If you're dreading having to answer negative interview questions, don't worry this episode of HR Coffee Time is here to help.
Career coach, Fay Wallis talks you through the 3 main negative interview questions you need to get ready for.
You'll learn how to hit the right note when answering, "What are your weaknesses?", "Why do you want to leave your job?" and questions about times you have failed at work.
Key Points From This Episode
[02:11] Fay refers to episode 50: How to impress in a competency-based interview & get your ideal job
[02:36] Fay explains what type of question could be a ‘failure question’
[03:23] What not to say when answering the first negative question: ‘what are your weaknesses?’
- Not sharing any weaknesses
- Oversharing your weaknesses
- Providing fake answers
[08:17] How to determine what your weaknesses are
- Always ask for feedback
- Look at your strengths first
[12:53] The best ways to discover what your strengths may be
[16:07] Fay shares an example of a great interview answer
[19:37] The second negative question – ‘why do you want to leave your job?’
[23:40] The third negative question – ‘failure questions’
- Fay refreshes on the ‘STAR’ technique
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