Monday, September 24, 2007

Standard Interview Questions

By preparing ahead of time for some common interview questiones, you'll improve your odds of engaging in a productive conversation with your interviewer - one that can provide necessary insight into why you're the perfect person for the job.
(*) What are your weaknesses?
Answer should illustrate your willingness to continue to better yourself, both as a professional individual and as a member of a team.
(*) Do you have any questions for me?
You should be able to ask a few questions about the company's current operations and its plans for the future.
(*) What's the best part of your job?
Discuss the people you interact with inside and outside the office. Talk about the value of the work. Mention the numerous ways you feel your work benefits others.
(*) Tell me something about yourself
Interviewers don't want your life story. Instead, they want to know what personal attributes and experiences make you the candidate they're looking for.
(*) Where would you like to see yourself in five years?
Give your interviewer a tangible response, focusing on an area of the company, if possible.
(*) Why did you decide to become a (occupation)?
You can admit desire for financial stability, but not before you discuss your interest in your field, your appreciation of new challenges and any other reasons you can think of to convey the fact that you love what you do.
(*) Why should we hire you?
Never leave the interview without telling your interviewer that you want the job.
Talk about your strengths, reiterate your accomplishments and restate your willingness to learn.
(*) What's the worse part of your job?
Warning - TRAP!
It's O.K. to talk about negative things in a positive light, like:'I wish I had more time to focus on some of the issues the company is currently facing', but do not mention other employees or supervisors when talking about things you dislike.
(*) What are your strengths?
Discuss what you do well and provide specifics on how you do it.

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