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List of Interview Questions

1] CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT A CHALLENGING SITUATION AT WORK YOU HAVEENCOUNTERED SO FAR? HOW DID YOU TACKLE IT?

Answer: Here the interviewer is looking at a number of factors- your problem solving skills,underlying attitudes, how you put across your ideas and how your previous experience maybe useful to the present o

2] WHAT IS YOUR WAY OF HANDLING CONFLICTS?Answer: Work related conflicts can be of several sub varieties. This could be conflictsbetween colleagues, conflicts between senior management and subordinates, conflicts withmanagement rules, systems and p

3] IN WHAT WAYS DO YOU THINK YOU ARE SUITED FOR THIS JOB? HOW CAN YOUCONTRIBUTE TO THIS ORGANIZATION?

Answer: This again is a question that requires preparation. Before appearing for theinterview, assess your own qualification and skills. You should also evaluate the needs of the

job and the company. You are

4] I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR ABOUT SOME EXPERIENCE FROM YOUR WORK LIFE SOFAR.

Answer: This is in fact another version of the previous question, but a more open-endedone. The interviewer wants to leave it up to you what part of your personality and workexperience you wish to bring for

5] GIVE US AN INSTANCE WHEN YOU FAILED IN SPITE OF YOUR BEST EFFORTS?Answer: This is a very common situation for many people, but nevertheless a trickyquestion. You are likely to be embarrassed or worried that talking about a previous failurehampers your job prospects. This

6] HOW WOULD YOU EVALUATE YOUR ANALYTICAL SKILLS?Answer: This is a fairly easy question if you have done your homework. It is important to berealistic about what skills you have and how you can substantiate your claims. You have tobe prepared to talk abou
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7] TELL US ABOUT WHAT YOU CONSIDER AS YOUR WEAK AREA- THINGS YOU FINDDIFFICULT TO MANAGE.

Answer: This is a multi-purpose question again. The interviewer wants to see how you reactto tricky questions. They are also assessing your awareness of yourself and how youapproach difficult situations and

8] TELL US ABOUT YOUR GOALS- BOTH SHORT TERM AND LONG TERM.Answer: This is a very you-specific question. It all depends on you. In answering thisquestion, you have to assess where you are at the moment in your career and where youwant to go from there. Many people

9] WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN THE NEXT TWO/FIVE/TEN YEARS?Answer: This is another version of the previous question. The interviewer is here assessinghow realistic and adept you are in making short term and long term plans. They also want tosee if your aims are in

10] IS THERE ANYTHING THAT WOULD MAKE US WANT TO HIRE YOU, APART FROMWHAT WE HAVE ALREADY ASKED YOU?

Answer: This is your chance for you to present your key selling points. Remember that manyqualified people would have interviewed for this job. What makes you stand out? What areyour strengths that this org

11] WHAT IN YOUR VIEW ARE THE KEY FACTORS IN GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE?Answer: To answer this question, you need to step into the customers shoes. Keep asidethe specific situation or problem. What do you expect as a customer? Now you are equippedto answer this question. You c

12] TELL US WHAT YOU KNOW ABOUT THIS ORGANIZATION.Answer: This question is an excellent opportunity to show that you have an active interest in

the organization. For this you need to do prior research about the company and also relate itto the field of expe

13] FROM YOUR RESUME, WE SEE THAT YOU HAVE BEEN IN YOUR CURRENT JOBONLY FOR SIX MONTHS. WHY DO YOU WANT TO LEAVE IT SO SOON AND JOIN US?

Answer: This is a tricky question. Be well prepared with a safe answer if you are in this
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position. The answer has to be closest to the truth while at the same time sounding a safeone. Your reasons could be

14] WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING TO GAIN FROM THIS ORGANIZATION?Answer: This is another question where research makes all the difference. In other wordsthe interviewer is asking what brings you job satisfaction. Find out some important thingsabout the company, like the

15] WHAT FOR YOU ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTORS OF AN EMPLOYEESRESPONSIBILITY TOWARDS THE ORGANIZATION?

Answer: These include constantly bringing your best abilities to do the work at hand, puttingyour time to productive use, being loyal to the company, being a good team player, valuingthe work relationship,

16] WHY DO YOU WANT TO LEAVE YOUR CURRENT JOB AND JOIN US?Answer: You may have to answer this question either in the companys application form orat the interview. Be ready with a good answer. You might say something like this: Thiscompany is known all over the c

17] TELL US ABOUT WHAT MOTIVATES YOU.Answer: This is something only you can frame an answer to. It is helpful to look into yourpast. What were the times and occasions when you were highly charged? When was thetime when you were not motivated?

