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of your job interviews. Some questions may seem rather simple on the surface
such as, “Tell me about yourself?” but these questions can have a variety of
answers. The more open ended the question, the wider the variation in the
answers. Once you have become practiced in your interviewing skills, you will
find that you can use almost any question as a launching pad for a particular
veiled positive such as: I work too much. I just work and work and work. Wrong.
Either you are lying or, worse yet, you are telling the truth, in which case you
define working too much as a weakness and really do not want to work much at
all.
The following answers are provided to give you a new perspective on how to
answer tough interview questions. They are not there for you to lift from the
page and insert into your next interview. They are provided for you to use as the
basic structure for formulating your own answers. While the specifics of each
reply may not apply to you, try to follow the basic structure of the answer from
specific examples that show that clear evidence backs up what you are saying
about yourself. Always provide information that shows you want to become the
very best _____ for the company and that you have specifically prepared
yourself to become exactly that. They want to be sold. They are waiting to be
It seems like an easy interview question. Its open ended. I can talk about
whatever I want from the birth canal forward. Right?
Wrong. What the hiring manager really wants is a quick, two- to threeminute
snapshot of who you are and why youre the best candidate for
this position.
So as you answer this question, talk about what youve done to prepare
yourself to be the very best candidate for the position. Use an example or
two to back it up. Then ask if they would like more details. If they do,
opportunity.
Tell me about yourself does not mean tell me everything. Just tell me
The easy answer is that you are the best person for the job. And dont be
afraid to say so. But then back it up with what specifically differentiates
you.
For example: You should hire me because Im the best person for the job.
I realize that there are likely other candidates who also have the ability to
do this job. Yet I bring an additional quality that makes me the best
Are you the best person for the job? Show it by your passionate
examples.
The key is to focus on your achievable objectives and what you are doing
the expert that others rely upon. And in doing so, I feel Ill be fully
presented in the long term. For example, here is what I´m presently
Then go on to show by your examples what you are doing to reach your
learned within those classes. For example, I played a lead role in a class
project where we gathered and analyzed best practice data from this
career. Then ask if they would like to hear more examples. Enhance your
Almost everyone says yes to this question. But it is not just a yes/no
answer.
A sample answer: Yes, I´m very much a team player. In fact, I´ve had
the individual. And note that this question may be used as a lead in to
5. Have you ever had a conflict with a boss or professor? How was it
resolved?
Note that if you say no, most interviewers will keep drilling deeper to find
a conflict. The key is how you behaviorally reacted to conflict and what
For example: Yes, I have had conflicts in the past. Never major ones, but
that when conflict occurs, it helps to fully understand the other persons
Focus your answer on the behavioral process for resolving the conflict
weakness. Such as: I work too much. I just work and work and work.
You should select a weakness that you have been actively working to
overcome. For example: I have had trouble in the past with planning and
using a pocket planner . . . then show them your planner and how you
Talk about a true weakness and show what you are doing to overcome it.
7. If I were to ask your professors to describe you, what would they
say?
This is a threat of reference check question. Do not wait for the interview
to know the answer. Ask any prior bosses or professors in advance. And
recommendation.
I believe she would say I'm a very energetic person, that I´m results
oriented and one of the best people she has ever worked with. Actually, I
know she would say that, because those are her very words. May I show
8. If you had to live your life over again, what one thing would you
change?
Focus on a key turning point in your life or missed opportunity. Yet also
tie it forward to what you are doing to still seek to make that change.
For example: Although I´m overall very happy with where I´m at in my
life, the one aspect I likely would have changed would be focusing earlier
on my chosen career. I had a great internship this past year and look
provide examples.
examples.
In reviewing these responses, please remember that they are only to be viewed
samples. Please do not rehearse them verbatim or adopt them as your own.
They are meant to stir your creative juices and get you thinking about how to
properly answer the broader range of questions that you will face.
message that you have not been thinking about the job. Avoid asking questions
that are clearly answered on the employer's web site and/or in any literature
provided by the employer to you in advance. This would simply reveal that you
did not prepare for the interview, and you are wasting the employer's time by
asking these questions. Never ask about salary and benefits issues until those
Three, get their commitment for (or at least establish their desire for) the
There are a few main goals of your interview with hospital: For the Hospital to
get a feel for your experience and skills as well as your personality to see if you
a “fit” for their vacancies and teams. The interview is the opportunity for the
facility to decide if they wish to offer you the position. Remember that the
hospital may be interviewing more than one person for the position so it is
For you to form an impression of the unit, type of patients you will care for and a
Preparation is the key - take the time to prepare and impress the facility with
your skills and interest in the position. Review the website information and find
out as much about the facility before your interview so you can ask intelligent
for interview. However the usual interview may consist of some or all of the
following:
Can you please tell me about a situation where you have had a
Can you tell me about a time where you have acted as a patient
advocate?
