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Answering interview questions using our model answer guide
Using our tried and tested model answer format you will be able to answer any interview questions successfully. It is a useful model to have at the back of your mind when actually sitting in the interview chair with the interviewer in front of you. You can structure your answer around this model without it sounding like a script. It is such a practical model it will come naturally with just a little bit of practice. At this stage it would also be useful to review
our page on what interviewers and employers are looking for.
WAIT for the interviewer to speak LISTEN Carefully. What are they asking? ASSESS Quickly. What do they want to hear from you? RELEVANCE What, from all your experience, background and skills is most relevant to their question? POSITIVE Start your answer on a positive note ‘That’s interesting, ‘That’s a a good question’, ‘Yes I have that experience‘, ‘ Of course’, ’ I agree’. Remembering to smile as you speak will sound cheerful and positive REASSURE The interviewer doesn’t want to take a risk so reassure them. Don’t brag but saying ‘Yes I am used to that’, ‘Yes I can do that’, ‘That would be fine’, ‘I’m a quick learner’ is going to help reassure the interviewer. If you don’t reassure them, lets face it, no one else is going to do it for you. PERSUADE Linked to the above. Use examples that link closely to the job on offer. Draw parallels, point out similarities. Show them how your experience will ensure your will do the job successfully. SUM UP it is so easy to get to end of your answer and just stop. If you can just summarise your answer in a few words and end the answer on a positive note that would be better. You could even ask if you have answered their question!
Using this model answer guide you will not only answer the questions effectively you will also demonstrate great communication skills, essential to any job.
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