18] WHAT ARE THE ESSENTIAL QUALITIES THAT MAKE A GOOD TEAM PLAYER?Answer: It is better to answer this question taking the work context. What is the overallenvironment of the organization- what kind of work does it do? Is the organization frameworkvery strong? Is the work

19] WHY SHOULD WE HIRE YOU FOR THIS POSITION?Answer: The answer to this question must be ready in your mind even before you submityour resume and prepare the cover letter. Do your homework by researching into theorganization and the job. What are the
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20] WHAT IS YOUR SALARY NOW?Answer: This is a tricky question. The good side is that you have come to a stage where thecompany is going to make an offer to you. This is a good opportunity to discuss salary. Incase you are pressed to d

21] WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER AS A REASONABLE STARTING SALARY WITH US?Answer: Ideally you should stay away from talking about compensation till the companymakes an offer. However this does not happen in many situations and the company tries tofigure out your price tag, so to

22] IF YOU GOT A CHANCE TO GET INTO A MERRY-GO-ROUND, WHAT SONG WOULDYOU LIKE TO PLAY? WHAT ANIMAL WOULD YOU CHOOSE?

Answer: This is one of those off-the-beaten-track questions. The first step towardsanswering this is not to feel embarrassed. This means just that the interviewer is creativelyoriented. Moreover this questi

23] TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF.Answer: This seemingly innocent question is the way 80% of interviewers open theinterview. However many candidates come unprepared to handle this question and make amess at the very start and consequently l

24] WHAT ACCORDING TO YOU ARE YOUR GREATEST STRENGTHS?Answer: This looks like an easy question, but it is not so. You need to tread the fine linebetween sounding arrogant and being self-effacing. As we saw from the first question, thefirst important step is

25] WHAT WOULD YOU RATE AS YOUR GREATEST WEAKNESSES?Answer: This is a tricky question. Be mindful of what you say. If you admit to a genuineweakness, you will be respected for your honesty, but your resume will end up in the dustbin

after the interview! One

26] IS THERE SOMETHING YOU DID- OR DIDNT DO- THAT YOU ARE NOW SOMEWHATASHAMED OF? TELL US ABOUT ONE SUCH INSTANCE.

Answer: Well, this is a personal question, and the interviewer really has no right to ask youthis. However you cannot blurt out something like That is none of your business and nothave disastrous results.
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27] WHY DID YOU LEAVE/ ARE YOU LEAVING YOUR CURRENT POSITION?

Answer: Be careful not to sound negative while answering this question. Badmouthing yourprevious/current industry, company, seniors or colleagues is absolutely not done. It willreflect poorly on you more th

28] THE INTERVIEWER KEEPS SILENT AFTER YOU ANSWER A QUESTION. THIS IS ALSOCALLED THE SILENT TREATMENT.

Answer: This is not a very common situation. Be prepared for it nevertheless. Unless you areprepared, chances are that you will undo all the good that has been done so far in theinterview. The interviewer i

29] WHY SHOULD WE HIRE YOU?

Answer: This is a very obvious question, but presented as bluntly as that, it can sound veryuncomfortable to many candidates. If you stammer or hesitate, be sure that you have blownthe interview. We have a

30] DONT YOU THINK YOU ARE OVERQUALIFIED FOR THIS JOB?

Answer: Here the interviewer may be worried that you will leave the job once you findsomething that matches your qualification level. This may sound like an objection, but itdoesnt mean that the employer

31] TELL US WHERE YOU SEE YOURSELF FIVE YEARS FROM NOW.

Answer: This is a multi-purpose question. The interviewer wants to see if you will stay withthe current job or if you are viewing it as a stop-over. It is also possible that they want to seehow ambitious yo

32] WHAT WOULD BE YOUR IDEAL COMPANY, JOB AND LOCATION?

Answer: Some interviewers ask this question when they think the candidate is overqualifiedfor the job. Instead of posing their objection directly, they try to gauge the candidatesintentions in applying for

33] WHY DO YOU WANT TO WORK FOR THIS COMPANY?