Can you tell me about a time when you have had to deal with a
customer complaint?
Can you please tell about the last time your day/workload was
particularly pressured/busy and how you managed this?
challenges, describe what coping strategies you would use to over come
this?
Have you ever made a nursing decision that turned out to be a mistake?
And how did you handle this. Or tell me about a time you made a mistake
at work and what the situation was and how it was handled.
Tell what is the most that you have done to satisfy a patient. This would
be the time to tell about a special recognition for going above and
being floated)?
to]____? What are your assets? (This is the same as asking about your
charting.
They may ask some, none or ALL of these! But it is better to be prepared
You could prepare a written short answer to all of these questions just to
be prepared.
Ejemplo de entrevista de trabajo:
HRM: Well, I have your application form here. To be honest, I was very
MS: I have brought a reference from my last employer, if you would like to
MS: Unfortunately, the firm had to close down; otherwise I would still be
there.
HRM: Do not worry; it shouldn’t be too difficult for you to find a job
HRM: I think we can offer you something interesting. You might sometimes
have to do overtime. But you’ll have the normal holidays with pay.
HRM: Come round tomorrow and we will show you round the works
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No es que en Inglaterra tengan unas preguntas diferentes a las que te puedes encontrar
aquí, pero sí que es importante que conozcas qué es lo que te puedes encontrar y como
preparar unas buenas respuestas en inglés.
Hay muchas preguntas típicas que te pueden hacer sobre tu situación, como: ¿por qué
decidiste viajar a Inglaterra?, ¿a qué te dedicabas en España?, ¿hasta cuando tienes
pensado quedarte?, ¿por qué has venido aquí y no a otro país?... Pero además, aquí
tienes 10 preguntas en inglés que pueden hacerte y que nunca está de más llevar
preparadas:
- How do you convert your Weaknesses in to your Strengths? (¿Cómo conviertes tus
debilidades en tus fortalezas?): si la típica pregunta de: "dime algo positivo y algo negativo
sobre ti", ya suele ser complicada, lo de convertir debilidades en fortalezas da que pensar.
Esta puede ser una posible respuesta:
I think my strengths are in my ability to understand the intent of a project, master the
details, and organize and pursue a well-developed project plan. My weakness might be that
I can be a little impatient with people who don´t keep their commitments, although I´m
learning that I get better results by being tactful and persistent in asking questions, rather
than making demands.
- Where do you see yourself in five years?? (¿Dónde te ves en 5 años?): una pregunta
difícil de contestar que puede dejarte bloqueado por un momento. Aquí va una sugerencia:
My long-term goals involve growing with a company where I can continue to learn, take on
additional responsibilities, and contribute as much of value as I can.
- Why do you want to work for us? (¿Por qué quieres trabajar para nosotros?): tendrás
que haber hecho los deberes investigando un poco sobre la empresa, conocer cuáles son
sus proyectos y ver si encajas en alguno. Puedes responder algo así:
This company is internationally known for its (widgets), and my experience in the
(marketing/planning/production/etc.) of (widgets) has me intrigued by the opportunity this
position presents.
I am a (widget) connoisseur, and would love the opportunity to share my enthusiasm for
(widgets) with customers.
- What can you do for us that someone else can´t? (¿Qué puedes hacer por nosotros
que nadie más pueda hacer?): esta es tu oportunidad para sacar todos tus puntos fuertes
a la luz. Menciona competencias para priorizar, identificar problemas y resolverlos de
forma eficaz… Aquí tenéis dos ejemplos:
I believe that my unique blend of experience, problem solving skills and people skills
differentiates me from most other candidates. I am motivated, disciplined and focused and
am willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done.
I am a well rounded individual with a very unique blend of skills. Past training and job
experiences have allowed me to take on and complete projects and assignments of high
importance and increasing difficulty while on time and under budget. And now, I want to be
part of your team and solving problems for you.
- What do you find most attractive about this position? What seems least attractive
about it? (¿Qué te parece más atractivo (y menos) de este puesto?): aquí debes exponer
dos o tres cosas que te gusten y una que no, sin darle demasiada importancia. Estas son
dos posibles respuestas:
I´m looking for a company I can grow my career with and it sounds like X allows that.
- What do you look for in this job? (¿Qué buscas en este trabajo?): orienta la respuesta
hacia las oportunidades que puedas tener en esa empresa o en ese puesto de trabajo. Por
ejemplo:
It will enable me to utilise and employ my skills, and knowledge and aptitude. I can make
contributions to the establishment and at the same time build upon my existing skills and
experience by working in this role.
