Second Interview Questions and Answers: Ace Your Final Interview

The good news is, you are being seriously considered for the position based on your success in the first interview. Your first interview may have been either face-to-face, or perhaps even over the telephone. Regardless of which it was, you are being invited along to the second interview because they are genuinely interested in hiring you.

You will be up against most probably 3-7 other candidates at your second interview, so it is your job to stand out from the crowd. Here’s how to do it!

2 important tips for passing your second interview!

• Read the job description and continually refer to it in your answers.
• Sell yourself at the second interview and be able to back up your claims.

The following statement is powerful when used in your second interview, and will go a long way to impressing the interview panel:

“I know how important my performance in this role is to the success of your business.”

So, now that we understand what we need to do in order to pass the second (2^nd) interview, let’s take a look at the interview questions and suggested answers.

“First and foremost, my resume is a match for the role. I understand you need someone who is customer-focused, can work hard under pressure, meet strict deadlines and also work closely with other team members and departments within your organization, to achieve the company objectives.

I also have 3 really strong attributes that I feel will help. Firstly, I have an ability to learn quickly, which means I can hit the ground running. You won’t need to waste your invaluable time monitoring my performance because I am reliable and trustworthy. And finally, I am someone who has a track record for achieving results. My job is important to me, and it’s also important to my family stability, which means I am going to work very hard for you and deliver results.”

“If I am successful, I already plan to do 3 specific things. These are:

1. I will gather as much information as possible about the role and the requirements and then study these in my own time. The first day I start working for you, I want to already have a good understanding of the role and what you need me to do.

2. I will get to know my team and your products and services as soon as possible.

3. I will set to work on my first important task or project, and then deliver it to the highest standards possible, to show you what I can do and to also repay your trust in my abilities.”

“I have lots of experience that matches the role requirements. I have worked with customers and clients for many years now, both customer and client facing, and also remotely via email communication and telephone. The experience with customers I have means I understand how important they are to your business, and I can be trusted to look after them for you.

Secondly, I have lots of experience being able to find solutions to problems. Because I am a good problem solver, you can trust me to sort out any team issues or problems before you get to find out about them.

 I am also a very strong communicator, and I think carefully about what I say and what I write. Because I will be representing your company and brand through my communication style, it is important that I get it right.

Finally, my previous work experience means I will work hard and diligently under pressure to get the job done. I feel strongly that my skills and experience are a great match for this role.”

“Apart from having the necessary skills to perform the role to a very high standard, I am actually more attracted to your organization. Whilst studying for both the first and second interviews, I found out a lot about your company, your innovative approach to business and also your values and customer service success rates.

There’s a lot of positivity around your organization online and I feel I want to be part of an organization that is clearly going places.”