Interview Skills and Strategies

The video discusses common interview mistakes, emphasizing the importance of authenticity over adopting an 'interview mask.' It highlights the need to provide genuine answers, especially when discussing weaknesses, and stresses the significance of self-awareness. The video also explains that the interview process extends beyond the formal interview, including all interactions with the company. Building relationships and seeking feedback, even after not getting a job, are crucial for future opportunities.

What is a common mistake candidates make during interviews?

• Asking too many questions

• Wearing an 'interview mask'

• Dressing inappropriately

• Being too quiet

Why is it important to be yourself in an interview?

• To get a higher salary

• To impress the interviewer

• To ensure you fit with the organization

• To avoid difficult questions

What are the three things interviewers try to determine?

• Personality, hobbies, and references

• Experience, education, and skills

• Ability, desire, and fit

• Salary expectations, work hours, and location

What should you do if asked about your weaknesses in an interview?

• Change the subject

• Give a fake strength

• Avoid answering

• Provide a genuine answer

Why is it important to give a real answer about your weaknesses?

• To demonstrate self-awareness and improvement

• To impress the interviewer with humor

• To show you are perfect

• To avoid further questions

When does an interview actually start?

• When you submit your resume

• When you meet the interviewer

• When you receive the interview invitation

• When you enter the interview room

What is a key part of the interview process according to the speaker?

• The rapport building

• The technical test

• The waiting room conversation

• The thank-you note

What should you do after an interview, even if you don't get the job?

• Stop applying to similar jobs

• Complain about the process

• Build a relationship with the interviewer

• Forget about the company

Why is it beneficial to maintain contact with a company after an interview?

• To negotiate a higher salary

• To get feedback and improve

• To receive a job offer immediately

• To ask for a different position

What is the speaker's advice regarding the end of an interview?

• It's the time to negotiate salary

• It's time to relax

• It's an opportunity to build relationships

• It's the end of the process