Job Search in Cambridge: Answering Common Interview Questions

Job Search in Cambridge: Answering Common Interview Questions

If you're starting a job search in Cambridge right now, it's a good time to prep for interview opportunities.

Few job seekers actively look forward to interviews. But if you plan ahead for these opportunities, you'll have a much more enjoyable and less stressful job search. You'll also be more likely to find a job that's a strong fit.

The best way to prep for job interviews is to prepare for some of the most common and most difficult questions you're likely to be asked. Below, we've collected three of the most popular questions asked during job interviews. We've also included tips from our employment experts on how to handle these questions during your job search in the Cambridge area.

Job Search Tips for Interview Questions

1. What are your biggest strengths and weaknesses?  The most important part of answering this question is how you talk about your weaknesses. As a candidate, you'll want to be strategically honest. Employers value workers who have a good sense of their own limitations, so it's good to be upfront about your own. At the same time, you'll want to highlight ways you work around or overcome these weaknesses.

2. Why are you applying for this job/this company?  There are three qualities you should focus on when answering this question. The first is how the role fits your abilities-why you think you're such a good fit for this role. The second is why you're excited for this position-what makes you enthusiastic for this opportunity. Finally, you'll want to highlight that you've done your homework. Use your answer to show how well you understand the position and the employer.

3. Where do you see yourself in five years?  Employers look for ambitious and forward-thinking candidates. At the same time, they value loyalty. If you're asked this question, it's usually best to frame your response in terms of upward movement within the company.

Find a Job in Cambridge with Express!

At Express Employment Professionals Cambridge, we know how challenging job interviews can be. That's why we work closely with job seekers to prepare for the interview process.

Interview prep is just one of the ways we can help with your job search! As one of the most active staffing agencies in the Cambridge area, we can provide you with job opportunities in Cambridge, Ayr, New Dundee, Puslinch, Breslau, and other nearby areas.

Start your job search with Express Employment Professionals Cambridge! Apply online to get started or call (519) 629-3232 to learn more about our services for job seekers!