tell me about yourself?

How do/would your friends describe you?

What is the most interesting thing youve done in the past three years?
What do you want me to know about you that isnt on your rsum?
Tell me about an interesting article you recently read in the newspaper.
Whats the last non-school related book you read? What did you learn from this book?
What kinds of tasks and responsibilities motivate you the most?
Why should I hire you and not the next candidate who walks in the door?
Do you prefer to work with others or on your own?
What is your greatest strength? Weakness?

How would you describe yourself as a person?

Preguntas sobre tus capacidades (Questions about your qualifications)

o Why do you want to work here? Why should I hire you?

o Do you have the skills to work in this position/company?

o What specific skills have you acquired or used in previous jobs that related
to this position?

o Tell me about what you learned from your previous jobs and internships.

o What did you like/dislike about your last job?

o What is your biggest accomplishment?

o Describe your leadership/communication/coordinating/etc style?

Preguntas sobre tu formacin (Questions about your education)

o Why did you choose to study ___?

o Describe the course that has had the greatest impact on your thinking.
 o What courses did you enjoy the most? Least?

o Tell me about your extracurricular activities during school. What do you

believe you have gained from these experiences?

Preguntas sobre la empresa (Questions about your understanding of the

job/company)

o What do you know about our company? Position?

o Why did you apply to our organization?

o What interests/impresses you about this organization?

o What criteria are you using to evaluate the organization for which you hope
to work?

o What can you tell us about our company?

o What do you think of our organizational structure?

o Who else are you interviewing with? What do you think of those
organizations?

o Are you seeking employment in a company of a certain size? Why?

o Do you have a geographic preference?

Otras preguntas (Other questions)

o What are your salary expectations for this position?

o Where do you see yourself in ___ years?

How would you describe yourself as a person?

Cmo se describira a s mismo?

Im a perfectionist. I pay attention to all the details(ditaols), and like to be sure that
everything is just right.

Soy un perfeccionista. Presto atencin a todos los detalles y me gusta estar seguro de que
todo va segn lo planeado.

Im efficient and highly organized. This enables me to be as productive as possible on

the job.

Soy productivo y disciplinado. Esto ayuda a conseguir los mejores resultados en el trabajo.

Im a creative thinker. I like to explore alternative solutions to problems and have an

open mind about what will work best.

Soy creativo. Me gusta encontrar soluciones alternativas ms efectivas para los problemas.

I enjoy solving problems, troubleshooting issues, and coming up with solutions in a

timely manner.

Me gusta resolver problemas y proponer soluciones.

What type of position are you looking for?

Qu tipo de cargo es el que est buscando?

Im interested in an entry level (beginning) position.

Estoy interesado en un cargo de nivel inicial.

Im looking for a position in which I can use my experience.

Estoy buscando un cargo en el que pueda utilizar mi experiencia.

I would like any position for which I qualify.

Encajo en cualquier cargo que corresponda a mi cualificacin.

Are you interested in a full-time or part-time position?

Est usted interesado en un trabajo a tiempo completo o a tiempo parcial?

I am more interested in a full-time position. However, I would also consider a part-

time position.

Estoy ms interesado en trabajar a tiempo completo. Sin embargo, tambin considero algn
trabajo a tiempo parcial.
Can you tell me about your responsibilities at your last job?

Hblenos por favor de sus responsabilidades en su anterior lugar de trabajo.

I advised customers on financial matters. After I consulted the customer, I completed

a customer inquiry form and catalogued the information in our database. I then
collaborated with colleagues to prepare the best possible package for the client. The
clients were then presented with a summarized report on their financial activities that
I formulated on a quarterly basis.

Aconsejaba a clientes en asuntos financieros. Despus de las consultas, llenaba el

cuestionario del cliente e introduca la informacin, la catalogaba en nuestra base de datos.
Luego, junto con mis colegas preparaba el mejor paquete posible para el cliente. Luego,
presentaba a los clientes informes resumidos sobre las transacciones financieras que yo
preparaba trimestralmente.

What is your greatest strength?

Cules son sus lados ms fuertes?

I work well under pressure. When there is a deadline, I can focus on the task at hand
(current project) and structure my work schedule well. I remember one week when I
had to get 6 new customer reports out by Friday at 5. I finished all the reports ahead
of time without having to work overtime.

Yo trabajo bien en situaciones estresantes (bajo presin). Si se establece una fecha lmite
para realizar una tarea, yo organizo muy bien mi plan de trabajo. Recuerdo una semana
cuando tena que entregar 6 informes sobre los nuevos clientes para el viernes a las 17:00.
Termin todos los informes antes de lo previsto y no tuve que trabajar horas extra.

I am an excellent communicator. People trust me and come to me for advice. One

afternoon, my colleague was involved with a troublesome (difficult) customer who felt
he was not being served well. I made the customer a cup of coffee and invited both my
colleague and the client to my desk where we solved the problem together.

