Jun
30
Tips and Strategies for Successful Interviewing – Tip #9 How to answer “What were your responsibilities?“
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With so many people losing their jobs lately, I thought I would share some tips and strategies over the next few weeks from the About.com article Tips and Strategies for Successful Interviewing by Alison Doyle.
Here is Tip #9…
How to answer “What were your responsibilities?“
When you are asked questions related to your current or previous positions, it’s important to be specific and to be positive about what you did in your previous position(s).
The best way to respond is to describe your responsibilities in detail and to connect them to the job you are interviewing for. Try to tie your responsibilities in with those listed in the job description for the new position. That way, the employer will see that you have the qualifications necessary to do the job. Focus most on your responsibilities that are directly related to the new job’s requirements.
It’s also important to be honest. Don’t embellish your job, because you don’t know who the hiring manager will be checking with when they check your references.
