14 TELL ME ABOUT AN ACHIEVEMENT YOU HAVE HAD THAT WILL APPLY TO THIS JOB. This is where your interview research and preparation really pay off. Try to introduce a better way of doing something. Don’t just name specific strengths, give an example of how you used that particular strength in your former position and how it benefited your employer. Short, 2-3-minute stories are a powerful way to convey information about your achievements. TELL ME ABOUT YOUR EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS. Always answer personal questions truthfully – lying will work against you in the long run; for example, if you did not really enjoy being a student, explain clearly why, and then show how you slowly changed your opinion to such a degree that you made subsequent education work for you; this type of response demonstrates that you are resilient and mature. Show the relevance of your college degree or other qualifications to the job you are applying for and how you would use it to benefit the organization. Make sure you continue to receive training after you 15 graduate so that you can show you are keeping up with the new developments. This question is usually asked to see if your education has prepared you for the job you want. WHAT ARE YOUR SALARY REQUIREMENTS? A good response to this question would include mentioning your interest in the company and that you would like to learn more before discussing specific salary and benefits requirements. You may mention that you are aware of the salary range based on your research and would entertain an offer within that range. You may also mention that salary is simply one part of the compensation package; other aspects of the job are important to you as well. If pressed to give an actual number, mention a specific salary range but be sure you are able to accept the lowest figure of the given range. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: HANDLING DISCRIMINATING QUESTIONS Federal law, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, prohibits employers with at least 15 employees from discriminating in employment based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. According to New York State law, you do not have to answer questions about race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, and disability on applications or during the interview. During an interview, an employer should not inquire into your personal life for information that is not job-related. Know that the person interviewing you may not be a trained interviewer. They may not know that they are asking questions that could result in unlawful employment practices. If this occurs, make every effort to provide an appropriate response, and one that makes the best impression to the interviewer. It is important that you decide before starting an interview how sensitive you are about specific topics, and how you intend to handle them if they come up. These questions can also be a red flag for you. Think about why the interviewer is asking these questions and whether you want to work for this type of organization.
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