Why would an interviewer ask you ‘What excites you and scares you about this job?’ It’s another way to get at your weaknesses and strengths. It’s a way to find out what scares you because maybe you’re not ready for it, and what you think you’re prepared to handle. Employers can get creative about how they ask these kinds of questions, and this is one.
In the video below, I will tell you what your strategy should be when answering this interview question.
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For more suggestions about how to answer this question, and a great way to show that you’re very excited about this job, see my blog article How to Answer Interview Questions Q61.
It’s part of my blog series, How to Answer Interview Questions – 101 Tough Job Interview Questions and Answers. These are the best answers, strategies, and tips for 101 job interview questions.