I would love to hear advice regarding interview questions that I have no experience with. Tell me about a time when you needed to [insert something that has never in my professional life happened]. Do I start making something up and trying to pass it off as something that actually happened? Do I admit I have never been in that situation? What if I have been in that situation but in a setting such as in a leadership role at church or other setting that is not ideal to discuss in an interview?
@@SB7698 Same here. I have challenges with lacking direct experience that relates to the specific questions that are asked as well as having trouble remembering/recalling specific past situations that relates to the question.
But what if the position wasn't posted on the job websites? Sometimes headhunters look for candidates for some senior positions through resources like LinkedIn profiles. How does one go about researching for what the job entails?
Last week I went for an interview, walked in so confident after binge watching about ten of your videos. Happy to say I got a call today that the job is mine. Thank you so much for your authenticity. Love from South Africa 🇿🇦
I AM LITERALLY IN TEARS YELLING THANK YOU SO MUCH I GOT THE JOB AFTER BEING TURNED DOWN FOR 25 THAT I APPLIED TO IN THE PAST 6 MONTHS I WAS DEPRESSED WONDERING WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME I HAVE GREAT EXPERIENCE AND AM A PERFECT FIT... IT WAS HOW I WAS WORDING MY ANSWERS🤦♀️ YOU ARE AMAZING TRULY JUST SAVED MY LIFE 🤗🥰🥰THANK YOU SO MUCH
I GOT THE JOB! SISTER !!! THEY HIRED ME ON THE SPOT!! THANK YOU FOR POSITIONING ME FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY!!! YOU CHANGED MY LIFE. I landed my first high paying job. Thanks to following the 6 steps you provided. Not to mention conducting a great " tell me about yourself" question answer. You are out her saving us in the middle of a pandemic !!! I'll deffinently tell my friends to watch your videos.
My interview is in 30 minutes. Watching this now. 😜 3.5 hours later.....I got the job! Out of all your videos, this was the only thing they asked me....behavioral questions. Nothing else. Very dry interview. Thanks!!!!
I have been teaching HR for years, as an HR professional and college professor. I offer seminars on Behavioral Interviewing. But, your video was OUTSTANDING, far better than I ever did. You nailed the most important aspects. Well done!
Your a very honest person and I respect you for that I have a interview a bit from now and am a bit nervous and am watching this video in order to prepare
I have the absolute most disdain for these STAR interview questions. They throw me for a loop and I'm often dumbstruck thinking up 1) a situation that's relevant, in a job I had previously, searching back years of work experience in my head 2) basic story plot 3) spinning it in my favor My best responses are usually 100% fabricated because I can't think of a "time when [ridiculous scenario]" - but sometimes I can't even make up a fake story to answer to the question at all so I'm just left pausing for 10 seconds then saying "that's a great question, but I can't think of a specific time when [ridiculous scenario]. Terrible look in a job interview and I rarely get to the next step. I'm convinced it's impossible to answer these without hours, weeks, or months of preparation and going through dozens of different scenarios that you could be asked by an interviewer. The thing that I notice is that it's only HR that asks these questions. Hiring managers ask normal questions that are relevant to you, the company, and the job. I'm just frustrated because of how poorly I usually answer these STAR questions. Regardless of my personal frustration, this was a great video. Thanks for the advise. I'm working towards getting a few of these answers ready-to-go so I won't look like a fool next time I inevitably get asked one.
I agree completely. I had an interview with three different people at one company. The first two people asked me all about job related experiences, skills, etc. I thought the interview was going great. The last person asked me fifteen FIFTEEN behavioral questions. There were two that I couldnt answer at all and I fumbled through another two or three. I didn't get the job.
@@TheTravelCatalyst Don't go into behavioral interviews assuming that all answers must be career related. That greatly reduces your success rates. I was asked about a time in which I had to do research to complete a task. I changed the task part to something more broad and explained how I learned an entire second language by myself without taking or paying a dime for formal classes. The interview was being conducted in said language so that is the R for result. You can and should sometimes change the recruiters questioning in subtle ways so that you have the advantage while making their question even more interesting to themselves.
I ALWAYS make up a fabricated story! lol I don't think they expect you to have actually been in that exact situation before., they're trying to see how good your problem solving skills are and if you can think quick on your feet! Look on glassdoor or something and see what questions the company asks in the interview and prepare your answers, never fails for me!
Last year I had an interview for a government job and their questions were Behavioral. Glad I watched this video because it helped me a lot and got the job.
Cass I literallly listened to your videos for 2 days and I got 2 jobs in one day! I asked the hard question at the end:"is there hesitancy on why you shouldn't hire me on for the position? " He said nope great question and you are hired!!!!! Then i got another job 2 hours after! Now I have to pick! Thank you so much!
