The Only 5 Job Interview Questions You MUST Answer.

Forget memorizing answers to all the trick interview questions the "advice" books give you. In reality, an interview is just an opportunity for a company to get the answers to FIVE rather simple job interview questions. That's right, only five.

But here's the kicker: If you don't answer any one of these questions to their satisfaction, you will not be hired or brought back for a future interview.

Here are the questions:

Here is how to prepare your answers to these questions to win either an offer or a follow-up interview: 

Why are you here? Tell them what you like or what impresses you about this company. Obviously, you need to do your homework and research the company before your interview.

What can you do for us? List what skills seem to you to be needed (assuming of course you have these skills) and cite evidence from your past that supports those skills.

Will you fit in?  Demonstrate how much a team player you are, your specific contributions to the company's mission and cite several successful projects you've been a part of and describe your role in each project's success.

What makes you different? Highlight instances when you have gone the extra mile, put forth extraordinary effort, or successfully overcome unique challenges in your work history that have resulted in positive outcomes such as winning a major contract, completing a project ahead of schedule or making or exceeding a goal or quota that may have hinged in the balance. 

How much will you cost?  In today's economy, many companies are bringing up the salary question early because they can't afford experienced workers. Unfortunately, many will rule out stellar candidates because of money and you might be one of them. If this is the case, move on. You don't want to get caught up in a discussion about salary here. If they bring it up, it's only to allay any early anxieties in their mind about whether they can afford you. You only need to demonstrate a willingness to work with them within the confines of their compensation structure at this point. Check out sites like salary.com or payscale.com for a gauge on current salaries in your target market. Keep it general now. If they really want you, they'll find a way to pay you what you're worth at closing.

Summary: Your objective in an interview is to stand out and be remembered from all the other job applicants. By answering these 5 job interview questions in your own unique style, you'll separate yourself from the pack and win either a callback or a job offer.

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