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Article #5: Common Job Interview Questions And Answers

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






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