Answer: This is a question where homework makes all the difference. The interviewer isdirectly testing how much of homework you have done for the interview. The more depthyour study about the company had,

34] WHAT OPTIONS DO YOU HAVE IN YOUR CAREER NOW?

Answer: The interviewer is trying to gauge how badly you want this job. You should show
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sufficient interest in the job, but avoid sounding desperate. Rather, you should positionyourself as a desirable candid

35] I FIND THAT YOUR LAST JOB WAS TERMINATED QUITE SOME TIME BACK. WHY IS ITTHAT YOU HAVE BEEN WITHOUT A JOB ALL THIS TIME?

Answer: This is an extremely tough question if you have been out of work for long. Needlessto say, the situation has all kinds of negative connotations. Your strategy should be toemphasize on reasons that d

36] HOW WOULD YOU HONESTLY EVALUATE THE STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES OFYOUR PREVIOUS/CURRENT COMPANY/BOSS/TEAM?

Answer: This question is nothing but a trap. The interviewer is the least interested in thecompany/boss/team. They are simply checking how you deal with a situation like this. Youmight be really tempted to

37] WHAT BOOKS HAVE YOU READ IN THE LAST FEW MONTHS?

Answer: Do not make empty claims here- it is so easy to find out. However it doesnt makesense to appear like a scatter-brain who has never gone beyond Archies comics. Unlessyour work is in the academic

38] DESCRIBE A SITUATION WHEN YOUR WORK DIDNT PRODUCE THE DESIRABLERESULTS/ BACKFIRED/ GOT CRITICIZED.

Answer: This is a subtle and clever way of unearthing your weaknesses. It also examineshow you handle such situations. It does not make sense to pretend that you have neverfaced some such situation- everybo

39] WHAT ARE YOUR HOBBIES/ EXTRA-CURRICULAR INTERESTS?

Answer: Take care to present yourself as a well-rounded person, someone who is interestingand active. But at the same time you should not appear to be more interested in theseactivities than your profession

40] SITUATION: THE INTERVIEWER ZEROES IN ON SOME SERIOUS DRAWBACK IN YOURBACKGROUND AND HE BRINGS IT UP. THIS COULD BE THAT YOU HAVENT DONE

YOUR POST-GRADUATION, YOUR PREVIOUS JOB WAS TERMINATED BY YOUREMPLOYER AND YOU HAVE BEEN OUT OF JOB SINCE, OR SOME SUCH FACTOR.

Answer: This is a very deadly question. But you can tackle this effectively if you learn not toreact with too much of defensiveness. The key to answering this question is to view yourselfas a salesperson.

41] HOW COMFORTABLE ARE YOU ABOUT REPORTING TO A YOUNGER PERSON/ A
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PERSON FROM A MINORITY/ A WOMAN?

Answer: This is not exactly a right question to ask in the first place- but prejudices are still areality. Therefore the interviewer might feel that it is safer to get the candidates viewsclarified well in

42] YOUR COMPETITOR PRESSES YOU TO REVEAL SOME CONFIDENTIALINFORMATION ABOUT YOUR CURRENT OR PREVIOUS EMPLOYER.

Answer: This looks like a no-win situation- traps both ways. You tell them all, and they judgeyou as untrustworthy. You refuse to reveal the information they are seeking, the interviewermight be displeased

43] WOULD YOU BE PREPARED TO LIE FOR THE COMPANY?

Answer: This is yet another tricky question. The interviewer is trying to get you choosebetween loyalty and integrity. Avoid making any such choice and form your answer in such a

way that it covers all the b

44] WHEN YOU LOOK BACK, WHAT ARE THE THINGS YOU THINK YOU SHOULD HAVEDONE DIFFERENTLY IN YOUR LIFE?

Answer: The interviewer here is looking for traces of negativity, like mistakes that have had amajor impact on your life, regrets, disappointments or other problems that may still have aneffect on your pers

45] DO YOU THINK YOU COULD HAVE DONE BETTER IN YOUR LAST JOB?

Answer: Remember that this is not a time for a confession session. Avoid anything thatsmacks negativity. E.g. When one looks back, one always finds better ways things couldhave been done, but there is no

46] HOW CONFIDENT ARE YOU OF WORKING UNDER PRESSURE?

Answer: The answer is obvious, but you have to make it convincing. Support your answerwith one or two good examples of targets achieved under severe pressure. The more vividyour account, the better.

