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Introduction To Interview Tips
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Hi, nice to see you at learninterviewtips.com. If you are looking for anything
related to interview tips, preparations, tricks, or the different types of
interviews plus how to prepare for an interview then that’s what you will
find here.

An interview can be a difficult thing be it preparing for an interview or
facing one. Having said that there are ways in which you can learn and
prepare for an interview in such a manner that you are able to present a
confident and dynamic self something that interviewers want to see in a job
candidate. With the help of some basic interview tips a candidate can
prepare him/herself to face the interview. Interview tips helps you
understand what you can expect during the interview, how you can impress
the job employer by stating your strong points and brushing aside your weak
points during the interview. Things such as questions for interview tips are
basically there so as to help you create a lasting impression on the employer
which could tilt the job in your favor.

It is a well known fact that recruiters and employers are looking for bright
candidates for fit their requirement for the job or vacancy in their company.
Using interview tips you can brush your skills so as to be able to give
prompt and honest answers to the questions posed by the interviewers. You
are not only looking to impress with your experience and knowledge a
specialized field rather you would also like to impress upon them that you
have all round abilities, that you can work together with other people as a
team while also showing that you are willing to take the initiative when
required.

There are different types of interviews that are conducted. Some of the
different types of interviews tips that you will find here are behavioral
interview, group panel interview, exit interview and screening interview.
The first phase of an interview can be termed as a general interview or even
as screening interview. The main purpose of this type of interview is to
segregate the suitable and non-suitable candidates. Those who are selected
move to the next round of interviews. There are also technical interviews, as
the name suggests technical interviews are held for technical job placements
such as an engineering job or a computer software programmer job. Another
form of interview that you can expect to face if you make it to the latter
rounds of the interview is the mealtime interview. The interviewers judge
you on who you will carry yourself when dealing with clients over a
luncheon or when you are hosting a gathering. Thus having good interview
tips will aid you in understand what you can expect in a particular kind of
interview and more importantly giving your best in that round of the
interview.

Thus no less can be said about interview tips, it can mean the difference
between getting a job that you are looking for or losing out. Once you learn
interview tips then you are giving yourself the best chance at getting your
dream job.

Interview tips you will find handy

Phone Interviewing Tips

An increasing number of organizations are choosing to use the phone
interviewing method to screen candidates before calling them for the actual
interview. The main thought behind conducting a phone interview is to
allow the company to verify the basic details of the applicant while also
scrutinizing his/her basic English speaking skills, enthusiasm for the job and
also do a check on the details you have mentioned in your resume. Usually
the company will conduct a single phone interview but such norms may or
may not be followed by very company, so you can expect a second call if
they would like to confirm further details regarding your education, work
experience, etc.

When you are submitting your resume along with the job application do not
forget to mention what time of the day you will be available as the company
will call you at such a time. Be prepared for the interview and always have a
copy of your resume with you in case you need it.

Exit Interview

Exit interviews are interviews conducted by a company when an employee is
leaving the company. The primary reason for conducting or taking such an
interview is to know why the employee is resigning or leaving his job at the
company. The exit interview is conducted by either the HR manager or
someone who is responsible for recruitment in the company. During the
interview the employee’s boss or immediate senior is not invited thus
allowing the person to be open and candid regarding his/her decision to
leave the company. There is also a form that accompanies the interview
where in the reasons for the employees departure from the company, overall
experience and feedback is noted.

Who is the interviewer?

The interviewer is a person who is responsible for conducting an interview.
The interviewer can be an outsider appointed by the company or a person
from the HR or recruitment department of the company. While some
interviewers may have a set questionnaire for a technical interview, group
interview etc, but most interviewers believe in group discussion interviews
or one on one interview. The first interview is always a written interview
followed by other interviews.

Interviewers have the uncanny knack of being good observers, they precisely
monitor your behavior, your interaction abilities, how confidently you
participate and answer during a group interview.