- What do you think is the hardest part of working for people younger/older tan
you?(¿Qué crees que es lo más duro de trabajar con personas más jóvenes/mayores que
tú?): en esta respuesta debes mencionar las diferencias que hay entre trabajar con
personas que tienen experiencia y las que no. Puedes decir, por ejemplo, que una de las
ventajas de trabajar con gente joven es que, aunque tengan menos experiencia, están más
motivadas.
- What motivates you? (¿Qué es lo que te motiva?): pueden motivarte muchas cosas,
aquí no hay una respuesta correcta o incorrecta. El entrevistador te lo preguntará para
conocer un poco más sobre tu personalidad y ver si encajas en el puesto. Posibles
respuestas:
I am motivated by challenges. I feel happy when I am challenged by, with, for anything. I try
to win at all costs and then I get happy and want to do more.
I´m professional. I´m a hard worker who can work at any time and any place. I´m intelligent,
I get in on time and I´m respectful.
- In your current (last) position, what features do (did) you like the most? The
least? (¿En tu actual (pasado) trabajo, que es lo que más te gustaba? ¿Y lo que menos?):
Tienes que ser positivo y mencionar más cosas buenas que malas, sin sacar a la luz
problemas personales.
The most:
I enjoyed having to use my initiative. I have implemented and improved a number of the
systems including the order processing system.
The least:
There was a lack of growth opportunities in such as small company. One of the reasons I
am so interested in your company is that it is a much larger organization with formal career
planning structures in place.
graduated as ___ in ___. – Es una forma de decir cuando te graduaste
exactamente y cual fue tu especialidad: “I graduated as a Electronic Engineer
in 2010.”
Tell me a little bit more about the work you did at your previous
company. (explíqueme algo más sobre el trabajo que realizó en su
anterior empresa.)
o Trata de centrarte en exponer aquellos ejemplos en los que
destacaste realizando un determinado trabajo, cómo conseguiste
superar algún problema, o en que casos tu experiencia te sirvió
para tomar decisiones propias, y terminar con éxito una tarea.
Why do you want this job? (Por qué quiere este trabajo?)
o Esta es una de las preguntas más comunes, y puede hacerse de
distintas formas (Qué le interesó de nuestra oferta? Por qué
quieres trabajar aquí?), pero todas ellas intentan averiguar más
sobre tu motivación real y tus conocimientos sobre la empresa y
el puesto de trabajo. Debes demostrar que conoces ambas cosas,
y que estás allí convencido de lo que quieres conseguir.
H: Why do you want to work for us? / ¿Por qué quiere trabajar para
nosotros?
J: I believe I could fit quite well in this expansion process that your
company is undergoing. I like the way you manufacture your products,
and for what I’ve read about your company policy, I’d feel quite
comfortable working here.
(Creo que en este proceso de ampliación por el que pasa su empresa,
podría encajar muy bien. Me gusta como fabrican sus productos, y por
lo que he leído sobre su política empresarial, me sentiría muy asusto
trabajando aquí.)
What's the best way to respond when you're asked to describe yourself during a
job interview? Like the interview question, "Tell me about yourself," this
question is very common but not as simple as it seems. Employers ask you to
describe yourself for a couple of reasons. First, they want to see whether or not
you will be a good fit for the position and the company culture. This question,
similar to the question “How would others describe you?
When answering this question, be sure to keep the job description in mind, and
answer in a way that shows you are right for the job. However, along with being
positive, you should also be honest and straightforward as to why you're a good
fit for the company. This is an opportunity to sell yourself to the interviewer, and
show why you're a strong candidate for the role for which you're being
considered.
To prepare for this question, create a list of adjectives and phrases that you think
best describe you (you might even want to ask family and friends for
suggestions). Then, look back at the job description, and circle all the adjectives
and phrases on your list that best relate to the particular position.
Pick two or three of the terms that best fit the position, and think of specific times
when you have demonstrated each of those characteristics.With a list of terms
and examples in mind, you will be ready to answer any form of the question.
By matching your qualifications to the job, you'll be able to show you've got the
right skills and personality for the position.
When you respond, keep in mind the type of position you are interviewing for,
the company culture, and the work environment. However, it's not a good idea to
simply regurgitate a list of reasons why you are right for the position.
Instead, answer with a few positive adjectives or phrases that describe your
personal characteristics or your attitude (sometimes employers ask a similar
question, “What three adjectives would you use to describe yourself?”). Make
sure to focus on the qualities that make you an ideal match for the job and the
company.
