How to Make Difficult Interview Questions Really Easy 'Fail to prepare, prepare to fail.' Most candidates fail at interviews because they just haven't spent enough time preparing, especially for those 'difficult' questions. And if the interview is in English and it isn't your native language, this can be overwhelming.
We've put together five of the most challenging questions during the interview to make things a little easier for you and help you land your dream job.
Read on to find out more. 1.Why are you leaving your current job? Interviewers will ask you this question to suss you out as a candidate and try to find out how ambitious you are and why you are leaving your present company to join a new one. Answer honestly, but keep your cards close to your chest, and don't give too much away.
Example: 'While I have enjoyed my time in my current job, I really want to develop my career, get more experience, and learn new skills. I think this position you are looking to fill is the
perfect opportunity for me in the next stage of my career'. 2.Where do you see yourself five years from now? You have a great chance to show off any research you have done on the company and your plans for your chosen career path. It would be best if you were enthusiastic but not arrogant.
Tailor your own experience, skills, and your professional ambitions to each job you apply for. Specific details will impress.
Example: 'I'm really excited by this position at Gazprom because I've been working in the energy sector for seven years and would love the opportunity to develop my career further with you. I feel ready to take the next steps, and I'd love the opportunity to grow with the company, take on more responsibility and develop myself in managing both people and projects. Working on projects such as Nordstream 2 would allow me to do that'.
3.Why should we hire you? Employers might ask you this question to understand
what your competitive advantages are over other candidates. Use this opportunity to tell them about your unique selling points as a candidate and tell them about your skills, experience, and achievements.
Make sure you go over the job description before the interview to understand what qualities they're looking for. Have a look at the example below of someone who is applying for a job as Marketing Manager,
Example: "I believe I have the experience and skillset to succeed in this post. As indicated on my CV, I have gained a lot of experience in Marketing over the last five years. I have devised several marketing campaigns in my present job, and during this time, sales increased by over 20 percent. At the same time, I managed a team of thirty staff.'.
4.What's your greatest achievement? Most interviewers will ask you this question. Try to keep it brief and explain your role in any successes or achievements in your current job and company.
Example: "Last year, I helped my company win a multi-million-dollar contract with an American investment firm. I prepared and delivered our sales presentation and took part in several negotiations over a six-month period. As a result, we doubled our turnover last year and the company has grown and taken on another 50 employees'
5.'What are your weaknesses?' This question is a potential banana skin you could slip up on, but you can also grab this opportunity to turn it into something positive
Example: 'I sometimes focus too much on the details'.
Being 'detail-oriented' is typically a positive skill. You're showing to the hiring manager that you're capable of helping the company avoid even minor mistakes.
Example: 'I have trouble saying no to other colleagues'
From an employer's perspective, someone who is always willing to help is an asset. Suppose you are the ultimate team player who is always ready to help others. What's not to like?
Of course, there are many more questions and answers that you'll need during interviews in English, and we can't answer all of these questions here. Look out for more from BBLC in the coming weeks.
For more information on interview skills in English, get in touch with us @ BBLC today.
+7 495 626 0473 Anthony Kent is the owner/director of BBLC and has 22 years of experience teaching business English programmes in Moscow to the biggest Russian and multinational companies.
Anthony's email:
director@bblc.ru 
