"Introverts who haven't thought a lot about their own personal mottos, what they stand for, what's important to them in the character arena; may take too much time to answer a question and be concerned afterward that they didn't answer it correctly." | ||
| --–Julee Wingo, Learning and Development Specialist at Kellogg Company | ||
If it isn't enough that introverts may be challenged by a plethora of interview questions, this statement indicates that the pressure to answer the questions, whether traditional or behavioral-based, is amplified if the candidate isn't prepared. Preparation is a word that I and other job-search experts throw around like a handful of pebbles, which isn't to say we're not serious. Being prepared means you've done your research—one of your major strengths—on the position and company, as well as the competition. Being prepared may allow you to anticipate what questions will be asked at the interview. Knowing, generally speaking, what questions will be asked puts...