Monday grilling

[*ALFIE*]

I have a job interview on Monday - can I just ask for some quick answers ? I know I will be asked this question.

1) Describe 3 strongest and 3 weakest points about yourself ?

I always get stuck that one !

My interview is held at Siemans metering service - helping the guys who drop by your homes to check the metering units. Its through a recruitment agency so I don't really think I will be grilled as much but must be prepared by all means !

Thanks.

Please help

[Ethel]

Think about the job and look at the job spec, if there is one.

Be honest about your strong points, and make them relevant to the job.

Employers like to hear about good organizational skills, communication and dedicatation. A willingness to train and advance yourself is also a good point to make.

That's the easy bit! The weakest points is the bug bear.

You have to make them positive to the company viewpoint.
Here are a few examples to think about:

'I know that I can get too involved with customer problems - I care too much. I have solved this by not getting personally involved and remaining professional at all times.'

'I tend to be too early for appointments - I hate keeping people waiting. But I am aware of it and am trying to manage my time better. I take paperwork with me, so that I can still be productive if I am early and have to wait'.

'I have a fear of failure and push myself just that bit extra to ensure I don't. I pay particular attention to detail and see a job through to the end.'

'I can get too involved in projects. But I have learnt that the work/homelife balance is important.'

Good luck!

[dot.hawkes]

come on alfie, you've been to enough interviews in the last 9 months to at least have got one of the jobs.

[*ALFIE*]

yes dot, but there are certain questions such as this one that i mentioned that always bug me