COMMON INTERVIEWQUESTIONS AND ANSWERS by Emo_CutE_GiRl_ 2013/11/15 16:55
Review these typical
interview questions and think
about how you would answer
them. Read the questions
listed; you will also find some
strategy suggestions with it.
1. Tell me about yourself: The
most often asked question in
interviews. You need to have
a short statement prepared in
your mind. Be careful that it
does not sound rehearsed.
Limit it to work-related items
unless instructed otherwise.
Talk about things you have
done and jobs you have held
that relate to the position you
are interviewing for. Start
with the item farthest back
and work up to the present.
2.
Why did you leave your last
job? Stay positive regardless
of the circumstances. Never
refer to a major problem with
management and never speak
ill of supervisors, co-workers
or the organization. If you do,
you will be the one looking
bad. Keep smiling and talk
about leaving for a positive
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 relate to the position you
are applying for. If you do not
have specific experience, get
as close as you can.
4. 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.
5. What do
co-workers say about you? Be
prepared with a quote or two
from co-workers. Either a
specific statement or a
paraphrase will work. Jill
Clark, a co-worker at Smith
Company, always said I was
the hardest workers she had
ever known. It is as powerful
as Jill having said it at the
interview herself.
6. What do
you know about this
organization? This question is
one reason to do some
research on the organization
before the interview. Find out
where they have been and
where they are going. What
are the current issues and who
are the major players?
Review these typical
interview questions and think
about how you would answer
them. Read the questions
listed; you will also find some
strategy suggestions with it.
1. Tell me about yourself: The
most often asked question in
interviews. You need to have
a short statement prepared in
your mind. Be careful that it
does not sound rehearsed.
Limit it to work-related items
unless instructed otherwise.
Talk about things you have
done and jobs you have held
that relate to the position you
are interviewing for. Start
with the item farthest back
and work up to the present.
2.
Why did you leave your last
job? Stay positive regardless
of the circumstances. Never
refer to a major problem with
management and never speak
ill of supervisors, co-workers
or the organization. If you do,
you will be the one looking
bad. Keep smiling and talk
about leaving for a positive
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 relate to the position you
are applying for. If you do not
have specific experience, get
as close as you can.
4. 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.
5. What do
co-workers say about you? Be
prepared with a quote or two
from co-workers. Either a
specific statement or a
paraphrase will work. Jill
Clark, a co-worker at Smith
Company, always said I was
the hardest workers she had
ever known. It is as powerful
as Jill having said it at the
interview herself.
6. What do
you know about this
organization? This question is
one reason to do some
research on the organization
before the interview. Find out
where they have been and
where they are going. What
are the current issues and who
are the major players?
Emo_CutE_GiRl_ 2013/11/15 16:58
7. What have you done to
improve your knowledge in
the last year? Try to include
improvement activities that
relate to the job. A wide
variety of activities can be
mentioned as positive self-
improvement. Have some
good ones handy to mention.
8. Are you applying for other
jobs? Be honest but do not
spend a lot of time in this
area. Keep the focus on this
job and what you can do for
this organization. Anything
else is a distraction. 9. Why do
you want to work for this
organization? This may take
some thought and certainly,
should be based on the
research you have done on the
organization. Sincerity is
extremely important 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 though
they asked about friends not
relatives. Be careful to
mention a friend only if they
are well thought of. 11. What
kind of salary do you need? A
loaded question. A nasty little
game that you will probably
lose if you answer first. So, do
not answer it. Instead, say
something like, That's a 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
are good 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 here are not good.
Something like this should
work: I'd like it to be a long
time. Or As long as we both
feel I'm 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 or in any
way seem like you like to fire
people. At the same time, you
will do it when it is the right
thing to do
7. What have you done to
improve your knowledge in
the last year? Try to include
improvement activities that
relate to the job. A wide
variety of activities can be
mentioned as positive self-
improvement. Have some
good ones handy to mention.
