1. Tell me something about yourself?
Remember that your resume is already on the table – your resume is in front of the interviewer. Of course, you will be able to expand more about information that is written in the resume during the interview flow.
- The interviewer doesn’t want to know details about your personal life, but to know that you can do the job based on your qualification and what you’ve achieved in your previous jobs – that your professional abilities fit into the job and its requirements.
- two or three sentences focus on what most interests the interviewer – start with your most recent job, explain why you are interested in this position and why you are well qualified for the position, your key qualification and professional qualities.
- Highlight your greatest achievements.
2. Why do you want this job?
The most important thing to remember when answering this question is NOT to say anything about the money. Even if a good paycheck is your real reason for applying, it’s not a good idea to mention this because the employer will assume that you’ll leave as soon as something comes along with better pay.
- The best answer is one that refers to the way in which the job fits in with your personal goals (because no one can argue with them), and you can create a narrative line that gives a compelling reason why you’ll be staying with this job in particular.
3. Why should I hire you (instead of somebody else)?
The main answer to avoid here is any statement that refers to what you want. This is not the place to mention how the job fits into your personal goals. Instead, you should demonstrate a thoughtful self-awareness, and an understanding of how your particular qualities will contribute to the organization. By mentioning the ways in which you’re a good fit for the position, you show that you’ve cared enough to do your homework ahead of time and that you understand your potential employer’s needs. One way to build confidence in presenting your unique strengths is by taking the course.
4. Why are you interested in this role?
One of the things that are of my best interests in this job is the opportunity to work in a team environment. I always wanted to work with hard-working, professional, experienced people. I love contributing the team effort, bringing out the best in myself and in my teammates for fulfilling our work goals and reaching top results.
I trust that I can perform great by applying sound principles of teamwork as I did in my previous jobs. I seek timely and consistent feedback designed to improve not only my performance as well but the team’s performance as well. I consult with people, try my best and treat everyone positively/equally.
5. What do you seek from a job?
I would like a job which gives me a chance to apply all that I have learned in college as well as one which enables me to grow as a professional. I would like a role which enables me to make a difference.
Great learning opportunities, challenging roles, rational career progression, good job satisfaction and opportunities to use my strength organization that gives me the opportunity to serve the organization and the society.
6. How would you present your strengths?
Hardworking
I am a hard worker and because of this ability I can work for additional hours to accomplish my tasks.
This is one of the most common traits found in a successful boss as well as a successful employee. It is said that success is ninety percent hard work and ten percent thinking/brain activity. Any company would like to have a hard-working employee. Therefore, you can speak about hard-work, dedication and commitment as your strengths.
Success Oriented and Natural Leader
I am commitment oriented and hence I always enjoy the trust and confidence of my team mates which enables me to perform my duties very easily.
I am adaptable, so I can handle any type of people and situations and also bring out the best from them in spite of conflicting situations or opinions.
I am a quick learner, so I can any subject quickly and analyze my job and add value to it as well as I can identify the problem and solve them faster and better.
Your problem-solving skills, your ability to work under pressure, Your ability to focus on projects,
your professional expertise, your leadership skills, your Positive attitude.
Self Motivated and Determined
to achieve success, one need to be self motivated and determined to succeed. Without self motivation, it is quite possible that even the best of employees will languish in the company without achieving any success.
7. Do you have any weakness?
So never highlight your weakness unless specifically asked.
Several interviewers will also ask whether you have any weaknesses. When it comes to weaknesses, make sure that you describe the weaknesses that are ambiguous enough to be converted into strengths. It is the most dangerous question in the interview whatever you say just tries to convert the negative point to positive way.
Lack of some skills
No person has all the requisite skills for the job profile. This is one of the greatest disadvantages that one has, because once a person starts earning, they find it difficult to go back to their learning ways.
Remember that these are just concepts and you should back up each of these strengths and weaknesses with an example.
Too helpful .
Crossing limits while helping teammates.
8. Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?
In five years I hope to be working with an employer in an increasingly responsible position that enables me to utilize my talents with all my enhanced learning and skill, and work closely with my colleagues in solving important problems. I see myself taking on new and exciting challenges in an enjoyable environment and hopefully this will be with your company. I shall be able to make up a valuable and meaningful contribution to your organization.
Do not indicate that you hope to start your own business, change careers, or go back to school. Such responses indicate a lack of long-term interest since you do not plan to be around for long. While some may respond that they honestly haven't really thought that far ahead, the interviewer infers that the applicant lacks vision and goals.
9. What are your salary expectations?
I am more interested in the role itself than the pay. That said, I’d expect to be paid the appropriate range for this role, based on my five years of experience. I also think a fair salary would bear in mind the high cost of living here in New York City.