I got the job! And that’s because I listened to all your tips/advice and took it into action. I couldn’t be more prepared and have confidence without your help. THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH! All the best to you 😘💋
I just wanted to thank you for making these interview videos!! I failed my last 2 job interviews miserably because I had no idea about the star method. I studied all of your videos and practiced my answers. Thanks to your videos I finally landed the job I've been wanting and needing in my life!!! 🙏
Coming back to leave a comment! I got my JOB after watching a ton of your videos. I I got hired as a Career Development Specialist & I now recommend your videos to all of my Job Interview Prep students!!! I made 1 year in October!!
I had a job interview today at macys omg! I rumbled sooo much trying to answer behavioral questions. Long pauses, my mind went blank! 3 interviews down and no calls. 😔 Walgreens was exactly the same experience.. ugh when you said you rumbled for 20 mins, I now know Iv’e not been the only one lol thanks girl!
Cass Thomson, I love you, you are a life savior. I took courage and asked the "hesitancy question" on the first interview with the direct manager for the role and the answer was "Nothing, you did great". I got the next day a call from their HR for 2nd row interview. God sent help! Thank you so much!
I have a major interview next week that will consist of seven 30 minute interviews with 12 people (4 hours total) and I am binge-watching your videos for preparation and they are very helpful! Wish me luck!
What do you do when you can't think of anything though? That's the issue I have. Even researching the questions in advance, or even after the interview is over, this me, "Uhhhh, I got nothing. It's never happened to me." "Tell me about a time you had to make a snap decision at work and what happened after it". Me, "Uhhh, it's never happened". Tell me about a time you had to deal with a difficult co-worker". Me, "What kind of horrible places have you worked that this is even a question?! I've never had that problem." Most of the time I literally just invent a story (lie) because otherwise I'm stuck with either it's never happened to me, or I can't remember a time when that's happened to me.
My problem is I forget everything! My mind goes white blank, how do I get over this hurdle? Is it ok to write the stories on paper to bring with? I just don't know what to do, my last interview I ended up in tears at the end.
Such a good question - I am the same way and clam up, too. Cass Thompson Career Advice has mentioned in other videos to practice saying these out loud at home. Curious what other techniques we could use.
I try to think about what we want the most, the interview group and myself. It boils down to how to best find ways to be person centered because I work in education and human services. I read letters of recommendation for me and highlight skills. I talk with people/ friends/ colleagues about my work experiences. I write and reword answers to interview questions after researching my own and other's listed experiences (internet blogs usually) that relate to my own. I write down instances when I have had to handle tasks similar to the one in the job description. I take notes with my best work scenarios and review it right before the interview. It doesn't always work but it helps a lot.
You're not alone. I have many pages of answers for interviews written down that I practice answering out loud but once I'm in the interview I forget almost all of it. I'm hoping it'll start to click eventually
Dude! You totally helped me out. I had an interview today and they offered me a position RIGHT after the interview, (it was full of these behavioral questions ugh)😭😭 thank you so much!! ❤️❤️
Thank you for all your videos watched a couple before my job interview and landed the job . Haven't worked in eight years 😊 first interview and I got the job . THANKS FOR HELP ❤👊
Hi Cassandra, I have an interview on Wednesday - an opportunity I've been chasing for a long time. I'm finding your videos to be super helpful, giving me confidence to approach the interview feeling prepared and capable. Thank you, keep up the great content!
i love how informative your videos are. i have an interview with Tesla tomorrow and thanks to you i believe more on my self than what i ever did before. thank you.
Thank you so so much for your videos! I landed a very competitive job with only 3 days to prepare. Your videos and worksheets were really helpful. About 3/4 of my interview were behavioral type questions and remembering “STAR” kept me focused without rambling. I asked the hard question, too . I had 6 interviewers and all they could say was, “You’re a strong candidate.” Gave me some piece of mind! Thank you!
Thank you so much!! After watching all your videos, I was more confident in my interview and was able to get my first career job. You are a miracle worker!!!
I just got back from a job interview, and being a Friday I won't find out anything until next week, so I'll be biting my nails all weekend. They specialize their interviews specifically with the behavioral-based questions and STAR method. The first question I was asked before they got to the real questions was if I had heard of and was familiar with the STAR method, and I was able to respond to the affirmative, and immediately without missing a beat recited, "Situation, Task, Action, Result." The hiring manager and other interviewer were both very impressed by that, to my surprise. I hope that influences their decision. Also, they did say in the initial email response that they were impressed with my application, so that gives me a little more hope. Thing is, I had applied for this same job in past and had an interview, but was rejected, but I really want to get this job, so I'm on pins and needles right now.
I love you!!♥️ I have an interview on Feb 27 and am a little nervous because i’m not the best at interviews but you give me hope!! I will do great, been watching all videos!!
