Thursday, June 18, 2020

Answers to Commonly Asked Interview Questions

When it comes to IT pro job interviews, there are some commonly asked questions that you should expect before going in. The key is to think beyond the basics when answering these.

Here are a few of those commonly asked questions:
Tell me what you know about our company? Keep in mind, they are not asking for a summary of the website. When answering this question, don’t just think about what they are going to ask you on a technical level. Think instead, “How does the company add value?” You really will impress them if you can say how they make money!
Why do you want to work here? Think about the research you did on the company’s core values and mission statement. Use the insight you gathered to relate your motivation to work here. This is also an opportunity to highlight your soft skills.
Tell me about your home network and how you secure it. This question is a bit more uncommon, but it’s important to be prepared for it, because how you formulate your answer will show a lot about how you work. Even if you’ve never worked in IT, it is a good idea to show you have some knowledge about technology. Tinkering around on your own home network and sharing that knowledge during an interview will bridge the gap between having prior experience and needing experience to get an IT job.

Overall, the IT hiring manager wants to know what kind of tech employee you will be. If you don’t know how to answer a question, it is OK to say you don’t know but are willing to find out. This will show a lot about work ethic and how well you can get along with others.

Every job interview will most likely include questions about your past job experience. This is a good opportunity to brag about yourself and share your accomplishments. But what if your past job was in hospitality? Or you’ve recently graduated and this is your first real-world job interview? This is when you highlight the soft skills, coursework or pet projects you have accumulated over the years. Stack your knowledge of technology with the soft skills you have gained with previous experience. This is also a good time to share any volunteer work you have done, foreign languages proficiency or IT certifications you have under your belt.
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