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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


Tell me about yourself.
When asked this question it's your chance to give a professional snapshot of your talents, qualifications and experience. Allow up to two minutes for this response. Be succinct and keep it relevant.
It's time to sell yourself – but keep focused because you need to give a good overview of what you can do in relation to the position for which you are applying.
You could tell the interviewer where and what you studied – include notable snippets like your majors, significant awards or a distinction average but only if the subjects you studied are relevant to the job.
Don't ramble on: keep to the point (no more than four points in total) and don't waste time on irrelevant information – make sure each point hits the mark for the job. Check with the job description and select four main aspects of the job that you could cover.
Finish off by briefly outlining your career plans and how the job on offer fits into those illustrious schemes.




What do you know about this organization?
Before attaining the interview go through that company profile site, which company you are going to attaining.
Sometime they will ask about their company product or service.
So before going attain the interview, you should know about that company profile.
When asked this question, your research will come into play. Whatever you do, do not say 'nothing' or 'I had a quick look at your website so I know you are a _____'. Spend some time on the company website to find out as much as you can about the company so that you can speak for at least a minute and a half about their business.
Also look at any news features or other websites that come up when you search the company name as this is often information generated by others and not the company singing its own praises.
At the interview, you can discuss a number of aspects such as services, goals, position in the market and other points that you have gleaned from your research. Make sure you show knowledge without coming across as a 'know it all'.
'I was impressed with your growth figures over the past twelve months and it's great that you have a policy to support the local community' is an answer that shows you have done your homework and gives the company a pat on the back for their social policies.


What have you done to improve your knowledge in the last year?
Tell the hr that you are done some use full courses for example: JAVA .SAP ect.
And explain extra activities what you really interest.
Particularly hr wants to check you are sitting idly or you are participating useful things.


Are you applying for other jobs?
Say yes Off course, yes & this is my first interview...really I don’t
Want to waste my time.....I’m in need of finding new things
To gain my experience to develop my career leader


Why do you want to work for this organization?
When answering the question about why you want the job, the comprehensive pre-interview research you have done will become essential. The interviewer wants to know why you are interested in the position so he/she can gauge what skills you are bringing to the position and how it fits into your short- and long-term career plans.
Use your answer to demonstrate your knowledge of the company and re-emphasis’ your suitability for the position. Give specific examples of things that attracted you to the company, so the interviewer can see that you match their culture and will thrive in the position.
While this looks like a question about you, the interviewer wants to know what you can do for the company and that you are a good fit for the job.
In your answer, you might want to elaborate on your strengths and achievements and how they match the position description. You could also talk about your career goals and the objectives of the company (information from your research). In both these instances, you are explaining how and why you would be an asset to the company.


What kind of salary do you need?
If you are a fresher say: as a company standers don’t say that what you are expecting. Even though if they are paying less than your expectation doesn’t revile your expiation, some time hr will check weather really you are looking for job or for money. If you are experience candidate tell him that you are expecting 30% hike salary.
Because 30% is the basic for experience candidates.


Are you a team player?
Don’t say or don’t support one side you should be both side
Tell him that you are team player as well as individual worker.
Often selection you should work both side, so he will check whether he will take risk or not.


How long would you expect to work for us if hired?
Answer positively for this question, tell that your are concentrating for long term goal or commitment
As far as the company need me because company needs some
Expectation from me, other concern is respect for employees Will not be leaving this company because as I Can find my growth and everything in this company


What is your philosophy towards work?
Philosophy of work is a genre on its own! This is definitely a topic to be addressed to the interviewer, to show them a side of deep understanding and thought provocation.


“I think many people take ‘work’ as a means to ‘leisure’. We work to the ultimate goal of ‘vacationing’ and that’s the philosophy that most people have generally accepted. In my opinion, I think work has essential value on its own. I think we all have natural talents and inclinations, which stir us to use our minds cohesively, and produce great works. We want to produce good works that has good purpose for the world. I think work is part of human needs to understand, quantify, the greater part that is us- nature, resource, ideals, philosophy, ethics, and the world. Work is necessary, to understand ourselves better in our endeavors- failure and frustration is a part of the process in which we can appreciate and measure the outcome. It would be too much emphasis on work to say that it is solely our human value (reference to Capitalism). We are not our work, and our value cannot be summed up to the works we produce, it is just a method in which we learn.”


Explain how you would be an asset to this organization.
To obtain a challenging position in progressive and dynamic organization that allows me to apply and enhance my knowledge and reorganization my contribution to the growth of the organization.
I think I give all my efforts towards co. Benefit & I don't
Work like a d the employee of this co, but this is my own
co. & 1 more thing I don't have any depreciation also.