Sara Fernandez Yes I got it!!!!!!!!!!!!! It went great and they said that was really nice of me to ask that question at the end about hesitancy, they also really appreciated the email!!! Everything she says is true!
I have a job interview tomorrow for what I can only describe as my dream job, and have been in the same organisation for 15 years, I have been working my way through your videos this evening .... Love them I feel so much more confident... Thanks x
Hey, this was a great video. I never knew that asking for clarification would be a plus. Thank you for that tip. Could you give some advice for the prep side? I find myself struggling to think up stories/examples from past experiences even before the interview.
Thank you for making this video, you do not know how helpful this was for me. I looked at other videos, but yours for some reason was much clearer and practical
I wasn't expecting to get these types of questions during my skype screening for a trainee position as an engineer, turned out they bombarded me with behavioural questions for literally an hour straight. Luckily, I had heard of the STAR method of answering them from you two days before that interveiw so I could at least improvise according to that structure. Now I "only" have to pass an assessment centre :D
I got the job offer! Your videos helped so much! I watched, took notes and practiced. Thank you so much! I will be sharing your page with friends. Thanks again!
I have been watching your interviews preparing for a hirevue interview; I would love to have a video on the best way to explain the GAPS in your employment. I was in college and a lot of the positions I had were really on and off because I needed to focus on school. Is there a right/wrong way to explain this that doesn't make it seem like I was a job hopper, or unable to handle a job and personal situations.
In my experience they are fine with absence of work if it's due to school. They will probably ask you if you have graduated or still need time off for school and then you can answer.
So I am going to have my first phone interview on the 2nd! This is my first interview after finishing my college course work! They haven’t prepared me for this guys! Wish me luckkkk!!
Hi Cass quick question when answering the tell me about yourself question should you mention being a recent college graduate, any honors received at school and if you plan on furthering education at all during this question and if so when? At the beginning before you discuss your work history or at the end when closing?
Thank you for this video! Your advice of STAR is so organized and coherent! I made a mistake in an interview before when i keep rambling on and on about the situation and the problems, without accentuating in my action and result. It took me like 5 mins just to describe the situation 😂
I had a horrible interview that was nothing but situational questions that she read off a piece of paper. She even said the names of the sections like Section A, B, C, D, all the way to K. That was the whole interview. She never once looked me in the eye. She didn't even know I was supposed to be there. I asked her to rephrase/clarify a question once and she just repeated it again because she clearly didn't know what else to do. I have an interview on Tuesday and I hope that I have a better interview than the last one.
I watched several of your videos (including this one) before my interview Thursday and I was only asked a few but I had my examples ready. I got offered the position today. Thank you for making these videos, they help immensely!!!
Hi, I had a question what motivate me, my answer was it a desire to get things done properly and on time.Not sure if it was good answer, i didnt get the job... could you help please? thank you 😘
So I am interviewing for a job that lists some descriptions of the responsibilities but ALSO says "various other duties". Would it be appropriate to ask what those "various other duties" are? Or should I allow them to explain?
Omg, I feel like stumbling upon your channel was meant to be! I just resigned from my job at Panera and now I am studying up because I haven’t had an interview in years. What are the chances of that? Thank you for your tips! I look forward to using them in future interviews. 🙂
I have an interview with kelly connect tomorrow and I am trying to think of those behavioral questions. Thanks for your information on this! Praying I get the job, I really need it!
Hi Cassandra, thank you so much for taking the time to upload your advice it's really an eye-opener for me as i have a big deal interview in a few days time. just a little feedback - I was using headphones to escape the noise in my own house, and I found it extremely difficult to really concentrate on what you were saying due to the background music. It really wasn't necessary and I had to try hard not to listen to it (it was neither a sound which was identifiable or clear, just annoying). I hope you take this as good critical feedback, and you're not offended, and I'm not suggesting this is something every viewer agrees with or even notices, it may just be me. xx
I have an interview tomorrow, and I’m so scared that I’m not prepared! But this video helped me feel better about getting to the short and sweet of answering questions. Thank you!
Following the STAR method. I have these questions: Is it a good sign when your interviewer/ manager says that you are always on task? Is it a good sign using adjs such as great and outstanding after you answer certain question? Is it a good sign when they ask you about working at certain location?
Those last two I would say are definitely good signs, but I wouldn't worry so much about that. Only look and reflect on what you can control- the part you did.
Hi Cass! Thank you so much for your tips, I'm currently binging your videos for 2 upcoming interviews I have. I was wondering if I'm able to bring in situations/examples that don't necessarily relate to past work experiences I've had, especially if I haven't had that much experience? I was thinking situations in school (group projects, dealing with classmates, etc.) or even general life experiences?
