In their quest to find the uber-candidate, more and more employers are
trying new techniques (hey, we didn’t say they were any good, just
new). These techniques include questions
that step outside the realm of experience and past responsibilities.
Here’s a hint: if you’ve ever interviewed for Microsoft or certain
investment banking jobs, you’ve seen it before.
Putting on the right hat for the right person is key during the interviewing
process. Not every interviewer wants to know the same thing or will ask the
same questions, so be prepared! Multiple resumes are one way to help, as is
studying for your exam (ie: who specifically are you interviewing with?)
One of the hardest lessons you’ll learn as an independent contractor is
consultant figuring out your true value in today’s market. There is no one
size fits all answer to that and there are a lot of factors to consider. Like
Eminem said, you only get one shot.