1. Tell me about your
self
The most asked question in interviews, you need to have a
short statement prepared in your mind. Be carefully that it does not sound rehearsal;
limit to work related items unless instructed otherwise. Talk about things you
have done and job you have held that relate to the position you are interview
for. Start with the items furthest back and work up to the present.
2. Why do you leave
your job?
Stay positive regardless of circumstances, never refer to
major problem with management and never speak ill of supervisors, coworkers or
the organization. If you do you will be
the one looking bad, keep smiling and talk about leaving for positives reason
such as an opportunity, a chance to do something special or other forward
looking reasons.
3. What experience do
you have in this field?
Speak about specifics that related to the position you are
applying for, If you do not have a specific experience; get close as you can.
4. Do you consider
yourself successfully?
You should always answer YES and briefly explain why. A good
explanation is that you have set goals and you have met some and you are on
track to achieve the others.
5. What do coworkers
say about you?
Be prepared with a quote from coworkers, either a specific
statement or a paraphrase will work. eg FDC a coworker at Chilo Inc always said I was their hardest worker she had
ever known. It is a powerful as fdc having said at the interview herself.
6. What do you know
about organization?
This question is one reason to do research on the organization,
before interview find out where they have been? , where they are going? , what are
the current issues? and who are the major players?
7. What have you done
to increase your knowledge in the last year?
Try to include improvement activities hat related to the
job. A wide variety of activities can be mention as self positive improvement, have
some good ones handy to mention.
8. Are you applying
for others job?
Be honest but do not spend alot of time in this area, keep the focus on the job and what you can
do for this organization, anything else
is a distraction.
9. Why do you want to
work in this organization?
This may take some thoughts and certainly should be based on
the research you have done on organization. Sincerity is extreme importance here
and will easily be sensed, relate it to your long term career goals.
10. Do you know
anyone who works for us?
Be aware of the policy on relatives working for the organization,
this can affect your answer even if they asked about friends not relatives. Be
carefully to mention friends only if they are well thought of.
11. What kind of
salary do you need?
A loaded question!! A
nasty of a little game that you probable loose if you answer first, so do not
answer it, instead say something like; that’s tough question, can you tell me
the range for this position? In most cases the interviewer taken off guard will
tell you. If not say that it can depend on the details of the job then give a
wide range.
12. Are you a team
player?
You are of course a team player, be sure to have examples
ready. Specifics that show you often perform for the good of the team rather
than for yourself, one evidence of your team attitude. Do not brag, just say it
in a -matter - of - fact tone. This
is a key point.
13. How long would
you expect to work for us if hired?
Specifics are not good, something like this should work; I
like to be long time, OR as long as we both feel I am doing a good job.
14. Have you ever had
to fire anyone? How did you feel about that?
This is serious, do not make light of it in any way seem to
like you like to fire peoples, at the same time you will do it if it is the right things to do when it comes to
organization versus the individual who has created a harmful situation, you
will protect organization. Remember firing is not the same as layoff or reduction in force.
15. What is your
philosophy toward work?
The interviewer is not looking for long flowery dissertation
here. Do you have a strong feeling that the job is done? yes. That’s the type of answer that works
best here. Short and positive, showing a
benefit to the organization.
16. If you had enough
money to retire right now, would you?
Answer YES, but mentions that you will be bored miss the
daily work challenges. But since you need to work, this is the type of work you
prefer.
17. Have you ever
been asked to leave a position?
if you have not, say NO. If you have, be honest and avoid
say negative things about the people or organization involved.
18. Explain how would
you be an asset to this organization?
You should be anxious to this question. It gives you a chance
to highlight best points as they are related to the position being discussed.
19. Why should we
hire you?
Point out how your asset meet what the organization needs,
do not mention any other candidates to make comparison.
20. Tell me about
suggestion you have made?
Have a good one ready, be sure and use a suggestion that was
accepted and was then considered successfully, one related to the type of work
applied for is a real plus.
21. What irritates
you about coworkers?
This is a trap. Think real hard but fail to come up with
anything that irritates you. Short statements that seem to go get along with
folks are great.
22. What is your
greatest strength?
Numerous answers are good, just stay positive. a few good examples
; your ability to prioritize, your ability to focus on projects, work under
pressure, your leadership skills, your positive attitude etc
23. Tell me about
your dream job.
Stay away from a specific job, you cannot win. If you say
the job you are contending for is it your strain credibility. If you say another
job is it, you plant a suspicious that you will be dissatisfied with this
position if hired. The best is to stay generic and something like; a job where
i love the work, like the peoples, can contribute and can't wait go to work.
24. Why o you think
you will do well at this job?
Give several reasons and include skills, experience and
interest.
25. What kind a
person would you refuse to work with?
Do not be trivial. it would taken to disloyalty to the organization
,violence or low breaking to get to the
object, minor suggestion will label you as WHINER.
26. What is more
import you, money or work?
Money is always important but work is the most important (no
better answer)
27. What would
previous supervisor say your point is?
There are numerous good possibilities; energetic, positive
attitude, leadership, expertise, innovative, patience, hardworking, creativity,
problem solver.
28. Tell me about a
problem you had with supervisor
Biggest trap of all, this is a test to see if you will speak
ill of your boss. If you fail for it and tell about a problem with a former
boss, you may well below the interview right there. Stay positive and develop a
poor memory about any trouble with supervisor.
29. What has disappointed
you about a job?
Don’t get trivial or negative. Safe areas are few but can
include; not enough of challenges, you were laid off in reduction, company did
not win a contract which would give you more responsibilities.
30. Tell me your
ability to work under pressure.
You may say that you thrive under certain type of pressure,
give example that relates to the type of position applied for.
31. What motivates
you to do your best on the job?
This is a personal trait that only you can say, but good
examples are; challenges, achievements, recognition.
32. What have you
learned mistakes on the job?
Here you have to come up with something or you strain credibility,
make it small, point out mistake with positive lesson learned. Example would
be; working too far ahead of colleagues on project and throwing coordination
off.
33. Do you think you
are over qualified?
Regardless of your qualifications, state that you are very
well qualified for the position.
34. How do you
propose to compensate for your lack of experience?
First if you have experience that the interviewer does not
know about, bring it up, then point if true that you are hard working and quick
learner.
35. What quality do
you look for a boss?
Be generic and positive, safe qualities are; knowledgeable,
a sense of humor, fair, loyal to subordinates and a holder of high standards,
someone will use my creativity. All bosses they have these traits.
36. Tell me about a
when you help solve dispute between others?
Pick a specific incident concern that on your problem
solving technique and note the dispute you settled.
37. Do you have any
question for me?
Always have some questions prepared. Some examples; where
you will be asset to the organization? , what types of project will you be able
to assist? , how soon will i be productive?
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