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Tell me about yourself.
The most often asked question in interviews. You need to have a Live Interview-Example
short statement prepared in your mind. Be careful that it does not
sound rehearsed. Limit it to work-related items unless instructed

otherwise. Talk about things you have done and jobs you have
held that relate to the position you are interviewing for. Start with
the item farthest back and work up to the present.

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 tract to achieve the others. Group Discussion-Example

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 organization. If you do, you will
be the one looking bad. Keep smiling and talk about leaving for
a positive reason such as an opportunity, a chance to do
something special, or other forward-looking reasons.
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Speak about specifics that relate to the position you are applying for. If you do not have specific experience,
get as close as you can.

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 are the current issues, and who are the major players?

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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
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Vocabulary Specifics here are not good. Something like this should work: "I'd like it to be a long time." Or "As long as
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Work and a hearty thanks What is your philosophy towards work?
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position with excellence. Then, quickly review you strongest qualifications.
Example: "Nobody's perfect, but based on what you've told me about this position, I believe I' d make an
"Feed back, interview outstanding match. I know that when I hire people, I look for two things most of all. Do they have the
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perform this job with excellence."

Alternate strategy (if you don't yet know enough about the position to talk about such a perfect fit): Instead
of confessing a weakness, describe what you like most and like least, making sure that what you like most
matches up with the most important qualification for success in the position, and what you like least is not
essential.

Example: Let's say you're applying for a teaching position. "If given a choice, I like to spend as much time as
possible in front of my prospects selling, as opposed to shuffling paperwork back at the office. Of course, I
long ago learned the importance of filing paperwork properly, and I do it conscientiously. But what I really
love to do is sell (if your interviewer were a sales manager, this should be music to his ears.)

What is your greatest strength?

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have, a specific example or two, which illustrates each strength, an example chosen from your most recent
and most impressive achievements.

As a general guideline, the 10 most desirable traits that all employers love to see in their employees are:

· Your problem-solving skills.

· Your ability to work under pressure.
· Your ability to focus on projects.
· Your professional expertise.
· Your leadership skills.
· Your positive attitude.
· Tell me about your dream job.
· Definiteness of purpose...clear goals.
· Enthusiasm...high level of motivation.
· Likeability...positive attitude...sense of humor.

Stay away from a specific job. You cannot win. If you say the job you are contending for is it, you strain
credibility. If you say another job is it, you plant the suspicion that you will be dissatisfied with this position if
hired. The best bet is to stay generic and say something like: "A job where I love the work, like the people,
can contribute, and can't wait to get to work."

Why do you think you would do well at this job?

Give several reasons and include skills, experience, and interest.

What are you looking for in a job?

Stay away from a specific job. You cannot win. If you say the job you are contending for is it, you strain
credibility. If you say another job is it, you plant the suspicion that you will be dissatisfied with this position if
hired. The best bet is to stay generic and say something like: "A job where I love the work, like the people,
can contribute, and can't wait to get to work."

What kind of person would you refuse to work with?

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What kind of person would you refuse to work with?
Do not be trivial, It would take disloyalty to the organization, violence or lawbreaking to get you to object.
Minor objections will label you as a whiner.

What is more important to you: the money or the work?

Money is always important, but the work is the most important. There is not better answer.

What would your previous supervisor say your strongest point is?
· Loyalty
· Energy
· Positive attitude
· Leadership
· Team Player
· Expertise
· Initiative
· Patience
· Hard Work
· Creativity
· Problem solver
· Tell me about a problem you had with a supervisor.
Biggest trap of all. This is a test to see if you will speak ill of your boss. If you fall for it and tell about a
problem with a former boss, you may well blow the interview right there. Stay positive and develop a poor
memory about any trouble with a superior.

What has disappointed you about a job?

Don't get trivial or negative. Safe areas are few but can include.
Not enough of a challenge.
You were laid off in a reduction.
Company did not win a contract, which would have given you more responsibility.

Tell me about your ability to work under pressure.

You may say that you thrive under certain types of pressure. Give an example that relates to the type of
position applied for.

Do your skills match this job or another job more closely?

Probably this one. Do not give fuel to the suspicion that you may want another job more than this one.

What motivates you to do your best on the job?

This is a personal trait that only you can say, but good examples are:
Challenge
Achievement
Recognition

How would you know you were successful on this job?

Several ways are good measures:
Ø You Set high standards for yourself and meet them.
Ø Your outcomes are a success.
Ø Your boss tells you that you are successful.

Would you be willing to relocate if required?

You should be clear on this with your family prior to the interview if you think there is a chance it may come
up. Do not say yes just to get the job if the real answer is no. This can create a lot of problems later on in
your career. Be honest at this point and save yourself future grief.

Describe your management style.

Try to avoid labels. Some of the more common labels, like "progressive", "Salesman" or "Consensus", can
have several meanings or descriptions depending on which management expert you listen to. The
"situational" style is safe, because it says you will manage according to the situation, instead of "one size fits
all."

Do you have any blind spots?

Trick question, if you know about blind spots, they are no longer blind spots. Do not reveal any personal
areas of concern here. Let them do their own discovery on your bad points. Do not hand it to them.

How do you propose to compensate for your lack of experience?

First, if you have experience that the interviewer does not know about, bring that up. Then, point out (if true)
that you are a hard working quick learner.

What qualities do you look for in a boss?

Be generic and positive, safe qualities are knowledgeable, a sense of humor, fair, loyal to subordinates, and
holder of high standards. All bosses think they have these traits.
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holder of high standards. All bosses think they have these traits.

Describe a bad decision you made.

The major pitfall that interviewee's often exhibit with this question is that they make the "bad decision"
something they did when they were ten years old. The idea here is not to avoid the question. Pick something
from the relevant past. We all make mistakes and a hallmark of honesty is admitting that and a hallmark of
self-awareness is being able to recognize when we made those mistakes.
Do not put your mistake so far back in the past that you are obviously picking something that is "harmless"
but if you feel the need to do this, you might say something like, "Well, I have more current answers but I
have one from my past that really stuck with me." If you go that route, then explain why that decision "stuck
with you" and, more importantly, how it is has guided your actions in other areas so as to not make that kind
of bad decision again. The real point here, for the candidate, is to turn this into a "lesson learned" answer.
State your bad decision, make it clear why you perceive this was a bad decision, and then talk about what
you learned from that.

Describe your work ethic.

Emphasize benefits to the organization. Things like, "determination to get the job done" and "work hard but
enjoy your work" are good.

Do you have any questions for me?

Always have some questions prepared. Questions involving areas where you will be an asset to the
organization are good. "How soon will I be able to be productive?" and "What type of projects will I be able
to assist on?" are examples.

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