CVs and Interviews

I always point out to jobseekers that it is difficult to predict what interview questions will arise at interview. Addressing the most common interview questions will provide a good foundation helping your confidence and performance at interview. One topic that keeps coming up at interview is the area of previous employers. A number of possible interview questions can arise and I have highlighted the most popular of these questions below.

How would your last boss describe you?

It would not be appropriate to use any of the following descriptions; lazy, uninterested and stupid. Instead focus on the positive comments. Many jobseekers find it difficult to answer this question as they struggle to talk themselves up. If this is you, then hunt out your previous performance appraisals and quote them at interview. For example “During my last performance appraisal my boss said that I was a dedicated worker with innovative ideas”.

It is quite easy to fabricate and make stuff up for this question BUT remember one thing – the interviewer may have the opportunity to talk to your old boss during the reference process. When answering this question it is important to focus on what the client is looking for in an individual. For example if they are seeking someone innovative or with a good attention to detail they may like to hear that your previous boss saw these traits in you.

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