Me llevo muy bien con la gente. La gente confa en m y se acercan a que les aconseje. Una
tarde, un colega mo tuvo un conflicto con un cliente problemtico (difcil) que crea que le
haban atendido mal. Les prepar al cliente y a mi colega una taza de caf, les invit a mi
escritorio, donde resolvimos el problema juntos.

I am a trouble shooter. When there was a problem at my last job, the manager would
always ask me to solve it. Last summer, the server at work crashed. The manager was
desperate and called me in (requested my help) to get the server back online. After
taking a look at the daily backup, I detected the problem and the server was up and
running (working) within the hour.
Yo s cmo solucionar problemas. Cuando en mi trabajo anterior ocurran problemas, el
director siempre me peda resolverlos. El verano pasado, tuvimos algunos fallos con el
servidor. El director estaba desesperado y me llam (me pidi ayuda) para restablecer el
funcionamiento del servidor. Despus de revisar las copias de seguridad diarias, encontr el
problema y el servidor fue restaurado y puesto en funcionamiento despus de una hora.

My time management skills are excellent. Im organized and efficient.

Mis habilidades de gestin de tiempo son excelentes. Soy disciplinado y eficiente.

I pride myself on my customer service skills and my ability to resolve what could be
difficult situations.

Me enorgullezco de mis habilidades para atender al cliente y de mi capacidad para hacer

frente a situaciones complejas.

What is your greatest weakness?

Cules son sus lados ms dbiles?

I tend to spend too much time making sure the customer is satisfied. However, I began
setting time-limits for myself If I noticed this happening.

Tengo tendencia a gastar demasiado tiempo en satisfacer al cliente. Sin embargo, he

empezado a establecerme lmites de tiempo si me doy cuenta de que esto est sucediendo.

When Im working on a project, I dont want just to meet deadlines. Rather, I prefer
to complete the project well ahead of schedule.

Cuando trabajo en un proyecto, no es suficiente para m cumplir el plazo indicado. Yo

prefiero completar el trabajo antes de lo previsto.

Being organized wasnt my strongest point, but I implemented a time management

system that really helped my organization skills.

Yo no siempre he sido tan bien organizado, por eso he tenido que dominar el sistema de
gestin de tiempo, y realmente me ha ayudado con mi disciplina.

Why do you want to work for us?

Por qu desea usted trabajar con nosotros?

After following your firms progress for the last 3 years, I am convinced that you are
becoming one of the market leaders and I would like to be part of the team.
Observando el progreso de su compaa en los ltimos 3 aos, he llegado a la conclusin
que se estn convirtiendo en uno de los lderes del mercado y me gustara ser parte de su
equipo.

I am impressed by the quality of your products. I am sure that I would be a

convincing salesman because I truly believe that the ABC is the best product on the
market today.

Me he quedado impresionado por la calidad de sus productos. Estoy seguro de que voy a
ser un vendedor convincente porque sinceramente creo que ABS es el mejor producto en el
mercado hoy en da.

Why Should We Hire You?

Por qu deberamos contratarle?

You should hire me because Im not only qualified for this job due to my experiences,
but also because of the positive attitudes that I have towards the tasks given to me.

Deberan contratarme no slo porque cuento con la cualificacin y la experiencia

necesarias, sino tambin, con una actitud positiva hacia el trabajo que realizo, lo que me
ayuda a cumplir las tareas encomendadas.

I am very motivated to do this job- its my dream. If you hire me, I will do my best to
exceed your highest expectations.

Estoy muy motivado en hacer este trabajo porque es mi sueo. Si me contratan no voy a
escatimar esfuerzos para cumplir sus ms altas expectativas.

You should hire me because I have the ability to develop my skills. I can handle myself
and my responsibilities. If you hire me, I will do my best to exceed your highest
expectations.

Deberan contratarme porque tengo la capacidad de desarrollar mis habilidades. Puedo

cumplir todas mis responsabilidades. Si me contratan no voy a escatimar esfuerzos para
cumplir sus ms altas expectativas.

Three reasons: I meet deadlines, I deliver on what I promised, and as a result I always
make my managers to be proud of me.

Usted debe contratarme por tres razones: Yo siempre cumplo con los plazos fijados, cumplo
lo prometido y hago que mi jefe se sienta orgulloso de m.

I cant speak for the other candidates because I dont know their qualifications, but I
can tell you this: I would never put myself in a position where I think I would fail. I
know I can do this job and succeed.
No puedo hablar por los otros candidatos porque no conozco su nivel de habilidad, pero
puedo decirle que nunca pretendera un puesto que no merezco. S que puedo hacer este
trabajo y tener xito.

I think I should be hired because Im a hardworking, well-organized and responsible.

Im also effective.

Creo que merezco ser aceptado ya que soy muy trabajador, bien organizado y una persona
responsable.

What Can You Contribute to the Company?

Cul ser su contribucin a la compaa?

Im a hard worker with the experience to get things done efficiently.

Soy un adicto al trabajo con experiencia y costumbre de terminar un asunto con la mxima
eficiencia.

I can contribute my organizational skills and my ability to work well in a group.

