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| Due to its importance, interviewing
requires advance preparation. Only you will be able to positively affect the outcome. Prior to the interview, take time to review these standard interviewing questions and prepare answers that reflect your strengths and accomplishments. |
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| You may be asked: Employer is looking for: |
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do you want to change jobs or why did you leave your last job?
What do you identify as your most significant accomplishment? How many hours do you normally work per week? What did you like and dislike about your last job? How did you get along with your superiors and subordinates? How would you evaluate the company you were with last? What would you like to tell me about yourself? What best qualifies you for the available position? How long will it take you to start making a significant contribution? How do you feel about our company - its size, industry, competitive position. What interests you most about the available position? How would you structure this job or organize your department? What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses? What are your career goals? How long will you stay with us? Are you willing to relocate? Have you kept up in your field and how? What do you do in your spare time? Do you participate in civic affairs? What professional organizations do you belong to? How aggressive are you? What motivates you to work? Would you rather work alone or on a team? What salary do you expect to receive? What was the salary of your last job? Why should we hire you? Do you want the job?
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Your strengths. What type of worker are you? He/She is looking for negatives, give positives only! Ability to fit in. Your ability to judge fairly is being evaluated with this question. Answer with: "What would you like to know?" With this question you want to directly apply your experiences/qualifications to what he/she is looking for. Be realistic but positive. Knowledge of company and interest potential in joining. Be positive! Talk about responsibilities and career growth - only! Answer with: "Obviously I would need to know more about how your company functions and operates, but my initial thoughts are: ______________." Show your industry knowledge and research! Be positive...try to turn your weakness into a positive. Your answer should be: Being hired for this position for my short term goal; (long term goal would be the reasonable next step up from the position you are interviewing for). Employer is questioning your loyalty. Dedication to education and self improvement. Motivation. Community involvement. Dedication to self improvement and continuing education. Competitive aggressiveness is what is being evaluated. Sense of accomplishment and reward of getting the job done. When answering this question, keep in mind what the position entails and employer is looking for. Evaluating unrealistic expectations....best to answer with "I'm sure we can come to something agreeable." Answer honestly as this information can be obtained. List your strengths as they apply to the positions needs. Employer is looking for interest in the position & company. Answer honestly either way - It is an excellent opportunity or I really want the job |
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