How do you answer these 2:
1) What would you do if after a few months with us you'll receive an offer for the job of your dreams?
2) If you have to choose between quality and respecting a deadline, what would you choose?
2007-05-16 06:03:47 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
1. I applied here because I expect it will be a job I will enjoy and in which I can excel. I wouldn't continue looking for employment after accepting a position with you, however if a definite opportunity arose that would even further improve my quality of life I would give a respectful amount of notice and work to be sure there is a smooth transition to my replacement here.
2. I would put in the extra hours needed to be sure I can provide my best quality while still meeting the deadline.
2007-05-16 06:08:45 · answer #1 · answered by Bored Enough To Be Here 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. This first one is kind of annoying. I think it requires either being completely straightforward or evasive, depending on what you think the interviewer is looking for.
If it's a sanity check then the answer would be, "Why yes, I would. It's important to follow one's dreams. Wouldn't you take that same offer?
It could also be a "PLEASE DON'T LEAVE US" question. In that case you can be evasive and say something like "One of the main reasons I'm interested in this position is because I'm following my dreams, so as far as I'm concerned I'm already on the verge of getting my dream job!"
It's disingenuous but I think the question is unfair. If someone asked me that question in an interview I would probably laugh.
2. This is a "Lady or the Tiger" question because in the interviewers mind one answer is definitely wrong. Don't get caught. I would say "If I'm doing my job properly I won't have to compromise on quality to hit the deadline." If they force the issue I would go with deadline because in most businesses missing a deadline is costlier than producing diminished quality. As long as the interviewer can see that you appreciate the value of meeting both standards you should be fine.
Man, I hate interviewers that ask silly questions.
2007-05-16 06:13:28 · answer #2 · answered by rbanzai 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. If you really know what your dream job would be then I would answer this honestly. Interviewers can smell bullshit from a mile away. However, if you don't have a dream job you can butter them up by telling them that after a few months you could have discovered that this was your dream job so it's really a non-issue.
2. You could tell them that you would find a happy medium and just work harder (and/or longer) to produce the right quality within the deadline.
2007-05-16 06:07:51 · answer #3 · answered by Jocelyn L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) I believe in open communication and win-win situations. I would tell my boss of the offer and explain why I think that particular job is my dream job. It may be more money, something I've always wanted to do or something I have not yet discovered I want. Then I would give this organisation the opportunity to use my services better by changing my job profile so that my current job becomes my dream job. I believe that would be a win-win situation for both of us.
2) I would choose both. I work to quality standards and I value time. I cannot see a situation where I would compromise either one.
2007-05-16 06:26:48 · answer #4 · answered by rhapword 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) Sir or Madem, I am interviewing right now for the job of my dreams. (it is okay if it is a BS answer, because it is a BS question)
2) I will do my best to make sure that quality work is completed by deadlines. I am a professional in my work, if at the start of a project unreal deadlines are projected, I will point out the potential problems of putting the project in an ill advised deadline to start with.
2007-05-16 06:08:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
1) I would give as much notice to my employer as possible and work my remaining time in line with my contract. I would be honest in my intentions and go for the dream job.
2) I would ultimately choose quality but not with complete disregard for the deadline. I would prioritise my main tasks and complete them in line with the requirements of the deadline. I would inform my superior of the situation and delegate tasks to colleagues if possible. The relevant parties/clients would be informed to try and get the deadline pushed back to accomodate the extra work.
That's my attempt at it.
2007-05-16 06:13:16 · answer #6 · answered by blissnabob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) Sir? This is the job of my current dreams.
2) It's a balancing act. To obtain both, you must reduce scope and reset expectations. If the client isn't satisified with the reduction, then they need to choose.
2007-05-16 06:08:16 · answer #7 · answered by Zeltar 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well, just be honest, because we all human beings so are the managers they know how human think
1. it's most likely i'll take the oppertunity because i have a goal and when i have the chance i'll pursuit it with all my heart. but of course i'll follow the proper procedure and give you guys a notice and finish my last project before i move on
2. when u miss deadline you don't get paid. but when your product lack of quality you might lose that customer forever, and also give the consumer a bad image of your products.
Quality always the first priority.
2007-05-16 06:10:05 · answer #8 · answered by Lonely Spartan Soulja 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would answer honestly.
1. Yes I would pursue my dreams then tell them what the dream job is.
2. It is a balance run every day. knowing which is more important at that time is the trick.
2007-05-16 06:07:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 - "take the job - like you would "
2 - "do both an on time and quality job"
2007-05-16 06:17:30 · answer #10 · answered by roadrunner426440 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