job interview tips?

Question

i've been to several interviews but these questions still scare me:
1. what are your weaknesses?
2. do you have any questions?
3. how much salary are you expecting?

tips on how to answer them please...i have a job interview tomorrow..thank you :)

Answer 1

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http://dudechandan.wordpress.com/2006/11/21/ace-a-job-interview/

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http://dudechandan.wordpress.com/2006/11/20/60-toughest-interview-questions/

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Answer 2

1. Generally it good to admit to a weakness. But it has to be a weakness that they think is good. It can't be that you get hammered at the bar 3 days a week. Try saying one of the following.
"Well, I'm kind of a workaholic."
"I just don't go out enough because I like to bring work home."
"Sometimes when I'm working on a project I get so focused on it I forget to go to meetings"

2. If you think the interview has gone badly. This can get you back in with a few good questions to steer the conversation towards your strengths. Asking softball questions about the company shows interest and getting a conversation going makes them feel like you are their equal and worth hiring. If the interview has gone well you don't need to ask any questions because let's face it, you can ask those same questions on your first day of work just as easily.

3. You can do a couple of things here. Usually you would just want to say something along the lines of "I wouldn't expect more than the normal starting salary for a _____." You could also research what other firms are paying and come up with a number based on that. Usually if you are in an interview with somebody in the H.R. office, they have no say in what your salary is going to be any way.

Answer 3

1. Turn the first question into a positive... Say something like "I sometimes am too hard on myself when I don't perform a task perfectly. I really like to get things right and do a good job."

2. This is critical. It basically is a test to see if you've done any homework on the company. If you say NO, then you've probably killed your chances of getting the job. You should ask 2-3 questions about the company itself, and maybe 2-3 questions about personnel issues, such as who your supervisor will be, what are the company's policies on performance reviews and salary increases, etc. It's hard to answer with any more specificity because you haven't mentioned what type of company it is. If it were a computer company for example, I might ask something like "What are the company's main short-term and long-term goals for increasing market share?"

3. This is a toughy too... I'd probably say something like "I have every confidence you will present an offer that reflects the true value of what I will contribute to your company, and would prefer to discuss it at that time."

Answer 4

Be as knowledgable as you can about the firm and the job. Be prepared to play up your strengths and your job skills; they obviously knwo your background, and they have called you in for an interview, so your experience has impressed them in some way. Don't get hung up on the fact that you're entering a different type of job; just focus on the skills you've acquired--that's what they're interested in. Also, have a list of questions you'd like to ask; that will show you're interested in the company.

Answer 5

1. Come up with a weakness that actually helps with your job
2. Try to think of two or three questions that pertain to that job. Don't ask about vacation time or money. Ask things like,,,What are we required to wear, or How many employees do they employ.
3. Research the job and find out what other people in that occupation are making. Or tell them that it is open for discussion once you are both certain that your the right person for the job.

Answer 6

1. Pick one that does not really reveal a work-related weakness such as 'not finding sufficient time for the gym/family etc'

2. 'Why was the vacancy created i.e why did the last person leave? or 'Do you feel that I have the qualities or skills that you were looking for?'

3. 'I have no specific number in mind though clearly I am keen to secure a meaningful increase on my current salary.'

Good luck with the interview.

Answer 7

I'm a hiring manager and here's what I tend to look for:

1. Weaknesses that are often over-used strengths. Example "I have excellent attention to detail, but I do have to be careful not to lose sight of the forest for the trees. I have to take a step back sometimes."

2. Ask if you could meet some of the co-workers and ask them about the company? See if you feel like you'll fit in.

3. Be honest. Tell them "I currently make x-thousands per year at my current position." Don't exaggerate.

Answer 8

1. when they ask for a weakness, all they are trying to do is to find out tht you are able & willing to chg that weeakness to a strength. for example, My weakness is tht i am not able to leave a task undone, i have to complete it on the spot. But with time i have learned to not to let the stress of having to complete the task.
2. when they ask this question? all they are trying to do is see how much interest you actually have for the job. i always good to ask about 3 questions, not more than 5.
3. i always answer this one as it is negioable.
Good luck

Answer 9

1. My weaknesses are few, but I would have to say my family
2. I think you have covered all my questions in our interview.
3. I am open to my salary requirements, I know that with any job, I must start at the bottom, and work myself up the ladder.

I use the same same when I interview.

Answer 10

dress appropriately for the position you are applying for.
don't bag on any former employers.
make and maintain direct eye-contact...i hate that one!!
be honest if you don't have a skill or experience they're asking for...state that you like to learn new things, or are willing to learn how to....
salary, that's a tough one for me. i've never been asked that one.
best of luck to you, i hope you get the job!!