How to master difficult interview questions

Many employers today use behavioral interview questions to learn more about an employee's previous experience applicants to learn about his future performance. These behavioral questions are typically the "hard" questions that interviewers use to determine whether or not an applicant is suitable for the open position.

While you can't predict all the questions you'll be asked during the interview, it's a good idea to familiarize yourself with some of the most common difficult questions.

1. What is your biggest weakness?

There really is no easy answer to this difficult question, but it helps to be honest with the interviewer. Nobody is perfect, and if we're honest, there are certain things we can all improve on. Try not to reveal too much harmful information, such as: B. the inability to show up for work on time or not at all. This is definitely a stressful question, so tread lightly, but perhaps mention an area you're working on improving.

2. How do you deal with stress?

Interviewers are generally looking for an answer that shows you have multiple priorities and Projects can handle at the same time. An answer that says that stress is a natural part of life and that you feel able to handle the challenges of work and balance them with the rest of your life may be the answer that gets you the job brings.

3. Tell me about a time you made a bad/wrong decision

The interviewer is probably less interested in the actual decision and more interested in how you handled the situation and the outcome. This question relates to your problem-solving skills and ability to fix a problem.

4. Questions about honesty, loyalty and good judgment

Employers want to hire employees who are ethical and have integrity. So don't feel offended if the person you're talking to asks you a difficult question about whether you've ever lied or faced a moral dilemma. As in most situations, honesty is the best strategy when answering these questions.

5. Tell me about yourself

This seemingly simple interview question is for many Applicant more difficult than it seems. It's easy to master this question if you have a prepared and practiced "elevator speech" that includes a few highlights from your professional career. This is an opportunity to highlight your best professional achievements, so use this question if asked during the interview.

6. Questions about previous bosses and co-workers

Sometimes an interviewer will ask you a question about what you didn't like about a previous boss or colleague. These questions are asked to assess how well you work with others. So be diplomatic in your answer and don't throw anyone off negative statements in front of the head.

Another great way to prepare for tough interview questions is to ask your friends about the weirdest and most unusual questions they've been asked. You'll be surprised at the answers you get!