Interview Questions
By Linda Farr
The interview is often your only face-to-face meeting with the entity that you may end up spending several years or more working with. You’ll probably have spoken by phone with the entity before the interview so you’ll have some idea of their interests and what you might be asked at the interview.
Q: Tell me about yourself.
A: Use this as an opportunity to highlight your strengths. Don’t tell them what you’re done since you were born. It is ideal if you can inform the interviewer of your strengths by telling real-life scenarios you’ve experienced.
Q: What are your expectations of this position?
A: lf you have a clear understanding of the job expectations, then the answer is simple. However, most times you won’t. Don’t be afraid to tell them that and turn the question around to them.
Q: Why do you have an interest in this position?
A: Use this question to show the entity your knowledge of them. If, for example, their focus is Workers Compensation, then link that to your abilities in Workers Compensation. One of the practices that I worked with in Phoenix was concerned if the new doctor could tolerate the heat there. In this case, use this question to address any possible negatives of the position and how you enjoy what to others might be negative.
Q: Any question that you don’t have an answer for!
A: Don’t stumble to come up with an answer that you’re not sure of. Interviews cause people to want to provide answers for every question. However, it is the wise interviewee who will confess that he/she doesn’t know. You could say “I don’t know, but I’d be happy to learn” or”I’m not sure but I’ll get back to you.”
Add Your Employer Contact Info Fill Out an Application Check Out All Our Job Openings