By Meg Guiseppe

If you’re not able to answer the basic questions, like “Tell me about yourself”, it will be difficult to position yourself as a good fit.

Having answers at-the-ready for a variety of questions makes you better able to tackle the harder questions that come out of left field.

Remember that at the executive level, interview questions will probe more specifically how you’ll perform in the job. Interviewers want to know about:

• Your problem solving skills
• How you’ll navigate unpredictable challenges
• The traits you bring to the table that predict you will be successful in the role.

Executive interviews, in general, are about:

• Positioning yourself as a good hiring choice
• Helping employers envision you on the job, contributing to the company’s success
• Helping you with your due diligence for the job and the company

Read more in my article, 31 Common Executive Job Interview Questions and How to Best Answer Them