JOB INTERVIEW

QUESTIONS AND VOCABULARY

 Basic interview questions
• Tell me about yourself.
• What are your strengths?
• What are your weaknesses?
• Why do you want this job?
• Where would you like to be in your career five years from now?
 Victor’s interview
• Tell something about you (how you got statistical
into the IT world, story of how you
became a developer, IT/English Statistics
knowledge )
• Talk something about your hobby/your
maintenance
passions.
• Talk about your current
job/company/your role in the
company.
• Your most challenging project/the most
difficult/the one you are most proud
TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF
What are your strengths?
What are your weaknesses?

• What do you have to do in your

job? (focus on strengths that
would be useful for this job)
• You have to justify your
“strengths”.
• I’m responsible…How? Why?
• Characteristic+explanation+clear
example
 Victor’s interview

• Strengths Weakness
• good at multitasking ● lack of planning abilities
• problem-solving ● I procrastinate a lot
How can you mention them as
advantage?
fixed schedule
 Why do you want this job?
• In my career, I am sure of one thing and • Read about the company so you
that is …
mention some values they have!
• My present job has shown me …
• It is essential that …
• I think the opening in your organization …
• This job can help me …
• To be honest, I think this organization can
offer me with …
• And particularly this job …
 Where would you like to be in your career
five years from now?
• “My goal right now is to find a position at a company where I can grow and take on new
challenges over time.
• Ultimately, I’d 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.”
 Some examples of strengths
• 1. Team player • 7. Positive attitude
• 2. Learning agility • 8. Self-proclaimed
• 3. Success oriented natural leader • 9. Extra hour
• 4. Effective personal communication
• 10. Intelligence and Confidence
skills
• 5. Reliability • 11. Self-motivation
• 6. Hard work • 12. Flexibility
 Some examples of weaknesses
• Transform your weakness into a • 1. Multitasking
strength!
• 2. Nervousness around people
• 3. Lack of some skills
• 4. Having a Debater
 Basic interview questions

• What were the responsibilities of your last

position?  
• What do you know about this industry/ our
company?  
 Basic interview questions

• What attracted you to this company?

• What did you like least about your last job?
• When were you most satisfied in your job?
 Do you have any questions for me?

Prepare something to ask the recruiter!