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Interview IQ?Interview IQ?
If you fail to plan, You plan to failIf you fail to plan, You plan to fail
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Myth: The best Candidate always gets the job.Myth: The best Candidate always gets the job.
Reality: The candidate who sells
himself/herself most effectively getsselected!!!
Interviewing is about selling. In a job
Interview you sell yourself as a solution tothe hiring managers¶ problem.
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Fifty Most Frequently asked QuestionsFifty Most Frequently asked Questions
This is divided into General Questionsand Behavioral Questions.
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1. Tell me something about yourself.1. Tell me something about yourself.
Good summary of what you can offer- the
total number of years, types of
organizations worked,roles andresponsibilities, what you consider your
strengths relative to the job.
A good snapshot of yourself.
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2.Why did you leave (or why are you planning to leave)?2.Why did you leave (or why are you planning to leave)?
The company had a reorganization and
my department was eliminated.The work
had begun to dwindle and so it was not acomplete surprise.I liked my job and the
people I worked with, but unfortunately we
are all being let go or shifted to other
group companies.Tone should be upbeat
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3.Why do you want to work here?3.Why do you want to work here?
Once I decided that it is time to move, I did some
research and selected the companies I am most
interested in working for and yours is at the top
of my list. My research was based on company¶sreputation,product/industry stability and current
employees rating. I work best when my goals
and values are in sync with company¶s goals and
values. I would be a good fit in this company¶sculture and I have a lot to contribute.
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4.What are your goals?4.What are your goals?
I break down the goals into short term and
long term. Right now I am looking for a
position in a company with good trackrecord. I want to contribute to the team,
bringing my experience to add to the team
mix. Long term goals will depend on the
career path available in the company. Iwould like to move progressively with the
company.
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5.What are your strengths?5.What are your strengths?
Clearly understand/identify your strengths
Bring in broader/larger perspectives on
the areas that you have beencontributing.
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2.What is your greatest weakness?2.What is your greatest weakness?
Weaknesses are not something that I
dwell on.
You should customize your answers
honestly and communicate in a
positive/solution oriented way.
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7.When have you been most motivated?7.When have you been most motivated?
Be specific about the times that you havebeen best motivated. Share the learning'sand be aware of the fact that the hiring
manager is looking at your Character/trait.
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8.How would you describe your personality?8.How would you describe your personality?
Highlight how you could use your
strengths for the benefit of the team.
Describe yourself from a third person
perspective with specifics.
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9.Have you ever been fired?9.Have you ever been fired?
Be forthright.
Share your experience- positive /negative
and how you overcame the crisis. Own your responsibility.
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10.Why has it taken so long to find a job?10.Why has it taken so long to find a job?
If this question is applicable to you, have a
clear analysis and be prepared to answer.
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11.What exp do you have that qualifies you for this11.What exp do you have that qualifies you for this
position?position?
Highlight your strengths and how you have
applied that in your previous assignments.
Talk specifics.
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12. How would your current or last boss describe your job12. How would your current or last boss describe your job
performance?performance?
Seek feedback.
Talk positively with specifics.
Incase you have something not so good toshare, share it candidly and explain how
you emerged out of that better.
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13.What do you know about this company?13.What do you know about this company?
Should be clear with specifics, data and
your analysis.
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14.What do you think are the key qualities for a support14.What do you think are the key qualities for a support
function?(If this is applicable)function?(If this is applicable)
Being organised
Good Communication skills.
Adaptable Team Player
Keeping up deadlines.
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15.Describe your leadership or management style?15.Describe your leadership or management style?
Specifics with examples.
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16.In what ways your current/last job prepared you to take16.In what ways your current/last job prepared you to take
on more responsibility?on more responsibility?
Share your learnings.
Share how you overcame difficult
situations and contributed. Be specific and solution oriented.
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17.What do you value most in a team mate?17.What do you value most in a team mate?
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18.What are the most important things for you in any18.What are the most important things for you in any
job/Company? job/Company?
Job Satisfaction.
The importance of your contribution to the
overall goals. Career enhancement.
Working in team.
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19.How do you stay current and informed about industry19.How do you stay current and informed about industry
trends?trends?
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20.Do you believe you are overqualified for this position?20.Do you believe you are overqualified for this position?
Think of being solution to the problem the
hiring manager has.
Play down your formal qualifications andtalk how you can contribute to the role.
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21.If I asked your coworkers to say three positive things21.If I asked your coworkers to say three positive things
about you, what would they say?about you, what would they say?
Specific, honest.
Third party communication.
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22.Why should we hire you?22.Why should we hire you?
