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Job interviews

lazerock

Does anybody have any practical advice for dealing with job interviews? Every time I am offered one, it triggers an absolute panic in me, which is affecting my family. The sense of dread about the upcoming interview is awful, and in the past, this has certainly led to me talking myself out of applying for jobs.

I suppose it's due to a) monofocus, and feeling like I don't have time to focus on it in the way I want to because of everything else that is going on, b) fear of failure, c) fear of embarrassing myself by not being prepared. It's just generally the worst for me.

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  • Good morning from America, lazerock!

    Okay, so the advice I’m going to give is related to the three most important questions asked in an interview (IMO):

    1. WHAT ARE YOUR STRENGTHS? Give them something that is honest, but related to the job. Ex. if you’re going for a desk job, ability to focus on a task can be an asset. If you’re applying for a custodial position, then being able to manage tasks in order of importance is a great strength. Don’t put yourself down; No matter how little you think of yourself you do have strengths that could be utilized in the workplace. Think of a strength BEFORE the interview so that you don’t have to make it up during the heat of the moment.

    2. WHAT ARE YOUR WEAKNESSES? Now for this you need to focus on something you are working on. This could be your monofocus, but make sure to keep it clear that it is not necessarily something you are BAD at, it’s something you’re actively working on. Also, make it a skill that does not impact the work you’re interviewing for. Ex. I almost blew an interview for my current job by saying communication was my weak point, when that is an important part of the job. If it is possible to choose a weakness that can be twisted into a strength, go for it! Ex. One coworker of mine said she once said in an interview that she cares too much about clients, which can be easily seen as a strength as well as a weakness.

    3. DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS? Yes. Yes you do. Always have a question. My go-to is always “How many other employees do you have in this role?” because that is an easy one that is usually important to know anyways. If you ask a question, no matter how dumb it may sound, it shows you have invested interest in the position and aren’t just applying to get any job.

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  • Good morning from America, lazerock!

    Okay, so the advice I’m going to give is related to the three most important questions asked in an interview (IMO):

    1. WHAT ARE YOUR STRENGTHS? Give them something that is honest, but related to the job. Ex. if you’re going for a desk job, ability to focus on a task can be an asset. If you’re applying for a custodial position, then being able to manage tasks in order of importance is a great strength. Don’t put yourself down; No matter how little you think of yourself you do have strengths that could be utilized in the workplace. Think of a strength BEFORE the interview so that you don’t have to make it up during the heat of the moment.

    2. WHAT ARE YOUR WEAKNESSES? Now for this you need to focus on something you are working on. This could be your monofocus, but make sure to keep it clear that it is not necessarily something you are BAD at, it’s something you’re actively working on. Also, make it a skill that does not impact the work you’re interviewing for. Ex. I almost blew an interview for my current job by saying communication was my weak point, when that is an important part of the job. If it is possible to choose a weakness that can be twisted into a strength, go for it! Ex. One coworker of mine said she once said in an interview that she cares too much about clients, which can be easily seen as a strength as well as a weakness.

    3. DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS? Yes. Yes you do. Always have a question. My go-to is always “How many other employees do you have in this role?” because that is an easy one that is usually important to know anyways. If you ask a question, no matter how dumb it may sound, it shows you have invested interest in the position and aren’t just applying to get any job.

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