Tag: Challenging Questions

Answering the Interview Question “Who Has Inspired You?”

Challenging Questions, Interviewing, Personal BrandDennis Grubbs, Jobfully Social Media Marketing ManagerLeave a comment

Everybody has had a mentor, hero, or supervisor who has been inspiring.  Interviewers sometimes ask applicants “Who inspired you?” or “Who has been the biggest influence on your career?” or “Who is a role model for you in your professional life?”  While it may not necessarily be a tough question to answer, it can throw you if you’re not prepared. Read More

Answering the Question “Where Do You See Yourself in Five Years?”

Challenging Questions, Communication Skills, Complete Index, Interviewing, Marketing Yourself, Personal Brand, Preparation, Special InterestDennis Grubbs, Jobfully Social Media Marketing Manager1 Comment

Where do you see yourself in five years?  It’s a question many people face in interviews, yet don’t take the time to prepare for it.  You may be tempted to envision where you’ll be in five years on a personal level, but that’s not an appropriate way to answer the question. Read More

Revealing Questions to Ask in a Job Interview

Challenging Questions, Complete Index, Interviewing, Preparation, Preparation and Planning, StrategyDennis Grubbs, Jobfully Social Media Marketing Manager4 Comments

We’ve all heard you should come to an interview prepared to ask questions. But asking the right questions and responding to what you hear can be the secret to landing the job.  While questions show your preparedness and interest, they are also a critical way to learn what the hiring manager is really looking for. Read More

Answering the Question “Why Did You Leave Your Last Job?”

Challenging Questions, Complete Index, InterviewingDennis Grubbs, Jobfully Social Media Marketing Manager3 Comments

One question you can almost always count on hearing in an interview is why you left your previous job.  Whether you were laid off, fired, or left by choice, the question must be answered thoughtfully because the reasons for leaving a past job are used as a gauge for your stability in future jobs.

Prepare an answer that will draw Read More

What Have You Been Up To Since Your Last Job?

Challenging Questions, Communication Skills, Complete Index, Interviewing, PreparationDennis Grubbs, Jobfully Social Media Marketing Manager2 Comments

A common situation many job seekers face is having an employment gap on their resume.   A gap could be due to either being out of work, or taking a job that does not require your qualifications and education and does not align with your career development.  While having a period of time during which you were not working is nothing to be ashamed of, you need to be prepared to confidently discuss it, if it comes up in an interview.

If you have had a lengthy job search, answering that you have been looking for another job is not going to impress the interviewer. Read More

Answering “How do You Deal with Conflict?”

Challenging Questions, Communication Skills, Complete Index, Interviewing, Managing Your Job search, Marketing Yourself, Preparation and Planning, Strategic advice, StrategyDennis Grubbs, Jobfully Social Media Marketing Manager5 Comments

Conflict is something we have to deal with on a daily basis.  How we handle it is a reflection of the type of professional we are. That’s why the question “How do you handle conflict?” gets asked in interviews.  When asked about your ability to deal with conflict, be prepared to explain your overall philosophy and give examples: Read More