Job interview Table of Content

Question no. 8: What are your weaknesses?
Hint: I will repeat myself. Professional interviewers should identify your principal weaknesses after talking to you for five minutes, or even for less. At least I can do that :). But anyone can lead an interview with you, and good interviewers often also use this question, trying to see what you think about yourself. Can you admit having a weakness? Are you humble, or over-confident?
Those who believe to have no weaknesses can hardly move forward in life, since they do not see any areas for improvement. This is not a picture you want to present in an interview. Show us your weaknesses, and tell us how you work to improve on them.
I am not very patient. That’s obviously bad. But I am working on it, trying to control myself, staying tolerant to my colleagues. It is not easy, but I have definitely made some progress in recent years.
Sometimes I struggle to focus on my duties. However, I practice every day, trying to eliminate useless thoughts, and my concentration has improved over the years. I still continue working on it though, trying to eliminate distractions in work.
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Question no. 9: What are your goals in five years time?
Hint: Every responsible person has some goals. When recruiters ask you about your goals and dreams, first of all they want to hear that you have some goals. Secondly, your goals should somehow relate to their business, or at least they should not interfere with their goals and dreams.
For example, if you dream about running your own business, or about traveling the world, avoid mentioning it in your answer. Companies do not want to hire people who will leave them after a year of employment, to pursue their traveling or entrepreneur dreams…
Goals do change, and nobody can blame you for changing your mind after working in a company for a few months (or even only for a few weeks). Once in an interview, however, you should say things that will help you to get the job.
I would like to have a managerial role in five years time. However, I understand that I need to learn a lot before it can happen, and I believe that this entry-level position in your company is a perfect starting point for my career.
I do not dream much about the future. If I have a teaching job, and if I do it well and get a good feedback form my students, it will make me happy in my life. That’s likely my only goal—to be happy, and to do my best in both professional and personal life.