The slightest sentence in a job interview can be decisive. It is therefore important not to give any random answer and to avoid certain crippling phrases which could cost you your recruitment. Business Cool is introducing them to you today so that you can shine in an interview and give yourself every chance of your career. side.
Answer #1: I am a motivated and autonomous person
This is the kind of answer that almost all candidates give when recruiters ask them: “Why should we recruit you? » It therefore loses its originality. If you find yourself in this situation, where you respond with this famous phrase, two scenarios present themselves to you, either your interlocutor will ask you to develop and provide more concrete examples, or he will not be impressed because he will have heard it several times.
Instead, we recommend that you provide a more appropriate response, for example: “Managing a project with several collaborators does not scare me”completing with an example that demonstrates how you coped brilliantly with a similar situation.
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Answer #2: In five years, I hope to be in your shoes
Your future manager will not be flattered by this answer. Rather, it is very likely that he finds it thoughtless and daring. Even if he is at a very high level in the hierarchy, he might assume that you are considering having the same position as him, but in another company, which could be seen as a lack of commitment and interest.
Instead, we recommend detailing the potential ways in which you see yourself growing within the company over the long term and the skills you will be able to acquire through the company. You will thus prove to the recruiter that not only do you care about your personal and professional development, but that you also intend to put your strengths at the service of the company.
Answer #3: I didn’t get along with my former boss
Never speak ill of your former boss is a golden rule that you absolutely must not forget during an interview, even if you have had a traumatic experience.
If someone asks you why you left your old job or why you finished your old internship early, you can simply answer that it didn’t suit you. Honesty is an important quality in an interview, but it is just as essential to know how to say things and not go into details, especially if they risk harming you.
What to answer instead? You can instead say that you preferred to turn to your passion and that you wish to change your vocation to be more fulfilled and intellectually stimulated. It is also advisable to mention at least one thing that you learned in your previous job/internship that can help you succeed in the company you have applied for.
Answer #4: My biggest fault is being a perfectionist
This response is essentially a way of saying that you are incapable of admitting your weaknesses while knowing full well that no one is perfect.
If you are unable to define what your main fault is, we recommend that you ask the people who know you best or your colleagues to help you see more clearly. The idea is to be honest about what you need to improve, give examples, and discuss how you can consider turning those flaws into strengths.
It is by evoking your true nature that you will succeed in winning over your recruiter. Briefly explain how your flaws have helped you achieve great things in the world of work. Recruiters could well see in you the potential of a future leader.
Answer #5: Can you tell me more about the company?
Some candidates, even the most qualified ones, may ask this question. HR generally takes the time to read your CV and take an interest in your background. So naturally you should do the same and take an in-depth look at the company.
There is no harm in asking for clarification on very specific questions. You can ask, for example, “ What are your team’s monthly goals? » However, showing up to the interview with little information about the company will give a bad first impression and may suggest a lack of motivation.
Answer #6: What are your benefits?
Yes, it is not wise to accept a job without knowing what benefits will be offered within the company. On the other hand, you should never raise the question early in the interview process, as it only casts doubt on your true intentions.
Remember, the purpose of the first interviews is to determine whether you should continue to be in the running for the position. The questions relating to advantages and benefits are therefore irrelevant if you do not even pass your first interviews.
Answer #7: I always follow my intuition
This is the kind of answer you will give if the recruiter asks you “ Which client do you prefer to work with? » The feeling established with your colleagues or partners is certainly very important, but the fact of following your intuition in the world of work is in the world of esotericism.
If you also want to work in the world of banking and finance, this answer should not even cross your mind. Such a sector requires above all organization, rigor and experience.
