When you are seeking employment you will have to go through the interview process. A job interview is when you will meet with prospective employers. They will ask you several questions about your past jobs and how you handle various job situations. Interviews can be on the phone or in person and with one person or several.
Doing well in an interview could get you the job you want. If you are trying to move up in an company, doing well on the interview could get you into a better position to advance your career. If it is your first job, the job interview can be the gateway to the first rung on your career ladder.
It is best to do a little research about interviews if you have never interviewed before. This will give you an idea of the kind of questions that may be asked so you are better prepared. Being prepared for an interview is very important. If you have been through the interview process before, then you know what you should concentrate on in terms of work history. The biggest rule of thumb is to not say anything negative. But they will always ask a question about how you failed. Turn the negative into a positive.
This RichardStep Marketing survey was designed to get a better understanding of what really gets under the skin of those folks out there dealing with job interviewing. Read over the awesome answers below and see how you can tailor your business to address the frustrations of the people most relevant to your business niche market. Want more? Read the 125 other topics in the ‘Frustrations’ survey category by clicking here.
The following list are uncut and raw responses of the things this group found most frustrating in their daily lives.
Job Interviewing
- 1. I was surfing earlier this week (On Internet),, looking for job postings that “fit me”. I came across several articles regarding interview questions as “Tell me your strengths and weakness’. Though rehearsed multiple times, and even wrote out, I often stumble on that question. Additionally, I have taken on line tests presented by potential employers, and later get an email; I am not the right candidate for the position. Occasional questions arise on the on line application as completing employment history. The question: “Describe your achievements while employed”. I am not a sales person,. My past job descriptions list tasks to complete. I am a do-er. Job searching, submitting resumes to a posting, completing applications on line….Has become very frustrating. I have re-done my resume so many times (an effort to match the job posting), then this week, I find another article that suggests not to do that.
- Doing nothing. I’m currently jobless and there’s still no interview request from any company. I feel like a useless person and sometimes I feel like my brain doesnt function the way I used to be. I tried to read books, solving sudoku puzzles but it doesn’t last long. it was fun but I miss my working life.
- Explain to job centre I did not do any jobsearching because I was doing a course and no-one had checked my jobsearch anyway but bI was told to do it anyway and use the universal jobmatch site which is not easy to use and they (the jobcentre poerson) had never used.
- I finished my academic degree just 3 months ago, the program was suppose to be for 5 years but it took 7 years, and as if that was not enough, the certificate to show that I went to the school is not ready and I need it as prove for my forth coming job interviews. am really perplexed right now.
- I get frustrated in getting started. I know that once I do get started, I’m off to the races, but the getting started is very frustrating for me. Also, because I had owned my own business for over 10 years, I now find myself over qualified or not qualified enough or most importantly, people are afraid of hiring me because they probably feel that I would not follow their lead because of my experience. My personality wouldn’t do this, but they wouldn’t know and they are too afraid to at least give me an interview.
- I had to explain at an interview my strengths and weaknesses and I found it very difficult because of the cross questioning. Also I had to make a decision between between two companies because both were conducting interview at the same time and I got rejected for the one I selected.
- I have had to ignore some phone calls because a woman who failed her typing test would not accept that she was not going to be interviewed for a position – she kept calling. I accepted her call after I learned she failed her test because I wanted to encourage her to keep trying. I even gave her some ideas for other positions that may be better for her so she could get paid for her intern hours. It was like she did not hear a word I said. She kept calling and trying to convince me to go against our policy and interview her anyway. Pushy people are VERY frustrating to me.
- I recently graduated from college as a finance major. The problem is I really want to take a career in journalism. I only realized this when I almost finished college, so it was a bit late. Now, jobhunting is a bit stressful because most interviews I get are finance related. I tried applying for journalism positions even as an entry-level, but I’m not shortlisted since I didn’t graduate with a related degree and have zero related work experience.
- I’m in college and I’ve been looking for a part time job. I applied to 7 places that were hiring and only two called me back. It took 3 weeks to set up an interview with one place and a month and a half for the other. On top of that after one interview I find out that the place will only have me working 8 hours a week and I have to wait another week to be put on the schedule. It frustrates me how slow this process is and how impersonal applying can be.
- In the past few days, I have had to look and apply for Jobs. I have applied to many jobs but none has called me for any test or interview. The most frustrating aspect of it is that I have been discouraged and think that I am not good enough to get that ideal job or doing what I really want to do.
- In the past few days, the most frustrating thing is trying to get things done for my interview and other things for graduation. It is frustrating because it is so much to do in a small amount of time. I also have my sorority activities going on as well, which also makes it difficult.
- Preparation for application of jobs. The amount of research required in order to get an interview is becoming more and more now. The most frustrating this is when you then are not even shortlisted or you go through the interview and do not succeed. It uses up so much energy. Secondly, frustration at home is keeping my sons focussed on their work and career and not computer games 24/7
- The most frustrating I’ve experienced these past few days is not having enough confidence to talk to other people. I can speak the English language very well, even though its not my main language. I find it hard to socialize and connect with my co-workers. The college sent me a notification, it mentioned that an interview date will be sent through mail in the next few days. I panicked when I heard that because I am still not ready and I have no idea what to say during the interview.
- The most frustrating thing is not being happy with your career that it effects your entire life. Its frustrating to try and make that change and you feel you just can’t because you feel stuck. I want to succeed, but I feel like something is holding me back, and its me being unhappy. I have been proactively looking for a better opportunity and have had interviews, but I’m not getting the job. I feel like my current job has sucked me dry of intelligence and confidence. I feel I’m wasting my Bachelor’s Degree that I earned from an accredited University being there. The frustrating thing is not having confidence in myself and feeling as if I’m not as intelligent as the other candidates that apply for these jobs. Its frustrating not knowing how to gain intellectual confidence and positivism.