The questions that you can expect – tell me something about yourself, what
do you remember the most about your college campus, and why do you want
to join this company etc.

Technical Job Interview Tips

Technical job interviews are not classified as being amongst the easier of the
job interviews conducted. These interviews are conducted for only those
who are technically qualified in a particular field say like computer language
programming or engineering. The interviewer will have a certain agenda for
each candidate usually based on his/her field of expertise. A technical
interview can be very tough if you are not sound in the field, the interviewer
can grind you extensively till the time they know for sure whether or not you
are completely qualified for the position you seek.

On your part you would well to do some research regarding the latest
developments in your sector and the latest tools and applications being
employed. If you have been out of job for sometime then do brush up and
polish your skills wherever needed.
Creating the first impression

A lot has always been said about the ‘First Impression.’ And the fact is that
your first impression during the interview can make a world of difference to
your job prospects. First and foremost is dressing up appropriately for the
interview. Do not dress up loudly, do not wear a jeans and funky accessories
just to prove you are in sync with fashion, neither should to dress up in such
a way to suggest you have no dressing sense.

Dress up smartly and your body language should reflect confidence and not
a nervous persona. Every candidate has interview jitters but those who are
able to display confidence along with the correct attitude are always able to
create the right first impression. Thereafter the interviewer is looking
forward to interviewing you and knowing about the skills, the abilities and a
lot more that you may have to offer to the company.



50 Common Interview Questions and Answers;
Review these typical interview questions and think about how you
would answer them. Read the questions listed; you will also find
some strategy suggestions with it.

1. Tell me about yourself:

The most often asked question in interviews. You need to have a
short statement prepared in your mind. Be careful that it does not
sound rehearsed. Limit it to work-related items unless instructed
otherwise. Talk about things you have done and jobs you have held
that relate to the position you are interviewing for. Start with the
item farthest back and work up to the present.

2. 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.

3. What experience do you have in this field?

Speak about specifics that relate to the position you are applying
for. If you do not have specific experience, get as close as you can.

4. Do you consider yourself successful?

You should always answer yes and briefly explain why. A good
explanation is that you have set goals, and you have met some and
are on track to achieve the others.

5. What do co-workers say about you?

Be prepared with a quote or two from co-workers. Either a specific
statement or a paraphrase will work. Jill Clark, a co-worker at
Smith Company, always said I was the hardest workers she had
ever known. It is as powerful as Jill having said it at the interview
herself.

6. 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?

7. What have you done to improve your knowledge in the last
year?

Try to include improvement activities that relate to the job. A wide
variety of activities can be mentioned as positive self-
improvement. Have some good ones handy to mention.
8. Are you applying for other jobs?

Be honest but do not spend a lot of time in this area. Keep the
focus on this job and what you can do for this organization.
Anything else is a distraction.

9. Why do you want to work for this organization?

This may take some thought and certainly, should be based on the
research you have done on the organization. Sincerity is extremely
important here and will easily be sensed. Relate it to your long-
term career goals.

10. Do you know anyone who works for us?

Be aware of the policy on relatives working for the organization.
This can affect your answer even though they asked about friends
not relatives. Be careful to mention a friend only if they are well
thought of.

11. What kind of salary do you need?
A loaded question. A nasty little game that you will probably lose
if you answer first. So, do not answer it. Instead, say something
like, That's a tough question. Can you tell me the range for this
position? In most cases, the interviewer, taken off guard, will tell
you. If not, say that it can depend on the details of the job. Then
give a wide range.

12. Are you a team player?
You are, of course, a team player. Be sure to have examples ready.
Specifics that show you often perform for the good of the team
rather than for yourself are good evidence of your team attitude.
Do not brag, just say it in a matter-of-fact tone. This is a key point.

13. How long would you expect to work for us if hired?
Specifics here are not good. Something like this should work: I'd
like it to be a long time. Or As long as we both feel I'm doing a
good job.


