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Do keep a glass of water handy, in case you need to wet your mouth.Smile. Smiling will project a positive image to the listener and will change the tone of your voice.Speak slowly and enunciate clearly.Use the persons title (Mr. or Ms. and their last name.) Only use a first name if they ask you to.Dont interrupt the interviewer.Take your time - its perfectly acceptable to take a moment or two to collect your thoughts.Give short answers.Remember your goal is to set up a face-to-face interview. After you thank the interviewer ask if it would be possible to meet in person.How did you handle a challenge?During a difficult financial period, I was able to satisfactorily negotiate repayment schedules with multiple vendors.When the software development of our new product stalled, I coordinated the team which managed to get the schedule back on track. We were able to successfully troubleshoot the issues and solve the problems, within a very short period of time.A long-term client was about to take their business to a competitor. I met with the customer and was able to change how we handled the account on a day-to-day basis, in order to keep the business.Why did you leave your job?There isnt room for growth with my current employer and Im ready to move on to a new challenge.Im looking for a bigger challenge and to grow my career and I couldnt job hunt part time while working. It didnt seem ethical to use my former employers time.I was laid-off from my last position when our department was eliminated due to corporate restructuring.Im relocating to this area due to family circumstances and left my previous position in order to make the move.Ive decided that is not the direction I want to go in my career and my current employer has no opportunities in the direction Id like to head.After several years in my last position, Im looking for an company where I can contribute and grow in a team-oriented environment.I am interested in a new challenge and an opportunity to use my technical skills and experience in a different capacity than I have in the past.I recently received my degree and I want to utilize my educational background in my next position.I am interested in a job with more responsibility, and I am very ready for a new challenge.I left my last position in order to spend more time with my family. Circumstances have changed and Im more than ready for full-time employment again.I am seeking a position with a stable company with room for growth and opportunity for advancement.I was commuting to the city and spending a significant amount of time each day on travel. I would prefer to be closer to home.To be honest, I wasnt considering a move, but, I saw this job posting and was intrigued by the position and the company. It sounds like an exciting opportunity and an ideal match with my qualifications.This position seemed like an excellent match for my skills and experience and I am not able to fully utilize them in my present job.The company was cutting back and, unfortunately, my job was one of those eliminated.Why do you want this job?This is not only a fine opportunity, but this company is a place where my qualifications can make a difference. As a finance executive well versed in the new stock options law, I see this position as made to order. It contains the challenge to keep me on my toes. Thats the kind of job I like to anticipate every morning.I want this job because it seems tailored to my competencies, which include sales and marketing. As I said earlier, in a previous position I created an annual growth rate of 22 percent in a flat industry. Additionally, the team I would work with looks terrific.I well understand that this is a company on the way up. Your Web site says the launch of several new products is imminent. I want be a part of this business as it grows.Having worked through a college business major building decks and porches for neighbors, this entry-level job for the areas most respected home builder has my name on it.As a dedicated technician, I like doing essential research. Being part of a breakthrough team is an experience Id love to repeat.This job is a good fit for what Ive been interested in throughout my career. It offers a nice mix of short- and long-term activities. My short-term achievements keep me cranked up and the long-term accomplishments make me feel like a billion bucks.I want this job selling theater tickets because Id be good at it. Im good at speaking to people and handling cash. I would like a job with regular hours and Im always on time.Although some companies are replacing Americans with imported low-wage workers, you are standing tall. This companys successful strategies, good reputation and values make it heads and shoulders above its competition.Id fit right in as a counter clerk in your fine drycleaners. I have observed that the counter clerk position requires competence at handling several activities in quick order - customer service, payments, bagging and phones. I like multitasking and, as a homemaker, I have a lot of practice in keeping all the balls in the air.The work I find most stimulating allows me to use both my creative and research skills. The buzz on this company is that it rewards people who deliver solutions to substantial problems.Are you overqualified for this job?Overqualified? Some would say that Im not overqualified but fully qualified. With due respect, could you explain the problem with someone doing the job better than expected?Fortunately, Ive lived enough years to have developed the judgment that allows me to focus on the future. Before we speak of past years, past titles and past salaries, can we look at my strengths and abilities and how Ive stayed on the cutting edge of my career field, including its technology?I hope youre not concerned that hiring someone with my solid experience and competencies would look like age bias if once on the job you decided youd made a mistake and I had to go. Can I present a creative idea? Why dont I work on a trial basis for a month - no strings - which would give you a chance to view me up close? This immediately solves your staffing problem at no risk to you. I can hit the floor running and require less supervision than a less experienced worker. When can