General Interviewing Strategies

• Be honest. However, being honest does not necessarily mean that you have to be negative or make yourself look badly.

• Speak slowly and thoughtfully. Listen when the other speaks with active listening, empathy and respect.

• Do not attempt to say the below phrases verbatim; they are simply examples. Instead, learn the theories behind those answers and put them in your own words.Sincerity is something that you should always want to have.

• Do not feel that you have to divulge negative aspects of yourself. This doesn’t mean that you have to brag or be dishonest. For instance, some candidates will bring up an aspect on the job description which they have little experience do-ing. They definitely deduct points and depending on the personality, you may have thrown the interview for yourself.

• Always try to turn negatives to positives. It alludes to a can-do, problem solving attitude at all times.

• Do not feel that you have to divulge negative aspects of yourself. This doesn’t mean that you have to brag or be dishonest. For instance, some candidates will bring up an aspect on the job description which they have little experience do-ing. They definitely deduct points and depending on the personality, you may have thrown the interview for yourself.• Always try to urn negatives to positives. It alludes to a can-do, problem solving attitude at all times.

• Stay relevant. The more you discuss talents which are not on the job description, the less chance you have of getting the job. Focus on how you can help that employer solve their immediate needs. Speak in terms of what is important to that particular hiring manager.

• Think about what the other side wants. The bulk of your preparation for an interview should be going over the job description