Consider the technical skills specific to the position such as knowledge of accounting principles and practices for an accountant position, human resource management principles for a HR position, understanding the sales cycle for a sales position and so on.
List the competencies required for successful job performance. Competencies or behaviors commonly required in the workplace include:
- problem-solving ability
- initiative
- resilience
- adaptability
- organizing and planning
- team work
Describe to the interviewer how your experience is relevant to these requirements and how you have successfully demonstrated these skills in your previous positions.
“After carefully reviewing this job I would focus on these key skills as the most essential to success. The company is going through considerable restructuring and as a manager I would need to properly manage any changes with my team.
In almost every job interview you can expect to face questions that explore your future plans and goals including:
“What are your goals for the next couple of years?”
“How would you like to grow within the company?”
“How do you hope to develop your career?”
“What growth ideas do you have for yourself?”