A lot of people know how to write a resume and talk

their way into an interview. But when they get into

the make or break dialogue, they stumble upon tough

questions. Below, is some advice on approaching the

tough questions that interviewers like to throw at job

applicants:



Why did you leave your last job?

Real answer: It sucked.

What you should say: I felt my talents and abilities

were underutilized.



What are your biggest weaknesses?

Real answer: I can't concentrate for more than five

minutes, hate all forms of authority and tend to fall

asleep at my desk.

What you should say: I'm a workaholic. I just don't

know when to put down my work.



You don't seem to hold on to a job long. Why should we

think you'll stay here any longer than you've stayed

elsewhere?

Real answer: My employers have always had a hang-up

about keeping only competent employees..

What you should say: I'm at a point in my career where

I am tired of moving around. I really want to feel

part of a team, a long-term enterprise, where I can

make a contribution.

For all those of u aiming for job

switches...............



How do you handle change?

Real answer: I deal with it everyday, unless I'm out

of clean underwear.

What you should say: I think everyone knows that today

the only constant is change. I thrive on it.



How do you get along with others?

Real answer: Fine, as long as they stay out of my

face.

What you should say: I think the interpersonal

dynamics of the workplace can be among the most

satisfying aspects of any job.



What does the word success mean to you?

Real answer: It means that I don't have to drag my

sorry ass out of bed to kiss yours.

What you should say: Success, for me, would be knowing

I am making a difference working with a team of people

to make a more profitable enterprise.



What does the word failure mean to you?

Real answer: It means I continue to collect

unemployment insurance.

What you should say: Failure? I'm sorry, I don't know

what you mean. That word is not in my vocabulary.



Do you get along with your current boss?

Real answer: I get along fine, considering what kind

of a malicious person he is.

What you should say: I don't think I'd call him a

boss; he's been more of a mentor to me.



Do you ever get angry with co-workers?

Real answer: I don't get angry, I get even.

What you should say: Nothing angers me more than to

see a co-worker not pulling his weight, goofing off or

stealing. Yes, sometimes I do get angry with

co-workers.



Can I contact your references?

Real answer: Sure, but they won't know who I am.

What you should say: Some of them are out of the

country right now. Maybe I can arrange to have them

contact you.