Any professional interviewer will ask you about what you did in a particular situation. Normally the question would start; 'Tell me about a time...' or 'How would you describe a situation...'.
The purpose of this question is two folds. One to understand your thought process and secondly to understand how you behaved in a particular situation. Here are five steps you can take to encounter these type of questions.
"PREPARE & PRACTICE"
Never, never, never enter an interview situation where you have not prepared and practiced your pitch. Remember you only get ONE chance to make the right impression. You must get it right the first time.
The situation
This is the hardest part of this exercise as it requires a walk down memory lane. Think of a situation where you were either leading a team, working on a challenging project or any other scenario that involved profit & loss (P&L), people, budgets, scope of work, customer service scenario, impossible deadline, … It is much easier to paint a picture using numbers (facts & figures). Once you have the situation make sure you write it down on paper as that will help you rehearse and practice the actual interview delivery.
The challenges
Once you are confident with the situation, start thinking of the challenges you faced while overcoming that situation. Did you overcome the challenges yourself or was it a team effort? What strategy did you apply? Keep in mind that this is YOUR story and YOU are the HERO of this story. Therefore I needs to be structured around yourself.
READY FOR YOUR NEXT INTERVIEW?
Job interviews can be nerve wrecking. You don’t know who you are going to meet and what questions are going to be asked. Plus you only get ONE chance.
The actions
How did you come out victorious? What actions did you take? Try using words like directed, persuaded, inspired, guided, … If this situation involved a team than what action did you take to guide the team out of this challenge? This is where writing everything down will help you put the structure to your story. Don’t just use your brain power and imagination.
The outcome
What were the end results? This is where you can use dimension like size & value. If this was a budgetary situation than how much money did the company save because of your actions?
The position
This is the most important part of this entire exercise. After you have put all the pieces of puzzle together, step back and see how your story fits the position you are applying for? So for example if you are applying for an HR Manager position, does the fact that you managed a team of 5 people, managed a AEDX budget, reduced time of hire by X number of hours, introduced innovations in your process due to which the company was able to save AEDX, fit with the role?
Final thoughts
Having a successful interview requires planning and preparation. The efforts you put into your planning and preparation will determine you confidence when you walk in to the interview room. So don’t rush through the process since you only get one chance to impress the interviewer. If you need tips about resume writing, here are some helpful articles. All the best!
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Continue ReadingAttending the Virtual Emiratisation Career Fair is more than just browsing job opportunities online — it’s your chance to directly connect with leading employers, explore career openings, and interact with recruitment advisors from anywhere in the UAE.
To help you make the most of your experience, we’ve prepared a quick booth navigation tutorial that walks you through everything you can do inside the virtual exhibition platform.
Watch the Booth Tutorial Video
Step 1: Login to the Virtual Career Fair PlatformStart by logging into the platform using your registered account details.
Once inside, you’ll gain access to all participating employer booths, live advisors, career resources, and job opportunities available during the event.
Step 2: Explore Participating Employer BoothsTo view all employers participating in the event, simply click on the “Booths” button located at the top right corner of the platform.
From there, you can browse the virtual exhibition hall and enter any employer booth that interests you.
Each booth has been customized by the employer to showcase their company, career opportunities, media content, and recruitment advisors.
Step 3: Connect with Booth AdvisorsAs soon as you enter a booth, you will notice the booth advisors displayed on the right-hand panel.
These advisors are available to answer your questions, discuss opportunities, and guide you through the recruitment process.
Under each advisor’s name, you will see options to:
- Send a text message
- Start a live video call (if the advisor is available online)
Advisor Status Indicators
The colored circle around each advisor’s profile picture shows their availability:
- Green Circle = Advisor is online and available
- Red Circle = Advisor is currently on another call
We encourage candidates to actively engage with advisors and ask relevant career-related questions during the event.
Step 4: Explore Booth Features & Career ResourcesEach employer booth includes multiple interactive icons located on the top left section of the booth.
These sections may include:
- Company information
- Downloadable brochures and documents
- Corporate videos
- Image galleries
- Current job vacancies
- Career opportunities
To explore available vacancies, simply click on the Arrow icon to view the employer’s jobs.
Step 5: Share Your CV Directly with EmployersOne of the most powerful features of the platform is the ability to directly communicate with employers.
You can share your CV by clicking on the message icon and uploading your document directly through the chat window.
This allows recruiters and advisors to review your profile instantly during the event.
Before uploading your CV, make sure it is updated and professionally formatted.
Step 6: Click on Booth Posters for More InformationWhile exploring employer booths, you can also click on any posters or visual banners displayed inside the booth.
This will enlarge the content and allow you to read the full details more clearly, including company initiatives, hiring campaigns, graduate programs, and other important announcements.
Make the Most of Your Virtual Career Fair Experience
The Virtual Emiratisation Career Fair has been designed to create meaningful connections between UAE National talent and leading employers across multiple industries.
We encourage you to:
Visit multiple booths
Engage with advisors
Apply for relevant opportunities
Ask questions confidently
Share your CV with recruiters
Explore all available employer resources
The more active you are during the event, the greater your chances of creating valuable career opportunities.
We wish you the very best in your career journey and hope you have a successful experience at the Virtual Emiratisation Career Fair.
