First Job Interview? Don't Panic, Here Are 7 Anti-Fail Tricks for Fresh Graduates!

Just graduated and got an invitation for your first job interview? It feels like a roller coaster ride: nervous but curious! Between happy, nervous, and thinking, "Can I answer the questions?"

Don't worry, you're not alone. Everyone has been there. But with the right preparation, you can face the interview with god-level confidence!

We know what it's like to be a fresh graduate who has to answer cliche but important questions

Interview questions sometimes sound like a "template", but that's where the challenge lies. Your answers must be honest, relevant, and stick in the HRD's heart. It's not about "the most correct answer," but about how you tell the story and show who you are.

So, so you don't blank out in front of the interviewer, here are the 7 most frequently asked questions + how to answer them intelligently. Proof that you're ready, not just guessing the answer

1. "Tell me about yourself."
   Strategy: Briefly tell us who you are focus on your educational background, core skills, internships or projects you’ve worked on, and why you’re interested in this position.
   Example: “I’m an Information Technology graduate with an interest in UI/UX. During college, I actively created application prototypes and interned at an edutech startup, which made me even more enthusiastic about developing user-friendly digital products.”

2. “Why do you want to work here?”
   Strategy: Look at the company profile first. Match its mission and vision with your values.
   Example: “I see that this company is highly committed to educational innovation, and that aligns with my dream of building technology that has a social impact.”

3. “What are your strengths and weaknesses?”
   Strategy: Answer honestly but professionally. Point out relevant strengths and talk about your weaknesses as a process of development.
   Example: “I’m an organized and detail oriented person, but sometimes I’m too much of a perfectionist. Now I’m learning to be more flexible and focus on progress.”
   

4. “Where do you see yourself in 5 years?”
   Strategy: Talk about realistic dreams that relate to your field of work.
   Example: “I want to grow as a digital strategist and lead a small team, while still learning from great mentors in the industry.”

5. “Tell us about a challenge you faced and how you overcame it.”
   Strategy: Use the STAR method Situation, Task, Action, Result.
   Example: “When I was in college, I was the coordinator of an online coding competition. When the server went down on that day, I immediately contacted the IT team and redirected participants to a backup link. As a result, the event went smoothly and participation increased 20% from the previous year.”
   

6. “Why should we choose you?”
   Strategy: Show enthusiasm, flexibility, and a passion for learning.
   Example: “I may not have a lot of work experience, but I’m a fast learner, used to working in a team, and always bring 100% enthusiasm to every challenge.”
   

7. “Do you have any questions for us?”
   Strategy: Always have questions back! This is a sign that you’re really interested.
   Example: "In your opinion, what is the most important quality for someone to be successful in this position?"

Want Your Answers to be Even More Powerful? Here are 3 Ways to Practice, But Choose the Most Powerful One!

Practice is key, but the way you practice also affects the results. Well, of all the options available, option 3 has a different level.

• Option 1: Practice with friends
  It's fun to exchange ideas, but sometimes your friends are also confused about what kind of feedback to give. So the practice often goes off-topic and unfocused.

• Option 2: Record yourself
  Not bad for checking expressions and intonation. But sometimes we are too busy assessing our appearance that we forget to evaluate the content of the answer.

• Option 3 (Recommended!): Practice with Elwyn.ai
  This is the main star. Elwyn.ai can be a patient, objective, and never-bored interview practice partner who listens to your answers over and over again.

In fact, a recent study from arXiv shows that human-AI collaboration during interview preparation can increase confidence and make performance more focused. They call it “Interview AI-assistant” an AI tool that can be your partner for real-time practice and get direct feedback.

Well, this is the concept used in Elwyn.ai. Not just a question-and-answer bot, but really invites you to practice with a professional interview format + gives instant feedback, analyzes speech clarity, answer content, intonation, and expression.

The simulation is really similar to a real interview, but without the pressure of a human interviewer.

“When I tried Elwyn.ai, I realized that my answers often went around in circles. After practicing 3 times, I became calmer and my answers stuck more. It’s really worth it for those who are going to have their first interview.” — User testimonial

Let’s start with your first step! Don’t wait until the next call comes
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Let’s share in the comments column:
Which interview question makes you think the hardest?