How to Face an Interview:COMMONLY ASKED INTERVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

COMMONLY ASKED INTERVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

        Getting the dream job and leading a better life are the dream of everyone. Some will succeed in it while others will go with the flow. A better educational qualification could somewhat help in this but not always.






Companies are looking for candidates with good academic qualification and most importantly they are looking for candidate’s attitude, social behavior, mental presence and willingness to work cooperatively within the company’s environment. A good academic is essential but it is only an entry ticket into the interviews and interviews are the ones where you are being evaluated. So preparing for an interview is the important thing.


Most of fresher are unaware of the type of questions asked on interviews and may lose some biggest opportunities for some small mistakes in their answers. Here are some of the most commonly asked interview questions and some suggestions for answering them. Review these typical interview questions and think about how you would answer them. Read the questions listed; you will also find some strategy suggestions with it.


1. Tell me about yourself:The most often asked question in interviews. You need to have a short statement prepared
in your mind. Be careful that it does not sound rehearsed. Limit it to work-related items
unless instructed otherwise. Talk about things you have done and jobs you have held that
relate to the position you are interviewing for. Start with the item farthest back and work up
to the present.

2. Why did you leave your last job?Stay positive regardless of the circumstances. Never refer to a major problem with


management and never speak ill of supervisors, co-workers or the organization. If you do,


you will be the one looking bad. Keep smiling and talk about leaving for a positive reason


such as an opportunity, a chance to do something special or other forward-looking reasons.


3. What experience do you have in this field?


Speak about specifics that relate to the position you are applying for. If you do not have


specific experience, get as close as you can.4. Do you consider yourself successful?


You should always answer yes and briefly explain why. A good explanation is that you have


set goals, and you have met some and are on track to achieve the others.

5. What do co-workers say about you?


Be prepared with a quote or two from co-workers. Either a specific statement or a


paraphrase will work. Jill Clark, a co-worker at Smith Company, always said I was the


hardest workers she had ever known. It is as powerful as Jill having said it at the interview


herself.

6. What do you know about this organization?


This question is one reason to do some research on the organization before the interview.


Find out where they have been and where they are going. What are the current issues and


who are the major players?7. What have you done to improve your knowledge in the last year?


Try to include improvement activities that relate to the job. A wide variety of activities can


be mentioned as positive self-improvement. Have some good ones handy to mention.8. Are you applying for other jobs?


Be honest but do not spend a lot of time in this area. Keep the focus on this job and what


you can do for this organization. Anything else is a distraction.9. Why do you want to work for this organization?


This may take some thought and certainly, should be based on the research you have done


on the organization. Sincerity is extremely important here and will easily be sensed. Relate


it to your long-term career goals.


10. Do you know anyone who works for us?


Be aware of the policy on relatives working for the organization. This 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.


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