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24 Standard interview questions: Part Two

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Wednesday, 18 June 2008

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24 Standard interview questions: Part Two

A comprehensive look at some of the more common questions you can expect to be asked during your next interview

What have you been doing since your last job? Stay positive and focus on productivity. “I am utilizing the down time to my advantage: researching, planning, and executing a thorough job search.” Do not mention social activities or hobbies. If you have had an especially long hiatus from employment (more than a year), you may need to insert an explanation, like “I took a brief sabbatical to deal with a personal matter, and I’ve since been focused entirely on my job search…” or “I planned for this career transition prior to leaving my last job, and I was sure to give myself adequate time to conduct all the necessary research and make informed decisions about my future…”

What does success mean to you? We each have to define this for ourselves. Be sure you don’t state something that the company can’t provide for you. If you consider success to be a six-figure salary, and you are interviewing for a company whose highest paid employee is the president, making 90,000, you will leave the employer with the impression that he cannot provide what you need.
Do you plan to further your education? If you have no such plans at the present time, say so, but be sure to indicate that you are always open to upgrading your skills.
What have you done to improve yourself during the last year? This can include any courses you may have taken, or any major life changes that you’ve implemented that will bear relevance to this employer.
What did you like most and least about your last job? Be prepared to answer these questions. For the first part, state something that will certainly apply: “I liked working in a team environment, and being able to contribute to decision-making”. As for least, try to avoid an awkward situation and state something meaningless such as the traffic on the way home.
Do you prefer working alone or as part of a team? Depending on the type of position you are interviewing for, the interviewer may be looking for a specific answer. But in reality, most job descriptions require some contact with coworkers as well as the ability to work independently. The key here is to be comfortable and adaptable.
How would you resolve a conflict with a coworker? You must find the right balance between conveying that you are capable of handling conflict on your own, but that you are also able to judge when and how to take the appropriate steps for resolution.

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