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Imp Interview Qestions
Imp Interview Qestions
Research the employer and become familiar with the position for which you are
interviewing.
Determine your strengths or key selling points.
Prepare questions to ask about areas that are unclear.
Anticipate questions the interviewer may ask, including "What if?" questions.
Role-play the interview.
Practice speaking with confidence.
Wear job-appropriate clothing, avoiding loud colours, excessive jewellery, and too
much cologne.
Women: Avoid big earrings and things that jingle; avoid patterns and bright
colours; keep make-up light and natural; hair should be kept neatly combed and
not hanging in the face.
Men: Wear a suit with a white shirt neatly pressed; keep ties conservative; wear
dark, over the calf socks that match the suit; clean shaven or neatly trimmed facial
hair; make sure your shoes are clean and polished.
Be punctual.
Walk into the interview room confidently, greeting the
interviewers and shake their hands firmly.
Selling Yourself
A job interview is like a sales presentation. Good salespersons always
begin their presentation by selling themselves before they start selling
their services. You can best achieve this by establishing a rapport
verbally and non-verbally in the opening minutes by the following
means:
Giving a firm handshake;
Establishing eye contact and smiling;
Using the interviewer's name;
Giving their undivided attention;
Showing that you accept and respect the interviewer;
Demonstrating respect for your employer and colleagues;
Showing calmness and confidence;
Looking the part and being well-groomed.
Interviewers like:
Good Manner - polite, sincere and alert;
Presentation - clear, concise and well prepared;
Timekeeping - punctuality, and no time wasting;
Knowledge - good knowledge of the company (both working in and applying for);
Sensitivity to Needs - listening, and not trying to sell where there is no need;
Appearance - smart, fresh, and clean appropriate dress.
Questions
Questions to prepare for:
Tell me about yourself
What do you know about our organisation?
Why do you want to work for us?
Why should we give you the job?
What other jobs have you applied for?
Why do you want to leave your current job?
What was wrong with your current or last position?
What do you look for in a (this) job?
What skills and qualifications do you regard essential for success in the position
you have applied for?
Describe your management style?
What are your best management skills?
What do you believe to be the most difficult part of being a supervisor of people?
Why are you looking for a new career? Or Why are you leaving your present job?
How would your colleagues/boss describe you?
How would you describe yourself?
What do you think of your present or last last employer?
What are the five most significant accomplishments in your previous job or career
so far?
What projects have you undertaken and whether they were successful or not?
Can you work well under pressure?
What are your career goals?
What are your strong points?
What are your weak points?
Questions to ask:
The organisations short and long term objectives.
In what ways has this organisation been most successful over the years?
What advancement opportunities are available for the person who is successful in
this position, and within what time frame?
What are some of the objectives you would like to see accomplished in this job?
What are the areas in which the organisation feels it needs to make
improvements?
What type of support does this position receive in terms of people, finances, etc.?
Why is this position open?
Where does the company think you could make effective contribution?
Do's
Sit upright and look alert and interested.
Maintain eye contact.
Talk with pride, honesty, and confidence about your accomplishments, potential,
interest, and commitment to the job.
Convey a readiness to learn on the job.
Don't Do's
Criticise former employers.
Answer only yes/no to questions; poor self expression.
Be late to the interview.
Be overbearing, aggressive, conceited "know it all" complex.
Put too much emphasis on money.
Put too much emphasis about the next higher job.
Give a weak, limp handshake