14. Have you ever had to fire anyone? How did you feel about
that?

This is serious. Do not make light of it or in any way seem like you
like to fire people. At the same time, you will do it when it is the
right thing to do. When it comes to the organization versus the
individual who has created a harmful situation, you will protect the
organization. Remember firing is not the same as layoff or
reduction in force.

15. What is your philosophy towards work?

The interviewer is not looking for a long or flowery dissertation
here. Do you have strong feelings that the job gets done? Yes.
That's the type of answer that works best here. Short and positive,
showing a benefit to the organization.

16. If you had enough money to retire right now, would you?

Answer yes if you would. But since you need to work, this is the
type of work you prefer. Do not say yes if you do not mean it.

17. Have you ever been asked to leave a position?

If you have not, say no. If you have, be honest, brief and avoid
saying negative things about the people or organization involved.

18. Explain how you would be an asset to this organization.

You should be anxious for this question. It gives you a chance to
highlight your best points as they relate to the position being
discussed. Give a little advance thought to this relationship.
19. Why should we hire you?

Point out how your assets meet what the organization needs. Do
not mention any other candidates to make a comparison.

20. Tell me about a suggestion you have made.

Have a good one ready. Be sure and use a suggestion that was
accepted and was then considered successful. One related to the
type of work applied for is a real plus.

21. What irritates you about co-workers?

This is a trap question. Think real hard but fail to come up with
anything that irritates you. A short statement that you seem to get
along with folks is great.

22. What is your greatest strength?

Numerous answers are good, just stay positive. A few good
examples: Your ability to prioritize, Your problem-solving skills,
Your ability to work under pressure, Your ability to focus on
projects, Your professional expertise, Your leadership skills, Your
positive attitude

23. Tell me about your dream job.

Stay away from a specific job. You cannot win. If you say the job
you are contending for is it, you strain credibility. If you say
another job is it, you plant the suspicion that you will be
dissatisfied with this position if hired. The best is to stay genetic
and say something like: A job where I love the work, like the
people, can contribute and can't wait to get to work.

24. Why do you think you would do well at this job?
Give several reasons and include skills, experience and interest.

25. What are you looking for in a job?

See answer # 23

26. What kind of person would you refuse to work with?

Do not be trivial. It would take disloyalty to the organization,
violence or lawbreaking to get you to object. Minor objections will
label you as a whiner.

27. What is more important to you: the money or the work?

Money is always important, but the work is the most important.
There is no better answer.

28. What would your previous supervisor say your strongest
point is?

There are numerous good possibilities:
Loyalty, Energy, Positive attitude, Leadership, Team player,
Expertise, Initiative, Patience, Hard work, Creativity, Problem
solver

29. Tell me about a problem you had with a supervisor.

Biggest trap of all. This is a test to see if you will speak ill of your
boss. If you fall for it and tell about a problem with a former boss,
you may well below the interview right there. Stay positive and
develop a poor memory about any trouble with a supervisor.

30. What has disappointed you about a job?

Don't get trivial or negative. Safe areas are few but can include:
Not enough of a challenge. You were laid off in a reduction
Company did not win a contract, which would have given you
more responsibility.

31. Tell me about your ability to work under pressure.

You may say that you thrive under certain types of pressure. Give
an example that relates to the type of position applied for.

32. Do your skills match this job or another job more closely?

Probably this one. Do not give fuel to the suspicion that you may
want another job more than this one.

33. What motivates you to do your best on the job?

This is a personal trait that only you can say, but good examples
are: Challenge, Achievement, Recognition

34. Are you willing to work overtime? Nights? Weekends?

This is up to you. Be totally honest.

35. How would you know you were successful on this job?

Several ways are good measures:
You set high standards for yourself and meet them. Your outcomes
are a success.Your boss tell you that you are successful

36. Would you be willing to relocate if required?

You should be clear on this with your family prior to the interview
if you think there is a chance it may come up. Do not say yes just
to get the job if the real answer is no. This can create a lot of
problems later on in your career. Be honest at this point and save
yourself uture grief.
37. Are you willing to put the interests of the organization
ahead of your own?

