Common Interview Questions, Sure you can get the job by following below points
Common Interview Questions
with Suggested Ways of Answering
Q. Tell me about yourself.
A. It's your chance to introduce your
qualifications, good work habits, etc. Keep it mostly work and career related.
Q. Why do you want to leave your current
job? (Why did you leave your last job?)
A. Be careful with this. Make generic
statements such as, "It's a career move."
Q. What are your strengths?
A. Point out your positive attributes
related to the job.
Q. What are your weaknesses?
A. Everybody has weaknesses, but don't spend
too much time on this one and keep it work related. Along with a minor weakness
or two, try to point out a couple of weaknesses that the interviewer might see
as strengths, such as sometimes being a little too meticulous about the quality
of your work. (Avoid saying "I work too hard." It's a predictable,
common answer.) For every weakness, offer a strength that compensates for it.
Q. Which adjectives would you use to
describe yourself?
A. Answer with positive, work-oriented
adjectives, such as conscientious, hard-working, honest and courteous, plus a
brief description or example of why each fits you well.
Q. What do you know about our company?
A. To answer this one, research the company before
you interview.
Q. Why do you want to work for us?
A. Same as above. Research the company
before you interview. Avoid the predictable, such as, "Because it's a
great company." Say why you think it's a great company.
Q. Why should I hire you?
A. Point out your positive attributes
related to the job, and the good job you've done in the past. Include any
compliments you've received from management.
Q. What past accomplishments gave you
satisfaction?
A. Briefly describe one to three work
projects that made you proud or earned you pats on the back, promotions,
raises, etc. Focus more on achievement than reward.
Q. What makes you want to work hard?
A. Naturally, material rewards such as
perks, salary and benefits come into play. But again, focus more on achievement
and the satisfaction you derive from it.
Q. What type of work environment do you like
best?
A. Tailor your answer to the job. For
example, if in doing your job you're required to lock the lab doors and work
alone, then indicate that you enjoy being a team player when needed, but also
enjoy working independently. If you're required to attend regular project
planning and status meetings, then indicate that you're a strong team player
and like being part of a team.
Q. Why do you want this job?
A. To help you answer this and related
questions, study the job ad in advance. But a job ad alone may not be enough,
so it's okay to ask questions about the job while you're answering. Say what
attracts you to the job. Avoid the obvious and meaningless, such as, "I
need a job."
Q. How do you handle pressure and stress?
A. This is sort of a double whammy, because
you're likely already stressed from the interview and the interviewer can see
if you're handling it well or not. Everybody feels stress, but the degree
varies. Saying that you whine to your shrink, kick your dog or slam down a
fifth of Jack Daniels are not good answers. Exercising, relaxing with a good book,
socializing with friends or turning stress into productive energy are more
along the lines of the "correct" answers.
Q. Explain how you overcame a major
obstacle.
A. The interviewer is likely looking for a
particular example of your problem-solving skills and the pride you show for
solving it.
Q. Where do you see yourself five (ten or
fifteen) years from now?
A. Explain your career-advancement goals
that are in line with the job for which you are interviewing. Your interviewer
is likely more interested in how he, she or the company will benefit from you
achieving your goals than what you'll get from it, but it goes hand in hand to
a large degree. It's not a good idea to tell your potential new boss that
you'll be going after his or her job, but it's okay to mention that you'd like
to earn a senior or management position.
Q. What qualifies you for this job?
A. Tout your skills, experience, education
and other qualifications, especially those that match the job description well.
Explain why.
Q. Why did you choose your college major?
A. The interviewer is likely fishing to see
if you are interested in your field of work or just doing a job to get paid.
Explain why you like it. Besides your personal interests, include some
rock-solid business reasons that show you have vision and business sense.
Cheers!!!
Be Confident, Do Confident.
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