How do you respond to questions at job interviews?

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Disclaimer: I’ve never been in a job interview. I’ve heard some job interview tips though, and some of these I can answer with just common sense. Don’t take my word for it, though. 1) Preferably some pastime related to the job, or at least something constructive, I guess. “Reading Stephen Hawking” would be a good idea, “watching TV” not so. 2) That would hinge on the things you have accomplished at your last job. Protip: Pick the greatest achievements. 3) I’ve been told you’d do best even at this step to be a bit braggy about it, coming up with a weakness that’s actually kind of a good thing, like “I’m obsessed with being on time” or “I tend to work too hard”. Personally I despise that kind of truth-bending, but yeah. It seems to work. 4) Self-explanatory, isn’t it? Bragging time. Do try to emphasise relevant virtues, though – if you’re going to mention how awesome you are at first person shooters, save it for last.

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