5 Tough Interview Questions and Answers

The video, led by Ann Marie Celeste, covers strategies for answering tough interview questions. It provides examples and structures for questions like 'Tell me about yourself', 'Why should we hire you?', 'What are your strengths?', 'What are your weaknesses?', and 'What motivates you?'. The video emphasizes linking personal skills and experiences to job roles, using the STAR method for weaknesses, and understanding personal motivations.

What is a recommended structure for introducing yourself in an interview?

• Start with a hard skill and end with a personal story.

• Begin with a soft skill, connect it to a hard skill, and mention an achievement.

• Talk about your hobbies and interests.

• List all your previous job titles.

When explaining why a company should hire you, what should you focus on?

• Your favorite hobbies.

• Your salary expectations.

• Two hard skills and relevant soft skills.

• The company's history.

Which of the following is considered a strong point to mention in an interview?

• Disliking teamwork.

• Having no weaknesses.

• Preferring to work alone.

• Being able to work under pressure.

What is the STAR method used for in interviews?

• To talk about your hobbies.

• To discuss your salary expectations.

• To list your skills.

• To structure your answers about weaknesses.

What does the 'S' in STAR method stand for?

• Strategy

• Situation

• Skill

• Success

How should you address a weakness in an interview?

• By ignoring it.

• By explaining how you are working to improve it.

• By blaming others.

• By saying you have none.

What is a key motivator mentioned in the video?

• A high salary.

• Opportunities for growth and impact.

• Short working hours.

• Remote work options.