1) Tell me something about yourself?

I am a person with strong interpersonal skills and have the ability to get along well with people. I enjoy challenges and looking for creative solutions to problems. OR Besides the details given in my resume, I believe in character values, vision and action. I am quick in learning from mistakes. I am confident that the various tests that you have conducted will corroborate my competencies aptitude and right attitude for the job. 2) What do you seek from a job? I would like a job which gives me a chance to apply all that I have learned in college as well as one which enables me to grow as a professional. I would like a role which enables me to make a difference. OR Great learning opportunities, challenging roles, rational career progression, good job satisfaction and opportunities to use my strength organization that gives me the opportunity to serve the organization and the society. 3) How would you resent your strengths? lways remember !"# $#% &I'()* &% %+ *#,- &%-+$G%.&. *#, "# . /+ &#'+ &%-+$G%.& $" %-* %# 0#$/+-% *#,- &%-+$G%.& I$%# B+$+1I%&. I$ &.#-% %-* %# "/+-%I2+ *#,-&+)1 B* 0#$/+-%I$G *#,- 1+ %,-+& I$%# &%-+$G%.&.3 !ou "an answer in two ways # $ a4 I am a hard worker and because of this ability I can work for additional hours to accomplish my tasks. I am commitment oriented and hence I always enjoy the trust and confidence of my team mates which enables me to perform my duties very easily. I am adaptable, so I can handle any type of people and situations and also bring out the best from them in spite of conflicting situations or opinions. I am a quick learner, so I can any subject quickly and analyze my job and add value to it as well as I can identify the problem and solve them faster and better. b4 'y strength is that I have very strong values and ethics and a very good eye for detail. I believe in strong relationships and have a very supportive family and very good friends. %) &o you ha'e any weakness?

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lways remember 5 !%ry to specify your weakness as your strength and also highlight it as a benefit.3 %here6s a saying 5 (uote# !.owever small the thorn maybe it has the ability to pierce.3 &o never highlight your weakness unless specifically asked. nswer7 #ne of my weaknesses as I perceive it would be occasional compromise on time for quality and perfection. )) Where do you see yourself ) years from now? I see myself as a 8888888 in your esteemed organization where by with all my enhanced learning and skill, I shall be able to make up a valuable and meaningful contribution to your organization. *) Tell us an in"ident where you had a roblem with your team$mate+ How did you handle it? #nce I had a problem with my team9mate in college who was my partner in my field work assignment. :e had a disagreement on how to present our project report. I e;plained my point of view to her and asked her for her view point. I6ve found that when conflict occurs, it6s because of a failure to see both sides of the situation. t that point we found a compromise could be reached by incorporating both our ideas. ,) -s there anything else that we should know about you that would im a"t our de"ision? I am a continuous learner and try to keep myself abreast of all developments in the field of I%. lso since I do not quit in the face of toughest challenges, I am certain that I would be able to achieve the targets that I set for myself and beyond. .) How do you deal with "riti"ism? !*ou can6t please everyone, so just please yourself. *ou are your best critic. &ome people are just not going to like you. ccept it.3 /) &id you ha'e any failures in your life? I failed to score a good percentage in my intermediate. I worked hard for it but scored less than what I e;pected. 10) What ha'e you learnt from your failures? www.%echnicalsymposium.com

1rom my failures I have learnt to analyze myself and find out my shortcomings. %hose shortcomings are the areas of future improvement for me and I have undertaken seriously to improve myself on those relevant areas. #ne more thing I learned is never to give up, never to feel rejected. (uote# ! ccepting a failure is a man6s great trait.3 11) -f after sometime you start disliking the job? What would you do? :ell, if such situation then my first priority would be to look within myself and try to find out any shortcomings or lack of skills and techniques. If such things happen then I would try to improve and rectify myself. &till if I don6t get an answer then I will speak to my seniors and colleagues to learn my mistakes so that I become more user friendly to my organization. 12) What are your salary e1 e"tations? !$ever bargain for your <st job. It6s a cardinal rule.3 &ir, before answering to your question I would like to ask you with your kind permission what salary you provide to new entrants in your organization at this level. 13) 2an you gi'e three reasons why would you like to join our "om any? %hree reasons why I would like to join your company are7 a4 &ince your company provides a strong core competency, very strong value systems and best practices so I believe I have a strong vision of viewing me as a project leader in your company. b4 *our company has one of the fastest growth rates and turnover in the industry and that would mean a faster growth rate for me as a professional. c4 %he practices of your company are more employee and customer oriented. 1%) &o you ha'e any 3uestions to ask us? $ever ask &alary, perks, leave, place of posting, etc. regarded questions. %ry to ask more about the company to show how early you can make a contribution to your organization like !&ir, with your kind permission I would like to know more about induction and developmental programs=3 OR &ir, I would like to have my feedback, so that I can analyze and improve my strengths www.%echnicalsymposium.com