8. Are you applying for other
jobs? Be honest but do not
spend a lot of time in this
area. Keep the focus on this
job and what you can do for
this organization. Anything
else is a distraction. 9. Why do
you want to work for this
organization? This may take
some thought and certainly,
should be based on the
research you have done on the
organization. Sincerity is
extremely important 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 though
they asked about friends not
relatives. Be careful to
mention a friend only if they
are well thought of. 11. What
kind of salary do you need? A
loaded question. A nasty little
game that you will probably
lose if you answer first. So, do
not answer it. Instead, say
something like, That's a 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
are good 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 here are not good.
Something like this should
work: I'd like it to be a long
time. Or As long as we both
feel I'm 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 or in any
way seem like you like to fire
people. At the same time, you
will do it when it is the right
thing to do
Emo_CutE_GiRl_ 2013/11/15 17:02
When it comes to the
organization versus the
individual who has created a
harmful situation, you will
protect the organization.
Remember firing is not the
same as layoff or reduction in
force. 15. What is your
philosophy towards work?
The interviewer is not looking
for a long or flowery
dissertation here. Do you have
strong feelings that the job
gets 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
if you would. But since you
need to work, this is the type
of work you prefer. Do not
say yes if you do not mean it.
17. Have you ever been asked
to leave a position? If you
have not, say no. If you have,
be honest, brief and avoid
saying negative things about
the people or organization
involved. 18. Explain how you
would be an asset to this
organization You should be
anxious for this question. It
gives you a chance to highlight
your best points as they
relate to the position being
discussed. Give a little
advance thought to this
relationship. 19. Why should
we hire you? Point out how
your assets meet what the
organization needs. Do not
mention any other candidates
to make a comparison. 20. Tell
me about a suggestion you
have made Have a good one
ready. Be sure and use a
suggestion that was accepted
and was then considered
successful. One related to the
type of work applied for is a
real plus. 21. What irritates
you about co-workers? This is
a trap question. Think real
hard but fail to come up with
anything that irritates you. A
short statement that you
seem to get along with folks
is great. 22. What is your
greatest strength? Numerous
answers are good, just stay
positive. A few good
examples: Your ability to
prioritize, 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 23. Tell me
about your dream job. Stay
away from a specific job
When it comes to the
organization versus the
individual who has created a
harmful situation, you will
protect the organization.
Remember firing is not the
same as layoff or reduction in
force. 15. What is your
philosophy towards work?
The interviewer is not looking
for a long or flowery
dissertation here. Do you have
strong feelings that the job
gets 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
if you would. But since you
need to work, this is the type
of work you prefer. Do not
say yes if you do not mean it.
17. Have you ever been asked
to leave a position? If you
have not, say no. If you have,
be honest, brief and avoid
saying negative things about
the people or organization
involved. 18. Explain how you
would be an asset to this
organization You should be
anxious for this question. It
gives you a chance to highlight
your best points as they
relate to the position being
discussed. Give a little
advance thought to this
relationship. 19. Why should
we hire you? Point out how
your assets meet what the
organization needs. Do not
mention any other candidates
to make a comparison. 20. Tell
me about a suggestion you
have made Have a good one
ready. Be sure and use a
suggestion that was accepted
and was then considered
successful. One related to the
type of work applied for is a
real plus. 21. What irritates
you about co-workers? This is
a trap question. Think real
hard but fail to come up with
anything that irritates you. A
short statement that you
seem to get along with folks
is great. 22. What is your
greatest strength? Numerous
answers are good, just stay
positive. A few good
examples: Your ability to
prioritize, 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 23. Tell me
about your dream job. Stay
away from a specific job
Emo_CutE_GiRl_ 2013/11/15 17:05
You cannot win. If you say the
job you are contending for is
it, you strain credibility. If you
say another job is it, you plant
the suspicion that you will be
dissatisfied with this position
if hired. The best is to stay
genetic and say something
like: A job where I love the
work, like the people, can
contribute and can't wait to
get to work. 24. Why do you
think you would do well at
this job? Give several reasons
and include skills, experience
and interest.
25. What are you looking for
in a job? See answer # 23 26.
