challenge?
The most appropriate way would be to let them know how calmly you handle the situation. Let them know you remain calm while you establish the root cause of the problem and the most appropriate measures you take to turn things around.
The most appropriate way would be to let them know how calmly you handle the situation. Let them know you remain calm while you establish the root cause of the problem and the most appropriate measures you take to turn things around.
6.Are you open or willing to relocate?
Never say YES just to impress your interviewer. Say yes when you are indeed willing to relocate. It is better to miss the job than to falsely impress your interviewer and start complaining immediately after getting the job.
Secondly, you can say MAYBE, i.e. you are willing but under certain conditions. For instance, you might say that you are willing to relocate for a specific duration of time (say 6 months or a year). Alternatively, you can say you are willing to relocate within a specific region or within the country and not to other countries.
Thirdly, your answer can be NO in case you are not open to relocating under any circumstances. Ensure that whichever the answer you give, offer valid and sound reasons that will make sense with the interviewer.
Never say YES just to impress your interviewer. Say yes when you are indeed willing to relocate. It is better to miss the job than to falsely impress your interviewer and start complaining immediately after getting the job.
Secondly, you can say MAYBE, i.e. you are willing but under certain conditions. For instance, you might say that you are willing to relocate for a specific duration of time (say 6 months or a year). Alternatively, you can say you are willing to relocate within a specific region or within the country and not to other countries.
Thirdly, your answer can be NO in case you are not open to relocating under any circumstances. Ensure that whichever the answer you give, offer valid and sound reasons that will make sense with the interviewer.
7.Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?
Be specific and sincere. You can say, “I see myself in a managerial position or as a director” This shows your ambition to get to the next level.
Be specific and sincere. You can say, “I see myself in a managerial position or as a director” This shows your ambition to get to the next level.
8.What differentiates you from the rest?
In short, why should they hire you and not someone else? The most appropriate way to approach this question is to match your education, skills, and work experience.
9.Describe one instance when you didn’t agree with your (e.g. boss, group, etc.)
State the reason for the disagreement, that you clarified the situation and what you did to achieve a consensus.
10. Is there any question you would like to ask us?
Never say NO. At least asking three questions will give you an edge over the other interviewees.
THIS COULD BE THE CHANCE TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE OR YOUR FRIEND'S OR RELATIVE.......