When you get called for an interview, there is one and only one question that you will be asked. This one question will get asked in multiple ways, but all of those questions point back to the one question. And what is that question?
I've got a problem. Can you solve it?
Every job has different problems, but if there is not problem to be solved, then there is no job.
- customers are being served
- systems are down and need to be fixed
- teams are underperforming and need leadership
- sales aren't being made
Any interview you go to, you are there to demonstrate how you solve problems and provide solutions that are needed by companies and organizations. When you get into an interview, any question they ask will point to the problem they want to know if you have the skills and experiences to solve their problem.
How do you know what their problem is? Study the job description and you'll find most of the information you'll need to prepare for the interview. You won't find it all because interviewers can ask you questions about problems that are not listed in the job description, so you'll need to be prepared for the unexpected.
My encouragement to you is to think about the problems you love to solve. We all have skills in areas where we can provide a lot of value to those we work for, but we don't like the work or find it demotivating. The work you love to do and the problems you love to solve are tied to your values, your skills, and your strengths.
Go into your interviews with confidence. Remember, they asked you to interview so obviously they are interested in you and believe there is a potential fit. Practice and prepare for your interviews and communicate how your background, skills, and experiences can solve their problem.
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