Love your videos and your style, to the point. Would you consider making an example video for some key questions like team building, strategic thinking, programme manager, communication? Providing more that one example per set? Thanks
i always get this in interviews - does it have to actually happened or can you make up a ficitional situation that didin't happen in your career to date but as long as it sounds convinciing to the interviewer...
I was asked what was the most impossible task I had to overcome. I said public speaking but I don't think that was the right answer since it was more personal than work related?? Feedback anyone?
They're the favorites among hiring managers and they're literally the worst to get any type of idea of how the person truly is. It's 2019, if you want the best candidates to work for your company, ask questions about the actual job.
I problem that I have with these type of questions, what if you don’t have enough experience to answer? I can only think of situations in high, and since the pandemic my experience of the outside world has become limited. I’m going to an interview this week and I’m certain they’re going to ask this question
Hi, Ideally, what should be the response for the below question that was asked in one of my interviews ? "What strategy would you set for yourself if you are successful for this role? Or what would you do if you are successful for this role or where you would get started?" The job was related to QA & QC in an engineering sector. Thank you,
It sounds like they want to know how you plan to succeed in that role; how will you bring value to the company if you are hired. Your answer should include a plan for solving the problem they have (the reason why they need to hire someone).
What other interview related questions do you have? I'd love to hear!
I think one of the hardest questions to answer is, "what is your worst trait."
A video on that may be coming soon....
I would love to hear advice regarding interview questions that I have no experience with. Tell me about a time when you needed to [insert something that has never in my professional life happened]. Do I start making something up and trying to pass it off as something that actually happened? Do I admit I have never been in that situation? What if I have been in that situation but in a setting such as in a leadership role at church or other setting that is not ideal to discuss in an interview?
@@SB7698 Same here. I have challenges with lacking direct experience that relates to the specific questions that are asked as well as having trouble remembering/recalling specific past situations that relates to the question.
But what if the position wasn't posted on the job websites? Sometimes headhunters look for candidates for some senior positions through resources like LinkedIn profiles. How does one go about researching for what the job entails?
Last week I went for an interview, walked in so confident after binge watching about ten of your videos. Happy to say I got a call today that the job is mine. Thank you so much for your authenticity. Love from South Africa 🇿🇦
I'm so happy for you 😊.
Thank you 😊
I AM LITERALLY IN TEARS YELLING THANK YOU SO MUCH I GOT THE JOB AFTER BEING TURNED DOWN FOR 25 THAT I APPLIED TO IN THE PAST 6 MONTHS I WAS DEPRESSED WONDERING WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME I HAVE GREAT EXPERIENCE AND AM A PERFECT FIT... IT WAS HOW I WAS WORDING MY ANSWERS🤦♀️ YOU ARE AMAZING TRULY JUST SAVED MY LIFE 🤗🥰🥰THANK YOU SO MUCH
I GOT THE JOB! SISTER !!! THEY HIRED ME ON THE SPOT!! THANK YOU FOR POSITIONING ME FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY!!! YOU CHANGED MY LIFE. I landed my first high paying job. Thanks to following the 6 steps you provided. Not to mention conducting a great " tell me about yourself" question answer. You are out her saving us in the middle of a pandemic !!! I'll deffinently tell my friends to watch your videos.
I have an interview tomorrow morning and Lord knows I needed to come across your channel... please Pray for me. I NEED this job 🤞🏽....
Update... I got a job offer... please listen to this woman PEOPLE ... I asked the hesitation and 90 day expectation questions!!!!!
@@zvikomboreromtisi8273 this is so fricken cool. how is the job going??
@@zvikomboreromtisi8273 congratulations. I’m hoping I find a job soon.
My interview is in 30 minutes. Watching this now. 😜
3.5 hours later.....I got the job! Out of all your videos, this was the only thing they asked me....behavioral questions. Nothing else. Very dry interview. Thanks!!!!
Congrats!
same with me.. 95% all questions are behavior questions...
I have been teaching HR for years, as an HR professional and college professor. I offer seminars on Behavioral Interviewing. But, your video was OUTSTANDING, far better than I ever did. You nailed the most important aspects. Well done!
Thank you!