Where do you see yourself in five years?
The 'where do you see yourself in five years?' probe is a must to prepare for in your repertoire of pre-planned interview spiels. Like most other questions thrown your way while you're in the career hot seat, it's just another springboard from which to harp on about why you should be moving into their offices and onto the payroll in the immediate future.
Use it to show that you have decisive career goals, are keen to jump on opportunities as they arise and are aiming for the top.
If kids were held accountable to their responses to the granddaddy of these speculative peelers -'what do you want to be when you grow up?' -then the world would be an interesting place. We would have no shortage of firemen, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, policemen, Transformers, pilots, supermen, doctors, Babies, actresses, Harry Potters, prime ministers, and pop stars. But there would be a severe shortage of bureaucrats and recruitment managers. Perhaps that's not such a bad idea …
A roadmap and itinerary wasn't handed out as part of a 'welcome to your life' orientation session. In fact, if you could foresee the future you probably wouldn't be sitting opposite an unoriginal interviewer; it's more likely that you would have won the lottery axons ago and retired to a life sipping blueberry caprioskas in the south of Spain.
For now, here are a few simple guidelines to stick to in order to get past the question and on with the next five years of your career.




Why should we hire you?
Set yourself apart from the pack! You may find yourself reiterating some of the things you said in response to 'Tell me about yourself', but this time try to be more specific in linking your talents to the requirements of the position.
Give strong examples of your skills and career achievements and, in doing so, explain how you can be beneficial in the new gig.
Make a big statement to start and then support it with an example. 'I am always willing to go the extra mile' is a good opener.
Find an example of an accomplishment that matches one of the key responsibilities outlined in the job description and use the STAR system of response: situation, task, action, result.
'In my previous position, the data management system was not working well and wasn't being used properly. I approached my manager and suggested a very simple way to fix the problem [shows initiative]. She agreed and I implemented the changes and also explained how it all worked to the rest of the team [team player and ability to communicate]. The result was that everyone started using the system [improved data capture] and the company saved huge amounts of time allowing staff to work on core business [improved productivity and profits].'
This shows that you bring valuable skills to the job. Finally, link what you have done to the new position. 'My focus at work is about productivity and profitability and improving the bottom line for the business.




What is your greatest strength?
This is a classic example of how you should tailor your answer to the job. Make a list of the requirements of the job and demonstrate that you possess these, giving examples of how your strengths have helped produce excellent outcomes in previous positions.
For example, if developing business project plans is a job requirement, show how you have managed this in the past and make sure to mention that the result was that the team working on the project were appreciative that they had such a strong plan to work with, that the job was completed within the projected time frame and that you saved your employer $X.
Some generic skills-based answers include:
• 'My time management skills are excellent. I'm organized and take pride in excelling at my work.'
• 'I'm very good with customers and I am efficient at resolving any problems that they have. My customer service skills also help me to get along with other members of the team.'
Suggestions of other valuable strengths include: your leadership skills, problem-solving skills, ability to priorities and work under pressure. Just make sure it correlates directly to the job you are applying for.




Why do you think you would do well at this job?
Describe you skill set and you d0mine knowledge one more important thing is that your strength and knowledge in particular area in which you are export.
My consistency of good track record Inquisitiveness to learn new and quick adaptability for change and finally the support and cooperation required by my team members. sir i have an technical skills where i can involve for doing a good work’s have patience and i can create better output. During the project class lot of problem we have faced i have tried hard for overcome from this problem.
What is more important to you: the money or the work?
Tell him both because money and works are both important for human being it’s a two head of one coin.
Money will not fallow us if we are doing job money will flow us this is theory behind money and works.


Would you be willing to relocate if required?
Answer this question sincerely if you are flexible to relocate say yes otherwise say no.
Some companies will relocate with high post or though giving hike in salary.


Describe your management style.
The best management style for any company is that...........get the max best work output with... less investment.....
Situation and timeliness for the operation/task is the main decisive factor to adopt management style for a job well done
To be sincere & honest at work. Better not to involve in subordinate's personal matters
To provide a friendly environment (but work is first priority)
To be very clear in terms of each person's role in the project (or organization).


Describe your work ethic.
• My experience with the phrase is that it describes one's level of commitment to a task/employer/course of study. Ability to go the extra mile, stay the course, persistence to achieve quality, finding resources when stuck, own the problems that arise, etc. Punctuality and showing up fall in there, too.
• I try to learn the mission statement and vision of the organization that I am working for before I commit my time, my passion, and my energy to it. If I believe in the mission/vision statements and I am reasonably sure that the supervisors abide by most of it, I will give my time, my extra hours, and my positive attitude to the agency. I need to be able to transmit that mission even on the worst days and to remember that you must balance your love for work with your love for health and take time to reflect, relax, and play.


