INTERVIEW QUESTION
AND ANSWERS !
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What can you tell me about
yourself?
It seems like an easy interview question. It’s
open ended. Right?
Wrong – What the hiring manager really
wants is a quick, two to three minute
snapshot of who you are and why you are
the best candidate for the position.
Start with your name
Give your place information
Education in short
Job experience if any
Family details in short
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Can you list your
strengths
When you are asked question about your
strengths, it’s important to discuss
attributes that will qualify for the job.
Sample answers:-
1. When I’m working on a project, I don’t
want just to meet deadlines. Rather I
prefer to complete the project well ahead
of schedule.
2. My time management skills are excellent
and I am organized, efficient and take
pride in excelling at my work.
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What weaknesses do you
have?
When you are asked what is your
greatest weakness is, try to turn
a negative into a positive.
Sample answers:-
1. I like to make sure that my work
is perfect, so I tend to perhaps
spend a little too much time
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correctly the first time.
What is your salary
expectations?
A loaded question. A nasty game that you will
probably lose if you answer first.
Do your best not to bring up compensation until the
employer makes you an offer.
Example for fresher:- I am a fresher. Salary is not first
priority for me. This is a big platform to start my
carrier. So I Expect a considerable salary according to
my ability and your company’s norms which will fulfil
my economical needs.
Example for Experienced:- I have __ years experience
in __ field. Salary has never been a big issue for me.
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Why should I consider hiring
you?
The best way to respond is to give concrete
examples of why your skills and accomplishment
make you the best candidate for this job.
Share your knowledge
Work Experience
Skills related to job
Career Goals
Example:
With reference to my work experience, I satisfy
all the requirements for this job. And I will put all
my efforts for the progress of the organization. I
am sincere with my work and will never let you
down in anyway.
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Where do you see yourself
after five years?
There’s really no right answer to
this question.
But the interviewer wants to
know that you’re ambitious,
career oriented, an committed to
a future with the company.
So instead of sharing your dream
for early retirement, or trying to
be funny, give them an answer
that illustrate your drive
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What motivates you?
This question is practically beginning you to
highlight your positive attributes. So don’t
give a generic response. It tells them very
little about you.
Instead, try and use this question as an
opportunity to give the interviewer an insight
into your character, and use examples where
possible.
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the challenge of increasing achievement. I
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WHY DO YOU WANT TO
WORK HERE?
The interviewer is listening for an
answer that indicates you’ve given
some thought and are not sending out
resumes just because there is an
opening.
For example: “I have selected key
companies whose mission statements
are in line with my values, where I know
I could be excited about what the
company does, and this company is very
high on my list of desirable choices”.
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WHAT ARE YOUR
GOALS
Sometimes it’s best to talk about
short-term and intermediate
goals rather than locking yourself
into the distant future. For
Example: “My intermediate goal
is to get a job in a growth
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WHAT CAN YOU DO FOR US
THAT OTHER CANDIDATES CAN’T
What makes you unique? This will
take an assessment of your
experiences, skills and traits.
Summarise concisely “I have a
unique combination of strong
technical skills, and the ability to
build strong customer
relationships. This allows me to
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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.
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.
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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.
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HOW HAS YOUR EDUCATION
PREPARED YOU FOR YOUR CARRIER?
This is a broad question and you need to focus
on the behavioural examples in your
educational background which specifically
align to the required competencies for the
career.
An Example: My education has focused on not
only learning the fundamentals, but also on
the practical applications of the information
learned within those classes.
Focus on behavioural examples supporting the
key competencies for the career. Then ask if
they would like to hear more examples.
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ARE YOU A TEAM
PLAYER?
Almost everyone says yes to this question.
But it is not just a yes/no question. You
need to provide behavioural examples to
back up your answer.
A sample Answer: Yes, I’m very much a
team player. In fact, I’ve has opportunities
in my work, school and athletics to
develop my skills as a team player.
And note that this question may be used
as a lead in to questions around how you
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