Your a very honest person and I respect you for that I have a interview a bit from now and am a bit nervous and am watching this video in order to prepare
I’m majoring in HR Nd I will take this video with me into my career
I have the absolute most disdain for these STAR interview questions. They throw me for a loop and I'm often dumbstruck thinking up
1) a situation that's relevant, in a job I had previously, searching back years of work experience in my head
2) basic story plot
3) spinning it in my favor
My best responses are usually 100% fabricated because I can't think of a "time when [ridiculous scenario]" - but sometimes I can't even make up a fake story to answer to the question at all so I'm just left pausing for 10 seconds then saying "that's a great question, but I can't think of a specific time when [ridiculous scenario]. Terrible look in a job interview and I rarely get to the next step. I'm convinced it's impossible to answer these without hours, weeks, or months of preparation and going through dozens of different scenarios that you could be asked by an interviewer. The thing that I notice is that it's only HR that asks these questions. Hiring managers ask normal questions that are relevant to you, the company, and the job. I'm just frustrated because of how poorly I usually answer these STAR questions. Regardless of my personal frustration, this was a great video. Thanks for the advise. I'm working towards getting a few of these answers ready-to-go so I won't look like a fool next time I inevitably get asked one.
I agree completely. I had an interview with three different people at one company. The first two people asked me all about job related experiences, skills, etc. I thought the interview was going great. The last person asked me fifteen FIFTEEN behavioral questions. There were two that I couldnt answer at all and I fumbled through another two or three. I didn't get the job.
Think back to how you have seen a manager or colleague solve an issue and pretend it was you.
@@colleen9580 I look up interview answers and write my own experience that was similar.
@@TheTravelCatalyst Don't go into behavioral interviews assuming that all answers must be career related. That greatly reduces your success rates. I was asked about a time in which I had to do research to complete a task. I changed the task part to something more broad and explained how I learned an entire second language by myself without taking or paying a dime for formal classes. The interview was being conducted in said language so that is the R for result.
You can and should sometimes change the recruiters questioning in subtle ways so that you have the advantage while making their question even more interesting to themselves.
I ALWAYS make up a fabricated story! lol I don't think they expect you to have actually been in that exact situation before., they're trying to see how good your problem solving skills are and if you can think quick on your feet! Look on glassdoor or something and see what questions the company asks in the interview and prepare your answers, never fails for me!
Last year I had an interview for a government job and their questions were Behavioral. Glad I watched this video because it helped me a lot and got the job.
Cass I literallly listened to your videos for 2 days and I got 2 jobs in one day! I asked the hard question at the end:"is there hesitancy on why you shouldn't hire me on for the position? " He said nope great question and you are hired!!!!! Then i got another job 2 hours after! Now I have to pick! Thank you so much!
I got the job!
And that’s because I listened to all your tips/advice and took it into action. I couldn’t be more prepared and have confidence without your help. THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH!
All the best to you 😘💋
Woohoo! Congrats!
aliehs618 McDonald's?
@@best2come07 Unnecessary, especially considering you need guidance too or you wouldn't be here. It costs $0.00 to be a decent human.
Hate those questions but always try to find a way to answer so they make me look normal and sane lol...thanks
Ha Ha!
I just wanted to thank you for making these interview videos!! I failed my last 2 job interviews miserably because I had no idea about the star method. I studied all of your videos and practiced my answers. Thanks to your videos I finally landed the job I've been wanting and needing in my life!!! 🙏
YASSSS! Congrats to you! And way to put in the work!
Angelica Villa Congrats!
@@CassThompsonConsulting mgmjhyiyykkpt
Coming back to leave a comment! I got my JOB after watching a ton of your videos. I I got hired as a Career Development Specialist & I now recommend your videos to all of my Job Interview Prep students!!! I made 1 year in October!!
I had a job interview today at macys omg! I rumbled sooo much trying to answer behavioral questions. Long pauses, my mind went blank! 3 interviews down and no calls. 😔 Walgreens was exactly the same experience.. ugh when you said you rumbled for 20 mins, I now know Iv’e not been the only one lol thanks girl!
Cass Thomson, I love you, you are a life savior. I took courage and asked the "hesitancy question" on the first interview with the direct manager for the role and the answer was "Nothing, you did great". I got the next day a call from their HR for 2nd row interview. God sent help! Thank you so much!
I have a major interview next week that will consist of seven 30 minute interviews with 12 people (4 hours total) and I am binge-watching your videos for preparation and they are very helpful! Wish me luck!
What do you do when you can't think of anything though? That's the issue I have. Even researching the questions in advance, or even after the interview is over, this me, "Uhhhh, I got nothing. It's never happened to me." "Tell me about a time you had to make a snap decision at work and what happened after it". Me, "Uhhh, it's never happened". Tell me about a time you had to deal with a difficult co-worker". Me, "What kind of horrible places have you worked that this is even a question?! I've never had that problem." Most of the time I literally just invent a story (lie) because otherwise I'm stuck with either it's never happened to me, or I can't remember a time when that's happened to me.
I was successful for a senior job by listening to you. Thanks Alot for your Super Expert advice😁❤.
My problem is I forget everything! My mind goes white blank, how do I get over this hurdle? Is it ok to write the stories on paper to bring with? I just don't know what to do, my last interview I ended up in tears at the end.