47] TELL ME WHAT MAKES YOU ANGRY.

Answer: Your answer should project enough of a cool head combined with assertiveness.The answer should match both your personality and the work culture of the company you areinterviewing. The research you h

48] I THINK YOU SHOULD BE EARNING MORE MONEY AT THIS POINT OF YOUR CAREER.WHY ISNT IT HAPPENING?
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Answer: Beware of giving a defensive answer that suggests that money is not very importantto you- the company might use it as a trap while negotiating your salary. However youranswer should explain why you

49] WHO HAS BEEN A MAJOR SOURCE OF INSPIRATION TO YOU AND WHY?

Answer: This is a fairly straightforward question- two things that could mar the situation arebeing preparedness and being irrelevant. It should not take too much of time searching foran answer- it suggests

50] WHAT HAS BEEN THE TOUGHEST DECISION YOU HAVE HAD TO MAKE SO FAR?

Answer: This is yet another question you could spoil by being unprepared or irrelevant. Beready with a sound story. Explain why it was a difficult decision and the thought process youfollowed in reaching th

51] WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST BORING JOB YOU HAVE EVER HELD?

Answer: Many of us would jump at such an opportunity to pour out our woes in graphicdetails. But think of the result- it can have only one consequence. The interviewer associatesyou with this image of a bor

52] HAVE YOU BEEN AWAY FROM WORK MORE THAN A FEW DAYS IN ANY OF YOURPREVIOUS JOBS?

Answer: If this has been the case, it doesnt make sense to try to hide it. It is easy to find out.But admitting to such a problem can raise issues. If you havent had any attendanceproblem, congratulatio

53] IF YOU CAME ON BOARD WITH US, WHAT CHANGES WOULD YOU MAKE IN THESYSTEM?

Answer: This seemingly innocent question has many landmines hidden in it. You might bevery close to being hired, but a wrong approach this one question can sabotage everything.You may be very bright, but no

54] YOU DONT HAVE AS MUCH EXPERIENCE AS WE NEED IN . (SOME PARTICULARAREA OF WORK). IM A LITTLE CONCERNED ABOUT THIS

Answer: This is a crucial question that could make or mar your prospects. This most likelymeans that the interviewer has overall liked your background, but is concerned about somecrucial area where you don

55] HOW COMFORTABLE ARE YOU ABOUT WORKING IN THE NIGHT SHIFTS ANDWEEKENDS?
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Answer: Well, most of us have a family or near and dear ones- most of us want a life outsidethe office. But you sound this out and you are sure to lose the game. How can you get the

job and a comfortable sch

56] ARE YOU PREPARED TO TRAVEL FOR WORK OR RELOCATE?

Answer: Like the previous question, a flat no can only have one consequence. However youmay not really want to relocate or travel and what should you do here? First of all, find wherethe company wants y

57] HOW COMFORTABLE ARE YOU WITH FIRING PEOPLE? HAVE YOU FIRED MANYPEOPLE IN YOUR CAREER?

Answer: This question has an indirect motive behind the obvious one. The interviewer is notjust evaluating how tough you can get. If you have fired many people, it also probably meansthat your judgment in h

58] I FIND THAT YOU HAVE CHANGED JOBS MANY TIMES SO FAR. WHY IS IT SO?

Answer: The concerns behind this question are quite obvious. The interviewer is worried thatyou may leave the job too soon, the way you have done with others. This might also indicatethat you are a well qua

59] HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE THE ROLE/ MISSION OF A GOOD (THE POSITION YOUARE INTERVIEWING FOR/ A GOOD MANAGER/ AN EXECUTIVE IN RELATION TO THELARGER PICTURE OF COMMUNITY OR SOCIETY/ A PIONEER COMPANY IN THISINDUSTRY)?

Answer: The purpose of this question is to check your understanding of where you stand inthe larger scheme of things. The company wants to see if you are aware of the role theseentities have in the big pict

60] IMAGINE THAT YOUR BOSS IS VERY EXCITED ABOUT AN IDEA AND KEEN TOIMPLEMENT IT. BUT YOU THINK IT USELESS. WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

Answer: This question juxtaposes two values- loyalty and honesty and wants to see whichyou choose. The right answer is always to choose integrity/honesty. But remember to frameyour answer in the most constr

61] HOW COULD YOU HAVE DONE BETTER IN YOUR CAREER?