You typically do not need to follow up your response with specific examples of
times you have displayed each characteristic – often, an employer wants a
relatively concise answer to this question. However, if you give your answer and
the interviewer looks like her or she is waiting for more, you can then follow up
with examples from past work experiences. The interviewer might even ask you
outright to expand your answer with examples.
Finally, while you should shape your answer to fit the particular job, authenticity
is still important. Your response should be positive but genuine.
Below are some sample answers to the interview question, “How would you
describe yourself?” When answering this question, be sure your answer fits your
own work experience and the job for which you are applying for.
I'm a people person. I really enjoy meeting and working with a lot of
different people, and am known for being a great listener and clear
communicator, whether I’m engaging with colleagues or employers.
I'm the kind of person who knows how to execute difficult tasks with
precision. I pay attention to all the details of a project. I make sure that
every task is just right, but is also completed in a timely manner.
In just about every sales interview, the interviewer asks the question, "How
would you describe yourself?" While this is something that should be
anticipated and practiced, many job seekers overlook the importance of this
question and fail to take the time to formulate the right answers.
▶ To do the best job describing yourself, you should know what kind of
personality you have. Take the AMA Personality Test to find out.
Here are 15 ways to describe yourself for your next sales interview:
1. Revenue Generator
"I am confident in my abilities to produce and while I prepare for the worst, I
do the work necessary to tilt the odds that the best will happen."
2. Top Performer
"I want to be judged by individual performance and I want be rewarded for
my efforts based on their my to execute."
Related:
5. Goal Oriented
"I am modest, but hard working and I consistently sets firm goals for myself.
Then, once I've defined the benchmarks, I take the necessary steps to
achieve those milestones."
6. Customer Focused
"Someone who has a consultative selling style and who is concerned with
the clients' needs - consistently asking questions to uncover the what the
client truly wants then being able to meet those requirements."
7. Positive Self-Starter
"Someone who thinks positively and who can execute on difficult tasks. I'm
not an individual who needs to be micro-managed. Rather, when given a
specific task, I can figure out the best ways to solve the problem in an
autonomous manner."
8. Leadership
"I am a person who is able to control a situation rather than have a situation
control them."
9. Self-Determined
"I am someone who has an unwavering resolve. I am determined to do well
in my job and am determined to have a successful career as well as make
the company I work for more competitive."
If this describes you, then it's even more important for you to do this exercise. Words are
powerful! If you come up with a list of your best traits, even if it feels awkward to do so,
you'll start believing them! This confidence will help you out in both your career and your
personal life.
Not sure? You might even wonder why employers even ask such a weird question. The
objective with a question like this is to see how a person responds when they're thrown off
base a little. It's also a way to force an applicant to reflect on how they've grown or want to
grow.
The key to answering this question successfully is to show that you've reflected on your
personality and have identified ways to improve.
Come up with a few words that you think describe your negative traits. Here are a few
examples:
controlling
rude
shy
Ok, now with a little thinking and reflection these traits could provide insights into your best
qualities. For example, a controlling person might have a hard time asking for help. Have
you ever wished you'd accepted an offer of help from a friend or co-worker? Are you aware
of the benefits of not always being in charge? If so, you're looking for opportunities to let go
and work with others for better results.
Rudeness can easily be re-framed as bluntness and honesty. But you may feel that you
can be a bit too honest at times. Describe a situation when you said something that may
have been true, but that you wished you'd kept to yourself. Then explain that you're working
on making your feedback more constructive.
There's nothing wrong with shyness, but you may feel that it holds you back from
participating fully. Maybe there have been times when you wished you'd been more
assertive. Explain that you're working on speaking up more and overcome your fear of
offending others.
You may have undertaken this exercise because your teacher asked you to. Perhaps
you're about to interview for a job or are making an online profile. In any case, here are
some "next steps" to make the best use of the list you've made:
Look over your list of adjectives. Say them out loud to yourself with "I am . . ." before
each one.
If you are interviewing for a job, look back at the job description and circle all the
adjectives and phrases on your list that best relate to the position. Pick two or three
words that relate to both you and to the job.
Be prepared to give examples of specific times when you've demonstrated the
adjectives that you've chosen. For example, if you tell the interviewer that you're
"reliable," describe projects you have completed on deadline or times when an
employer or teacher have commented that they can count on you.
If you're applying to a school or university, read over the school's website and look for
clues about the kind of student they are looking for. All schools want students that are
"hard-working," "inquisitive," and "persistent." Show them your unique qualities. Are
you particularly creative and imaginative? Are you exceptionally focused and
determined? Do you have a big heart for social justice? Toot your own horn!
How Do I Describe Myself?
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