Such a good question - I am the same way and clam up, too. Cass Thompson Career Advice has mentioned in other videos to practice saying these out loud at home. Curious what other techniques we could use.
I try to think about what we want the most, the interview group and myself. It boils down to how to best find ways to be person centered because I work in education and human services. I read letters of recommendation for me and highlight skills. I talk with people/ friends/ colleagues about my work experiences. I write and reword answers to interview questions after researching my own and other's listed experiences (internet blogs usually) that relate to my own. I write down instances when I have had to handle tasks similar to the one in the job description. I take notes with my best work scenarios and review it right before the interview. It doesn't always work but it helps a lot.
Lesley
Same ☹️☹️☹️☹️
You're not alone. I have many pages of answers for interviews written down that I practice answering out loud but once I'm in the interview I forget almost all of it. I'm hoping it'll start to click eventually
make notes!!!!! now a days we interview over the phone. have talking points infront of you!!!
Dude! You totally helped me out. I had an interview today and they offered me a position RIGHT after the interview, (it was full of these behavioral questions ugh)😭😭 thank you so much!! ❤️❤️
Thank you for all your videos watched a couple before my job interview and landed the job . Haven't worked in eight years 😊 first interview and I got the job . THANKS FOR HELP ❤👊
I just nailed my last interview. The content you create has been a great resource. Thanks!
Hi Cassandra, I have an interview on Wednesday - an opportunity I've been chasing for a long time. I'm finding your videos to be super helpful, giving me confidence to approach the interview feeling prepared and capable. Thank you, keep up the great content!
i love how informative your videos are. i have an interview with Tesla tomorrow and thanks to you i believe more on my self than what i ever did before. thank you.
Thank you so so much for your videos! I landed a very competitive job with only 3 days to prepare. Your videos and worksheets were really helpful. About 3/4 of my interview were behavioral type questions and remembering “STAR” kept me focused without rambling. I asked the hard question, too
. I had 6 interviewers and all they could say was, “You’re a strong candidate.” Gave me some piece of mind! Thank you!
Woohoo! Congrats!
Thank you so much!! After watching all your videos, I was more confident in my interview and was able to get my first career job. You are a miracle worker!!!
For me, Cassandra is the best career advisor that I can feel comfortable listening to. She is so real and genuine.
Your videos help me land my last job and now I have a job interview tomorrow so I going to watch your videos again. Thank you for posting!
I just got back from a job interview, and being a Friday I won't find out anything until next week, so I'll be biting my nails all weekend. They specialize their interviews specifically with the behavioral-based questions and STAR method. The first question I was asked before they got to the real questions was if I had heard of and was familiar with the STAR method, and I was able to respond to the affirmative, and immediately without missing a beat recited, "Situation, Task, Action, Result." The hiring manager and other interviewer were both very impressed by that, to my surprise. I hope that influences their decision. Also, they did say in the initial email response that they were impressed with my application, so that gives me a little more hope. Thing is, I had applied for this same job in past and had an interview, but was rejected, but I really want to get this job, so I'm on pins and needles right now.
I used this video for an interview I had today and I think it went really really well!
@cassandra I GOT THE JOB!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THESE VIDEOS!!!!!
Cass, fantastic breakdown of how to answer behavioral interview questions. These questions are so difficult. I love you approach. Loved your b-roll!
Professor Heather Austin Thanks for watching! I also linked to your video on the topic in the description.
I love you!!♥️ I have an interview on Feb 27 and am a little nervous because i’m not the best at interviews but you give me hope!! I will do great, been watching all videos!!
Bralyn Tia did you get it ??
Sara Fernandez Yes I got it!!!!!!!!!!!!! It went great and they said that was really nice of me to ask that question at the end about hesitancy, they also really appreciated the email!!! Everything she says is true!
Bralyn Tia that’s amazing !!!! I am happy for you and proud. Good luck with everything !
Good advice / channel! A lot of career advice is for highly educated people. It's nice to hear stuff for us that don't have PHD's or college degrees.
I have a job interview tomorrow for what I can only describe as my dream job, and have been in the same organisation for 15 years, I have been working my way through your videos this evening .... Love them I feel so much more confident... Thanks x
Hey, this was a great video. I never knew that asking for clarification would be a plus. Thank you for that tip. Could you give some advice for the prep side? I find myself struggling to think up stories/examples from past experiences even before the interview.
Thank you for making this video, you do not know how helpful this was for me. I looked at other videos, but yours for some reason was much clearer and practical
I got the job!!!!!! Thank you so much
Woohoo! And you’re welcome!
Congratulations!!
Have you ever done something like ‘interview tips for introverts’ ?