Estoy dispuesto a traer a la compaa mis habilidades organizativas y mi capacidad de

trabajar en equipo.

I have the experience, contacts, and knowledge to contribute to the rapid growth of
this business.

Poseo experiencia, contactos y conocimientos con los que puedo lograr un rpido
crecimiento de este negocio / compaa.

I am experienced in the areas this company needs to grow, and my ability to plan
ahead will help facilitate that growth.

Poseo experiencia en las reas de las que depende el desarrollo de la compaa, as como la
capacidad de planificar de antemano, lo que contribuir a este crecimiento.

Why did you leave your previous job?

Cul es el motivo por el que dej su ltimo trabajo?

I am interested in a new challenge and an opportunity to use my technical skills and

experience in a different capacity than I have in the past.

Estoy interesado en nuevos retos y oportunidades para utilizar ms mis habilidades tcnicas
y experiencia.
I am interested in a job with more responsibility, and I am very ready for a new
challenge.

Me interesa un trabajo con mayor rea de responsabilidad y estoy preparado para nuevos
retos y tareas.

This position seemed like an excellent match for my skills and experience and I am not
able to fully utilize them in my present job.

Este cargo es ideal para aplicar mis habilidades y experiencia en su totalidad, a diferencia
de mi trabajo actual.

Why did you move to this country?

Por qu se traslad a este pas?

We always wanted to settle here, and are now doing so.

Siempre quisimos venir a vivir aqu y finalmente nos decidimos.

I moved here for the employment opportunities.

Me traslad aqu por las oportunidades crecimiento profesional.

What motivates you most at work?

Qu le motiva / inspira en el trabajo?

Ive always been motivated by the desire to do a good job at whatever position Im in.

Siempre he estado motivado por el deseo de hacer bien mi trabajo, independientemente del
cargo que ocupe.

I want to excel and to be successful in my job, both for my own personal satisfaction
and for my employer.

Quiero triunfar y tener xito en mi trabajo, tanto para satisfaccin propia como la del
empleador.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Dnde se ve a si mismo dentro de 5 aos?

My goal right now is to find a position at a company where I can grow and take on
new challenges over time. Ultimately, Id like to assume more management
responsibilities and get involved in product strategy. But most importantly, I want to
work for an organization where I can build a career.

En este preciso momento, mi objetivo es encontrar un cargo en un compaa donde pueda

crecer y tomar constantemente nuevos retos. Al final, me gustara recibir mayores
responsabilidades en la gestin del personal y adems participar ms en la estrategia de
desarrollo de los productos. Pero lo ms importante, me gustara trabajar para una
organizacin en la que pueda hacer crecer mi carrera.

Where, I can take the decisions for the betterment of the organisation. Where I should
be proud off my achievements and where my peer and sub-ordinates gave example of
my talent and hard work to motivate others.

Dnde pueda tomar decisiones para la mejora y el bienestar de la organizacin. Dnde

pueda sentirme orgulloso de mis logros y donde mis colegas y subordinados puedan poner
como ejemplo mi talento y arduo trabajo ante los dems.

After the five year I want be get respectable position in organization. After getting
more experience I want to take part to making important decision for organization.

Dentro de 5 aos, me gustara ocupar un cargo de respeto en esta compaa. Despus de

adquirir la experiencia necesaria me gustara tomar decisiones importantes en esta
compaa.

Do You Prefer to Work Independently or On a Team?

Prefiere usted trabajar de forma independiente o en equipo?

I would like to work in an environment where there is a blend of both. Its great
working in teams while sharing and learning ideas with each other, but its also great
to sit at my own desk and work hard productively.

Me gustara trabajar en un ambiente donde haya una combinacin de ambas. Es genial

cuando existe la posibilidad de trabajar en equipo y compartir ideas con los dems. Al
mismo tiempo, me gusta sentarme a mi escritorio y trabajar de forma productiva.

I like working myself. But I love working in a team because one thing is for sure
-gaining and sharing knowledge through experience. It is always said Two heads are
better than one. Working as an individual, I can apply all that I have learned
throughout the career. So I believe both have their importance and both are required
to be successful in any field.

Me gusta trabajar de forma independiente, pero tambin me gusta el trabajo en equipo, ya

que es posible compartir conocimientos y experiencias. Como dice el refrn dos cabezas
piensan mejor que una. Trabajando de forma individual podr en el futuro aplicar mis
conocimientos adquiridos. Por lo tanto, ambos tipos de trabajo son importantes y necesitan
ser ejecutados con xito.

What is important to you in a company?

Qu es importante para usted en la compaa? En qu compaa le gustara trabajar?

I would like to work for a company that:

Me gustara trabajar en una compaa que:

is fair and open with its employees (sea honesta y abierta a sus empleados)

is growing (se est desarrollando)

offers opportunities (ofrezca oportunidades)

offers training to do my job better (ofrezca programas de capacitacin profesional)

When can you begin?

Cundo puede empezar a trabajar?

Immediately.

Inmediatamente.