Answer: This is another version of the question What changes would you make if you weregiven the chance to live your life over? Do not fall for it. Any show of regret or a major failureonly shows you in a

62] IMAGINE THAT AN EXECUTIVE ON YOUR OWN LEVEL WASNT WORKING BELOW HIS
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POTENTIAL AND NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY AND THAT THIS WAS DOING HARMTO YOUR DEPARTMENT. WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

Answer: This question intends to test your human relation values and how you handle officepolitics. An understanding of the political style of the organization in question would help.However base your ans

63] YOU HAVE BEEN WORKING WITH THIS CURRENT FIRM FOR A LONG TIME. DONTYOU THINK IT WOULD BE DIFFICULT NOW TO SWITCH OVER TO A NEW COMPANY?

Answer: The interviewer is worried that you would find it difficult to adapt to new ways ofworking. The best way to tackle this is to show how you have had many changing scenarioswithin your current firm an

64] CAN I CONTACT YOUR CURRENT EMPLOYER FOR REFERENCES?

Answer: In all probability you wish to keep your search for a new job to yourself. If this indeed

is the case, you will not want the interviewing company to contact your present employer.However if you show

65] TELL US AN INSTANCE OF YOUR CREATIVITY/ ANALYTICAL ABILITIES/ MANAGINGSKILLS ETC.

Answer: Being prepared with examples is the key to success here. If you fumble for ananswer, it appears that you cant recall the last time you did anything worth mention. Likequestion 2, you should have a

66]WHAT ARE THE AREAS WHERE YOU NEED SOME IMPROVEMENT?

Answer: This is another way of getting you to confess a weakness. Handle this with care.Frame a positive answer. You can for instance mention a new, exciting branch of yourprofession that you would like to

67] WHAT ARE THE AREAS OF YOUR WORRIES?

Answer: You cannot afford to look like a worrier. A worrier sounds like a loser. However itdoesnt sound credible to say that you seldom worry. Therefore you should give worry anew twist so that it appear

68] HOW MANY HOURS A DAY/A WEEK DO YOU WORK?

Answer: Avoid being too specific on this answer. If you give a low figure, the company willview it as inadequate. If you commit to too many hours, you will feel guilty for not being ableto keep up. If you

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SEEKING)?

Answer: Be very careful about the way you answer this question. If you havent framed it theright way, any difficult area you might mention comes across as your weak spot. First of all,you should give a p

70] THE INTERVIEWER NARRATES A HYPOTHETICAL SITUATION THAT IS DIFFICULTAND ASKS YOU HOW YOU WOULD TACKLE THIS.

Answer: This is a what if scenario where it is impossible to have all the facts before you. Donot try to offer a readymade solution to this problem from such a short description. It reflectspoorly on your

71] TELL US ABOUT THE MOST CHALLENGING SITUATION YOU HAVE FACED IN YOURCAREER.

Answer: Be ready with a recent and relevant instance. Avoid talking about experiences that

took place very early in your career. Ideally, your example should demonstrate a quality/skillthat is important for

72] WOULD YOU CONSIDER STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS?

Answer: Say yes and show enthusiasm, and it would that yourmind is not fully with the workyou are doing. It has all kinds of negative connotations. For instance, you can come acrossas somebody who has ha

73] WE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR GOALS.

Answer: It reflects poorly on you not to have any goals or have only generalities. Rememberthat those people who are in a position to hire you have reached there most probablybecause of their goal setting h

74] WHAT ARE THE THINGS YOU LOOK FOR WHEN YOU HAVE TO HIRE PEOPLE?

Answer: This is an easy question if you are prepared for it. Present your own ideasdeveloped from experience and centered around your profession. But there are threeuniversal parameters you need to keep in

75] TRY SELLING ME THIS PEN (THIS CLOCK/ THIS CARD HOLDER/ THIS MOBILE PHONEOR ANY OBJECT AROUND THE INTERVIEWER)

Answer: There is a school of thought among some business people that good salesmanship(being persuasive) is essential for any position. Such people might ask you for ademonstration in this form. Be prepared

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MOMENT)

Answer: Needless to say, this is a crucial question. You need to handle it very carefully- onestep in the wrong direction and you end up either losing your chance or being offered lessthan what you might ha

77] THE INTERVIEWER ASKS YOU SOME QUESTION REGARDING YOUR PRIVATE LIFE,LIKE YOUR MARITAL STATUS, RELIGION, OCCUPATION OF SPOUSE ETC THAT THEYHAVE NO BUSINESS ASKING.

