Are Your Job Interview Answers Boring?

boringDo you think you’re ready for your next interview? Sometimes it is helpful to think about the person sitting on the other side of the desk from you rather than only focus on your own experience. They have probably already interviewed for this position before, so they may have heard many of the same answers over and over again. But you can break that mold and make yourself more memorable, in a good way. Here are some common answers to common interview questions that may be a little too boring.

“I’m too perfect, that’s my weakness.”

You will, inevitably, be asked about your biggest weakness. And the biggest mistake job seekers make is taking a strength and turning it into a weakness in an uncreative way. Statements like “I care too much,” don’t mean anything when an interviewer has heard them dozens of times. Instead, be honest but constructive. Rather than, “I’m too perfect,” tell them that sometimes you have trouble giving up control because you want all of your work to be perfect. Tell them how you work to be more team-oriented in light of this personality trait.

“I’m a quick learner.”

Everyone says they’re a quick learner. And, once you start the job, you will be put to the test right away. But using it as an answer in an interview is non-productive. Again, it doesn’t mean anything. Instead, tell them about a time when you didn’t know how to do something and you had to challenge yourself to learn it quickly and put it into practice. What were the results?

“I’m a team player.”

You may be sensing a pattern with these meaningless phrases. The last thing an interviewer wants is to hire someone who comes across as generic. They want to know your personality. They want to know what makes you stand out from the crowd. Tell them about a time when you needed to work with a team and how you worked together.

“I think outside the box.”

Lastly, this phrase has become so overused in the past decade. It is a good sentiment but lacks punch. Thinking outside of the box means you are able to come up with creative solutions to troublesome problems. But rather than simply stating it, demonstration is still the key. Use situational answers for all of these questions and you’ll prove your worth to the hiring manager.

Are you ready for your next chance to shine in an interview? Contact the team at CornerStone Staffing, now hiring for jobs in Dallas TX. We can help you find the next job in your career!

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