What kind of person would
you refuse to work with? Do
not be trivial. It would take
disloyalty to the organization,
violence or lawbreaking to
get you to object. Minor
objections will label you as a
whiner. 27. What is more
important to you: the money
or the work? Money is always
important, but the work is the
most important. There is no
better answer. 28. What
would your previous
supervisor say your strongest
point is? There are numerous
good possibilities: Loyalty,
Energy, Positive attitude,
You cannot win. If you say the
job you are contending for is
it, you strain credibility. If you
say another job is it, you plant
the suspicion that you will be
dissatisfied with this position
if hired. The best is to stay
genetic and say something
like: A job where I love the
work, like the people, can
contribute and can't wait to
get to work. 24. Why do you
think you would do well at
this job? Give several reasons
and include skills, experience
and interest.
25. What are you looking for
in a job? See answer # 23 26.
What kind of person would
you refuse to work with? Do
not be trivial. It would take
disloyalty to the organization,
violence or lawbreaking to
get you to object. Minor
objections will label you as a
whiner. 27. What is more
important to you: the money
or the work? Money is always
important, but the work is the
most important. There is no
better answer. 28. What
would your previous
supervisor say your strongest
point is? There are numerous
good possibilities: Loyalty,
Energy, Positive attitude,
Emo_CutE_GiRl_ 2013/11/15 17:07
33. What motivates you to do
your best on the job? This is a
personal trait that only you
can say, but good examples
are: Challenge, Achievement,
Recognition 34. Are you
willing to work overtime?
Nights? Weekends? This is up
to you. Be totally honest. 35.
How would you know you
were successful on this job?
Several ways are good
measures:
You set high standards for
yourself and meet them. Your
outcomes are a success.Your
boss tell you that you are
successful 36. Would you be
willing to relocate if required?
You should be clear on this
with your family prior to the
interview if you think there is
a chance it may come up. Do
not say yes just to get the job
if the real answer is no. This
can create a lot of problems
later on in your career. Be
honest at this point and save
yourself future grief. 37. Are
you willing to put the
interests of the organization
ahead ofyour own? This is a
straight loyalty and
dedication question. Do not
worry about the deep ethical
and philosophical implications.
Just say yes. 38. Describe your
management style. Try to
avoid labels. Some of the
more common labels, like
progressive, salesman or
consensus, can have several
meanings or descriptions
depending on which
management expert you listen
to. The situational style is
safe, because it says you will
manage according to the
situation, instead of one size
fits all. 39. What have you
learned from mistakes on the
job? Here you have to come
up with something or you
strain credibility. Make it
small, well intentioned
mistake with a positive lesson
learned. An example would be
working too far ahead of
colleagues on a project and
thus throwing coordination
off. 40. Do you have any blind
spots? Trick question. If you
know about blind spots, they
are no longer blind spots. Do
not reveal any personal areas
of concern here. Let them do
their own discovery on your
bad points. Do not hand it to
them. 41. If you were hiring a
person for this job, what
would you look for? Be
careful to mention traits that
are needed and that you have.
33. What motivates you to do
your best on the job? This is a
personal trait that only you
can say, but good examples
are: Challenge, Achievement,
Recognition 34. Are you
willing to work overtime?
Nights? Weekends? This is up
to you. Be totally honest. 35.
How would you know you
were successful on this job?
Several ways are good
measures:
You set high standards for
yourself and meet them. Your
outcomes are a success.Your
boss tell you that you are
successful 36. Would you be
willing to relocate if required?
You should be clear on this
with your family prior to the
interview if you think there is
a chance it may come up. Do
not say yes just to get the job
if the real answer is no. This
can create a lot of problems
later on in your career. Be
honest at this point and save
yourself future grief. 37. Are
you willing to put the
interests of the organization
ahead ofyour own? This is a
straight loyalty and
dedication question. Do not
worry about the deep ethical
and philosophical implications.
Just say yes. 38. Describe your
management style. Try to
avoid labels. Some of the
more common labels, like
progressive, salesman or
consensus, can have several
meanings or descriptions
depending on which
management expert you listen
to. The situational style is
safe, because it says you will
manage according to the
situation, instead of one size
fits all. 39. What have you
learned from mistakes on the
job? Here you have to come
up with something or you
strain credibility. Make it
small, well intentioned
mistake with a positive lesson
learned. An example would be
working too far ahead of
colleagues on a project and
thus throwing coordination
off. 40. Do you have any blind
spots? Trick question. If you
know about blind spots, they
are no longer blind spots. Do
not reveal any personal areas
of concern here. Let them do
their own discovery on your
bad points. Do not hand it to
them. 41. If you were hiring a
person for this job, what
would you look for? Be
careful to mention traits that
are needed and that you have.
