Fish4jobs CV Template for Mature Job Seekers
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Fish4jobs CV Template for Mature Job Seekers
- 1. Contact: 0345 3000 406 or customerservices@fish4.co.uk Tough Questions Try not to let the tough questions shake you. These are usually asked in order to identity any weaknesses or gaps in 1) your work history or 2) your performance as an employee, so just make sure they don’t trick you into spilling the beans, and that you remain calm and competent throughout. Some typical ‘tough’ questions are: Why is there a gap in your work history It’s fine if you have a gap in your work history – we’ve all had stints where we’ve been unemployed or between jobs. Just make sure you explain it to your advantage however. Instead of saying that you were lazing about for months at a time watching reality TV, tell them you were working on your portfolio, acting as a consultant, freelancing, travelling the globe… anything that reflects positively on you and your abilities, and assuages any fears they might have about your Why should I hire you Tell me your biggest weakness Instead of disclosing your greatest weakness, take this as an opportunity to show them that you’re self-aware, and always looking for ways to improve where you might fall short. Make sure that the weakness you state isn’t one that would be an actually No matter the question, just be sure to back-up your answers with work-relevant examples, and that these examples are relevant to the job (and question!) Make sure your answers are relevant to the job Don’t come across big headed or overly confident When giving examples of your previous work, think about how they could apply to the job you’re interviewing for
- 2. Contact: 0345 3000 406 or customerservices@fish4.co.uk QUIRKY QUESTIONS If you were a biscuit, what type would you be and why? Tell me one fact about yourself How many tennis balls are there in London No right answer so no need to over think it Explain your thinking behind the answer as you go along so the interview can follow the logic Back up each point in the answer with a reason INAPPROPRIATE QUESTIONS How old are you? What is your religion? Are you going to get pregnant soon? What is your sexual orientation? Would you like to go out with me? You don’t and shouldn’t have to answer these questions However, the interviewer might not know s/he shouldn’t ask them, so… Keep calm Stand your ground No need to be rude, just deflect the question and move on