Career coach reveals the three most common questions asked in job interviews
A career coach has revealed the top three questions employers ask during job interviews and how to respond to them.
TikTok creator Darci She regularly helps her more than 283,000 followers find jobs by providing them with CV and application tips.
Recently, the US-based coach detailed the questions you need to answer as you head for an interview.
She also took to the social media platform to reveal the responses that would impress employers and help people land the job of their dreams.
Career Coach Darci has revealed the top three questions employers ask during job interviews and how to respond to them
Darci regularly helps her 283,000+ TikTok followers get jobs by giving them CV and application tips
Darci elaborated on the first question, explaining that when asked why you applied, you should say you are looking for a challenge
In a viral clip that has garnered more than 1.2 million views, Darci revealed the three most common interview questions.
“Here are three questions you will get in almost every interview and how to answer them,” she said at the beginning of her video.
She explained that the first question you would be asked was, “Why are you applying for this position?”
To answer this question, Darci said you should always show the company you’ve done the work before coming to the interview.
‘Just say you’re looking for a new job or a new challenge. Really show them you’ve researched the company, maybe you saw something cool on their website, or looked up an article about them in the news,” she advised.
“Also use the details from the job description to explain what made you excited about the role.”
The second question, which is about salary, is what Darci says most “stumbles” people.
She said you should be “prepared” for those who interview you to ask about your “salary expectations.”
You can try to dodge this question by saying, “What’s the budget for the role?” and see if they tell you.
“Maybe they’ll keep pushing back and forcing you to answer,” she said before detailing how you should respond if you “have to give a reach.”
She explained that you should never tell an employer how much you “currently earn,” and that you should only tell those interviewing you how much you want to be paid.
Darci noted that if you want to make “$80,000,” put that number at the bottom of your range.
She advised those looking for a job to say, “My ideal salary for this position would be $80,000 to $90,000.
The second question, which is about salary, is what “trips people up,” Darci explains that you should give employers a range and never tell them how much you earn
Finally, the career coach said that you should always tell your discussion partners that you are also interviewing at ‘three other companies’
“Once we go through the interview process, I’ll have a better idea of what the responsibilities are, and I’m sure we can come to an agreement that makes the most sense for both of us in terms of salary.”
The last question you should be prepared to hear according to the career coach is: “Do you have job interviews with other companies?”
While she noted that she knew others would tell you to always be “honest,” Darci always advised you to say that you were applying with “multiple other companies.”
“Most companies want someone other companies want, not to mention if you have a timeline it’s always good to say, ‘This is a top pick for me, but I do want to be transparent with you and let you know that I have an interview with about three other companies,” she said.
Viewers rushed to the comments section to flood the career coach’s advice.
Viewers rushed to the comments section to flood the career coach’s advice
One person wrote: ‘I’m so glad I got interviewed on TikTok. I’m trying to transition to a big girl job and I’m nervous!’
Best advice I’ve ever heard about this app. I’ve hired a lot of people and would love to hear these reactions,” another person added.
One user added, “Love this.”
Someone else said, “Thanks for sharing.”