This is a straight loyalty and dedication question. Do not worry
about the deep ethical and philosophical implications. Just say yes.

38. Describe your management style.

Try to avoid labels. Some of the more common labels, like
progressive, salesman or consensus, can have several meanings or
descriptions depending on which management expert you listen to.
The situational style is safe, because it says you will manage
according to the situation, instead of one size fits all.

39. What have you learned from mistakes on the job?

Here you have to come up with something or you strain credibility.
Make it small, well intentioned mistake with a positive lesson
learned. An example would be working too far ahead of colleagues
on a project and thus throwing coordination off.

40. Do you have any blind spots?

Trick question. If you know about blind spots, they are no longer
blind spots. Do not reveal any personal areas of concern here. Let
them do their own discovery on your bad points. Do not hand it to
them.

41. If you were hiring a person for this job, what would you
look for?

Be careful to mention traits that are needed and that you have.

42. Do you think you are overqualified for this position?

Regardless of your qualifications, state that you are very well
qualified for the position.
43. How do you propose to compensate for your lack of
experience?

First, if you have experience that the interviewer does not know
about, bring that up: Then, point out (if true) that you are a hard
working quick learner.

44. What qualities do you look for in a boss?

Be generic and positive. Safe qualities are knowledgeable, a sense
of humor, fair, loyal to subordinates and holder of high standards.
All bosses think they have these traits.

45. Tell me about a time when you helped resolve a dispute
between others.

Pick a specific incident. Concentrate on your problem solving
technique and not the dispute you settled.

46. What position do you prefer on a team working on a
project?

Be honest. If you are comfortable in different roles, point that out.

47. Describe your work ethic.

Emphasize benefits to the organization. Things like, determination
to get the job done and work hard but enjoy your work are good.

48. What has been your biggest professional disappointment?

Be sure that you refer to something that was beyond your control.
Show acceptance and no negative feelings.

49. Tell me about the most fun you have had on the job.
Talk about having fun by accomplishing something for the
organization.

50. 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.

