Common Interview Questions
An interview is actually an oral test that measures your compatibility with the company. It also measures your attitude, your personality and you style of thinking. Each question is specifically designed to check your fit in the proposed job and company. There are a myriad of questions that may come up during an interview and you will need to tackle each with maturity, calm and poise, because the interviewer will be sizing you up through your answer. Let us check some trick questions and see what could be the best way to wriggle out of them: Tell me about yourself: Many interviews will start with this question. When you are faced with it, answer by highlighting your finest traits (educational, attitudinal and personal) which best match with the proposed job. Never go into personal details unless specifically asked. Center the interviewer's attention on your academic and professional achievements, experience and specific traits that would benefit the company.
Tell me about weakness: Tell me about weakness: When asked about weakness, you need to project it as a positive trait. This is not a When asked about weakness, you need to project it as a positive trait. This is not a confessional time, so do not be candid. Do not say you do not have any weaknesses wither as you will be taken as conceited and unrealistic. Let's say you are short tempered. Do not say, 'I loose my temper often', you can say, 'I totally get upset with sub-standard work or undue delays, and I used to be vocal about it. Now, I am focusing onto correcting the worker or process instead of getting upset with it.'
Tell me about your last boss: Never badmouth your ex-boss. You will come out the worse from it. Your answer should reflect deference to authority, and ability to complement team work.
Why were you fired: This question is one that is dreaded most. However, remember millions are fired every day and they move on. Hence, the 'why you were fired' question should not elicit a panic reaction from you. Be prepared for this question. Be calm when you answer and tell the truth in such a way that it whatever be the reason, it show you accept responsibility for it, have learnt from the experience and have put it behind you.
What do you feel about this interview: This is the trickiest question of all, when the interviewer will actually evaluate your assessment prowess, your reactions and your attitude. Answer truthfully ' if you found the interview difficult or comfortable. However, be ready to back it up with reasons if asked, 'why'. Also, you can use this question to sum up your expectations and hopes that you could be part of the company organization. You may even ask how you fared in the interview.
Whatever be the trick question such as 'why were you fired' or 'what is your weakness' or 'what you think about me' are aimed to judge your (i) reactions, (ii) attitude, (iii) maturity level, (iv) weakness and (v) ability to think on your feet. You can never be prepared for all, but if you remember to keep calm, be truthful (and diplomatic) an stay objective, you always fare well.
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2006-12-03 05:33:03
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answered by ciprian_olaru1985 3
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Here's some tips...
-Get a good night's sleep before your interview.
-Wake up in time to give yourself a chance to relax, sit at your table, look out the window, and have a nice breakfast.
-Prepare for your interview ahead of time. Rehearse your backround out loud to yourself or a friend. Have your friend ask you some mock interview questions, so you can sound comfortable answering them.
-Have all of your materials with you in a binder. Neatness counts. Have a clean copy of your updated resume and be prepared to answer questions about it.
-Most employers will ask you why you want to leave your current position. Have an answer ready that does not make it sound like you are complaining about your current job and especially the management. Use words like "looking for new opportunities", "want a position that can provide growth", etc.
-Your character is also important to an interviewer. Be humble, but speak up, clearly and concisely. Don't bad-mouth former employees, job, or management. Play up that you are an honest person, creative, have initiative, punctual, etc.
Good luck, I'm sure that you will do just fine. Try not to think that you've always been nervous, so you always will be. That's not the case. Self-confidence and a firm hand-shake!!!!
2006-12-01 21:37:20
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answered by Anonymous
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I actually have a similar situation as you. i have finished large on some interviews, yet it really is because i actually prepared for it. the business corporation purely chosen yet another human being because they suggested he/she had an internship with regard to the area, yet i became sensible that the interview went properly. I did poorly at this interview I went to on Friday although, although the completed business corporation became a shaggy dog tale, so i did not care. I made it glaring on my resume and cover letter that i'm get perfect of entry to-element and they surely needed someone to run their finished promoting and promoting for the business corporation for **** pay. i don't think of so! lol Anyhoot, listed lower than are some issues that help... a million. bypass on-line and are available across a list of worry-free questions that are requested in the time of interviews (those which includes "what's your magnificent weak spot?") then write out your solutions. answer each and every of the questions you could and bypass over them a gazzillion circumstances previously the interview. it's going to help you be extra sensible in the course of the interview. 2. Ask questions! I in various of circumstances purely ask such issues as "What are you searching for contained in the guy you employ for this position?" I by no ability ask about reward or something, yet some human beings would. 3. do not communicate undesirable about ex-employers no remember what. I made this blunders some circumstances, yet no longer those days... only for jobs I utilized for in the time of faculty and severe college each and every from time to time. 4. do not discuss your previous interviews. lol it really is my worst mistake... when I get worried, I have a tendency to easily jabber, yet now i'm extra attentive to it and comprehend to close my seize. :-p Anyhoot, writing down the questions and solutions might want to really help you a ton. also, gown impressive and deliver a thanks letter after the interview.
2016-11-30 01:14:36
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answered by ? 4
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There is the S.T.A.R technique, you explain the Situation or Task you were in/given, then the Action you took and then explain the Result. Situation/Task, Action Result.
This is a good way to respond to any questions your interviewer will ask you becausse this shows you can address the question wilth a full and detailed response. Best of luck.
2006-12-01 21:40:43
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answered by Anonymous
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Here's some tips...
-Get a good night's sleep before your interview.
-Wake up in time to give yourself a chance to relax, sit at your table, look out the window, and have a nice breakfast.
-Prepare for your interview ahead of time. Rehearse your backround out loud to yourself or a friend. Have your friend ask you some mock interview questions, so you can sound comfortable answering them.
-Have all of your materials with you in a binder. Neatness counts. Have a clean copy of your updated resume and be prepared to answer questions about it.
-Most employers will ask you why you want to leave your current position. Have an answer ready that does not make it sound like you are complaining about your current job and especially the management. Use words like "looking for new opportunities", "want a position that can provide growth", etc.
-Your character is also important to an interviewer. Be humble, but speak up, clearly and concisely. Don't bad-mouth former employees, job, or management. Play up that you are an honest person, creative, have initiative, punctual, etc.
2006-12-01 21:37:38
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answered by Anonymous
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Prepare well before going for an interview on the domain of your expertise.
Be confident. Have a positive attitude.
2014-10-08 22:58:45
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answered by Banshi 3
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i shall say attire is important.. it is the very first impression ... howoever, the most important thing is how you react to the question.... try to prepare a list of question which might be posted to you... and try to be honest... coz interivewers have their technic in questioning you... eg... they might ask u different question but to get same answer from you... be careful with all these trap...
2006-12-01 21:56:05
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answered by WOWO LEE 2
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- Be yourself
- Study the company profile in detail
- Be prepared with answers which are relevant to the position applied for.
- Don;t use the word 'I'
2006-12-01 21:42:37
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answered by shashikant p 1
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Be confident in saying something. Also you should be having enough knowledge about anything you say. If you do not know any thing politely tell this.
2006-12-01 21:38:19
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answered by Jonathan J 2
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act fresh
2006-12-01 21:50:54
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answered by Anonymous
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