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Wednesday, 18 June 2008


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24 Standard interview questions:  Part One
24 Standard interview questions: Part One
This three-part series takes a look at some of the more standard interview questions which are common to most industries and companies, and offers helpful suggestions on how to prepare your answers.  
  • Tell me about yourself.  You cannot go wrong if you focus your answer on attributes and characteristics:  “I’m bold and driven, a strong communicator, ambitious and well-rounded...” This applies to both personal and professional, and it answers the question well. Be sure to provide examples.
  • Why do want to work here?  Base your answers on fact and refer to specific characteristics of the organization.  “Because of what the company does and how it does it. According to my research so far, this company stands out in the areas of fiscal stability, competitiveness in the market, as well as ethical policies in employee relations…”  Do not reply with irrelevant banter like “it’s really close to where I live…” or “I hear you guys are good to employees…”
  • If you were choosing a candidate for this job, what kind of person would you chose?  This is your opportunity to position yourself front and center: “I would choose a highly diversified professional with an open-minded attitude, a clear objective, and the qualifications and confidence to support it.”
  • What are your weaknesses? Give this question serious thought and once you state a mundane weakness, give an example of what measures you are taking to overcome it
  • What do you expect in this position that you were not getting in the job you had before?  Avoid answering with anything relating to salary.  Stick with sincere, goal oriented answers like, “the opportunity for long-term growth…” or “the potential to make significant contributions…”
  • Where do you see yourself in five years?  There are many correct answers here.  If you have a five year career plan, by all means share it.  Just be sure you aren’t stating a goal that won’t be attainable in the organization you are interviewing with. 
  • Why did you leave your last position? If you left voluntarily, avoid making any negative statements about your previous employer.  Instead, focus on aligning your goals with those of the company.
 
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