A230881879 25195 16 2019 Interview questions with answers PDF

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1. Tell me a little about yourself. Note: Introduction must be on professional grounds most of the times. One or two times a student can mention about personal life to give a check on his/her background. Use an objective oriented approach rather than being very subjective.

Right Way To Answer I am a [positive adjectives] [x] professional with [x] years of experience. I’m excited to find a role where I can [accomplish this goal] and expand on my current skillset while also learning, growing and contributing to a great organization that aligns with my values.

Wrong Way To Answer

My name is X and I am from Y place. I have done my schooling from Z school and I have done many projects

2. What are your biggest strengths? To explain strengths, one must work on SWOT first. Identification of strengths is easy, but their justification is a concern. Any time you mention your strengths Justify using STAR technique where S is Situation, T is Task, A is action and R is Result. Note: mentioning results at last are important which show your abilities and once gain justification must be on professional grounds. Avoid giving personal examples:

Right Way To Answer I’m very self-aware of the things that I can improve on, which some would call “weaknesses” and those would be [proficiency with X tool or program / giving feedback to colleagues or manager(s) / multi-tasking under pressure]. I’m actively working on this, though, and am always getting better.

2|P age

Wrong Way To Answer

I believe have poor communication skills and leadership skills. I guess my family and friends are weakness for me .

3. What are your biggest weaknesses? Like the strengths, weaknesses are also the internal factors where in students must mention their weaknesses in such a way that they provide minimum damage to their professional life. Here students can jump to personal examples to avoid any harsh encounters. At last always mention that how are you working on them at present time. One can use his/her strengths also to find out their weaknesses to avoid minimum damage Right Way To Answer I’m very self-aware of the things that I can improve on, which some would call “weaknesses” and those would be [proficiency with X tool or program / giving feedback to colleagues or manager(s) / multi-tasking under pressure]. I’m actively working on this, though, and am always getting better.

Wrong Way To Answer

I believe have poor communication skills and leadership skills. I guess my family and friends are weakness for me .

4. Why should we hire you? Be more objectively driven and talk about all the skills as per the company requirement on which you have good expertise. Besides, one must jump out of technical expertise and give a positive outlook of his/her soft skills. Yes, because until and unless you don`t have good soft skills you can not show your technical expertise Right Way To Answer Because I have all the skills you’re looking for in this role and the enthusiasm about the company that will help me thrive here. I also believe I can contribute positively to the company culture by and share my knowledge. I guess my life’s contribution on both technical skills and soft skills are the important factors which your organization requires. From past I have been working on both to being suitable for this job and I believe I am.

3|P age

Wrong Way To Answer

Because I have good technical skills which you can check on my CV. I have good communication skills and leadership skills also. I guess I will get this opportunity to lead an effective team here.

5. Why do you want this job? (similar question also asked: “Why are you interested in this company?”) The key is to be specific to THIS role and THIS company, and what you can offer them rather than just what you can get out of the role. Wrong Way To Answer Right Way To Answer I want this job because the role matches what I am looking for the next step in my career growth and because I am very drawn to the mission and values that this company stands for [such as X, Y, Z]. I feel like I can provide a lot of value to the company but also grow with it.

I guess your company suits me where I can get many opportunities to thrive and create my own individual identity

6. What motivates you? The key is to be specific to THIS role and THIS company, and what you can offer them rather than just what you can get out of the role. Right Way To Answer What motivates me is [making customers happy / creating campaigns from scratch, from strategy to execution / tackling different problems and coming up with meaningful solutions to them]. I believe that I’d be able to do that here.

4|P age

Wrong Way To Answer

My own strengths motivate me to do a good job. I believe I am a perfectionists and this is enough to motivate me

7. How do you think you will fit in this role? The key is to be specific to THIS role and THIS company, and what you can offer them rather than just what you can get out of the role. Wrong Way To Answer

Right Way To Answer I think I would fit great into this role. From what I’ve learned so far about the role and the company, I think there is a natural fit when it comes to needs on both sides and it makes me excited to think about getting to know the team and all the things I can learn and can contribute.

I think from past 3 to 4 years I am working on my skills and have acquired good results, based on that I assume I a good match and can do that role effectively

8. What do you know about our company? (similar question also asked: “How did you learn about us / the opening?”) You must have done research on the company to answer this well!

Right Way To Answer I know that this company is known for [X] and is in the [X] industry. The company is based in [X] and has about [X] total employees. I also know that it’s an attractive place to work for people like me who want [X].”

5|P age

Wrong Way To Answer

I do not know much but I believe your company is doing well and I would like work with you

9. Where do you see yourself in five years? You must talk about your objectives covering both your short term and long-term goals. Right Way To Answer In five years I’d like to be an established team member of a company like this where I [will have mastered skills that I’m just learning now / will take on new responsibilities and learn the next level of skills I’d need to continue my career path / will have taken on a leadership role where I am helping manage and grow others]

Wrong Way To Answer

I see my self as a successful engineer or the CEO of the company.

