Job Interview Preparation

10 Important Job Interview Questions and Answers Sample  

Today I am going to discuss totally different topic that is about the questions that are mostly asked by the interviewer to the Candidate before giving Job.

When you are going to appear for an interview, the Interviewer will try to evaluate your honesty, wit, ability to respond quickly, intelligence, diplomacy and performance under extreme pressure (Main Skill). Most of the time expectations of the interviewer may vary as per their individual personality.

Quite often, it has been observed that some of the candidates who give weird answers to impress the interviewer. Some of the typical responses are as follows:

      

      1. I want to be a perfectionist!

      2. I am hardworking person and I do not care about my family needs while meeting           the target.

         

     These answers are mainly due to overconfidence and may unconvincing to the person, who is sitting on the opposite side of the table. You must remember that the person, who is taking your interview, is quite experienced in this field and he can always find out, who is telling the truth. Therefore, try to be yourself.

Your personality will automatically be revealed when you speak to a group of people, who have been meeting several other people for the same position.

As a matter of fact, there is no perfect answer to this question. Your success will depend on how well you carry yourself during the interview & how well you connect with the people, who are on the interview panel. You can deal with this question in a number of ways, and in this article we are going to share with you one strategy.

Your first step

When you go for interview, you must do thorough research about the company and the position for which you are appearing for the interview. You must also know about the culture of the company.

You must respond to both your weakness and strength

In most of the interviews, the candidates are often asked about their weakness. You must be honest. (you must indicate your various strengths, which can cover your weakness) You must also let your interviewer know about your action plan to get rid of your weakness.

However, if you honestly admit about your weakness before them together with your strategy to correct yourself you can always impress your interviewer.

Below we are going to share a LIST of 10 Important Interview questions and their answers respectively. This list will surly help you out before appearing in front of any interview panel.

                              JOB INTERVIEW PREPARATION QUESTIONS SET-1

Question 1 : Tell me about yourself.

This is an open-ended interview question and there is no restriction on what you could or should say.  However, it does not seem to be easy and straight forward as you might think. It's time to take a piece of paper and pen to list down points to construct your personal inventory.

It should include:

•  Your strongest skills
•  Your areas of knowledge
•  Your strengths
•  Your accomplishments

 When answering this type of interview question, it is best to start off with a systematic approach.  For example:

•  A brief introduction on your education and working (if any) backgrounds.
•  Your greatest achievements.
•  Your strengths and how these can benefit your prospective employer.

Question 2 : What do you want from this position?  This company?  Describe your  ideal job.

• Tackling this interview question requires you prepare by writing the job description of your dream job.  Include several points that outline the company, the job and yourself. 

Question 3 : Why are you thinking about leaving your current job?

• This is quite a tricky question.  Obviously, no one would be thinking about leaving a job that they are comfortable with.  However, you have to always say that you  want to pursue more responsibility, more opportunities, the chance to develop new skills and this is the company that can give me all opportunities. 

Question 4 : What are your strengths?

• However, a better approach is to match your strengths and accomplishments directly to the requirements of the job you are applying for.  Therefore, you would be able to stay focused. 

Question 5 : What are your weaknesses?

• Rarely there is someone who can say he is perfect and without a weakness.  Nevertheless, you do not have to confess all you shortcomings to the interviewer.  Instead, give on or two weaknesses but that should be not so deep. Always try to tell your small weakness.

 

Question 6 : Where do you want to be five years from now?

• With the five years of experience that you will gain along the way and also the experience that you have already gained beforehand (if any), you will of course would want to aim for a higher position with greater responsibility (The higher designations will directly depends upon your job Performance,   Work Accuracy and the way of tacking Challenges ). 

 

Question 7 : What would you do if your superior tells you to do something that you know is not right in the way of doing?

• People do make mistakes.  Perhaps it could be a case whereby the superior has overlooked.  You might want to highlight the matter to your superior.  If he still insists, then tell him that you are following on his order. 

Question 8 : If I were to call your company, what do you think your boss would describe you?

• Of course your boss would describe you as a responsible person, able to work independently while good at team work. 

Question 9 : What would you say about your time management?

• I hope you can truthfully say that you manage your time well and never procrastinate.  Always set goal and prioritize your tasks and spend an appropriate time amount of time to accomplish each task Accurately.

 

Question 10 : What do you know about our company?

• Before attending any interview, it is important to read up on the prospective of company.  It would be impressive if you know about the company.  It show that you are enthusiastic about the company. 

More Questions will be updated Soon, Stay tuned.

Best Of Luck