10. Can you give three reasons why would you like to join our company?
Three reasons why I would like to join your company are:
a) Since your company provides a strong core competency, very strong value systems and best practices so I believe I have a strong vision of viewing me as a project leader in your company.
b) Your company has one of the fastest growth rates and turnover in the industry and that would mean a faster growth rate for me as a professional.
c) The practices of your company are more employee and customer oriented.
11. Do you have any questions to ask us?
Never ask Salary, perks, leave, place of posting, etc. regarded questions.
Try to ask more about the company to show how early you can make a contribution to your organization.
OR
Sir, I would like to have my feedback, so that I can analyze and improve my strengths and rectify my shortcomings.
12. What are your strong points?
It looks like a simple question but employer checks whether your strengths are matching the profile. The answer to the question how you will meet the challenges if that job is given to you, will decide more than 20 percent of success in the interview.
In General strong points are: Ability to deal with the people, Technical expertise, Organized, Efficient, Good listener, Confidence level, Initiative, Creative mind, Friendly nature, Computer skills, Analytical skills, Communication skills, Problem solving skills, Positive attitude, I esteem depends on the job profile you have to decide which one is suitable for you. Be honest; if necessary elaborate it with the example. It makes better impression.
15. What are your hobbies?
This question is to check the area of interest and how much knowledge do you have in that. Please do not mention Internet browsing, trading in stock market, late night parties which can influence him negatively. Be careful while telling hobbies because if you said reading books then he will ask which type of books, who is your favorite author why do you like him, questions will go in depth.
If you say tennis, question that follows: Who is the latest French open winner, what is the length of the court. So tell the hobby over which you have good knowledge, then it creates good impression. Morning walk, plantation are good hobbies.
16. What are your long term career objectives?
The answer reveals your inner feelings to the interviewer. It will tell your ambition, planning, commitment, responsibilities and personal goals. Be honest with your ambitions, goals, they should be close to your professional life or job for which you are being interviewed. How do you want you to develop yourself in future, what position do you want finally to attain in your life. If you are planning for the business or further studies, do not mention the time span. After three years I will consider whether to go for further studies or business.
16. How innovative can you be/ you are?
If you are an experienced person then tell about your experiences in the current job and how you did the things. Small things look different and tell him how you were appreciated by the boss, and how it secured a huge success or if you are a fresher you have the chance to elaborate the things in schooling, college and post graduation studies. Generally we do so many innovative things, explain them clearly. Tell the interviewer about the utmost innovative thought you feel to support your answer.
17. What experience do you have in this field?
Job applicants with years of diverse and relevant experience will have no problem answering the question.
But what do you say if you are just fresh out graduate school or have barely any experience you think is probably not even relevant?
Things are not as bad as they might seem! It is quite possible for anyone to answer the question about the relevant experience you have satisfactorily, and convey experience in general.
Do the Best with What You Have
First of all, many people already have experience without realizing it.
It might be volunteer work, certain extracurricular activity, or personally completed projects.
These may not seem like much, but they can make the difference.
Therefore, be confident and enthusiastic. Show interest in the specifics of the position and of the company which offers it. Demonstrate that you are talented, active and already familiar with some relevant technology and technique.
18. Do you consider yourself successful?
You should always answer yes and briefly explain why. A good explanation is that you have
Set goals, and you have met some and are on track to achieve the others.
19. What outside activities complement your work interests?
The interviewer is interested to see if the candidate's personality is reflected in both work and outside activities. Your answer to this question will shed light on your personality and thus possibly on your compatibility with the job.
"I've always enjoyed tennis. In many ways it's a game of strategy and pacing. When something isn't working in the first set, you have to change your strategy for the second set. You also have to pace your energy in case you go to a third set, and constantly watch and read your opponent's reactions. I'm a gutsy tennis player-I go for the big points sometimes-but I'm careful with timing. That's the way I work, too."
20. How have you handled criticism of your work?
The interviewer is looking for an indication of the candidate's accountability and professional character. Describe a specific project or work habit that caused you a problem until you faced up to it and overcame it. Alternatively, you might describe a time you responded objectively and professionally to particularly harsh or unreasonable criticism of your work.
"I wasn't able to keep a good employee once who'd been in our manufacturing facility for ten years. His job description was rewritten to require computer skills. I offered to send him to night classes, but he refused the help. I had no option but to replace him. In retrospect if I'd encouraged him and other employees to acquire new training periodically, he might not have been overwhelmed by the time his position was reworked. Now I'm vigilant about encouraging my group to attend seminars and courses to enhance their job skills and to avoid becoming outdated."
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