and rectify my shortcomings. 1)) How do you think our "om any determines su""ess in an em loyee? :ell, I think your company measures success in an employee in three parameters 5 a4 0ompetence i.e how well one is able to perform his job with the least possible supervision. b4 0o9operation or Interpersonal skills i.e how well the employees adapt or adjust themselves with a wide variety of situations. c4 Integrity of characters 5 well a man with the above mentioned factors but lacks character is incomplete and unsuccessful. 1*) Why from 424 to -T domain? &ir, since I am a student of +0+, as u know that +0+>0&+>I% are sister branches and all are interrelated and secondly I think it will be of my best if I utilize my sharp analytical skills in a software industry so I basically do not have any problem to !&:I%0.3 from +0+ to I%. nd I believe fle;ibility must be there within us to progress in life. 1,) -f you were an animal5 a "an of sou 5 some other random obje"t whi"h one would you refer and why? I would be a can of soup 5 one that has a variety of flavors, bubbling with enthusiasm. I would associate my determined attitude with the can6s tough e;terior. I would believe that whatever the label on the can, the content are always a surprise. OR I would like to be the mind of the 0+# 5 I would then know e;actly how comple; issues are so thoughtfully analyzed, how prioritizing happens and how accurate decisions which affect numerous stakeholders are made. I would know how almost intuitively, they know what the ne;t big things are and their risk taking abilities. 1.) 6u ose - tell you - don7t like your fa"e8 then why should - sele"t you?

+ven if you do not like my face, you definitely would agree that I have other qualities that appealed you, for which you are now interviewing me. %here6s a saying 5 (uote# ! man6s face is not indicative of his abilities.3 ! book is not judged by its cover but it is judged by its contents.3 1/) 6u ose you find yourself in a deserted island+ What three things you will need to sur'i'e? www.%echnicalsymposium.com

1ood, :ater and .ope ?that one day I will definitely come out from this island4. 20) How mobile are you? I am absolutely mobile. :ell I can go to any part of the country or even abroad if situation permits. 21) How do you think you "ondu"ted or erformed during this inter'iew? I think I have conducted myself in the best possible manner by satisfying your queries through my specific answers which I feel were logical, systematic and to the point. %hrough my answer my true worth as a dynamic and competent professional has come out fair and square and I am happy with my performance which would ensure my selection in this esteemed organization. 22) 2an you work under ressure? -f yes8 how lease e1 lain? &ir, I can handle pressure of work. )et me e;plain how. :henever there is pressure of work, we need to tackle it from the mental and physical stand9point. 'ental stand9point would mean being in a state of rela;ation and composure so that I do not feel stressed out during the course of my work and from physical stand9point@ I always prioritize my job in their e;act order of merit and importance so that I can dispose them off quickly and effectively.

)0 2ommon -nter'iew (uestions and 9nswers

AB 0#''#$ I$%+-/I+: C,+&%I#$& $" $&:+-&

-eview these typical interview questions and think about how you would answer them. -ead the questions listed@ you will also find some strategy suggestions with it.

1+

Tell

me

about

yourself#

%he most often asked question in interviews. *ou need to have a short statement prepared in your mind. Be careful that it does not sound rehearsed. )imit it to work9related items unless instructed otherwise. %alk about things you have done and jobs you have held that relate to the position you are interviewing for. &tart with the item farthest back and work up to the present.

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Why

did

you

lea'e

your

last

job?

&tay positive regardless of the circumstances. $ever refer to a major problem with management and never speak ill of supervisors, co9workers or the organization. If you do, you will be the one looking bad. Deep smiling and talk about leaving for a positive reason such as an opportunity, a chance to do something special or other forward9looking reasons.

3+

What

e1 erien"e

do

you

ha'e

in

this

field?

&peak about specifics that relate to the position you are applying for. If you do not have specific e;perience, get as close as you can.

%+

&o

you

"onsider

yourself

su""essful?

*ou should always answer yes and briefly e;plain why. good e;planation is that you have set goals, and you have met some and are on track to achieve the others.

)+

What

do

"o$workers

say

about

you?

