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Two Interview Questions That Can Make or Break You & How To Answer Them.
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When you are interviewing for a new job you’ll always be asked different kinds of questions depending on the industry. However, there are some typical questions that are asked to give the interviewers some insights into the kind of employee you are. Two of these typical interview questions are: why did you leave your last job and why do you want to work here. Below we break down each of these questions and provide examples of what are good answers and what is perhaps not a good answer.

The truth or a lie



Why did you leave your previous job?
Sometimes when this question is asked you might feel the sweat break out under your arms. Especially if you didn’t “leave” on your terms. But, as always a question like this is easiest to answer if you broke up with them. If you don’t know what your response should be, have a look at some of the suggestions below and tailor your answer so it best fits your situation.

Example Answers
I was starting to get bored with the work I was doing. As I like to stand by the quality of my work, I didn’t want my unhappiness to impact my performance
I realised that there wasn’t any room to grow there. In order to keep advancing in my career I needed to move on
I’m ready for my next big challenge in my career and ready to take the next step. I felt I couldn’t job hunt and give my full attention to my previous role at the same time
After working in job role for several years, I want my career to go in another direction and my previous employer didn’t have any opportunities that could accommodate this change
My family and I are relocating to a new area and I left my previous job in preparation for the move
I wasn’t planning on changing jobs, but I saw this opportunity and it was too well suited to my skills/the direction I want to take my career to pass up
They shut the place down and let everyone go
Definitely don’t do this
Don’t give a negative answer. At some point or another, everyone has had a bad experience with an incompetent manager, but you definitely shouldn’t give that as the reason why you left. Make sure you don’t bad-mouth your previous boss or your previous company – your interviewer might start wondering if you’ll be bad-mouthing their company next. Plus, your previous employer might have a relationship with your prospective employer that you are unaware of.

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Why do you want to work here?
A seemingly innocuous question that will at times catch people off-guard. On the surface it seems so simple. But of all the answers that could pop into your head the obvious one being: I need a job and you have an opening, is not the one you should go with. While it may be 100% true, it won’t win you any points with the hiring manager. Instead you’ll need to dig a little deeper, with some introspection and general research to answer this question properly.

What you’ll need to answer
Learn about your personal career goals and how this position fits into your path
Help yourself and apply for a job that you are sincerely interested in, this means you will be motivated to perform if you are hired
Research: find out everything you can about the company, their industry and the position. If you take the time and do your due diligence, it will go along way with the recruiter
Example answers
Based on the research I’ve done, this company is an industry leader. Visiting your website gave me some great information about what you have planned and what you have achieved. This is the kind of company I’ve been looking for, one where I can put my experience and skills to good use to make things happen.
This company is internationally known for its quality/products/innovation – especially your (specific successful campaign), and my experience in online marketing has me very excited about the opportunity, and to be a part of such a successful organisation
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What you should avoid
When answering this question it’s important that you display at least some of the characteristics an employer might be looking for; show them you’re interested in the company and engaged with your career. You won’t be able to do that by giving a generic answer, i.e. talking about the company in a way that what you say could be applicable to any company. Another bad idea is to answer the question and make it all about what you can get from the company: this is a great opportunity for me, it’ll be a real chance for me to grow.

Technically there are no right or wrong answers to these questions, it’s just one type of answer will reflect poorly on you and the other won’t. Whichever way you decide to answer these kinds of questions, your answer should reflect that you have thought about what you want, and you know something about the company. If you demonstrate that you are the right candidate for the role and that this is the company that you want to work for, your chances of landing the role will increase significantly. If you’re looking for your next opportunity, do yourself a favor and see what vacancies have been posted on Jumia Jobs.

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15 Questions to Ask During an Interview
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One of the best ways to show genuine interest in an employment opportunity and simultaneously increase your chances of landing the job, is to ask questions. Ask appropriate questions during the interview and make sure you have one or two follow up questions at the end. But don’t be mistaken, asking any question won’t be very helpful and could in fact have a negative impact on your chances. Avoid asking a question that would be easily answered on the company website – for example: “what kind of service do you offer?” or “do you have another office?” Demonstrate to the hiring manager / recruiter that you have done your research and are interested in the position. To help you think of appropriate questions to ask during your interview, we’ve put together a helpful list you can adapt to suit you.

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1. What does success look like in this role?
2. What opportunities are there for advancement?
3. Where do you see the company in 5 years?
4. What do you offer with regards to staff education?
5. When do you anticipate making a decision about this position?
6. Could you give me an example of a typical working day?
7. How will my performance be evaluated?
8. What is one thing I could achieve in the first 6 months that would have the most impact?
9. Why is the position vacant?
10. Can you give me an example where a current employee exceeded your expectations?
11. In your opinion what differentiates your company to its competitors?
12. What is a challenge you think I’ll face in this role?
13. How have you found working for company?
14. What areas have people had trouble with this role in the past?
15. What traits have made someone succeed in this role?
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There are plenty of other questions you could ask a hiring manager, this is just a brief list to get you thinking. Remember these questions aren’t solely designed to show your interest, they should also help you decide whether the job is right for you, so ask the questions that will tell you what you need to know. Keep checking Jumia Jobs for the latest job listings and the best career advice.

