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Loaded questions game 2015 edition3/13/2023 ![]() What makes it tricky? "Clearly you want to work for the firm for several reasons," Taylor says. Why do they ask this? Interviewers ask this because they want to know what drives you the most, how well you've researched them, and how much you want the job. "They are also looking for your ability to self assess with maturity and confidence," says Taylor. What response are they looking for? Hiring managers want to know that your strengths will be a direct asset to the new position and none of your weaknesses would hurt your ability to perform. It's best to prepare for this question in advance, or risk landing in a minefield." "Your strengths may not align with the skill set or work style required for the job. Exposing your weaknesses can hurt you if not ultimately turned into positives, she says. What makes it tricky? You can sabotage yourself addressing either. "At the very least, you should indicate that negative attributes have diminished because of positive actions you've taken." ![]() "Each job has its unique requirements, so your answers should showcase applicable strengths, and your weaknesses should have a silver lining," Taylor says. Why do they ask this? The interviewer is looking for red flags and deal breakers, such as inability to work well with coworkers and/or an inability to meet deadlines. What response are they looking for? It is appropriate to say, "There are several organizations with whom I am interviewing, however, I've not yet decided the best fit for my next career move." "This is positive and protects the competitors," says Nicolai. "Speaking negatively about other jobs or employers isn't good either," she says. However, if you openly speak about other positions you're pursuing, and you speak favorably about them, the hiring manager may worry that you'll end up taking another job elsewhere, and they won't want to waste their time. Very few job applicants only apply to the one single job - so they may assume you're being dishonest. What makes it tricky? If you say, "This is the only job I'm applying for," that'll send up a red flag. Then, once you open up, they want to see how to speak about other companies or positions you're interested in - and how honest you are. Why do they ask this? They're basically asking: "Are you applying for other jobs?" "The hiring manager is first trying to figure out how active you are in your job search," Nicolai says. This is your opportunity to describe how your best attributes are a great match for the job as you see it." However, it would be a mistake to rattle off adjectives that you think will be well received. " Most employers today are seeking team players that are levelheaded under pressure, upbeat, honest, reliable, and dedicated. "If you know you're reliable and dedicated, but love the fact that your friends praise your clever humor, stick with the conservative route." If you're applying for an accounting job, the one word descriptor should not be "creative," and if it's an art director position, you don't want it to be, "punctual," for example. What response are they looking for? P roceed cautiously, warns Taylor. "And people are multifaceted, so putting a short label on oneself can seem nearly impossible." "There is a fine line between sounding self-congratulatory versus confident, and humble versus timid," Taylor says. What makes it tricky? This question can be a challenge, particularly early on in the interview, because you don't really know what personality type the manager is seeking. Why do they ask this? The question is likely being asked to elicit several data points: your personality type, how confident you are in your self perception, and whether your work style is a good fit for the job, Taylor explains.
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