How can i answer the bull$hit questions i get asked at a security job interview?

Try to do some research of the place beforehand if possible, and anticipate what sorts of questions they might want to ask about. Think about how you'd handle certain security situations that might come up and jot down some notes as you're thinking of things. You don't necessarily need to take your notes with you on the interview, but you should go over them and practice your answers before the big day.

Some common questions you also might be asked are...

What are your strengths? a good response in a security job is that you work well under pressure or in a crisis situation and that you are a good observer. Of course you will want to be truthful in your answers, but it always helps to think about what they WANT to hear. ;)

What are your weaknesses? go with something that can be turned into a positive. say you're a perfectionist. that's a weakness but it's also something employers desire.

What are some things you didn't like at your last job? trick question... Even if u hated ur last job, tell them it was great and that you learned a lot from it. They don't want to hire someone who's willing to bad-mouth their boss.

What can you tell me about yourself? Don't be nervous about this question. To be honest they really don't care but are asking it to establish a rapport. Stick to the simple facts of your life and don't get into detail. You can mention where u live, your family, your education but don't get more personal than that or you'll seem like a flake.

It also doesn't hurt to have a couple of questions prepared to ask the interviewer at the end, because they always say... "So, do you have any questions for me?" You'll look better prepared if you have something to say other than, Uh no I think you about covered it!" They'll be impressed by your interest in their company and more apt to remember you when it's time to make a decision.

Good luck!

Bingalee

My daughter is security manager for a large multi national corporation & her husband has his own security firm, both agree that you must answer truthfully all Qs. After all, if you already have your security licence, how hard can the Qs be? And clinical depression is an entirely different thing, stress doesn't bring it on, it's a chemical imbalance.

Judy

It probably doesn't matter - if you go into an interview with the attitude that their questions are bull$hit, you aren't likely to get hired anyway.

If you posted what specific questions you are talking about, you might get some suggestions.

Clinically depressed because you are asked interview questions you think are bs? Sounds unlikely, and that there is a lot more to the story.

Work on your own attitude. Then, good luck on finding a job.

Shane

First of all being clinically depressed does not occur because you are horrible at interviews. Clinical depression is caused by a chemical imbalance out of the persons control. Secondly, as poster "judy" wrote. If you have that attitude you will never be successful at any interview. You are not the first nor the last person who does not do well during interviews. They are absolutely nerve wracking. As the first poster wrote there are tons of books out there you can purchase or even look online that gives you a whole series of questions and how you should answer those questions or what the interviewer expects you to say. Come on bro. Be a man!

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