Question what are the basic questions that the interview asked
I have a strong interview anxiety. I know I have a great potential because of my work ethic, values, experiences, and qualities as a person. But, how can I prove that to the panel if I'm super nervous and forget what to say at the moment. My anxiety ruins my opportunity to show them that I'm a great fit. I don't know how to overcome this.
Does anyone draw a complete blank at interviews? From the time they say "So tell me about yourself" I go into fight or flight mode. It as if they're asking me about someone else's life. They say don't try to memorize your answers, but I have no other choice. I sturdy all these stories and intro's about myself and still can't remember. I don't know what to do. I have had at least 4 interviews and at each one I rambled and didn't get the job.
I’ve started judging companies by how they reject candidates. Some places make you feel respected even with a no. I received the nicest rejection email today that let me down easy and still made me feel hopeful about my next interview. Others just ghost like a situationship. Can’t help but wonder how they think they’ll attract great talent they treated that way in the past?
For a phone screen: tell me about your self, why are you looking, what is….(some behavior question), and salary and availability. Hiring manager team interviews: more behavioral, technical, and culture fit. Questions can be structured or unstructured dependent on the whim if the interviewer. Exe/Stakeholder level: questions to vet big picture thinking, goals, cross-functional collaboration, and what you bring to the org. This is my experience interviewing in tech.
- Tell me about yourself/walk me through your resume - Why are you leaving/why did you leave your last company? - Why do you want to work for this company? - Examples of successes and accomplishments - Examples of failures or difficulties... and how you handled them - Salary expectations
Tell me about yourself Have you ever had your work critiqued by a senior leader How would you handle specific situations What do you know about the company Why do you want to work here Do you prefer working alone or with a team How do you stay organized Name a book that you recently read Where do you see yourself in the future Tell me about a time you solved a problem (use STAR method here)