And Finally Good Luck

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Interview tips

  • 1. Introduction To Interview Tips சநதனா Hi, nice to see you at learninterviewtips.com. If you are looking for anything related to interview tips, preparations, tricks, or the different types of interviews plus how to prepare for an interview then that’s what you will find here. An interview can be a difficult thing be it preparing for an interview or facing one. Having said that there are ways in which you can learn and prepare for an interview in such a manner that you are able to present a confident and dynamic self something that interviewers want to see in a job candidate. With the help of some basic interview tips a candidate can prepare him/herself to face the interview. Interview tips helps you understand what you can expect during the interview, how you can impress the job employer by stating your strong points and brushing aside your weak points during the interview. Things such as questions for interview tips are basically there so as to help you create a lasting impression on the employer which could tilt the job in your favor. It is a well known fact that recruiters and employers are looking for bright candidates for fit their requirement for the job or vacancy in their company. Using interview tips you can brush your skills so as to be able to give prompt and honest answers to the questions posed by the interviewers. You are not only looking to impress with your experience and knowledge a specialized field rather you would also like to impress upon them that you have all round abilities, that you can work together with other people as a team while also showing that you are willing to take the initiative when required. There are different types of interviews that are conducted. Some of the different types of interviews tips that you will find here are behavioral interview, group panel interview, exit interview and screening interview. The first phase of an interview can be termed as a general interview or even as screening interview. The main purpose of this type of interview is to segregate the suitable and non-suitable candidates. Those who are selected move to the next round of interviews. There are also technical interviews, as
  • 2. the name suggests technical interviews are held for technical job placements such as an engineering job or a computer software programmer job. Another form of interview that you can expect to face if you make it to the latter rounds of the interview is the mealtime interview. The interviewers judge you on who you will carry yourself when dealing with clients over a luncheon or when you are hosting a gathering. Thus having good interview tips will aid you in understand what you can expect in a particular kind of interview and more importantly giving your best in that round of the interview. Thus no less can be said about interview tips, it can mean the difference between getting a job that you are looking for or losing out. Once you learn interview tips then you are giving yourself the best chance at getting your dream job. Interview tips you will find handy Phone Interviewing Tips An increasing number of organizations are choosing to use the phone interviewing method to screen candidates before calling them for the actual interview. The main thought behind conducting a phone interview is to allow the company to verify the basic details of the applicant while also scrutinizing his/her basic English speaking skills, enthusiasm for the job and also do a check on the details you have mentioned in your resume. Usually the company will conduct a single phone interview but such norms may or may not be followed by very company, so you can expect a second call if they would like to confirm further details regarding your education, work experience, etc. When you are submitting your resume along with the job application do not forget to mention what time of the day you will be available as the company will call you at such a time. Be prepared for the interview and always have a copy of your resume with you in case you need it. Exit Interview Exit interviews are interviews conducted by a company when an employee is leaving the company. The primary reason for conducting or taking such an interview is to know why the employee is resigning or leaving his job at the company. The exit interview is conducted by either the HR manager or
  • 3. someone who is responsible for recruitment in the company. During the interview the employee’s boss or immediate senior is not invited thus allowing the person to be open and candid regarding his/her decision to leave the company. There is also a form that accompanies the interview where in the reasons for the employees departure from the company, overall experience and feedback is noted. Who is the interviewer? The interviewer is a person who is responsible for conducting an interview. The interviewer can be an outsider appointed by the company or a person from the HR or recruitment department of the company. While some interviewers may have a set questionnaire for a technical interview, group interview etc, but most interviewers believe in group discussion interviews or one on one interview. The first interview is always a written interview followed by other interviews. Interviewers have the uncanny knack of being good observers, they precisely monitor your behavior, your interaction abilities, how confidently you participate and answer during a group interview. The questions that you can expect – tell me something about yourself, what do you remember the most about your college campus, and why do you want to join this company etc. Technical Job Interview Tips Technical job interviews are not classified as being amongst the easier of the job interviews conducted. These interviews are conducted for only those who are technically qualified in a particular field say like computer language programming or engineering. The interviewer will have a certain agenda for each candidate usually based on his/her field of expertise. A technical interview can be very tough if you are not sound in the field, the interviewer can grind you extensively till the time they know for sure whether or not you are completely qualified for the position you seek. On your part you would well to do some research regarding the latest developments in your sector and the latest tools and applications being employed. If you have been out of job for sometime then do brush up and polish your skills wherever needed.
