What Are Some Interview Questions For a Professional Job?

Question

i have a interview on Wednesday for a professional government position. I am not scared to go on the interview though i am just afraid that i will choke up and not know what to say. What are some typical interview questions that an agency in the Fed Gov will ask of an individual who is applying for a high status/high salary job?
i am also intimidated by having multiple interviewers on a board. any tips on how to get over this?

Answer 1

so, tell me, what do you have to offer to our corporation?


tell me a bit about yourself?

what is your worst flaw in work?

How would you deal with a co worker that is hard to get along with?

Why should we hire you?

HOw would you say a former boss would describe you?

(oh, I just realised you said "government position",
I don't know, I think their questions would be even trickier and more invasive to your personal life..)

Answer 2

First, give each of them a good firm handshake and look them in the eye, then when they've turned, scan the room for things of interest. A great view from the window, or something on the desk that shows the interviewer's personal interest that you can then ask about. It's a good way to break the ice and develop rapport with the interviewer. Be very sure you've done your research about the company/job so that you can ask good questions. Don't expect that everyone is going to be a good interviewer. Many times they need direction through your questions and insight. A good one is "what does a typical day look like here?" It shows you are interested in the details of the company and job. And mostly, be personable and relaxed but confident. These are people too.

Answer 3

No experience of facing an interview. But I'll say what I've been taught...

For the multiple interviewers thing - at first make eye contact and smile pleasantly at each individual. Always look at the person who asked you the question when answering. They'll try to confuse you by asking multiples questions while you are trying to answer one. Stop and politely ask them to hold on till you finish your answer. Do that as smoothly as you can, without offending anyone. They'll be testing you throughout out with stuff like that.

Other than the basic questions, they'll ask some stuff like,
*What is your greatest weaknesses/strengths?
*What is your personal definition of success?
And they'll try to get to know what you are like with stuff like,
*What was the last book you read?
*What type of books do you enjoy? Why?
*To which magazines do you subscribe to? Why?
*Who had influenced you the most?
*Who do you admire the most? Why?
*If you could start over life, what would you change?
*Are you most like your father or mother? Why?

I don't know if those are basic questions... But those are a few that we were told to prepare for. However don't lie, don't loose eye contact, and if you misheard a question, please ask them to repeat rather than answering on what you think you heard.

Best of luck with the interview!

Answer 4

Congratulations on getting to the interview! Interviewers in the federal government, especially for high salary positions, are going to be especially interested in how your experience qualifies you for the position. They may ask you to elaborate on your KSA responses.

Be prepared by researching the agency - there should be a website. Know their mission, and how your job supports the mission.

Answer 5

There are tons of things to learn about going on job interviews. The most important thing is to listen to what you are asked, and to take a second to think about it before answering. If you aren't sure how to answer right away, don't be afraid to ask them to clarify their question. That will give you a little more time and you will make sure you are answering what they really want. (sometimes people ask bad questions too, and it will give them a chance to rephrase it in a more understandable way)

Be honest. Don't try to make up things if you don't know the answer because they will know you are doing that. Keep in mind what your strengths are and if you don't know how to answer a question be sure to come back to your strengths. "I'm not sure how I'd go about that, but one of my strong points is that I can figure out how to get the information I need to solve a problem, such as the time I had to etc....). Be ready to give examples of how you have used your strengths.

Also, have a few questions ready to ask them. Show that you are interested in what they are doing and are curious to learn more.

Answer 6

Listen let no one make you nervous.I personally have never been interviewed for a Gov. position.But I do know that during any multiple interviewer situation be calm,look directly at the one that ask the question.If they ask as if they are trying to be difficult,just look at them and ask them if they ask___-then answer that question.Good luck on the interview......

Answer 7

Do you think it is acceptable for Marion Barry to use crack while Mayor of DC?
Do you think its acceptable to deny white congresswomen membership in the Black Congressional Caucas solely based on skin color?
Do you think its appropriate for the same family to be on welfare for generations?
Do you think anyone would hire you in the private sector?

Answer 8

Has the employer extremely asked for references at this factor? maximum companies do no longer ask for references till after the 1st or 2d interview, and that's not an expectation which you grant references as area of your resume anymore. i could genuinely wait till the business enterprise asks for the references, because of the fact it exhibits which you recognize the ropes and have been in the direction of the approach. additionally, only an added piece of advice - in case you have "references obtainable upon request" on your resume, do away with it. that's an obtrusive fact and is thoroughly pointless.

Answer 9

tell me a situation where things did not work out as you planned and how did you handle it?

tell me a situation were you excelled/shined?

where do you see yourself in 5 years