Be prepared with a quote or two from co9workers. +ither a specific statement or a paraphrase will work. Eill 0lark, a co9worker at &mith 0ompany, always said I was the hardest workers she had ever known. It is as powerful as Eill having said it at the interview herself.

*+

What

do

you

know

about

this

organi:ation?

%his question is one reason to do some research on the organization before the interview. 1ind out where they have been and where they are going. :hat are the current issues and who are the major players=

,+ What ha'e you done to im ro'e your knowledge in the last year? %ry to include improvement activities that relate to the job. wide variety of activities can be mentioned as positive self9improvement. .ave some good ones handy to mention.

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9re

you

lying

for

other

jobs?

Be honest but do not spend a lot of time in this area. Deep the focus on this job and what you can do for this organization. nything else is a distraction.

/+

Why

do

you

want

to

work

for

this

organi:ation?

%his may take some thought and certainly, should be based on the research you have done on the organization. &incerity is e;tremely important here and will easily be sensed. -elate it to your long9term career goals.

10+

&o

you

know

anyone

who

works

for

us?

Be aware of the policy on relatives working for the organization. %his can affect your answer even though they asked about friends not relatives. Be careful to mention a friend only if they are well thought of.

11+

What

kind

of

salary

do

you

need?

loaded question. nasty little game that you will probably lose if you answer first. &o, do not answer it. Instead, say something like, %hatFs a tough question. 0an you tell me the range for this position= In most cases, the interviewer, taken off guard, will tell you. If not, say that it can depend on the details of the job. %hen give a wide range.

12+

9re

you

team

layer?

*ou are, of course, a team player. Be sure to have e;amples ready. &pecifics that show you often perform for the good of the team rather than for yourself are good evidence of your team attitude. "o not brag, just say it in a matter9of9fact tone. %his is a key point.

13+

How

long

would

you

e1 e"t

to

work

for

us

if

hired?

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&pecifics here are not good. &omething like this should work7 IFd like it to be a long time. #r s long as we both feel IFm doing a good job.

1%+ Ha'e you e'er had to fire anyone? How did you feel about that? %his is serious. "o not make light of it or in any way seem like you like to fire people. t the same time, you will do it when it is the right thing to do. :hen it comes to the organization versus the individual who has created a harmful situation, you will protect the organization. -emember firing is not the same as layoff or reduction in force.

1)+

What

is

your

hiloso hy

towards

work?

%he interviewer is not looking for a long or flowery dissertation here. "o you have strong feelings that the job gets done= *es. %hatFs the type of answer that works best here. &hort and positive, showing a benefit to the organization.

1*+

-f

you

had

enough

money

to

retire

right

now8

would

you?

nswer yes if you would. But since you need to work, this is the type of work you prefer. "o not say yes if you do not mean it.

1,+

Ha'e

you

e'er

been

asked

to

lea'e

osition?

If you have not, say no. If you have, be honest, brief and avoid saying negative things about the people or organization involved.

1.+

41 lain

how

you

would

be

an

asset

to

this

organi:ation

*ou should be an;ious for this question. It gives you a chance to highlight your best points as they relate to the position being discussed. Give a little advance thought to this relationship.

1/+

Why

should

we

hire

you?

(oint out how your assets meet what the organization needs. "o not mention any other www.%echnicalsymposium.com

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to

make

comparison.

20+

Tell

me

about

suggestion

you

ha'e

made

.ave a good one ready. Be sure and use a suggestion that was accepted and was then considered successful. #ne related to the type of work applied for is a real plus.

21+

What

irritates

you

about

"o$workers?

%his is a trap question. %hink real hard but fail to come up with anything that irritates you. short statement that you seem to get along with folks is great.

22+ What is your $umerous answers are good, just stay positive.

greatest strength? few good e;amples7

*our ability to prioritize, *our problem9solving skills, *our ability to work under pressure, *our ability to focus on projects, *our professional e;pertise, *our leadership skills, *our positive attitude

23+

Tell

me

about

your

dream

job+

&tay away from a specific job. *ou cannot win. If you say the job you are contending for is it, you strain credibility. If you say another job is it, you plant the suspicion that you will be dissatisfied with this position if hired. %he best is to stay genetic and say something like7 job where I love the work, like the people, can contribute and canFt wait to get to work.

2%+ Why do you Give several reasons

think and

you would do well at this job? include skills, e;perience and interest.

2)+

What

are

you

looking

for

in

job?

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answer

HI

2*+

What

kind

of

erson

would

you

refuse

to

work

with?

"o not be trivial. It would take disloyalty to the organization, violence or lawbreaking to get you to object. 'inor objections will label you as a whiner.