Experience, Talent, trackrecord,
qualifications - Solution for their need,
matching their requirement.
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23.If I remember only one thing about you, what should that23.If I remember only one thing about you, what should that
be?be?
Eg: Communication, exp to work with all
people
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24.What are your salary expectation?24.What are your salary expectation?
Never get into this discussion in the
preliminary stage.
Seek more information about the job andonce both parties have clarity on hiring,
arrive at a mutually agreeable figure.
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25.Do you have any questions?25.Do you have any questions?
Avoid salary, selection related queries.
Ask objective questions from what you
have been listening during your discussion.
This should be a genuine query and
should highlight your interest and
attention.
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Behavioural Interview.Behavioural Interview.
Can you give me an example?
Describe a time«
When was that« What was the biggest / most imp/ most
difficult«.
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26. Tell me about the biggest project you have worked on26. Tell me about the biggest project you have worked on
from start to finish?from start to finish?
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27. Tell me about a time when you had to overcome27. Tell me about a time when you had to overcome
obstacles to get your job done.obstacles to get your job done.
Specifics.
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28. Tell me about a time when you had to handle a28. Tell me about a time when you had to handle a
stressful situation?stressful situation?
How you convert difficult situations into
opportunities/solution.
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29. Your resume states that you are a hard worker. Can29. Your resume states that you are a hard worker. Can
you give me an example of that in the last 6 months?you give me an example of that in the last 6 months?
Be specific.
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30.Tell me about a time when you had a disagreement or 30.Tell me about a time when you had a disagreement or
confrontation with a boss or coworker?confrontation with a boss or coworker?
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31.What was the most difficult problem you have handled?31.What was the most difficult problem you have handled?
How did you deal with it?How did you deal with it?
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32.Tell me about a time when you had to adapt quickly to a32.Tell me about a time when you had to adapt quickly to a
change?change?
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33. Can you give me an example of working in a fast paced33. Can you give me an example of working in a fast paced
environment?environment?
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34.Have you been able to sell your boss on a new idea?34.Have you been able to sell your boss on a new idea?
How did you do it?How did you do it?
Situation
Action you took.
Results. Be objective.
Don¶t blow your trumphet.
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35.When was the last time you changed your personal35.When was the last time you changed your personal
style to adapt to someone? Describe the situation.style to adapt to someone? Describe the situation.
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36.Give me an example of a time when you did more than36.Give me an example of a time when you did more than
the job required.the job required.
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37.Give me an example of a time when you had to sacrifice37.Give me an example of a time when you had to sacrifice
quality to meet deadline.quality to meet deadline.
Be honest, specific.
Focus on how you handled the problem.
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38.What has been the most difficult training course or class38.What has been the most difficult training course or class
you have ever taken?you have ever taken?
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39.Give me an example of marketing strategy you have39.Give me an example of marketing strategy you have
used.used.
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40.Tell me about a time when you helped in the40.Tell me about a time when you helped in the
development of a coworker or subordinate.development of a coworker or subordinate.
Specific.
Action, result.
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41.Tell me about a time you coordinated a project or 41.Tell me about a time you coordinated a project or
event?event?
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42.Describe a time when you had to make an unpopular 42.Describe a time when you had to make an unpopular
decision?decision?
Specifics.
The end result and how it was accepted.
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43.Tell me about the most creative project you have43.Tell me about the most creative project you have
worked on.worked on.
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44.You say you have good customer service skills.Tell me44.You say you have good customer service skills.Tell me
about a time when you used good customer service skills inabout a time when you used good customer service skills in
your job.your job.
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45.Tell me about a time when your communication skills45.Tell me about a time when your communication skills
made a difference.made a difference.
Listening and implementing ideas heard.
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46.Describe the assignment that required you to take care46.Describe the assignment that required you to take care
of the greatest number of details.of the greatest number of details.
Specifics.
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47.Give me an example of taking care of business day to47.Give me an example of taking care of business day to
day but also thinking long rangeday but also thinking long range
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48.Give me a specific example of a time when you took the48.Give me a specific example of a time when you took the
initiative.initiative.
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49.Tell me about a time when you were driven to achieve49.Tell me about a time when you were driven to achieve
and succeed.and succeed.
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50.Tell me about the most difficult sale you had to50.Tell me about the most difficult sale you had to
make.What did you do to get the sale.?make.What did you do to get the sale.?
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When answering behavioural questionsWhen answering behavioural questions
Listen.
You should be ready to share as a story.
There should be a beginning ,middle and end.
Your examples should not be neg/whining.
Never bad-mouth.
Keep it simple,crisp- not more than 3 minutes.
Avoid controversial issues/inappropriatelanguage.
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