1. Tell me about yourself.
This is the first question you could be asked in any interview. This may sound simple but if you are unprepared you could be in big problem. So
just prepare yourself for this simple yet difficult
question Start with one two lines about yourself,
who you are ? a brief 1 line about your family
[ this depends on what kind of interview you are
going through] and lastly why are you the best
suited person for this job. Tell about your
achievements but never sound too proud of your
achievements, highlight yourself but with
decency. Remember the golden rule
“First Impression is the last impression.”
Question 2: What are your greatest strengths?
This question is to judge how you present
yourself, are you the person who talks too much,
are you arrogant or are you the one who just do
what others say and thus never realized your
strengths.
The answer to this question should be linked with
facts and figures if possible. If you had any
previous achievements say you lead a team which
did wonderful and thus you are a team leader and
all. Highlight yourself, tell your strengths but be
sure it is well supported and you just don’t start
sayings just to impress. Remember the HR person
will grill you if he even finds an iota of doubt in
what you are saying. Some points on which you
could support your answer could be – honesty,
leadership, tech savvy, confident, good
communication skills, positive attitude,
motivational and inspirational leader etc.
So just prepare yourself for this question, make
a mental note of all your achievements.
yourself, are you the person who talks too much,
are you arrogant or are you the one who just do
what others say and thus never realized your
strengths.
The answer to this question should be linked with
facts and figures if possible. If you had any
previous achievements say you lead a team which
did wonderful and thus you are a team leader and
all. Highlight yourself, tell your strengths but be
sure it is well supported and you just don’t start
sayings just to impress. Remember the HR person
will grill you if he even finds an iota of doubt in
what you are saying. Some points on which you
could support your answer could be – honesty,
leadership, tech savvy, confident, good
communication skills, positive attitude,
motivational and inspirational leader etc.
So just prepare yourself for this question, make
a mental note of all your achievements.
Question 3: What are your greatest weaknesses?
Now this is the question which could either end
your interview or could just get you the job.
Don’t mince with words, at the same time just
don’t be too blunt. Tell your weakness but also
tell what you are doing to over come it. Never
say I can not do this. Instead say, I have never
done this but I am eager to learn and am sure if
our company needs it I will do it.
Note – Never say your company or what would be
my position in your company, use our company.
Some HR people might ask you why you are saying
our before selection then do say – its because I
am confident that I am the best person for this
vacancy.
your interview or could just get you the job.
Don’t mince with words, at the same time just
don’t be too blunt. Tell your weakness but also
tell what you are doing to over come it. Never
say I can not do this. Instead say, I have never
done this but I am eager to learn and am sure if
our company needs it I will do it.
Note – Never say your company or what would be
my position in your company, use our company.
Some HR people might ask you why you are saying
our before selection then do say – its because I
am confident that I am the best person for this
vacancy.
Question 4: Tell me about something you did – or
failed to do – that you now feel a little ashamed
of.
This question is just to see how you react to
embarrassing situations. Of course you just can
not say “SKIP THIS PLEASE.” So better prepare
yourself. Take your time to reply to this one, at
first say I am really finding it very hard to find
any such situation as I believe the best way to
avoid shame is never do such things.
Most of the interviewers just will proceed to
another question but if he or she insists to
elaborate then give any appropriate reply but be
sure it should not sound that you are so regretful
that it still has a mental impact on you.
Remember
”Life must go on….no matter what”
This question is just to see how you react to
embarrassing situations. Of course you just can
not say “SKIP THIS PLEASE.” So better prepare
yourself. Take your time to reply to this one, at
first say I am really finding it very hard to find
any such situation as I believe the best way to
avoid shame is never do such things.
Most of the interviewers just will proceed to
another question but if he or she insists to
elaborate then give any appropriate reply but be
sure it should not sound that you are so regretful
that it still has a mental impact on you.
Remember
”Life must go on….no matter what”
Question 5: Why are you leaving (or did you
leave) this position?
By asking this question, the interviewer just
wishes to see how much respect you give to your
management, colleagues etc. So never say bad
words about any of your earlier employers or
management. Remember – Never talk bad about
any one even if he or she has been the worst
boss.
There can be two situation –
First is when you already have one job – In this
situation tell truthfully that you see a bright
future or this work profile suits you more than
current one or so. Never say – I am joining you
because you pay more. If you say so, 99%
chances are you would be thrown out of
interview.
Secondly when you are a fresher or you don’t
have any job
If you have been fired, then tell them why you
were fired, what you have learnt from that
incident and what are you doing to make sure
this would never happen again in life. Don’t hide
the facts, companies do check each and every
individual so even if you don’t tell them, they
know it.
