Killer Questions
Example Strategy/ What do they want to know?
What is your biggest failure?
Tell me about yourself
Tell me about a problem you had
with a supervisor
Why do you want this job?
When have you been most satisfied
in your career?
We are ready to make an offer. Are
you ready to accept today?
How long have you been looking for
a job?
What is the biggest career mistake
you´ve made so far?
you must answer in an  honest and candid manner. Think of
a real failure or mishap you had at work that is reasonable
(nothing outrageous...!). Show how you learned from this
mistake and how you improved your ways to avoid such
mishaps in the future. Turn the negative experience into a
positive one.
The most often asked question in interviews. You need to
have a 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.
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 below the interview right there. Stay positive and
develop a poor memory about any trouble with a supervisor.
Concern: Are you using the shot-gun approach to job search
or do you really know what you want?
Concern: What motivates you?
Concern – we don’t want you to go away and think about it
and change your mind – we want you
Example:
“Based on my research and the information I have gathered
during the interview process, I feel I am in a position to
consider an offer. I do, however, have a personal policy that I
give myself at least 24 hours to make major life decisions. I
could let you know by tomorrow.”
Concern: Is there something wrong with you that other
employers have picked up?
“After I was laid off from my last job, I took the opportunity
to take some time out to examine my career goals and
where I was going with my life. I have just begun my search
in the last few weeks. I have a definite goal in mind and
have been selective about the positions I consider. Your
company and this position are of great interest to me.”
Have you learned from your errors? What mistakes are you
not likely to make if you work for us?
If I asked your previous co-workers How aware are you of your own strengths and weaknesses?
what I´d better watch out from you,
what would they say?
Who else are you interviewing How committed are you to our organization? How do others
with, and how close are you to view your potential as an employee?
accepting an offer?