The best interviewers have three qualities in common: they prepare well, have good communication skills, and are good at assessing candidates.

• Communication. A study by the research and a consulting firm Millennial Branding showed that 98 percent of employers say effective communication skills are essential for their job candidates.
• Positive attitude.
• Cooperation/Teamwork.
• Goal-Oriented.
• Flexibility.
• Dependability.
• Integrity.
• Creativity.

Research Interviewer Job Description

• Conduct Interviews. The central responsibility of a research interviewer is conducting both in-person and telephone interviews with participants.
• Compile Interview Data.
• Maintain Participant Confidentiality.
• Present Findings to Supervisors.
• Support Data and Record Management.

What interviewers look for: 20 items

• Your body language. The first impression you’ll make in your in-person or virtual interview is how you appear and what your body language says about you.
• Likeability.
• Openness to new approaches.
• Preparation.
• Soft skills in action.
• Leadership.
• Confidence.
• Passion.

What Employers Most Look For in an Interview

• Understand the company and what it does.
• Come prepared to be interviewed.
• Listen and answer questions thoroughly.
• Possess career goals and direction.
• Exhibit ambition and passion.
• Understand your strengths.

What are the qualities of a good interviewer?

• Able to control emotions.
• Friendly demeanor.
• Ability to recognize talent.
• Knowledge of the job in question.
• Experience managing people.
• Conversational skills.

How to end an interview

1. Ask specific and well-thought-out questions about the position and company.
2. Reiterate your qualifications for the job.
3. Inquire if the interviewer requires any additional information or documentation.
4. Address any issues.
5. Restate your interest in the position.

To greet your interviewers, remember to:

1. Be polite.
2. Use formal language.
3. Shake hands confidently.
4. Maintain eye contact.
5. Be aware of your non-verbal greeting.
6. Mirror your interviewer.

Here are the five most common interview questions, and how you can answer them like a boss:

• Tell me about yourself?
• Why are you interested in this job?
• What would you say are your greatest strengths?
• What do you think are your biggest weaknesses?
• Where do you see yourself in five years?

How to Answer Why Should We Hire You

1. Show that you have skills and experience to do the job and deliver great results.
2. Highlight that you’ll fit in and be a great addition to the team.
3. Describe how hiring you will make their life easier and help them achieve more.

Some examples of strengths you might mention include:

• Enthusiasm.
• Trustworthiness.
• Creativity.
• Discipline.
• Patience.
• Respectfulness.
• Determination.
• Dedication.

So as a recap, the four answers that you can give when being asked, what are your greatest weaknesses, are, I focus too much on the details, I’ve got a hard time saying no sometimes, I’ve had trouble asking for help in the past, and I have a hard time letting go of a project.

Some soft skills you might mention when answering questions about your weaknesses include:

• Creativity.
• Delegating tasks.
• Humor (it’s fine if you’re not funny)
• Spontaneity (you work better when prepared)
• Organization.
• Patience.
• Taking too many risks.
• Being too honest.

Here are a few examples of weaknesses you can mention in an interview:

• I focus too much on the details.
• I have a hard time letting go of a project.
• I have trouble saying ‘no’
• I become impatient when projects run beyond the deadline.
• I could use more experience in…
• I sometimes lack confidence.
• I have trouble asking for help.

Examples of Weaknesses.

• Self-criticism.
• Shyness.
• Lack of knowledge of particular software.
• Public speaking.
• Taking criticism.
• Lack of experience.
• Inability to delegate.
• Lack of confidence.