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GUIDELINES HOW TO ANSWER AN INTERVIEW QUESTION.

1. TELL SOMETHING ABOUT YOUR SELF?

Guidelines:
1. You have a short statement prepared in your mind.
2. Be careful that it does not sound rehearsed.
3. Limit it at work related items unless instructed otherwise.
4. Start with the items farther back at work up to the present.

Answer:
1. My name is _______. I ‘m a graduate with a degree in ________ at __________.
2. When it comes to work, I’m a hardworking and patient. I am also flexible and dependable. I consider myself a
Team player and enjoying challenge in achieving result.
3. My experiences are from _________.

2. WHY DO YOU WANT TO LEAVE YOUR CURRENT JOB OR WHY DID YOU LEAVE YOUR LAST JOB?
Guidelines:
1. Stay on positive.
2. Never refer to a major problem with management and never speak with ill-supervision, colleagues of the
Organizations. If you do will be the on looking bad.
3. Keep smiling and talk about leaving for a position reason such as opportunity or other forward reasons.

Answer:
1. I leaved my current position for career growth. I believe opportunity comes with changes.
2. My previous job did not allow for advancement.
3. I want to work in an English Speaking Environment because its professional and progressive.
4. I am looking for a full time job that will widen my horizon and your company is my interest and goal for
Career growth.
5. I left my last job because I felt there was no room for growth.
6. I want to try job that provides a chance to use other skills that I promise.

3. WHAT IS YOUR STRENGHT?

Answer:
1. One of my strength is being a hardworking. I didn’t want to be IDLE.
2. I’m patient, flexible and dependable.
3. I have confident in my ability to work well with others.
4. I am a customer, goal, and career oriented.
5. My father says I’m a good listener and can take critism.
6. I have an ability to work under pressure.
7. I am driven to meet new chances and opportunities at work.
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4. WHAT ARE YOU WEAKNESS?

Answer:
1. One of my weakness is I am too meticulous about the quality of my work. I don’t like it when things don’t
Happen on planned.
2. Other weakness is I try to be perfect in everything. I do that sometimes my colleagues misunderstood me.
3. I can sometimes get frustrated when it takes too long to achieve a goal.

5. WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE COMPANY?

 The question in one reason to do some research on the company.
 Find out where they have been and where they are going.
 And you can follow it by providing positive statement.

Answer:
1. Your organizations offers careers advancement opportunities.
2. You value and take good care of your employee.
3. I heard people say that you treat your employee’s fairly.
4. I know that your company priorities quality above everything else.

6. WHY DO YOU WANT TO WORK FOR US?

Answer:
1. I believed that your company has earned good reputations.
2. I want to be a part of a growing team with a good name and be part of a professional growing company.

7. WHY SHOULD I / WE HIRE YOU?

Answer:
1. The reason that you should hire me is because I am professional and motivated to succeed.
2. I am a positive employee and continue a lot to your company.
3. I’m competent and can do my job well. I’m also a fast learner and can easily adapt to changes.

8. WHAT MAKES YOU WANT TO WORK HARD? WHAT MOTIVATES YOU TO DO YOUR BEST ON JOB?
Answer:
1. I work hard when somebody recognizes my work.
2. I believe that working hard is the secret of success.
3. I want to work hard for my family.
4. I want to work hard towards a professional career with self- improvement and training.

9. WHAT TYPE OF WORK ENVIRONMENT DO YOU LIKE BEST?

Answer:
1. I like work environment where I have a responsibility.
2. I like a work experience where the co-workers and management work together.
3. I like the kind of work environment where the job is challenging.
4. I like a work environment that encourages me to grow professionally.
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10. WHAT EXPERIENCE DO YOU HAVE IN THIS FIELD?

 Speak about specifies that relate to the position you are applying for.
 I f you do not have specified experience, get as close as you can.

11. HOW DO YOU HANDLE PRESSURE AND STRESS?

Answer:
1. I put my priorities in order and do what is important first.
2. Spending quality time with my family in an out-door activity helps me handle the stresses of life and work.

12. WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF 5 YEARS FROM NOW?

Answer:
1. I can see myself 5 years with improvements and enhanced skills and abilities.
2. In 5 years, I want to have a managerial position with many achievement.

13. WHAT QUALIFIES YOU FOR THIS JOB? WHY DO YOU WANT THIS JOB?
 Point out how you asserts meet what the organization needs.
 Do not mentioned any other candidates to make a comparisons.
 This make take some thoughts and certainly should be based on the research you have done on the
organization.
 Sincerity is extremely important here and will easily sensed.
 Relate it to your long term goal.

14. WHY DO YOU CHOOSE YOUR COURSE?

Answer:
1. I choose the degree of ____________ because I have a caring attitude towards all people who needs help.
2. I choose my degree because I believe it would prepared.
3. I choose my degree / college major because I believed it will give way for another options.

15. ARE YOU APPLYING FOR ANOTHER JOB?

 Be honest but do not spend a lot of time in this area.
 Focus on the job you are applying for.
 Anything else is distraction.

Answer:
1. I am determining to enter my choose industry and will not stop applying until I am hired.
2. I choose to apply at your company because I would be proud to work here.

16. WHAT KIND OF SALARY DO YOU NEED?

 A loaded question. A nasty little game that you will probably lose if you answer first.
 Do not answer.
 Instead say something like that s a tough question.
1. Can you tell me the range for this position?
 In most cases, this interview take off guard, will tell you.
2. If not say, that it can depend on the details of the job.
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17. WHAT IS MORE IMPORTANT TO YOU WORK OF MONEY?

Answer:
1. The most important is work and experience that I can obtain with your company.
2. Money is always important, but the work is the most important.

18. DESCRIBED YOUR WORK ETHICS? WHAT IS YOUR PHYLOSPY TOWARD WORK?
 Emphasize benefits to the organizations.

Answer:
1. Determination to get the job done and that you work hard but enjoy your work.
2. Showing the benefits to the organizations.