How To Answer Interview Questions When Applying For Foreign Jobs

Due to the high economic & financial stability of countries like Australia, Canada, USA and the UK, a lot of immigrants tend to find themselves drawn too these countries which means when applying for Jobs in such countries, some interviews will be conducted via Skype.
You should be careful when conducting interviews online because even though you might not be at the interview ground physically, the interviewer will still like to access your dressing. So, don't get complacent or nonchalant about your dressing Just because you are conducting the interview online, you might still be asked to display a full camera shot of yourself.

In a nut shell, Dress appropriately and also, do proper research about the company before the date of your interview.

Here is a common "interview question pattern", Study it and get yourself acquainted before your next Interview.

Tell me about yourself?

Now, Instead of telling the interviewer everything about your life, try as much as possible to filter out the negatives and personal things about yourself by talking about your basically skills, goals and how this job fits perfectly into your career path.

What is your greatest strength?

When answering this particular question, let your answer align with the Job specifications. Do project your skills and make them see exactly why they should hire YOU.

 What is your greatest weakness?

Be honest about this as no interviewer believes everyone is perfect. Telling them you have none might give them a negative vibe about you. So be honest, it will make them trust you. However do not be totally bare or blurt everything out, try keeping it as vague as possible. Downplay your weaknesses no matter how large they are and give the interviewer the notion that you have corrected it and it wont be a problem here.

How do you handle stress and pressure?

Almost everyone cracks under pressure (varying the degree), but employers want to be assured that you can handle stress in a right and professional manner. The best answer is to give an example of any past situation where you have handled pressure. You should focus on how that stressful situation pushed you to step up and helped you grow as a person.

Why is there a gap in your employment history?

You may have struggled to find work for some time but you can always spin in a positive light by saying that you used the time to build yourself positively, continued your study or you took up a new hobby.

What is the most difficult obstacle that you have had to face?

This is to find out how you are able to face challenges and how logical you are in solving problem. Choose a situation that somebody else caused and had an impact on your job in some way. Then explain to them how you solved the issue and how you learnt from the situation. Always end on a positive note.

What interests you most about this job?

Talk about the most important aspects of the job description. For instance,
Find out what the Job stands for and hammer on it. For instance, if the job is one that requires a high level of team-work, hammer on your willingness to join the company and become a team player. If its a Job that requires you to "think on your feet", hammer on that, and just like that...

What are your achievements to date?

Choose one work-related achievement that stood out for you and you were able to showcase your skills. Ensure to give important and specific details on the situation and make sure that you pick a time where you were able to reduce expenses, raise revenues or solve problems for the company.

Are you happy with your career to date?

Your answer to this question should always be yes. The interviewer is asking this loaded question to find out about your career aspirations, your confidence and self-esteem. You should be honest while answering this question and always justify your answers.

Why are you leaving your current job?

This is a very sensitive question. No matter what, never paint your previous employer in a bad light. You have that most interviewers check for loyalty, your opinion about your previous employer tells a lot on how you are going to portray them. Just go with the general sentence or saying... "i left because i was looking for something a little bit more challenging and i also wanted to test my self in a more advanced environment". This should do.

Whether your comes via Skype, a telephone or in person, you need to brush up on your interview skills. If you are properly prepared, you can impress the interviewer and be successful in your next endeavor.