Emo_CutE_GiRl_ 2013/11/15 17:09
42. Do you think you are
overqualified for this
position? Regardless of your
qualifications, state that you
are very well qualified for the
position. 43. How do you
propose to compensate for
your lack of experience? First,
if you have experience that
the interviewer does not
know about, bring that up:
Then, point out (if true) that
you are a hard working quick
learner. 44. What qualities do
you look for in a boss? Be
generic and positive. Safe
qualities are knowledgeable, a
sense of
humor, fair, loyal to
subordinates and holder of
high standards. All bosses
think they have these traits.
45. Tell me about a time when
you helped resolve a dispute
betweenothers. Pick a specific
incident. Concentrate on your
problem solving technique and
not the dispute you settled.
46. What position do you
prefer on a team working on
a project? Be honest. If you
are comfortable in different
roles, point that out. 47.
Describe your work ethic.
Emphasize benefits to the
organization. Things like,
determination to get the job
done and work hard but enjoy
your work are good. 48. What
has been your biggest
professional disappointment?
Be sure that you refer to
something that was beyond
your control. Show
acceptance and no negative
feelings. 49. Tell me about the
most fun you have had on the
job. Talk about having fun by
accomplishing something for
the organization.
50. Do you have any questions
for me? Always have some
questions prepared. Questions
prepared where you will be an
asset to the organization are
good. How soon will I be able
to be productive? and What
type of projects will I be able
to assist on? are examples.
42. Do you think you are
overqualified for this
position? Regardless of your
qualifications, state that you
are very well qualified for the
position. 43. How do you
propose to compensate for
your lack of experience? First,
if you have experience that
the interviewer does not
know about, bring that up:
Then, point out (if true) that
you are a hard working quick
learner. 44. What qualities do
you look for in a boss? Be
generic and positive. Safe
qualities are knowledgeable, a
sense of
humor, fair, loyal to
subordinates and holder of
high standards. All bosses
think they have these traits.
45. Tell me about a time when
you helped resolve a dispute
betweenothers. Pick a specific
incident. Concentrate on your
problem solving technique and
not the dispute you settled.
46. What position do you
prefer on a team working on
a project? Be honest. If you
are comfortable in different
roles, point that out. 47.
Describe your work ethic.
Emphasize benefits to the
organization. Things like,
determination to get the job
done and work hard but enjoy
your work are good. 48. What
has been your biggest
professional disappointment?
Be sure that you refer to
something that was beyond
your control. Show
acceptance and no negative
feelings. 49. Tell me about the
most fun you have had on the
job. Talk about having fun by
accomplishing something for
the organization.
50. Do you have any questions
for me? Always have some
questions prepared. Questions
prepared where you will be an
asset to the organization are
good. How soon will I be able
to be productive? and What
type of projects will I be able
to assist on? are examples.
Emo_CutE_GiRl_ 2013/11/15 17:14
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Manjula_Sharma 2013/11/15 17:46
thanx for a nice informative topic
in this topic every important aspect is covered like
Attitude, Behaviour, Confidence, Determination, Eagerness, Flexibility, Gracefulness, Humility, Innovativeness, Jovial Mood, Keenness, Listening Skills, Motivator, Neutral Nature, Optimism, Pleasant Nature, Quest, Reserved Nature, Smartness, Truthfullness, Undivided Attention, Vividness, Will, X-raying the interviewers' mind, Yielding Nature, Zeal.
thanx for a nice informative topic
in this topic every important aspect is covered like
Attitude, Behaviour, Confidence, Determination, Eagerness, Flexibility, Gracefulness, Humility, Innovativeness, Jovial Mood, Keenness, Listening Skills, Motivator, Neutral Nature, Optimism, Pleasant Nature, Quest, Reserved Nature, Smartness, Truthfullness, Undivided Attention, Vividness, Will, X-raying the interviewers' mind, Yielding Nature, Zeal.
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