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Most Frequently Asked Interview Questions

Here we have covered all the important interview questions and their probable answer
that can be asked during interview process. Interview questions are categorized into
General Questions Educational Background General Question

Tell me about yourself

One of the most effective ways to prepare for this question is to develop a 60-second
biographic sketch that emphasizes a pattern of interests, skills, and accomplishments.

My name is Rahul and I am from Mumbai the Industrial capital of India. I did my
schooling from Mumbai. After that I perused graduation in B.Com from St.Stephan
College with aggregate percentage of 73%. During my graduation I was involved in
many extra-curricular activities. I also participated in many debate and dance
competitions in which I stood second position. I always believe in right attitude and my
strength lies in my positive attitude and to understand every situation in a positive way.

Where do you see yourself five years from now?

"In five years I hope to be work with your organization in a responsible position that
enables me to utilize my talents and work closely with my colleagues in solving
important problems. I see myself taking on new and exciting challenges in an enjoyable
environment and bring some positive result within your organization."

Why did you leave your last job?

"Sir/Madam I was not getting the challenge and the type of work for which I want to
work for. I always had the dream to work with your organization but to be in a safer
side I was working in my previous job".

Do you consider yourself successful?

"Yes, I believe in setting goals and thereby putting efforts to achieve that goal. Some
times I do fail in achieving goal but immediately after the failure I analyze my mistakes
and converting it to the success."

What do you know about this organization?

"For this answer go www.wikipedia.com and search for your organization and make
notes of that content and prepare yourself for the interview."

Why do you want to work for this organization?

Tell something positive things about this company and relate with your goal.

"Sir/Madam Railway is the biggest employer in the world and is considered as the one
of the best management organization which manages thousand of the trains daily, so
definitely it would give me the challenge to work, it will teach me to manage everything
in a different way apart from this I will get chance to meet different sections of people
from the globe and will get the opportunity to resolve their issues."

Or

"Sir/Madam Banking sector is the backbone of the country and your bank is considered
as the best customer satisfaction bank so I will not get only chance to work with big
brand but also get the opportunity to work in a challenging environment. I will be able
to nourish my skill and get opportunity to understand customer's behavior there by
nurturing my managerial skill."

Do you know anyone who works for us?

"If any of your relative/friend/neighbor work for this organization just tell them their
post and location."

What are the feedback's you receive from them about our organization?

"Sir/Madam I don't think I need to take any feedback from them as he/she is working
from last 8 years and this itself shows that this organization is so good."

Or Yes sir/madam we talk sometime and he tells the very interesting facts like working
culture and transparency in your process. Are you a good team player?

"Yes, I am always involved in class activities during my graduation time and

participated in many games in which I played as a team player and won many
competitions."

Explain how you would be an asset to this organization OR Why should we hire
you?

"The most important thing in life is a right attitude and I believe myself a positive
thinker so this would help to make good coordination with the colleagues there by
making the office environment healthy."

Tell me any changes that would you like to bring within this organization.

"As there is no big change required but at some levels little things needs to be changed
like proper evaluation of the employee that would help him/her to get better opportunity
within organization. Motivation classes which will reduce stress level and up-to-date
training on modern functionalities that will make employee more effective and result
driven."

What is more important to you: the money or the work?

"Both are equally important. If I am given a good work but not rewarded or paid well
then definitely my morale will get reduce similarly if I am paid well but has not been
assigned good work then my skill will get down."

What motivates you to do your best on the job?

"Challenging work, continuous learning and career scope"

Would you be willing to relocate if required?

"I always believe in flexibility. But my first priority will always be my home location
but in this current scenario I am ready to locate anywhere because at the initial level I
have to learn and make me effective".

If you were hiring a person for this job, what would you look for?

"Flexibility, Positive attitude, learning spirit" Do you have any questions for me?
"Always have some questions prepared." Or "What is the future plan for your
organization in terms of market perspective?" Or "How organization is taking help of
technology to become world class organization"

Why have you chosen the government job over private jobs as private jobs gives
more salary and perks?

"Recently we have seen the downfall of Satyam this was the eye opener for whole globe
that private jobs are not secured, definitely we can get good salary but in terms of life
satisfaction and social coordination only government job can give" Or "Six pay
commissions have already come into existence so we will get the same level of salary as
private job gives." Or To be secured government job is always being the best over
private jobs."

