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What are your long-range and short-range goals and objectives, when and why
did you establish these goals, and how are you preparing yourself to achieve
them?
What specific goals, other than those related to your occupation, have you
established for yourself for the next ten years?
What do you see yourself doing five years from now?
What do you really want to do in life?
What are your long-range career objectives?
How do you plan to achieve your career goals?
What are the most important rewards you expect in your career?
What do you expect to be earning in five years?
Why did you choose the career for which you are preparing?
Which is more important to you, the money or the type of job?
What do you consider to be your greatest strengths and weaknesses?
How would you describe yourself?
How do you think a friend or professor who knows you would describe you?
What motivates you to put forth your greatest efforts?
How has your college experience prepared you for a career?
Why should I hire you?
What qualifications do you have that make you think you will be successful?
How do you determine or evaluate success?
What do you think it takes to be successful in a company like ours?
In what ways do you think you can make a contribution to our company?
What qualities should a successful manager possess?
Describe the relationship that should exist between a supervisor and those
reporting to him or her.
What two or three accomplishments have given you the most satisfaction? Why?
Describe your most rewarding college experience.
If you were hiring a graduate for this position, what qualities would you look for?
Why did you select your college or university?
What led you to choose your field of major study?
What college subjects did you like most? Why?
What college subjects did you like least? Why?
If you could do so, how would you plan your academic study differently? Why?
What changes would you make in your college or university? Why?
Do you have plans for continued study? An advanced degree?
Do you think that your grades are a good indication of your academic
achievement?
What have you learned from participation in extracurricular activities?
In what kind of a work environment are you most comfortable?
How do you work under pressure?
In what part-time or summer jobs have you been most interested? Why?
How would you describe the ideal job for you following graduation?
Why did you decide to seek a position with this company?
What do you know about our company?
What two or three things are most important to you in your job?
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1. Be on time!
Practise getting to the venue to see how long it will take. Public transport may be
useless, the traffic may have been heavy, but however reasonable it won't affect the
fact that your chances are reduced if you are late. Always remember - You never get a
second chance to make a first impression.
Aim to be early - you can always find a nearby cafe/shop/pub to wait in. And if worst
comes to worst and you are going to be late, then definitely ring in and let them know.
2. Be Prepared!
Look at the employers' website and learn something about the company before you
attend your interview. Feed them the opportunity to talk
proudly about something positive you have found.
3. Write down and practice possible questions!
Writing them down and practicing them with someone will
make it easier to remember when you get to the interview.
Use the third person when talking about the job. Avoid
sounding as though you assume the job is yours.
There really is no point lying about your background and/or skills. If you get caught, or
even manage to get out to resort and then get found out, you can be sure you won't be
around for long! Job interviews are about matching needs - if there isn't a good match,
then chances are that the job won't work out.
7. Check your CV for possible gaps!
Make sure you know how you are going to explain time gaps on your CV.
8. Talk about specific achievements!
Interviewers like to know how you felt about about a particular success. Some will ask
for specific examples of things you've done that you're particularly proud of; how you
solved problems; how you learned - and improved - from difficult situations.
9. Don't talk too much!
Spud again - Communication is a two-way thing so give them a chance
10. Prepare a sample menu plan!
If you are applying for a catering job then take along a sample menu plan. By this we
mean a starter/main/dessert combination over six days, ideally with a vegetarian option.
Think about teh balance of nutrients and how the colours will look on the plate. Our
recipe section has a number of favourites.
11. Take a spare photo & CV with you!
Your interviewer won't be expecting it so you will impress them. It also helps them
remember you after the interview.
12. Be enthusiastic and positive!
Don't criticize previous employers, particularly within the industry. Focus on positive
achievements and views.
12. Be on time!
And finally, Don't give up!
The fact is that you will not be offered every job however perfect you think you may be
for it. Usually it's because the interviewer was completely blind to the talent that stood
before them. However, just on the off chance that it was not, feedback from interviews
where you have been turned down can be invaluable for improving future results. Ask
politely if they can give you any feedback for the future - there's a job out there for you
somewhere.
