During the Interview, Frame Your Responses
Provide a context for your interview responses
Give your interviewer the chance to meet the real you.
When answering questions, be aware the employer is looking not only for the content of your answers but also for the subtext beneath them, the part that reveals who you are and how you respond to different situations.
Once you understand this, you can control how you are perceived by crafting your answers appropriately.
Consider the following six example questions now:
1. Problem Solving
Describe a situation in which you used good judgment to solve a problem quickly.
2. Leadership
Explain steps you’ve taken to get cooperation from others who disagreed with your ideas.
3. Motivation
Describe a time when you went above and beyond the call of duty to get the job done well.
4. Communication
Explain steps you’ve taken to successfully communicate with an individual who did not like you (or vice versa).
5. Interpersonal Skills
Describe a situation where you had to defend an unpopular decision to your team and how you handled it.
6. Planning and Organization
How do you prioritize your day? Do you address interruptions or focus on the task at hand no matter what?
Answering these six questions is an excellent way to get prepared for your next interview and get comfortable with the types of skills employers look for during an interview.
Be sure to practice this response as it may not be in your ‘normal’ conversational pattern.
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