Yes I'm wondering about that too
I wasn't expecting to get these types of questions during my skype screening for a trainee position as an engineer, turned out they bombarded me with behavioural questions for literally an hour straight. Luckily, I had heard of the STAR method of answering them from you two days before that interveiw so I could at least improvise according to that structure. Now I "only" have to pass an assessment centre :D
Woow - this video was OUTSTANDING, better than any documents I reviewed in last 3 days (these were golden 9 minutes) keep it up and all the best
I got the job offer! Your videos helped so much! I watched, took notes and practiced. Thank you so much! I will be sharing your page with friends.
Thanks again!
Thanks for letting me know and congrats Delvin! 🥳
I have been watching your interviews preparing for a hirevue interview; I would love to have a video on the best way to explain the GAPS in your employment. I was in college and a lot of the positions I had were really on and off because I needed to focus on school. Is there a right/wrong way to explain this that doesn't make it seem like I was a job hopper, or unable to handle a job and personal situations.
In my experience they are fine with absence of work if it's due to school. They will probably ask you if you have graduated or still need time off for school and then you can answer.
So I am going to have my first phone interview on the 2nd! This is my first interview after finishing my college course work! They haven’t prepared me for this guys! Wish me luckkkk!!
Good luck and check out the video on phone interviews and web based interviews- they both should help!
I got the job! Praise God for all that you do and for sharing your talent and expertise in this field. :)
I’m getting excited for my interview tomorrow and Friday thank you so much
This is great advice. Definitely helped me feel prepared and confident when I was interviewing. And I landed the job! Thank you 😊
If you apply to be a flight attendant they are notorious for asking these types of questions!😀. Such a helpful video!
Thank you!
I got my second interview, I will let you know if I get the job. Thank you!!!
Hi Cass quick question when answering the tell me about yourself question should you mention being a recent college graduate, any honors received at school and if you plan on furthering education at all during this question and if so when? At the beginning before you discuss your work history or at the end when closing?
I've had loads of these type of questions in interviews. Always make me quake!! Thanks for the advice. Deirdre. X
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Thank you for this video! Your advice of STAR is so organized and coherent! I made a mistake in an interview before when i keep rambling on and on about the situation and the problems, without accentuating in my action and result. It took me like 5 mins just to describe the situation 😂
Practice makes perfect! Next time you will be prepared better :)
@@H3WChannel thank you!
I had a horrible interview that was nothing but situational questions that she read off a piece of paper. She even said the names of the sections like Section A, B, C, D, all the way to K. That was the whole interview. She never once looked me in the eye. She didn't even know I was supposed to be there. I asked her to rephrase/clarify a question once and she just repeated it again because she clearly didn't know what else to do. I have an interview on Tuesday and I hope that I have a better interview than the last one.
Ugh, Gina that sucks. I really hope your next experience is better!
This is really great but im very forgetful. Thinking even before hand i cant come up with most of these answers and i draw a complete blank
I’ve never gone past one minute answering a behavioral question. Most of the time I’ve never dealt with anything related to their question.
I watched several of your videos (including this one) before my interview Thursday and I was only asked a few but I had my examples ready. I got offered the position today. Thank you for making these videos, they help immensely!!!
Hi, I had a question what motivate me, my answer was it a desire to get things done properly and on time.Not sure if it was good answer, i didnt get the job... could you help please? thank you 😘
Omg your videos helped me so much! Especially the behavioral interview question video because my interview was ALL behavioral questions.
Thank you!
So I am interviewing for a job that lists some descriptions of the responsibilities but ALSO says "various other duties". Would it be appropriate to ask what those "various other duties" are? Or should I allow them to explain?
Oh my goodness!!! My company uses the STAR method for interviews. I’m so glad I found your channel. I have an interview coming up in a few weeks! 🙌
Omg, I feel like stumbling upon your channel was meant to be! I just resigned from my job at Panera and now I am studying up because I haven’t had an interview in years. What are the chances of that? Thank you for your tips! I look forward to using them in future interviews. 🙂
I have an interview with kelly connect tomorrow and I am trying to think of those behavioral questions. Thanks for your information on this! Praying I get the job, I really need it!
Good luck Wendy!
Thank you so much Cass, I got the job. Your videos are super helpful.
I got hired at chick fil a today and you’re videos had so much great advice!!!
watching this before my nursing new grad next week
Thank you so much for sharing your tips. Since last Friday I’ve been genuinely enjoying and getting your interview tips.
Thanks for watching!
Great video, I like that you walked thru all the elements of this method and gave examples of what to do as well as not to do 👍
Thank you for this! The example is very helpful! Going to practice practice practice...
Hi Cassandra, thank you so much for taking the time to upload your advice it's really an eye-opener for me as i have a big deal interview in a few days time. just a little feedback - I was using headphones to escape the noise in my own house, and I found it extremely difficult to really concentrate on what you were saying due to the background music. It really wasn't necessary and I had to try hard not to listen to it (it was neither a sound which was identifiable or clear, just annoying).