28/05/2018

11 Ways To Standout From Other Job Candidates
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Despite what your mother might have told you, you’re not special just for being you. Well you might be to your parents, but the world doesn’t care that you’re a special little sunflower. The world only cares what you can bring, what you can do, and what you can give it. The same thing can be said of companies. There’s no reason to think that if you apply for a job, you’ll get it just because you deserve it – especially when there are so many excellent candidates out there. The reason you’ll get the job is if you make yourself standout, show the employer what you and only you can bring to their business. If you’re not sure how to do that, you can have a read of our suggestions below on how to make yourself standout and increase your chances of landing the job.

Reach out

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There’s something to be said for reaching out and starting a conversation with a company you’re interested to work with. They might not have an opening for you right now, but by getting in touch and having your name on file will give you a leg up before everyone else. Social media has made it even easier to get in contact with recruiters and employers. Do what you need to do to be visible, so when you do submit your resume, you name will be very familiar.

Write more than just a cover letter
Everyone writes a cover letter but sometimes you need to do more than just write about your skills. Instead do some extra research about a particular problem the company might be having, then you could explain how, if hired, you would be able to solve that problem. In a situation like this, it’s helpful to paraphrase John F. Kennedy: ask not what our company can do for you, ask what you can do for our company.

Get an inside edge
This suggestion can be a little tricky, but it’s very effective if you can pull it off. Connect with someone who works at the company. If you already know someone there, all the better, if not do what you can to get that inside edge. Don’t solely rely on sending your CV and cover letter, to the recruiter. Depending on the relationship you develop send your credentials to the insider or ask them to vouch for you. A personal reference goes a lot further than an anonymous application.

Be human, be genuine
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Nobody likes a phony, especially not one you have to work with. This is one of the reasons why we would advise all job applicants to be genuine and also act like a human being. Don’t simply show up and go through the motions, show the hiring manager that you are genuinely interested in the role and that you recognise the hiring manager is a person too. People will remember you in a favourable way if you are genuine.

Demonstrate your skills
Your excellent cover letter, stylish CV and favourable reference can only go so far. Once your foot is in the door, it is up to you. Whatever your specialty you’re applying for make sure you demonstrate your skills. So for example, if you were a professional writer, make sure you bring a portfolio of your work with you, don’t just tell the recruiter about all the great work you do, show them.

Ask bold questions
Hopefully you’re doing what every good candidate should do when they land an interview – that is preparing your answers to typical interview questions but you also need to prepare questions to ask. Asking questions during an interview not only shows that you’re interested and engaged with the job, but also helps you decide whether the job is right for you. Ask straight forward and bold questions, this’ll show that you know what you want.

Do some of the leg work
Get your house in order. It’s almost impossible to find someone these days who does not have some kind of digital profile. When you’re applying for a job, help your prospective employers out by making your social profiles (LinkedIn, Xing etc) as clean as possible, or by even setting one up. You can be sure that hiring managers will look online as part of their research, and if they are looking for samples of your work and your work history you’ll be able to show them easily.

Put in the effort
This means you need to go above and beyond the usual requirements on interview. So instead of just being a passive participant, take an active role and show the recruiter you know your stuff. You can even try to teach them something new about your specialty (without being condescending, of course). A lot of interviewers will tell you that candidates that standout the most are ones that are able to teach them something.

Show a genuine interest
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Hiring managers often take great pride in their job and the company they work for, it quite uncommon to find a hiring manager who is doing it just for the pay cheque. And as a result they want to hire people who are also genuinely interested in the role. A great way to show that you’re interested is to do your homework, prepare, and ask questions.

Give tangible answers
Employers want to know what you can do for them. Just like the aforementioned John F. Kennedy quote, don’t ask what a company can give you (at least not at first) but rather show what you can give them. The best way to demonstrate the potential value you can bring to an organisation is with cold hard numbers. Don’t just talk about your day-to-day responsibilities, actually show them how you can help the company move from one point to another. Use figures, numbers and stats to demonstrate the value you can bring to the company – give them tangible and measurable information.

Follow up
This is one of the most crucial steps in any interview, and actually, it’s also probably one of the easier ones – the email follow up. The reason why you should send a short email after the interview is to keep your name at the forefront of their minds. Keep in mind the follow up email is not only limited to after the interview, you can also send one a week or so after your initial application. A short email or polite phone call will suffice, just don’t be excessive.

These aren’t the only ways to standout during an interview, but they should give you a good starting point. Make sure whatever you do when applying for a job you tailor your preparation to your strengths. If you’re looking for your dream job, have a look on Jumia Jobs to see the latest job ads.

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