10. How do you deal with pressure or stressful situations? This is a chance to demonstrate your ability to stay calm and work through any tough situation, and your emotional intelligence.

Right Way To Answer I deal with pressure or stressful situations by [reminding myself that things are temporary / making sure I stay grounded and understand what I can and cannot change / knowing when and how to ask for help from my team members or manager] and taking things one step at a time.

6|P age

Wrong Way To Answer

I listen to music and get involved in reading and playing cards when I am stressed.

11. How do you deal with pressure or stressful situations? This is a chance to demonstrate your ability to stay calm and work through any tough situation, and your emotional intelligence.

Right Way To Answer I deal with pressure or stressful situations by [reminding myself that things are temporary / making sure I stay grounded and understand what I can and cannot change / knowing when and how to ask for help from my team members or manager] and taking things one step at a time.

7|P age

Wrong Way To Answer

I listen to music and get involved in reading and playing cards when I am stressed.

STAR Method for Acing Behavioural Interview Questions This STAR method interview guide will show you: An explanation of what the STAR interview technique to help you understand and apply it in your next job interview. How to tackle behavioural-based interview questions using the STAR method. What is a behavioural interview question and how you can answer it? Over a dozen examples of behavioural interview questions and answers using the STAR approach.

12. Tell me about a time when you performed well under enormous pressure.” See that? It might have been a long story for an answer but following the STAR interview format will give you detailed responses the interviewer expects when asking a behavioural-based interview question. Step 1. Using the STAR method to answer this question, we’ll first start with describing the situation: One time, at my last job, my coworker had a family emergency and needed to miss work for some time, and their super-important project was left unfinished and without a manager. Step 2. Next, we’ll give them the task: My supervisor instructed me to take on the project, and with no leniency on the deadline, I had days to complete a project that originally should have taken several weeks Step 3. Then the action taken to solve the problem: I requested and was granted a reduction in my weekly goals, allotting me more time to attack the special project. As far as my weekly goals, I was able to delegate them out evenly to some of my teammates. Step 4. And finally, the result of your actions: With the reduction in my daily goals, I was able to dedicate more time to the special project. This allowed me to finish it on time and with complete accuracy. My supervisor appreciated my attitude and drive, and I was given several more projects after that, along with an eventual promotion and pay raise.

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13. Tell me about a time you had a conflict at work. See that? It might have been a long story for an answer but following the STAR interview format will give you detailed responses the interviewer expects when asking a behavioural-based interview question. STAR Model Answer: There was a disagreement I had with a co-worker which originated from a miscommunication. To keep our work environment professional and positive, we had to discuss it and make amends. I sat down with them one day during lunch, paid for their meal, and took initiative by apologizing for my part in the whole mess. Now, we work together well and are often praised for our impressive teamwork.

13. Can you describe a stressful situation and how you handled it? See that? It might have been a long story for an answer but following the STAR interview format will give you detailed responses the interviewer expects when asking a behavioural-based interview question. STAR Model Answer: At my last restaurant, I once found out mere hours in advance about a health inspection. As the head chef, I was in charge of making sure everything was in order in the kitchen and the BOH before the inspector arrived. I quickly called in employees from the last shift to help out, leaving the others available to prep for that evening’s dinner. As a result, we were able to ace the inspection, less costly in the long run compared to giving employees a few hours of overtime.

14. Can you detail a mistake you made and how you reacted to it? See that? It might have been a long story for an answer but following the STAR interview format will give you detailed responses the interviewer expects when asking a behavioural-based interview question. STAR Model Answer: One time, I switched the packing labels of two packages I sent to customers. I had to correct the problem without angering the clients. I called them both up and provided them with shipping labels with the correct addresses while offering each of them a small gift certificate to use on a future order. The customers not only helped me fix my mistake, but they were both satisfied and will return and shop again.

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15. Tell me about a time when you performed well under enormous pressure. See that? It might have been a long story for an answer but following the STAR interview format will give you detailed responses the interviewer expects when asking a behavioural-based interview question. STAR Model Answer: At my last job, my co-worker needed to miss work for some time, and their project was left unfinished and without a manager. My supervisor instructed me to take on the project, and with no leniency on the deadline, I had days to complete a project that originally should have taken several weeks. I requested and was granted reduced weekly goals, giving me more time to finish the special project. As far as my weekly goals, I was able to delegate them out to teammates. With my reduced goals, I dedicated more time to the special project. This allowed me to finish it on time and with complete accuracy. My supervisor appreciated my attitude and drive, and I was given several more projects after that, along with an eventual promotion and pay raise.