What are your strengths?

"My strengths are interpersonal skills, and I can usually win people over to my point of
view. Also, I have good judgment about people and an intuitive sense of their talents
and their ability to contribute to a given problem. " Or "I am a regular improver (try to
show that you are regular improver). My percentage has consistently increased from
class 10th to graduation." Or "I never loose hope this is my third attempt after the two
times rejection in written test and this time I cleared the test and sitting in front of you"
What are some of your major weaknesses?

This is not the time to confess all your problems or to confidently say you have no
weaknesses. The best way to handle this question is to mention personal weaknesses
that should look strength also that you have already improved upon. For example,
"I have a real weakness for chocolate that tends to go right to my waist! I'm watching
my calories carefully these days!" Or "I've never been good with accounting. I'm glad
this job doesn't involve accounting." Or "I have a tendency to take on too much on my
own. I am working on this by delegating more." Or I am not too much social .I am
working on this by interacting relatives/friends and attending social parties

How do you manage stress in your daily work?

"I try to get out for lunch at least once during the week to clear my head." Or "I
memorize the best moment of my life and just reducing the stress."

Educational Background Why did you attend that particular college?

"I chose this college because of its competitive atmosphere and the good reputation.
This college emphasizes on practical, job-related courses and student participation in
activities related to their specific career plans".

Did your family have any influence on your choice of college?

"My family is always supportive to me and gives suggestions in a needful time, but they
realized I was pretty sure of myself and knew what I wanted. They stood back and let
me decide. They agreed with my decision and encouraged me to go ahead with this."

Why didn't you do better in school or your marks are so less?

"Apart from studies I was just involved with other activities and growing up. I always
got along with my teachers and classmates, and I even won awards for (perfect
attendance/science projects/debate club). The importance of grades did not have an
impact on me then. I believe in clarifying the concept and in exams, apart from
knowledge some others factors plays a very important role like writing speed and hand
writing. Today I am sitting in front of you because of my clear concept and reducing the
mistakes that brought low marks."

What was your favorite subject in college?

"Name those subjects which you know very well. Try to prepare at least two subject of
your graduation before going to interview."

Did your grade/marks average reflect your work ability?

"My grades were above average to excellent, and I think my work record has been the
same. There is a different method of evaluation in school, of course, and I've worked
harder on the job than I did in school. At work, it is results that count, and I have always
been able to achieve results. It's not just what you know, but what you do with what you
know. This has always been my formula for career success. " OR "I earned average
grades in school, but my work record has been good to excellent. In school you are
evaluated simply by how well you show what you know. At work it's what you do with
what you know, the results you achieve counts for everything. I have always
concentrated on the result, and I've always delivered. "

Name two things you learned in your college that can help you in job.

"Many of the subjects I studied in school specifically apply to this field, including ... ,...,
and ... Yet what school really taught me that has worked throughout my career was how
to solve problems, how to apply myself, and, finally, how to set a goal and achieve it."

Do you subscribe to any magazines or professional journals? Which ones?

"Yes, I subscribe to and read ______________. (Mention the most influential journals
in your field. If you don't know then simply say I used to read news paper."

What is your hobby/interest?

Cooking

If your hobby is cooking then be prepare for these types question 1 When did
you start cooking? Who taught you to cook? 2 What kind of variety did you have
in food? 3 What foods were cooked for celebrations or special events? 4 What
did you eat in a typical daily meal? 5 What was a Sunday meal? 6 What was
your mother's favorite dish to make? If interviewer asks you to tell to make any
recipe then confidently answer whatever you know, also prepare some words
related with cooking from the dictionary. MUSIC/DANCE 1. What kind of
songs do you sing? "Name any song that you remember and if they say to sing
then sing few words because they just want to see your confidence." 2. Can you
sing/dance at this time? "Say confidently yes" 3. Who is your favorite
singer/dancer? "Name your favorite singer/dancer and remember few his
latest/old songs/dance" Travel What is favorite tourist place? "Tell any place
which you know very well.

Do you remember any interesting incident during the trip? "Tell any
incident that happened during your any trip and it should not be too long."