Best of luck!!!
Give the interviewer a firm handshake, even if the interviewer is a woman and you are
man. Nobody likes a limp handshake but by the same token do not take the person's hand
off either. While shaking, introduce yourself keeping eye contact at all times .
b. Smile.
Nothing is worse than an interviewee who looks depressed or indifferent. Would you
want to work with someone who is always depressed?
c. Maintain Eye Contact at all times.
You are confident about yourself and your capabilities. Relay that. Do not stare out of the
window or fiddle with your pencil. The interviewer is talking to you or you to him. Be
attentive.
d. Speak Clearly.
Do not mumble your words. It portrays a lack of confidence.
e. Respond to your interviewer.
If he makes a joke, smile to acknowledge that he made one, even if it was not funny.
f. Listen before you answer questions.
Make sure you have understood the question. If you do not, ask him to clarify it. Take a
second, then answer.
g. Give brief answers.
Answer promptly and intelligently. However, when asked yes or no questions, elaborate.
h. Complete the application thoroughly.
For salary requirements put negotiable, unless specified not to do so. Then put the salary
range for your profession with your experience.
i. Ask the interviewer questions.
Even if he does not ask you "Do you have any questions," ask him anyway.
j. Thank the interviewer.
Be sure to thank the interviewer for his time.
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General Questions
Keep your answer to one or two minutes; don't ramble. Use your resume
summary as a base to start.
Don't talk about what you want; first, talk about their needs: You would like to be
part of a specific company project; you would like to solve a company problem;
you can make a definite contribution to specific company goals.
Quantifying Your
Experience,
Accomplishments
What would you do for us? What can you do for us that someone else
can't?
Relate past experiences that show you've had success in solving previous
What about the job offered do you find the most attractive? Least
attractive?
Salary Questions
List three or more attractive factors and only one minor unattractive factor.
Your Career Goals
questions you wish to know more about. After you have faced the
interview your logic will guide you to ask the question you really
want to know more about.
How do you handle criticism
Here the interview is on the look out for your accountability and
professional character.
Simply explain a situation that caused a problem and narrate how you
faced it and overcame it.
Tell me about a situation that upset you at work
Her the interview is trying to find out how you deal with pressure. Be
diplomatic and objective with your answer. Prepare the answer so that
the answer comes as a smooth reassurance
Have you ever been fired?
If the answer is negative, the answer is simple. But if you have been
fired, you need to be prepared to the answer the follow up questions
that my come up.
If the termination was for reason beyond your control narrate it. If not
do not try justifying yourself. If you had a fault, admit it and convince
the interview that you have corrected it.
Do you change your job frequently?
Be honest and if you had changed the jobs frequently there could be
ample reasons to do so. Put them up as contracts that expired at the
stipulated time.
Be convincing when you say that you long to have a steady and long
lasting relationship with the present job you are applying for.
What is the toughest job you had?
Avoid making any negative statements especially about your previous
employer. Change the question with a positive outlook and answer it
with a satisfied remark of your outcome.
How do you handle tension?
Answer with ease that in any job and any situation that tension is a
part of it. Relax before putting the f act you are very used to such
type of works.
What is your current salary?
Do not bluff. Be specific on the answer. Do not hesitate to say the
benefits you enjoyed in the previous job. It may be verified so never
mention the benefits you have not got.
Will you be willing to accept transfer?
Tell you preference but do not specify that you will be not willing to
work else where.
What is your weakness?
Turn the question to a positive one. Simply say that you are a
perfectionist and your commitment to output of high quality perfect
work. Say this is your weakness.
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Interviewing Tips
Quick advice on how to nail that interview
by Pat Kendall
The first part of interview preparation is research.
The idea is to learn as much as possible about the
organization, its philosophies, goals and plans. In
almost every interview situation, the question is
asked: "What can you do for this company?" How can
you answer this question if you don't know anything
about the firm?
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