16. Have you ever dealt with a sticky situation involving another department? See that? It might have been a long story for an answer but following the STAR interview format will give you detailed responses the interviewer expects when asking a behavioural-based interview question. STAR Model Answer: Previously, my department had a misunderstanding with members of our accounting department. We needed to correct the issue to keep office morale from plummeting. I gave my team a small budget and instructed my team to each pick out a thoughtful present for their counterpart in accounting. Later that night and from then onward, we became friends and strong colleagues.

17. Give me an example of a goal you met. See that? It might have been a long story for an answer but following the STAR interview format will give you detailed responses the interviewer expects when asking a behavioural-based interview question. STAR Model Answer: Last October, I had to write six articles for the month to keep our blog fresh. I created an action plan for myself, with deadlines as to when each article should be published. I finished that month with six articles written and ahead of schedule.

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18. Give me an example of a goal you couldn't meet and how you handled it. See that? It might have been a long story for an answer but following the STAR interview format will give you detailed responses the interviewer expects when asking a behavioural-based interview question. STAR Model Answer: Last November, I had to write six articles for the month to keep our blog fresh. Throughout the month, I was tasked with small responsibilities that took time away from my goal. I was unable to complete my six posts, but I talked to my supervisor and detailed all my extra work completed, and I was praised for my accomplishments, as well. give you nterview

19 Have you ever had a disagreement with an immediate supervisor? See that? It might have been a long story for an answer but following the STAR interview format will give you detailed responses the interviewer expects when asking a behavioural-based interview question. STAR Model Answer: I once disagreed with my supervisor on the wording of her instructions. As her employee, I had to balance my respect for her with my English lessons from school. Instead of shoving a dictionary in her face, I apologized for the confusion and told her that I saw where we became confused. She respected me much more after that, and she even gave her recommendation for my promotion.

20 Why should I hire you? By now you can see how critical it is to apply the overall strategy of uncovering the employer’s needs before you answer questions. If you know the employer’s greatest needs and desires, this question will give you a big leg up over other candidates because you will give him better reasons for hiring you than anyone else is likely to…reasons tied directly to his needs. Whether your interviewer asks you this question explicitly or not, this is the most important question of your interview because he must answer this question favourably in is own mind before you will be hired. So help him out! Walk through each of the position’s requirements as you understand them, and follow each with a reason why you meet that requirement so well.

“As I understand your needs, you are first and foremost looking for someone who can manage the sales and marketing of your book publishing division. As you’ve said you need someone with a strong background in trade book sales. This is where I’ve spent almost all of my career, so I’ve chalked up 18 years of experience exactly in this area. I believe that I know the right contacts, methods, principles, and successful management techniques as well as any person can in our industry.” “You also need someone who can expand your book distribution channels. In my prior post, my innovative promotional ideas doubled, then tripled, the number of outlets selling our books. I’m confident I can do the same for you.” “You need someone to give a new shot in the arm to your mail order sales, someone who knows how to sell in space and direct mail media. Here, too, I believe I have exactly the experience you need. In the last five years, I’ve increased our mail order book sales from $600,000 to $2,800,000, and now we’re the country’s second leading marketer of scientific and medical books by mail.” Etc., etc., etc., Every one of these selling “couplets” (his need matched by your qualifications) is a touchdown that runs up your score. IT is your best opportunity to outsell your competition.

21. Where do you see yourself five years from now? TRAPS: One reason interviewers ask this question is to see if you’re settling for this position, using it merely as a stopover until something better comes along. Or they could be trying to gauge your level of ambition. If you’re too specific, i.e., naming the promotions you someday hope to win, you’ll sound presumptuous. If you’re too vague, you’ll seem rudderless. BE Example: “I am definitely interested in making a long-term commitment to my next en position. Judging by what you’ve told me about this position, it’s exactly what I’m looking pe for and what I am very well qualified to do. In terms of my future career path, I’m confident that if I do my work with excellence, opportunities will inevitable open up for me. It’s always been that way in my career, and I’m confident I’ll have similar opportunities here.

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21. Where do you see yourself five years from now? TRAPS: One reason interviewers ask this question is to see if you’re settling for this position, using it merely as a stopover until something better comes along. Or they could be trying to gauge your level of ambition. If you’re too specific, i.e., naming the promotions you someday hope to win, you’ll sound presumptuous. If you’re too vague, you’ll seem rudderless. BEST ANSWER: Reassure your interviewer that you’re looking to make a long-term commitment that this position entails exactly what you’re looking to do and what you do extremely well. As for your future, you believe that if you perform each job at hand with excellence, future opportunities will take care of themselves. Example: “I am definitely interested in making a long-term commitment to my next position. Judging by what you’ve told me about this position, it’s exactly what I’m looking for and what I am very well qualified to do. In terms of my future career path, I’m confident that if I do my work with excellence, opportunities will inevitable open up for me. It’s always been that way in my career, and I’m confident I’ll have similar opportunities here.

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