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. Li...
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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 or...
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3) What experience do you have in this field?
Speak about specifics that relate to the position you are applying for.
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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 go...
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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 distra...
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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...
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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.
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11) What kind of salary do you need?
A loaded question. 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 ca...
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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 your...
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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.
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14) What are your greatest strengths, weaknesses?
Be prepared and give specific examples.
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15) 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 i...
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16) 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 an...
