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What risks do you see for yourself in this role?

What risks do you see for yourself in this role?

The interviewer is trying to understand your fears and apprehensions in the new position for which you are being interviewed.
While you have come for the interview, it is possible that role scares you
and the interviewer is trying to understand.
Be watchful for what you say. Show that you are excited and prepared to deliver.
Do's
• Show that you are excited about the new role
• Show that you have the skills, experience to ace the role
• Tell about new environment (colleagues, office etc) which you will get accustomed to
• Also show that you plan to be well prepared to take on this job before joining
Don'ts
• I am afraid but will take help from boss
• I am scared of your company's speed
Similar Questions
• What do you view as your risks and disadvantages with the position we are interviewing you for?
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The interview is a game and practice can boost the performance

Taking time to think and writing an answer to the interview question will help you prepare the script. Writing a response sharpens your thought process and gives an opportunity to review the response and make improvement to the script. You don’t need to memorize the answer.

Thinking through, writing and reviewing the response to the interview questions increases preparedness, boosts the confidence and reduces anxiety. It builds up a repertoire of stories for easy retrieval and you can now focus on delivery during the actual interview. Your confidence spirals upwards with each answer and increases the chances of a better outcome.

Prepare well before the interview. Know the common interview questions. Learn the dos and don’ts. Write, practice and improve your specific response either by yourself or by feedback from a family member or a colleague or a teacher. You will gain mastery through practice.

As they say, if you want to be good at something, then you must practice to learn, and grow.