Research: Like stated above, please do research on the
company you are interviewing for. This
includes browsing the company’s website, searching google for any updates about
the company, and understanding what type of company you are about to interview
with. Gathering information on a company
shows a difference between the great candidates from the good candidates.
Be
Concise: Be
sure to listen to the questions, and provide answers to the questions the
managers are asking. Stay on topic. Managers do not want to listen to candidates
get off subject to talk about something that doesn’t answer the original question.
Provide
Examples:
Prepare yourself with examples of your work. It’s almost certain that you will be asked
questions about your previous experiences, so rather than just saying that you
did it, provide more information regarding how you did it, and how well you
succeeded.
Be
Honest: Do
not attempt to say you’ve done something that you haven’t. A manager will appreciate the honesty. Many times, a manager will ask a question
regarding a skill they know you do not have already, to see if whether you will
honestly tell them the truth. If you
have a skill that is related to the skill in the original question, feel free
to advise that information, but keep in mind, stay on subject.
Keep
Your Guard Up:
Always maintain professionalism.
Do not get too comfortable to say things to the manager that may hinder
your changes from getting the job.
Talking about personal hobbies, time after work, and likes / dislikes shouldn’t be brought up
unless the manager does first. And even
then, make sure to keep your answers professional.
Traditional
Job Interview Questions – Courtesy of Monster.com
• How would you describe yourself?
• Why did you leave your last job?
• What are your long range and short
range goals and objectives?
• What do you see yourself doing five
years from now? Ten years from now?
• What do you really want to do in
life?
• What are your long range career
objectives?
• Why did you choose this career?
• Can you explain this gap in your
employment history?
• How well do you work with people? Do
you prefer working alone or in teams?
• How would you evaluate your ability
to deal with conflict?
• Have you ever had difficulty with a
supervisor? How did you resolve the conflict?
• What do you consider to be your
greatest strengths and weaknesses?
• How would a good friend describe you?
• Describe the best job you've ever
had.
• Describe the best supervisor you've
ever had.
• What motivates you to go the extra
mile on a project or job?
• What makes you qualified for this
position?
• What qualifications do you have that
make you successful in this career?
• In what ways do you think you can
make a contribution to our company?
• Do you have any hobbies? What do you
do in your spare time?
• Have you ever been fired or forced to
resign?
• What qualities should a successful
manager possess?
• Do you consider yourself a leader?
• What are the attributes of a good
leader?
• Describe the workload in your current
(or most recent) job.
• Which is more important: creativity
or efficiency? Why?
• What’s the most recent book you’ve
read?
• Describe the relationship that should
exist between the supervisor and those reporting to him or her?
• What two or three accomplishments
have given you the most satisfaction? Why?
• Describe the most rewarding
experience of your career thus far.
• In what kind of work environment are
you most comfortable?
• How do you work under pressure?
• What's one of the hardest decisions
you've ever had to make?
• How well do you adapt to new
situations?
• What can you tell us about our
company?
• What interests you about our
products?
• What do you know about our
competitors?
• What major problem have you
encountered and how did you deal with it?
• What have you accomplished that shows
your initiative and willingness to work?
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