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“Positive and Negative Frequently Asked Interview Questions in various Positive and Negative based job Interviews by interviewer. The set of questions here ensures that you offer a perfect answer posed to you. So get preparation for your new job hunting”



25 Positive And Negative Questions And Answers

22⟩ What is your typical working week in hours?

I like to think I am an effective and efficient worker who gets through a full workload each week. However, there are times when I need to work late and weekends and this is fine. This is often due to uneven demands on my time. I will put whatever effort it takes to complete my role.

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23⟩ How to answer questions about negative information?

Follow these steps to answer interview questions about negative information:

☛ Search for lists of interview questions online and look for questions like these, especially any that seem to invite you to advertise negative aspects of yourself.

☛ Prepare several ideas ahead of time.

☛ Choose subjects, skills, or events to discuss that are not central to the job.

☛ Use a sandwich technique to present the negative information.

☛ State a positive

☛ State the negative simply and factually.

☛ State another positive.

☛ State yet another positive, if you can.

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24⟩ Why to use a sandwich technique?

Use a sandwich technique to present the negative information. Start with something positive (and related), state the negative information succinctly without dwelling on it, and then end with another positive.

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25⟩ List some strategies to answer negative interview questions?

Listed below are several strategies to help you effectively answer negative interview questions:

☛ Keep a positive attitude and respond to the question constructively

☛ Explain your answer in a way that portrays a positive result

☛ Focus on behaviors rather than personality traits when responding to weaknesses

☛ Refrain from repeating the negative word, such as weakness, back to the recruiter

☛ Speak with respect while talking about past employers

☛ Avoid sounding angry, defensive or hostile in your response

☛ Take a moment to think; do not lie or make up a fake situation

☛ Demonstrate awareness of the negative situation and show you are working to improve or minimize the issue

☛ Take responsibility for a mistake, as employers are looking for accountability

☛ Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, and result) to be efficient and accurate with your responses

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