I start?I was proud to be a charge nurse but I really like getting back to working with patients.Im flattered that you think Im headhunter bait and will leap to another job when an offer appears. Not really. This job is so attractive to me that Im willing to sign a contract committing to stay for a minimum of 12 months. Theres no obligation on your part. How else can I convince you that Im the best person for this position?Im here because this is a company on the move and I want to move up with you. With more than the minimal experience to just skim by, I offer immediate returns on your investment. Dont you want a winner with the skill sets and attitudes to do just that?My familys grown. And I am no longer concerned with title and salary - I like to keep busy. A reference check will show I do my work on time, and do it well as a team member. Im sure we can agree on a salary that fits your budget. When can we make my time your time?Downsizings have left generational memory gaps in the workforce and knowledge doesnt always get passed on to the people coming up. I could be an anchor or mentor - calm, stable, reliable and providing day-to-day continuity to the younger team. For my last employer, I provided the history of a failed product launch to a new marketing manager, who then avoided making the same mistakes.As you note, Ive worked at a higher level but this position is exactly what Im looking for. You offer opportunity to achieve the magic word: balance. Im scouting for something challenging but a little less intense so I can spend more time with my family.Salary is not my top priority. Not that I have a trust fund but I will work for less money, will take direction from managers of any age, will continue to stay current on technology and will not leave you in the lurch if Hollywood calls to make me a star. And I dont insist that its my way or the highway.Why do you want to work here?This company is internationally known for its (widgets), and my experience in the (marketing/planning/production/etc.) of (widgets) has me intrigued by the opportunity this position presents.The businesses in this area are known for their commitment to the community, and I would like the opportunity to participate in making this a better place to live.I am a (widget) connoisseur, and would love the opportunity to share my enthusiasm for (widgets) with customers.What can you contribute this company?Im a hard worker with the experience to get things done efficiently.I can contribute my organizational skills and my ability to work well in a group.I have the experience, contacts, and knowledge to contribute to the rapid growth of this business.Vision. I am experienced in the areas this company needs to grow, and my ability to plan ahead will help facilitate that growth.What is your greatest weakness?When Im working on a project, I dont want just to meet deadlines. Rather, I prefer to complete the project well ahead of schedule.Being organized wasnt my strongest point, but I implemented a time management system that really helped my organization skills.I like to make sure that my work is perfect, so I tend to perhaps spend a little too much time checking it. However, Ive come to a good balance by setting up a system to ensure everything is done correctly the first time.I used to wait until the last minute to set appointments for the coming week, but I realized that scheduling in advance makes much more sense.I would say that I can be too much of a perfectionist in my work. Sometimes, I spend more time than necessary on a task, or take on tasks personally that could easily be delegated to someone else. Although Ive never missed a deadline, it is still an effort for me to know when to move on to the next task, and to be confident when assigning others work.Ive learned to make my perfectionism work to my advantage at work. I am excellent at meeting deadlines, and with my attention to detail, I know my work is correct.I used to like to work on one project to its completion before starting on another, but Ive learned to work on many projects at the same time, and I think it allows me to be more creative and effective in each one.What is your greatest strength?When Im working on a project, I dont want just to meet deadlines. Rather, I prefer to complete the project well ahead of schedule.I have exceeded my sales goals every quarter and Ive earned a bonus each year since I started with my current employer.My time management skills are excellent and Im organized, efficient, and take pride in excelling at my work.I pride myself on my customer service skills and my ability to resolve what could be difficult situations.How do you handle pressure?Stress is very important to me. With stress, I do the best possible job. The appropriate way to deal with stress is to make sure I have the correct balance between good stress and bad stress. I need good stress to stay motivated and productive.I react to situations, rather than to stress. That way, the situation is handled and doesnt become stressful.I actually work better under pressure and Ive found that I enjoy working in a challenging environment.From a personal perspective, I manage stress by visiting the gym every evening. Its a great stress reducer.Prioritizing my responsibilities so I have a clear idea of what needs to be done when, has helped me effectively manage pressure on the job.If the people I am managing are contributing to my stress level, I discuss options for better handling difficult situations with them.I find that when Im under the pressure of a deadline, I can do some of my most creative work.Im not a person who has a difficult time with stress. When Im under pressure, I focus, and get the job done.I find it exhilarating to be in a dynamic environment where the pressure is on.I find a past pace to be invigorating, and thrive when the pressure is on.Ive done some of my best work under tight deadlines, where the atmosphere was very stressful.Im the kind of person who stays calm under pressure, and handles stress fairly easily.What motivates you?I was responsible for several projects where I directed development teams and implemented repeatable processes. The teams achieved 100% on-time delivery of software products. I was motivated both by the challenge of finishing the project