| Preparation, preparation, preparation. This is the key to | | | | Rate your level of IT literacy. |
| good interview technique; by preparing well you are | | | | These sorts of questions tend to follow the rapport |
| giving yourself an edge over other candidates. | | | | questions, and the interviewer will tend to ask them |
| Interview questions can be broken down into several | | | | with your CV in front of them - so be familiar with |
| different areas, and through this article we will explore | | | | your CV. Be prepared to answer questions about any |
| these different types and provide you with sample | | | | gaps in your employment, frequent job changes, exam |
| interview questions you may be asked. | | | | failures. Be prepared to give reasons, but don't be |
| Remember: it is important not to lie - or give the | | | | overly concerned about them. It may help you to |
| interviewer the answer you think s/he is looking for - | | | | spend about twenty minutes writing answers to the |
| because lying creates self-doubt in the unconscious | | | | above questions before your interview. Think about |
| mind, and will be evident to any the interviewer. | | | | the reaction you would expect from the interviewer. |
| Answer honestly, but articulately. | | | | Future Opportunity Questions |
| Rapport Questions | | | | Why have you applied for this job? |
| How was your journey? | | | | What research have you done about our company? |
| Can you tell me about yourself? | | | | What skills can you bring to this role? |
| Typically, these will be used as an ice-breaker, and | | | | What are you longer term career plans? |
| although may be about the weather or something | | | | What are your career plans/goals? |
| current, the conversation may flow for some time. But | | | | Personality Questions |
| this makes both of you feel more relaxed and | | | | What is your attitude to authority? |
| comfortable in each others company, and, if you are | | | | How would you deal with a difficult person? |
| going to work for the team, you need to get along with | | | | These questions probe your ability to communicate |
| your co-workers. You won't need to prepare or script | | | | and get on with others. The interviewer wants to see |
| answers to these questions; be yourself. Answer in a | | | | the way you react - do you um and er? |
| friendly way and don't be in a hurry to move the | | | | What do you do in your spare time? |
| conversation on to the more serious matter in hand. | | | | What motivates you and what are your motivations? |
| Past Questions | | | | What would you do if you won the lottery? |
| What achievements are you most proud of? | | | | What are your weaknesses for this position? |
| To date, what have you enjoyed most about your | | | | Define success? |
| career? | | | | How well can you handle stress? |
| Give me a time where you had to use your initiative in | | | | What process do you go through to make a decision? |
| your job. | | | | What are the three things I should know about you? |
| What does your current role involve? | | | | What question would you least like me to ask? |
| What changes would you make of you could go back | | | | Do you have any questions? |
| in time? | | | | Why should I choose you? |