I hope you take this as good critical feedback, and you're not offended, and I'm not suggesting this is something every viewer agrees with or even notices, it may just be me. xx
Thanks for that- i've been playing with some things and tryingt to get the sound levels/music right! Should be better in other videos!
I thought it was her phone going off! haha
What if I genuinely cannot remember examples?
Great info.. a little bummed out that I am unable to find the STAR Worksheet mentioned at the end.. no link. :-(
I have an interview tomorrow, and I’m so scared that I’m not prepared! But this video helped me feel better about getting to the short and sweet of answering questions. Thank you!
+Letty Hope it all went well! Let me know the result!
Can you help those of us who literally just don’t have any experiences to name that they’re asking about?
This explains it better than I’ve ever heard - aha moment.
Following the STAR method. I have these questions:
Is it a good sign when your interviewer/ manager says that you are always on task?
Is it a good sign using adjs such as great and outstanding after you answer certain question?
Is it a good sign when they ask you about working at certain location?
Those last two I would say are definitely good signs, but I wouldn't worry so much about that. Only look and reflect on what you can control- the part you did.
Thank you very much for taking the time and respond to our questions. It really means so much. @@CassThompsonConsulting
Hi Cass! Thank you so much for your tips, I'm currently binging your videos for 2 upcoming interviews I have. I was wondering if I'm able to bring in situations/examples that don't necessarily relate to past work experiences I've had, especially if I haven't had that much experience? I was thinking situations in school (group projects, dealing with classmates, etc.) or even general life experiences?
Same binging, my second interview on Tuesday! She is awesome! So happy to have found her. Best wishes on your interview!
I have an interview tomorrow and your video is really helpful, thank you:)
Beth did you get the job with her method?
Looking good!! Yes, these types of questions can be hard to answer as you aren't always sure what they are exactly looking for.
Thanks for watching Stacey!
Love your videos and your style, to the point. Would you consider making an example video for some key questions like team building, strategic thinking, programme manager, communication? Providing more that one example per set? Thanks
I have transit operator behavioral type interview on Monday could you please help me out
You’re just what I was looking for! You’re awesome. I’ll be coming back. 👍😍
I love this. Thank you so much. I have an interview tomorrow and this has helped me feel much more confident about my answers/questions.
Glad it helped! Let me know how it goes!
would it not make the interviewer feel as though i’m nervous or not confident in myself to ask if i’m going in the right direction?
Hi, how can I contact you for a session? I know you mentioned in one of your videos you offer interview services?
Very nice and useful video!
Thank you very much for having sharing your knowledge about these kind of questions. 😊
I have an interview within an hour! I got my fingers crossed.
🥰 thank you for helping me seal my deal with my interview
Yes! Congrats to you!
I am getting ready for a interview tomorrow
Thank you! This helped me tremendously
i always get this in interviews - does it have to actually happened or can you make up a ficitional situation that didin't happen in your career to date but as long as it sounds convinciing to the interviewer...
Tell the truth, but play up your positives.
I prepared for a week and I BOMBED :(
Thanks for tips. Does sound like behavioral questions are hard to answer. Past experiences can help. Makes sense
RemainForever Healthy thank you for watching
Thanks for the tips! I got asked “how do you deal with annoying customers”?
Angie Navarro thanks for watching! And ooohhh that’s a really hard one. How did you respond?
I was asked what was the most impossible task I had to overcome. I said public speaking but I don't think that was the right answer since it was more personal than work related?? Feedback anyone?
Hey do you still have the STAR worksheet? I can't see the link. Thanks!
I love your videos! Keep up the great work :)
They're the favorites among hiring managers and they're literally the worst to get any type of idea of how the person truly is. It's 2019, if you want the best candidates to work for your company, ask questions about the actual job.
I agree, but for now, people do need to know how to answer it!
@@CassThompsonConsulting i know, and I didn't try to say anything bad about the video. The comment was me just venting. 😉
I problem that I have with these type of questions, what if you don’t have enough experience to answer? I can only think of situations in high, and since the pandemic my experience of the outside world has become limited. I’m going to an interview this week and I’m certain they’re going to ask this question
This video is so helpful, thank you!
Hi,
Ideally, what should be the response for the below question that was asked in one of my interviews ?
"What strategy would you set for yourself if you are successful for this role? Or what would you do if you are successful for this role or where you would get started?" The job was related to QA & QC in an engineering sector.
Thank you,
It sounds like they want to know how you plan to succeed in that role; how will you bring value to the company if you are hired. Your answer should include a plan for solving the problem they have (the reason why they need to hire someone).
@@freyazsombory3122 Thanks Freya :)