What is your weakness?
One of the most dreaded of all interview questions is the ‘greatest weakness’ minefield. Many recruiters are, in fact, moving away from using a question that has become over-used and predictable, yet it is still one you have to prepare for. But how do you answer this without casting yourself in a negative light, while still sounding honest and self-aware? Is it possible to provide an answer that doesn’t sound like spiel or cliché?




Real funda behind interview
Be positive.
It’s all about perception.
Use an example from the past.
Use common sense.
Demonstrate that your skills are transferable.
Use this as an opportunity to elicit more information.
Be honest and bold.
Don’t novas, be cool in interview.
Look on to hr, eye to eye contact.
Don’t murmur, speak clearly and loudly.
Keep smile on your face,

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Answering this question successfully is all about presenting yourself – including your weaknesses – in the most positive light, according to Steve Gunther, a consultant with boutique recruitment firm 2discover.
But this is not just an exercise in spin-doctoring and obfuscation. This is your chance to demonstrate your honesty, self-awareness, and willingness to learn and improve.
While identifying a weakness or deficiency, emphasis that you are aware of the problem and actively working to improve. Answer with enthusiasm and positivity, and show your prospective employer what a great attitude you have. For example, if you say that you sometimes have a tendency to procrastinate, be sure to emphasis’ that you are aware of the problem and have become an ardent planner and list-maker to keep yourself on schedule. Stress how much satisfaction you get from crossing things off your to-do list and getting things done on time, and how happy you are about the improvements you’ve made.
Remember, the same ‘negative’ trait can be turned into a positive depending on how you present it. If you have a tendency to be overly meticulous (i.e. anal) and therefore sometimes take too long to complete tasks, you can highlight the fact that you like to see things done to the highest standard – though you are getting better at letting things go and working more quickly now. Or if you tend to be a little quiet and reserved at work, and are sometimes perceived as aloof, you can say that you are a little shy – but once people get to know you, they soon see that you are loyal, discreet and a good listener.
2discover’s Steve Gunther asserts the importance of using concrete examples from your past as illustration. Instead of speaking in loose generalities and hypothetical’s, talk about your experiences and show how you have improved on your weaknesses in previous jobs. The more specific you can be, the better.
For example, you can tell the interviewer that you used to have a tendency to tardiness, but that once you started setting your alarm clock a half hour earlier and using your mobile phone to remind you of appointments, you haven’t been late once in the last six months!
Think about the key qualities required for the job and make sure you demonstrate strength in those areas – and only cite weaknesses which are less crucial to the role. For example, if you are going for an administrative job, you wouldn’t want to say that your attention to detail is a weakness – whereas if you are going for a creative, big-picture type of role, then lacking attention to detail might not be such a big deal.
If you’re obvious deficiency is a lack of experience in a similar role (such as when you are changing career direction), Gunther advises you to find a link between your previous experience and the present role, showing that your skills can easily be transferred to a new context. Let’s say you come from a background in office administration and are pursuing an entry-level job in marketing and communications. If, in your previous job, you wrote and proofread newsletters and reports, and helped to contribute marketing ideas during staff meetings, then you have relevant experience that can be transferred to your new role. Stress that you are adaptable, and eager to learn and apply yourself to a new environment.
You can even use the fact that you come from a different background to your advantage, by emphasizing that you can bring something new and fresh to the position. Your relative inexperience could inject them with some much-needed fresh blood and be exactly what they need.
Gunther also suggests that you use this question to find out more about the company. See if you’re supposed weakness can complement their business or team. For example, if you are someone who needs and likes structure, find out what their present systems are like. Do they operate like a well-oiled machine that you could easily slot into, or are they in dire need of a systems overhaul that you could help to implement? If their structure is not compatible with your working style, this may not be the company for you – and it’s better for everyone if you figure that out now.
In some cases, it might be acceptable to keep your answer to this question fairly light-hearted – for example, ‘I’m a coffee addict’. However, you’ll have to use your judgment here based on the nature of the role and the personality of the interviewer – you don’t want to come across as flippant.
Keep in mind that your prospective employer will call your referees and ask about any weaknesses, so don’t be caught out saying something untrue that will later call your honesty and integrity into question. Outright lies will usually come back to bite you on the proverbial.
When answering the question about why you want the job, the comprehensive pre-interview research you have done will become essential. The interviewer wants to know why you are interested in the position so he/she can gauge what skills you are bringing to the position and how it fits into your short- and long-term career plans.
Use your answer to demonstrate your knowledge of the company and re-emphasis your suitability for the position. Give specific examples of things that attracted you to the company, so the interviewer can see that you match their culture and will thrive in the position.
While this looks like a question about you, the interviewer wants to know what you can do for the company and that you are a good fit for the job.
In your answer, you might want to elaborate on your strengths and achievements and how they match the position description. You could also talk about your career goals and the objectives of the company (information from your research). In both these instances, you are explaining how and why you would be an asset to the company.