Preparing for a Job Interview: Questions, Answers, and Tips
The interview is the most important 30-60 minutes in the job
search. A great deal is at stake, yet the research indicates that most
people are not well-prepared for the interview process. This lack of
preparation can be good news for you, because visiting this site can
help you substantially improve your interviewing skills, thereby
giving you an advantage over the majority of job seekers.
We have observed many employers who are willing to hire people who
present themselves well in an interview over others with superior
credentials. This site is based on substantial research into how
employers decide on hiring one person over another. Although the
interview itself is an incredibly complex interaction, we have found
that there are simple things you can do that make a big difference in
getting a job offer.
There are two basic question formats: directive and open-ended.
Directive questions typically verify or clarify information. Most
of these questions can be answered in 1-2 sentences. An example: "Is
it true that you attended Marshall University for 4 years? What did
you study?"
Open-ended questions are used to expand previous answers, and take
more time. An example: "So your favorite class was web design. Tell me
why and what you learned."
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