| In preparing for a job interview it is important to list and | | | | also create a "big question" in the mind of the |
| plan your answers ahead of time so that you don't | | | | interviewer why you are making such discriminatory |
| panic when the time comes. Jotting down some of the | | | | remarks regarding your previous job. To prevent falling |
| possible questions and then figuring out the best | | | | into this trap just say that you are looking for additional |
| answer for each will help to boost your confidence. | | | | opportunities to enhance further your professional |
| There are ten interview questions that often times | | | | knowledge. |
| are the downfall of job seekers, especially if they are | | | | When were you most satisfied in your job? |
| caught off guard. These top ten questions are ideal to | | | | Again, be very careful in answering this type of |
| be used when practicing for a job interview. The top | | | | question since this will reflect a lot about you as a |
| ten questions are: | | | | potential employee. A not so convincing answer may |
| What are your weaknesses? | | | | cause you to lose the chance of getting that job you |
| The best way to answer this question is to minimize | | | | want. Try to answer this question without any |
| your weakness and emphasize on your strengths. | | | | prejudice to your previous job, and concentrate more |
| Mention professional traits that you deem as your | | | | on discussing things that motivate you professionally. |
| weakness rather than concentrating on negative | | | | This will create the impression that you are a good |
| personal qualities. Likewise, it would be best to mention | | | | employee since you refrain from creating any bad |
| that you are doing something to improve yourself | | | | remarks regarding you previous job plus this will |
| professionally in order to correct your weakness. | | | | provide your future employer with ideas on how to |
| Why should we hire you? | | | | motivate their employees. |
| This is another overwhelming question which can | | | | What can you do for us that other candidates cannot |
| make any interviewee panic. An ideal way to handle | | | | offer? |
| this question is to start with summarizing your working | | | | Some applicants usually go blank when asked this |
| experiences which may be important to the company. | | | | question for fear that they may answer inadequately. |
| Remember be confident and show that you really are | | | | Be confident and concentrate on discussing your |
| looking forward to becoming a part of the company. | | | | positive traits and work qualifications that you deem as |
| Why do you want to work in our company? | | | | important and relevant to the job you are applying for. |
| The purpose of the interviewer for asking such a | | | | What three positive things would your last boss say |
| question is to make certain that you as the applicant | | | | about you? |
| are really interested in the job and not just simply | | | | Simply tell them of your positive traits both as a |
| applying because there is a job opening. As an | | | | person and as an employee which are noticed not |
| applicant you have to convince the interviewer that | | | | only by your previous employer but likewise by your |
| you are serious and very much interested in the job | | | | co-employees. Think of positive remarks that your |
| you are applying for. | | | | previous boss may have told you and read through |
| What are your goals? Or where do you see yourself | | | | any performance related assessments you may have |
| five years from now? | | | | had for inspiration. |
| It is better to answer this question with reference to | | | | How much salary are you seeking? Or how much |
| short-term and intermediate goals rather than talking | | | | salary are you expecting? |
| about some distant future. It is also advised to involve | | | | When an interviewer asks you your salary |
| the company in discussing your professional goals. For | | | | requirements, it usually means they like you and |
| instance, say that you see yourself as becoming a | | | | considering hiring you to become a part of their |
| part of the company and helping it in achieving it goals | | | | company. |
| and missions. Most interviewers asked this type of | | | | Some employers would even ask your salary history |
| question to gain insight on the real motive of an | | | | from your previous jobs. This will provide them with an |
| applicant since there are some applicants who will just | | | | idea of how much you would consider asking from |
| make a company their training ground and then after | | | | them. A safe way of answering such a question is to |
| they have gained some experience leave to search | | | | ask for a salary that is similar or close to what you is |
| for another job. | | | | previously receiving. Or simply tell them that you are |
| Why did you leave or why are you leaving your | | | | willing to receive any amount that is rightfully |
| current job? | | | | commensurate to the position or the job you're |
| This is another question used to weigh the | | | | applying for. |
| professionalism as well as the ability of an applicant to | | | | If you were an animal, what can of animal would you |
| stay on a job. As an applicant it is not nice to say | | | | be? |
| anything negative about your current or previous | | | | This question is geared more on knowing the |
| employer since it may reflect a badly on you. This will | | | | personality that you have. |