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“When going for an interview, research the organization, industry and role.” - @Oluwadunnii

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When answering interview questions, you can use the STAR or CAR technique.

S - Situation C - Context
T - Technique A - Action
A - Action R - Result
R - Result

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Tips for acing interview sessions:

1. Find out things you have in common with the recruiter.
2. Maintain eye contact.
3. When offered handshakes, shake firmly.
4. Don’t ask for tea or coffee. But when offered tea or coffee, say yes or ask for water.

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5. Do not press your phones during interview sessions.
6. Do not compliment your interviewer.
7. Be mindful of your digital footprints. Don’t be unnecessarily rude.

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FAQs and how to answer them:

1. “Tell me about yourself” - Your answers should be relevant to your previous roles & the role you are currently applying for.
2. “What are your weaknesses?” - Use the STAR technique and show how you are working on it.

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3. “Why should we employ you for this role?” - The information from your research will help state how you can contribute to the goals of the company.
4. “What are your short term and long term goals?” - Your goals must align with the company’s goals.

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5. “Are you a team player?” - The answer should be ‘Yes’, but don’t just stop there.
Talk about how you’ve contributed to the success of previous team(s).
6. “How do you manage work-life balance?” - Show that you can maintain this & get the work done.

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“You can share experiences from your previous organisation(s). But do not ever say anything negative about your previous employer(s).” - @Oluwadunnii

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