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JOB INTERVIEWS FAQ & Best Answers

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JOB INTERVIEWS

FAQ & Best Answers

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First of all…

• Remember that all your answers need to be supported with GOOD EXAMPLES.

• As always, but specially here, you need to BE SPECIFIC

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Personal queries

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Tell me about yourself

Question #1

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Tell me about yourself.

You need to mention:

• who you are AS A WORKER

• your biggest strength or achievement

• and how it may benefit the company.

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Example:

• I'm a product designer specialized in the creation of furniture made of sustainable materials.

• My best ability is that of introducing low-cost new technologies into innovative designs that not only benefit the customer but also the environment.

• I have developed a wooden and organic cotton chair that detects muscular tension by means of electronic devices which has sold more than 100 units.

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What is your greatest weakness?

• Remember:

Always turn the negative into POSITIVE.

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Example

• Being organised wasn't my strongest point, but I implemented a time

management system that really helped my organization skills.

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Example 2

• I like to make sure that my work is perfect, so I tend to perhaps spend a little too much time checking it. However, I've

come to a good balance by setting up a system to ensure everything is done

correctly the first time.

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Example 3

• I used to wait until the last minute to set appointments for the coming week, but I

realized that scheduling in advance makes much more sense.

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When was the last time you were angry? What happened?

Question #2

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Tips

• Do NOT admit that you are likely to lose your temper.

• Do NOT tell anything about your personal life.

• LIE LIE LIE!!

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Example:

• Anger to me means loss of control. I do not lose control. When I get stressed, I

step back, take a deep breath, thoughtfully think through the situation and then begin

to formulate a plan of action.

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Describe a difficult work situation and how you overcame it.

Question #3

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Tips:

• Problems meeting deadlines, unhappy customers, a colleague suddenly quits,...

• Be specific describing what you did to sort that out.

• Try to reflect your leadership skills in problem-solving situations.

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Previous jobs

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What did you like or dislike about your previous job?

Question #4

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Like:

Make reference to:

Organisation

Colleagues

Atmosphere

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Examples:

• I enjoyed the contact with the people I worked with.

• There was a friendly and fun atmosphere and I actually enjoyed going into work each morning.

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Examples:

• I felt the leadership team was great as well.

• They knew all of their employees on a first name basis and tried to make those personal connections.

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Dislike:

• Something related to being not challenged enough at the job.

• Remember to balance your answer. Do not show grudge or resentment.

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Examples:

• I felt I was not able to reach my full potential because there was no room for

advancement.

• (Remember to say something positivepositive as well):

Although I enjoyed working there and appreciate ...

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Who was your best boss and who was the worst?

Question #5

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Examples:

• WORST: I've learned from each boss I've had. From the good ones, what to do; from the challenging ones - what not to do.

• BEST: Early in my career, I had a mentor who helped me a great deal, we still stay in touch.

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What have you been doing since your last job?

Question #6

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Tips:

• Talk about activitivies that prove you are dynamic even when unemployed.

• Have answers for predictable questions (e.g. if you’ve been unemployed for a long time, they’ll want to know why)

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Examples:

• I worked on several freelance projects, while actively job seeking.

• I volunteered for a literacy program that assists disadvantaged children.

• I took some continuing education classes and seminars.

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What was your biggest accomplishment in this position?

And your biggest failure?

Question #7

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Accomplishment:

• Look for an example related with the job position you’re applying for.

• Don’t sound pretentious.

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Tips:

• Give an example of something directly related to the job you are interviewing for.

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Failure:

• Be sure that it's a minor one and turn it into a positive.

• Example:

If you were working on a project that was behind deadline, explain to the interviewer how you adjusted the workload and the timeline to get back on track.

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What are your salary expectations?

Question #8

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• Research standard salaries first.

• A sum based upon the position and the overall compensation package.

• Tell the employer you'd like to know more about the responsibilities and the challenges of the job prior to discussing salary.

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Is there anything you would like to ask me?

Last question

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Examples:• What is the company's management style?

• How much travel is expected?

• Is relocation a possibility?

• Would you like a list of references?

• If I am extended a job offer, how soon would you like me to start?

• What can I tell you about my qualifications?

• When can I expect to hear from you?