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As part of my resume service, I keep abreast of interviewing techniques and the best answers to interview questions. In fact, I have written two books on the subject of interviewing.

To learn more about my online resume writing service and to learn about my qualifications, you can email me at linda@careerstrides.com. Now, the information you've been waiting for...best answers to interview questions.

Keep your response future focused.
Most recently art The Widget Corporation, I was challenged with turning around a stagnant territory that ranked last in sales in the Northeastern region. Using techniques that have worked in the past, I developed an aggressive sales campaign that focused on cultivating new accounts and nurturing the existing client base. The results were phenomenal. Within six months my sales team and I were able to revitalize the territory and boost sales by 65%. Because of my success in leading a team, Craig Brown suggested I contact you regarding you need for a sales manager to rejuvenate your territory. What are you looking for in a sales manager to accomplish within 3 months on the job?

Notice what the response accomplished: it opened dialogue about the company's future. The hiring manager will have the impression that this particular candidate has the best interest of the company in mind.

Never answer a question you don't understand. 
Don't be afraid to ask the interviewer to repeat a question. A job offer depends on your ability to answer the interview questions posed.

The best answers to job interview questions are always positive. Never put yourself or others down. Think of an interview as a first date. What is your impression of a date that consistently complains? Do you want to see this person again? Or would you rather search for someone with a better life outlook?

Chances are you'll move on, and that's exactly what interviewers do when they suspect a candidate isn't "emotionally" ready to move on to greater opportunities.

Answering questions closed-ended questions with either 'yes' or 'no.'  
Just because your asked questions that technically require a one word response, doesn't mean you can't expand on your response. For example, if an interviewer asks, "Are you proficient in Excel?" The best answer is "Yes. In fact, recently I…."

When asked an inappropriate question, you have two choices: confront the employer or to try to understand the employer's point of view. For example, the question, "Do you have children?" may indicate the interviewer's concern about your ability to report to work on time."

Instead of answering "No, I have no children" or "Yes, I have three children under the age of five," the best answer to this interview question is "I have no family obligations that will stand in the way of my getting to work on time and being a productive employee. In fact, I rarely miss a day of work."

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