  • 4. Creating the first impression A lot has always been said about the ‘First Impression.’ And the fact is that your first impression during the interview can make a world of difference to your job prospects. First and foremost is dressing up appropriately for the interview. Do not dress up loudly, do not wear a jeans and funky accessories just to prove you are in sync with fashion, neither should to dress up in such a way to suggest you have no dressing sense. Dress up smartly and your body language should reflect confidence and not a nervous persona. Every candidate has interview jitters but those who are able to display confidence along with the correct attitude are always able to create the right first impression. Thereafter the interviewer is looking forward to interviewing you and knowing about the skills, the abilities and a lot more that you may have to offer to the company. 50 Common Interview Questions and Answers; Review these typical interview questions and think about how you would answer them. Read the questions listed; you will also find some strategy suggestions with it. 1. Tell me about yourself: The most often asked question in interviews. You need to have a short statement prepared in your mind. Be careful that it does not sound rehearsed. Limit it to work-related items unless instructed otherwise. Talk about things you have done and jobs you have held that relate to the position you are interviewing for. Start with the item farthest back and work up to the present. 2. 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
  • 5. 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. 3. What experience do you have in this field? Speak about specifics that relate to the position you are applying for. If you do not have specific experience, get as close as you can. 4. Do you consider yourself successful? You should always answer yes and briefly explain why. A good explanation is that you have set goals, and you have met some and are on track to achieve the others. 5. What do co-workers say about you? Be prepared with a quote or two from co-workers. Either a specific statement or a paraphrase will work. Jill Clark, a co-worker at Smith Company, always said I was the hardest workers she had ever known. It is as powerful as Jill having said it at the interview herself. 6. 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? 7. What have you done to improve your knowledge in the last year? Try to include improvement activities that relate to the job. A wide variety of activities can be mentioned as positive self- improvement. Have some good ones handy to mention.
  • 6. 8. Are you applying for other jobs? Be honest but do not spend a lot of time in this area. Keep the focus on this job and what you can do for this organization. Anything else is a distraction. 9. Why do you want to work for this organization? This may take some thought and certainly, should be based on the research you have done on the organization. Sincerity is extremely important here and will easily be sensed. Relate it to your long- term career goals. 10. Do you know anyone who works for us? Be aware of the policy on relatives working for the organization. This can affect your answer even though they asked about friends not relatives. Be careful to mention a friend only if they are well thought of. 11. What kind of salary do you need? A loaded question. A nasty little game that you will probably lose if you answer first. So, do not answer it. Instead, say something like, That's a tough question. Can you tell me the range for this position? In most cases, the interviewer, taken off guard, will tell you. If not, say that it can depend on the details of the job. Then give a wide range. 12. Are you a team player? You are, of course, a team player. Be sure to have examples ready. Specifics that show you often perform for the good of the team rather than for yourself are good evidence of your team attitude. Do not brag, just say it in a matter-of-fact tone. This is a key point. 13. How long would you expect to work for us if hired?
  • 7. Specifics here are not good. Something like this should work: I'd like it to be a long time. Or As long as we both feel I'm doing a good job. 14. Have you ever had to fire anyone? How did you feel about that? This is serious. Do not make light of it or in any way seem like you like to fire people. At the same time, you will do it when it is the right thing to do. When it comes to the organization versus the individual who has created a harmful situation, you will protect the organization. Remember firing is not the same as layoff or reduction in force. 15. What is your philosophy towards work? The interviewer is not looking for a long or flowery dissertation here. Do you have strong feelings that the job gets done? Yes. That's the type of answer that works best here. Short and positive, showing a benefit to the organization. 16. If you had enough money to retire right now, would you? Answer yes if you would. But since you need to work, this is the type of work you prefer. Do not say yes if you do not mean it. 17. Have you ever been asked to leave a position? If you have not, say no. If you have, be honest, brief and avoid saying negative things about the people or organization involved. 18. Explain how you would be an asset to this organization. You should be anxious for this question. It gives you a chance to highlight your best points as they relate to the position being discussed. Give a little advance thought to this relationship.