2,+

What

is

more

im ortant

to

you#

the

money

or

the

work?

'oney is always important, but the work is the most important. %here is no better answer.

2.+ What would your %here are

re'ious su er'isor say your strongest numerous good

oint is? possibilities7

)oyalty, +nergy, (ositive attitude, )eadership, %eam player, +;pertise, Initiative, (atience, .ard work, 0reativity, (roblem solver

2/+

Tell

me

about

roblem

you

had

with

su er'isor

Biggest trap of all. %his is a test to see if you will speak ill of your boss. If you fall for it and tell about a problem with a former boss, you may well below the interview right there. &tay positive and develop a poor memory about any trouble with a supervisor.

30+ "onFt

What get trivial

has or

disa negative.

ointed &afe areas

you are

about few but

a can

job? include7

$ot enough of a challenge. *ou were laid off in a reduction 0ompany did not win a contract, which would have given you more responsibility.

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the

type

of

position

applied

for.

32+

&o

your

skills

mat"h

this

job

or

another

job

more

"losely?

(robably this one. "o not give fuel to the suspicion that you may want another job more than this one.

33+

What

moti'ates

you

to

do

your

best

on

the

job?

%his is a personal trait that only you can say, but good e;amples are7 0hallenge, chievement, -ecognition

3%+ %his

9re is

you

willing up

to to

work you.

o'ertime? Be

;ights? totally

Weekends? honest.

3)+

How

would

you ways

know

you are

were

su""essful good

on

this

job?

&everal

measures7

*ou set high standards for yourself and meet them. *our outcomes are a success.*our boss tell you that you are successful

3*+

Would

you

be

willing

to

relo"ate

if

re3uired?

*ou should be clear on this with your family prior to the interview if you think there is a chance it may come up. "o not say yes just to get the job if the real answer is no. %his can create a lot of problems later on in your career. Be honest at this point and save yourself future grief.

3,+ 9re you willing to ut the interests of the organi:ation ahead of your own?

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%his is a straight loyalty and dedication question. "o not worry about the deep ethical and philosophical implications. Eust say yes.

3.+ &es"ribe your management style+ %ry to avoid labels. &ome of the more common labels, like progressive, salesman or consensus, can have several meanings or descriptions depending on which management e;pert you listen to. %he situational style is safe, because it says you will manage according to the situation, instead of one size fits all.

3/+

What

ha'e

you

learned

from

mistakes

on

the

job?

.ere you have to come up with something or you strain credibility. 'ake it small, well intentioned mistake with a positive lesson learned. n e;ample would be working too far ahead of colleagues on a project and thus throwing coordination off.

%0+

&o

you

ha'e

any

blind

s ots?

%rick question. If you know about blind spots, they are no longer blind spots. "o not reveal any personal areas of concern here. )et them do their own discovery on your bad points. "o not hand it to them.

%1+ -f you were hiring a Be careful to mention

erson for this job8 what would you look for? traits that are needed and that you have.

%2+

&o

you

think

you

are

o'er3ualified

for

this

osition?

-egardless of your qualifications, state that you are very well qualified for the position.

%3+ How do you

ro ose to "om ensate for your la"k of e1 erien"e?

1irst, if you have e;perience that the interviewer does not know about, bring that up7 %hen, point out ?if true4 that you are a hard working quick learner.

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What

3ualities

do

you

look

for

in

boss?

Be generic and positive. &afe qualities are knowledgeable, a sense of humor, fair, loyal to subordinates and holder of high standards. ll bosses think they have these traits.

%)+ Tell me about a time when you hel ed resol'e a dis ute between others+ (ick a specific incident. 0oncentrate on your problem solving technique and not the dispute you settled.

%*+ What Be honest.

osition do you If you are

refer on a team working on a in different roles, point

roje"t? that out.

comfortable

%,+

&es"ribe

your

work

ethi"+

+mphasize benefits to the organization. %hings like, determination to get the job done and work hard but enjoy your work are good.

%.+

What

has

been

your

biggest

rofessional

disa

ointment?

Be sure that you refer to something that was beyond your control. &how acceptance and no negative feelings.

%/+ %alk

Tell about

me

about fun

the by

most

fun

you

ha'e

had for

on the

the

job+

having

accomplishing

something

organization.

)0+

&o

you

ha'e

any

3uestions

for

me?

lways have some questions prepared. Cuestions prepared where you will be an asset to

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the organization are good. .ow soon will I be able to be productive= and :hat type of projects will I be able to assist on= are e;amples.

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