I wanted to pen this down for my friends and people who read my blog on how to tackle job interview. Sometimes after an interview, I asked myself why didn't I say this or why I didn't say that. Well, we are just human, right?
Tell me about yourself?
This is an opening question in an interview and keep your answer to a min or two. Four topics: Early years, education, work history and recent career experience. This is a warm up question, so don't waste your best point on it.
What do you know about our organisation?
Discuss products or services, revenues, reputation, image, goals, problems, management style, people, history and philosophy. However, never act as you everything about the place. Your answer should show that you have taken the effort to do some research and make it clear to the interviewer that you wish to learn more.
Why do you want to work for us?
Do not say " because I like people." What else would you like - animals? Do your homework so that you can speak in terms of the company's needs. Say that your research has shown that the company is doing things you would like to be involved with and that it greatly interest you.
What can you do for us that someone else can't?
Here, you have every right to be a bit egotistical. Talk about your record of getting things done and list of career accomplishments. Say that your skills and interests, combined with this history of getting results, make you valuable. Mention your ability to set priority, identify problems, and use your experience and energy to solve them.
Please give me your definition of the position for which you are being interviewed.
Your answer should be brief and task-oriented. Think in terms of responsibilities ans accountability. Make sure you really do understand what the position involves before you attempt the answer. If uncertain, ask the interviewer.
How long would it take you to make a meaningful contribution to our firm?
Be realistic. Say that, while you would expect to meet pressing demands and pull your own weight from the first day, it might take six months to a year before you could expect to know the organisation and its needs well enough to make major contribution.
Your resume suggests that you may be over-qualified or too experiences for this position. What is you opinion?
Emphasise your interest in establishing a long-term association with the organisation, and say that you assume that if you perform well in this job, new opportunities will open up for you. Mention a strong company need a strong staff. Suggest that since you are well qualified, the employer will get a fast return on his investment. Say that a growing, energetic company can never have too much talent.
What is your management style?
You should know enough about the company's style to know that your management style will complement it. Possible styles: task-oriented, result-oriented, paternalistic. The popular style is the participative style as it motivate people and delegate responsibility.
Why are you leaving (did you leave) your job?
Be honest without hurting yourself, be brief and to the point. If you were laid off, say so, otherwise indicate that the move was your decision. Do not mention personal conflicts. Remember that your references are likely to be checked, so don't concoct a story for an interview.
What do you think of your boss?
Be positive as you can. A potential boss is likely to wonder if you might talk about him in similar terms at some point in the future.
One must be prepare for interview questions and on a gentle note - Be polite, professional and respectful with the potential boss or even client.
Good luck to my friends!
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