  • 8. 19. Why should we hire you? Point out how your assets meet what the organization needs. Do not mention any other candidates to make a comparison. 20. Tell me about a suggestion you have made. Have a good one ready. Be sure and use a suggestion that was accepted and was then considered successful. One related to the type of work applied for is a real plus. 21. What irritates you about co-workers? This is a trap question. Think real hard but fail to come up with anything that irritates you. A short statement that you seem to get along with folks is great. 22. What is your greatest strength? Numerous answers are good, just stay positive. A few good examples: Your ability to prioritize, Your problem-solving skills, Your ability to work under pressure, Your ability to focus on projects, Your professional expertise, Your leadership skills, Your positive attitude 23. Tell me about your dream job. Stay away from a specific job. You cannot win. If you say the job you are contending for is it, you strain credibility. If you say another job is it, you plant the suspicion that you will be dissatisfied with this position if hired. The best is to stay genetic and say something like: A job where I love the work, like the people, can contribute and can't wait to get to work. 24. Why do you think you would do well at this job?
  • 9. Give several reasons and include skills, experience and interest. 25. What are you looking for in a job? See answer # 23 26. What kind of person would you refuse to work with? Do not be trivial. It would take disloyalty to the organization, violence or lawbreaking to get you to object. Minor objections will label you as a whiner. 27. What is more important to you: the money or the work? Money is always important, but the work is the most important. There is no better answer. 28. What would your previous supervisor say your strongest point is? There are numerous good possibilities: Loyalty, Energy, Positive attitude, Leadership, Team player, Expertise, Initiative, Patience, Hard work, Creativity, Problem solver 29. Tell me about a problem you had with a supervisor. Biggest trap of all. This is a test to see if you will speak ill of your boss. If you fall for it and tell about a problem with a former boss, you may well below the interview right there. Stay positive and develop a poor memory about any trouble with a supervisor. 30. What has disappointed you about a job? Don't get trivial or negative. Safe areas are few but can include: Not enough of a challenge. You were laid off in a reduction Company did not win a contract, which would have given you
  • 10. more responsibility. 31. Tell me about your ability to work under pressure. You may say that you thrive under certain types of pressure. Give an example that relates to the type of position applied for. 32. Do your skills match this job or another job more closely? Probably this one. Do not give fuel to the suspicion that you may want another job more than this one. 33. What motivates you to do your best on the job? This is a personal trait that only you can say, but good examples are: Challenge, Achievement, Recognition 34. Are you willing to work overtime? Nights? Weekends? This is up to you. Be totally honest. 35. How would you know you were successful on this job? Several ways are good measures: You set high standards for yourself and meet them. Your outcomes are a success.Your boss tell you that you are successful 36. Would you be willing to relocate if required? You should be clear on this with your family prior to the interview if you think there is a chance it may come up. Do not say yes just to get the job if the real answer is no. This can create a lot of problems later on in your career. Be honest at this point and save yourself uture grief.
  • 11. 37. Are you willing to put the interests of the organization ahead of your own? This is a straight loyalty and dedication question. Do not worry about the deep ethical and philosophical implications. Just say yes. 38. Describe your management style. Try to avoid labels. Some of the more common labels, like progressive, salesman or consensus, can have several meanings or descriptions depending on which management expert you listen to. The situational style is safe, because it says you will manage according to the situation, instead of one size fits all. 39. What have you learned from mistakes on the job? Here you have to come up with something or you strain credibility. Make it small, well intentioned mistake with a positive lesson learned. An example would be working too far ahead of colleagues on a project and thus throwing coordination off. 40. Do you have any blind spots? Trick question. If you know about blind spots, they are no longer blind spots. Do not reveal any personal areas of concern here. Let them do their own discovery on your bad points. Do not hand it to them. 41. If you were hiring a person for this job, what would you look for? Be careful to mention traits that are needed and that you have. 42. Do you think you are overqualified for this position? Regardless of your qualifications, state that you are very well qualified for the position.
  • 12. 43. How do you propose to compensate for your lack of experience? First, if you have experience that the interviewer does not know about, bring that up: Then, point out (if true) that you are a hard working quick learner. 44. What qualities do you look for in a boss? Be generic and positive. Safe qualities are knowledgeable, a sense of humor, fair, loyal to subordinates and holder of high standards. All bosses think they have these traits. 45. Tell me about a time when you helped resolve a dispute between others. Pick a specific incident. Concentrate on your problem solving technique and not the dispute you settled. 46. What position do you prefer on a team working on a project? Be honest. If you are comfortable in different roles, point that out. 47. Describe your work ethic. Emphasize benefits to the organization. Things like, determination to get the job done and work hard but enjoy your work are good. 48. What has been your biggest professional disappointment? Be sure that you refer to something that was beyond your control. Show acceptance and no negative feelings. 49. Tell me about the most fun you have had on the job.
  • 13. Talk about having fun by accomplishing something for the organization. 50. 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. And Finally Good Luck