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If the interview used situational questions, you will be able to do this, if you are prepared!
If they ask: "tell me about a time when....."
Tell me about a time when you had to deal with an irate customer"
Answer in 4 parts -- STAR
1. What was the SITUATION
2. what TASK did you need to accomplish?
3. what ACTION did you take?
4. What was the RESULT?
by being able to choose the example, you have the ability to highlight your skills. For example, I like to use an example where I deviated from policy when dealing with a particularly irate customer, and later informed my supervisor. It shows that I am capable of making decisions without calling the supv for every little thing, but that I also keep him informed, so he is not blindsided if someone says something to him about it.
Another example I try to use (if the question is right!) Is one in which I needed to "borrow" employees from the Custodian Supv, to guard security doors during a power outage. He did not have to give me his people. This shows that I have good working relations with others outside my immediate department.
The key is to think of different situations you have handled. Learn and practice the STAR storytelling format.
If the interview does not ask for examples, it will be harder to showcase talents. You will need to look for opportunities to sneak them in, without being overly wordy. Good luck!
If they ask: "tell me about a time when....."
Tell me about a time when you had to deal with an irate customer"
Answer in 4 parts -- STAR
1. What was the SITUATION
2. what TASK did you need to accomplish?
3. what ACTION did you take?
4. What was the RESULT?
by being able to choose the example, you have the ability to highlight your skills. For example, I like to use an example where I deviated from policy when dealing with a particularly irate customer, and later informed my supervisor. It shows that I am capable of making decisions without calling the supv for every little thing, but that I also keep him informed, so he is not blindsided if someone says something to him about it.
Another example I try to use (if the question is right!) Is one in which I needed to "borrow" employees from the Custodian Supv, to guard security doors during a power outage. He did not have to give me his people. This shows that I have good working relations with others outside my immediate department.
The key is to think of different situations you have handled. Learn and practice the STAR storytelling format.
If the interview does not ask for examples, it will be harder to showcase talents. You will need to look for opportunities to sneak them in, without being overly wordy. Good luck!
Carole Curtis
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Hi Andrea: Interviewing can be stressful if you are not prepared enough, so I will give you a few ideas that might be helpful: 1. Make sure you have researched on how to interview; I will give you a good resource in the option area; 2. If you have a good resume that explains what you have done as far as jobs and education and also, your skills and qualifications; or resume should have your Qualifications, Professional Experience,Education, and any awards or groups that would give you an advantage to get hired for the job. 3.Many interviewers like to follow your resume for the questions they ask so you have a clear and concise resume for them to ask questions. 4. It is best if you arrive in the proper time frame so you are not late for the interview, and dress appropriately , this is the first thing that they noticed about you. 5.The interviewer will usually start with a
question about you or about the job and you cannot predict how long your interview will last. 6. They may ask you some questions that you can't answer, but don't let them throw you off base, just smile!7. The best thing that you can do before you have your interview is have a friend or someone else ask you some of the questions that are in the reference book I will suggest you get! 8 When the interview is over make sure you ask for their business card so that you will have their email and phone# which will allow you to send a letter for "thank you for the interview".9. Another point that you might want to do before the interview is check the website for information on the company that you are interviewing with and you will be able to ask questions about the company and it would show them that you are interested in this company!Good luck with your interviews . The reference book will help with lots of questions you might have about interviewing!
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question about you or about the job and you cannot predict how long your interview will last. 6. They may ask you some questions that you can't answer, but don't let them throw you off base, just smile!7. The best thing that you can do before you have your interview is have a friend or someone else ask you some of the questions that are in the reference book I will suggest you get! 8 When the interview is over make sure you ask for their business card so that you will have their email and phone# which will allow you to send a letter for "thank you for the interview".9. Another point that you might want to do before the interview is check the website for information on the company that you are interviewing with and you will be able to ask questions about the company and it would show them that you are interested in this company!Good luck with your interviews . The reference book will help with lots of questions you might have about interviewing!
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