Answer: Unless any of these have any direct bearing on your performance, the interviewerhas no right to ask such questions. However some interviewer not used to interviewing toomany people, might raise such

78] YOU BELONG TO A CATEGORY (PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED, A SINGLE PARENT,ABOVE 50 AND SO ON) THAT MIGHT BE CONSIDERED NOT COMPETENT ENOUGHFOR THE POSITION. THE INTERVIEWER DOES NOT ARTICULATE HIS/HER CONCERN,

BUT DOUBTS LURK IN HIS/HER MIND.

Answer: This is more damaging than a concern vocally expressed. Because it is neverexpressed, you do not have a chance to respond. How do you defend your position in thiscase? The interviewer has not rais

79] WHAT WAS THE MOST DIFFICULT PART OF THE JOB YOU HELD LAST?

Answer: This question is somewhat different from the question what is the most difficult partof being (a position)? Here the question is what you personally found difficult with your last

job. Needless to

80] WHAT IS YOUR DEFINITION OF SUCCESS? HOW WOULD YOU RATE YOURSELF BYYOUR OWN DEFINITION?

Answer: This is an obvious question. You can do well by being prepared for it. Go for auniversally accepted definition of success- all you need to take care is that this also matcheswell with your own achie

81] WHAT ARE YOUR VIEWS ON CAPITAL PUNISHMENT/ ABORTION? (OR SOME SUCHCONTROVERSIAL TOPIC)?

Answer: These questions are not meant to be asked, but nevertheless come up especiallywhen the setting of the interview is more relaxed. Most probably the interviewer has strongviews of his/her own on these

82] IMAGINE YOU WON A HUGE LOTTERY. WOULD YOU CONTINUE TO WORK?

Answer: Think of what might be a real honest response and the consequences of blurting itout. If on the other hand you cannot say something as obvious as no I would continue to
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work and love to be with your

83] WHEN YOU LOOK BACK ON THE POSITION YOU HELD LAST, DO YOU THINK YOUHAVE DONE YOUR BEST IN IT?

Answer: If you say that you did, it could mean that your best is already behind you. If you sayno, the interviewer takes it to mean that you dont give your all to the work at hand. Youshould therefore in

84] GIVE ME A REASON WHY I SHOULD HIRE YOU WHEN I HAVE THE POSSIBILITY OFPROMOTING SOMEONE FROM WITHIN THIS COMPANY?

Answer: This question is pretty aggressively worded. However what it shows is theinterviewers dilemma rather than any aggressive bend. In other words, the interviewer isprobably inclined towards you, but n

85] YOU MUST HAVE RESEARCHED THIS COMPANY BEFORE COMING FOR THEINTERVIEW. CAN YOU TELL ME SOME NEGATIVE ASPECTS YOU HAVE COME

ACROSS?

Answer: The interviewer is obviously fishing for what the industry talks about their company-dont fall for the bait. You dont want to deliver any bad news and spoil any chances.Remember to be positive. In

86] HOW WOULD YOU RATE ME AS AN INTERVIEWER ON A SCALE OF 1 TO 10?

Answer: Giving a perfect 10 makes you sound too eager to please, for obvious reasons. Ifyou give a mark less than 10, the interviewer will press for the defects you found in him, andthis drags you into an u

87] TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF.

Answer: This is the dreaded, classic, open-ended interview question and likely to be amongthe first. It's your chance to introduce your qualifications, good work habits, etc. Keep itmostly work and career r

88] WHY DO YOU WANT TO LEAVE YOUR CURRENT JOB? (WHY DID YOU LEAVE YOURLAST JOB?)

Answer: Be careful with this. Avoid trashing other employers and making statements like, "Ineed more money." Instead, make generic statements such as, "It's a career move."

89] WHAT ARE YOUR STRENGTHS?

Answer: Point out your positive attributes related to the job.
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90] WHAT ARE YOUR WEAKNESSES?

Answer: Everybody has weaknesses, but don't spend too much time on this one and keep itwork related. Along with a minor weakness or two, try to point out a couple of weaknessesthat the interviewer might see

91] WHICH ADJECTIVES WOULD YOU USE TO DESCRIBE YOURSELF?