If you are a fresher then you just say I am
fresher and you are done with this question
wishes to see how much respect you give to your
management, colleagues etc. So never say bad
words about any of your earlier employers or
management. Remember – Never talk bad about
any one even if he or she has been the worst
boss.
There can be two situation –
First is when you already have one job – In this
situation tell truthfully that you see a bright
future or this work profile suits you more than
current one or so. Never say – I am joining you
because you pay more. If you say so, 99%
chances are you would be thrown out of
interview.
Secondly when you are a fresher or you don’t
have any job
If you have been fired, then tell them why you
were fired, what you have learnt from that
incident and what are you doing to make sure
this would never happen again in life. Don’t hide
the facts, companies do check each and every
individual so even if you don’t tell them, they
know it.
If you are a fresher then you just say I am
fresher and you are done with this question
Question 6: Why should I hire you?
The most commonly asked question but the
question which is most difficult to answer. Before
you enter any interview make sure you have read
about the company, job profile and all. As soon as
this question is asked, start matching your
personality traits with the job requirements.
Show how you are the best suited person for this
job.
For example – If you are going for a job which
involves marketing, then convince the interview
that you have a personality which is best suited
for this job.
The bottom line is – Match yourself with what the
job profile is and thus the interviewer should feel
that you are the best person for the job.
question which is most difficult to answer. Before
you enter any interview make sure you have read
about the company, job profile and all. As soon as
this question is asked, start matching your
personality traits with the job requirements.
Show how you are the best suited person for this
job.
For example – If you are going for a job which
involves marketing, then convince the interview
that you have a personality which is best suited
for this job.
The bottom line is – Match yourself with what the
job profile is and thus the interviewer should feel
that you are the best person for the job.
Question 7 : Where do you see yourself five years
from now?
This question is usually asked to see how much
ambitious you are and what is your actual reason
for joining the company. If you say I see myself
as one of the richest manager in town – forget
about the job and leave. You need to show that
you are a person with focused aims and you are
willing to work to fulfill your dreams. Don’t be
over ambitious and say I want to be in board of
directors in next 5 years. Of course that is not
possible unless lady luck stays with you 24*7 for
all 5 years.
During an interview I said – I want to see me at
your post and you in top management and believe
me, the interviewer had a very good laugh and
said that was really clever. I don’t suggest you
to say this every time but yes if you feel the
person has a jolly nature you can say so
ambitious you are and what is your actual reason
for joining the company. If you say I see myself
as one of the richest manager in town – forget
about the job and leave. You need to show that
you are a person with focused aims and you are
willing to work to fulfill your dreams. Don’t be
over ambitious and say I want to be in board of
directors in next 5 years. Of course that is not
possible unless lady luck stays with you 24*7 for
all 5 years.
During an interview I said – I want to see me at
your post and you in top management and believe
me, the interviewer had a very good laugh and
said that was really clever. I don’t suggest you
to say this every time but yes if you feel the
person has a jolly nature you can say so
Question 8: Why do you want to work at our
company?
This question is asked to check whether you know
about the company and work profile or it was
just that you got a call from your friend and you
walked in the interview.
So do your homework and check annual reports of
company, browse website or any relevant data.
See the areas where company is growing and
match your skills with it. Show the interviewer
how you could add to the overall profit of
company.
about the company and work profile or it was
just that you got a call from your friend and you
walked in the interview.
So do your homework and check annual reports of
company, browse website or any relevant data.
See the areas where company is growing and
match your skills with it. Show the interviewer
how you could add to the overall profit of
company.
Question 9: What are your hobbies?
This question is asked to judge your personality.
I have seen hundreds of resume which say –
Hobbies – reading books, listening songs,
browsing internet , sleeping.
For god sake don’t copy it from other’s resume
and use it. Write what you actually do. Don’t
write I have a hobby of reading books when you
could not even name 1 book if asked for. Never
be fake, tell them truthfully what you do.
Mention some hobbies which are directly or
indirectly linked with job. But make sure you
have that hobby. If not then say what you
actually do. Different people have different
hobbies, so there is nothing to be ashamed off.
I have seen hundreds of resume which say –
Hobbies – reading books, listening songs,
browsing internet , sleeping.
For god sake don’t copy it from other’s resume
and use it. Write what you actually do. Don’t
write I have a hobby of reading books when you
could not even name 1 book if asked for. Never
be fake, tell them truthfully what you do.
Mention some hobbies which are directly or
indirectly linked with job. But make sure you
have that hobby. If not then say what you
actually do. Different people have different
hobbies, so there is nothing to be ashamed off.
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