Answer: Answer with positive, work-oriented adjectives, such as conscientious, hard-working, honest and courteous, plus a brief description or example of why each fits you well.

92] WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT OUR COMPANY?

Answer: To answer this one, research the company before you interview.

93] WHY DO YOU WANT TO WORK FOR US?

Answer: Same as above. Research the company before you interview. Avoid the predictable,such as, "Because it's a great company." Say why you think it's a great company.

94] WHY SHOULD I HIRE YOU?

Answer: Point out your positive attributes related to the job, and the good job you've done inthe past. Include any compliments you've received from management.

95] WHAT PAST ACCOMPLISHMENTS GAVE YOU SATISFACTION?

Answer: Briefly describe one to three work projects that made you proud or earned you patson the back, promotions, raises, etc. Focus more on achievement than reward.

96] WHAT MAKES YOU WANT TO WORK HARD?

Answer: Naturally, material rewards such as perks, salary and benefits come into play. Butagain, focus more on achievement and the satisfaction you derive from it.

97] WHAT TYPE OF WORK ENVIRONMENT DO YOU LIKE BEST?

Answer: Tailor your answer to the job. For example, if in doing your job you're required tolock the lab doors and work alone, then indicate that you enjoy being a team player whenneeded, but also enjoy work

98] WHY DO YOU WANT THIS JOB?

Answer: To help you answer this and related questions, study the job ad in advance. But ajob ad alone may not be enough, so it's okay to ask questions about the job while you're
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answering. Say what attracts

99] HOW DO YOU HANDLE PRESSURE AND STRESS?

Answer: This is sort of a double whammy, because you're likely already stressed from the

interview and the interviewer can see if you're handling it well or not. Everybody feels stress,but the degree varies.

100] EXPLAIN HOW YOU OVERCAME A MAJOR OBSTACLE .

Answer: The interviewer is likely looking for a particular example of your problem-solvingskills and the pride you show for solving it.

101] WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF FIVE (TEN OR FIFTEEN) YEARS FROM NOW?

Answer: Explain your career-advancement goals that are in line with the job for which youare interviewing. Your interviewer is likely more interested in how he, she or the company will

benefit from you achie

102] WHAT QUALIFIES YOU FOR THIS JOB?

Answer: Tout your skills, experience, education and other qualifications, especially those thatmatch the job description well. Avoid just regurgitating your resume. Explain why.

103] WHY DID YOU CHOOSE YOUR COLLEGE MAJOR?

Answer: The interviewer is likely fishing to see if you are interested in your field of work orjust doing a job to get paid. Explain why you like it. Besides your personal interests, include

some rock-solid

104] WHAT KIND OF SALARY DO YOU NEED? OR WHAT KIND OF SALARY ARE YOULOOKING FOR?

Answer: 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 methe range for this p

105] ARE YOU A TEAM PLAYER?

Answer: You are, of course, a team player. Be sure to have examples ready. Specifics thatshow you often perform for the good of the team rather than for yourself are good evidenceof your team attitude. Do n

106] HOW LONG WOULD YOU EXPECT TO WORK FOR US IF HIRED?

Answer: Specifics here are not good. Something like this should work: I'd like it to be a long
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time. Or As long as we both feel I'm doing a good job.

107] HAVE YOU EVER HAD TO FIRE ANYONE? HOW DID YOU FEEL ABOUT THAT?

Answer: 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 theorganization versus th

108] WHAT IS YOUR PHILOSOPHY TOWARDS WORK?

Answer: The interviewer is not looking for a long or flowery dissertation here. Do you havestrong feelings that the job gets done? Yes. That's the type of answer that works best here.Short and positive, sho

109] IF YOU HAD ENOUGH MONEY TO RETIRE RIGHT NOW, WOULD YOU?

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

110] HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ASKED TO LEAVE A POSITION?

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

111] EXPLAIN HOW YOU WOULD BE AN ASSET TO THIS ORGANIZATION

Answer: You should be anxious for this question. It gives you a chance to highlight your bestpoints as they relate to the position being discussed. Give a little advance thought to thisrelationship.

112] WHY SHOULD WE HIRE YOU?

Answer: Point out how your assets meet what the organization needs. Do not mention anyother candidates to make a comparison.

113] TELL ME ABOUT A SUGGESTION YOU HAVE MADE

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