| Most interview questions are run-of-the mill, which seek | | | | - What prompted you to apply for this position? |
| to find out the candidate's name, family background, | | | | - Do your SWOT analysis |
| educational or job history, likes and dislikes etc. | | | | - Tell us about three of your most important |
| However, good interview questions are those that go | | | | accomplishments |
| beyond the obvious and try to find out the real | | | | - What type of work environment do you prefer? Do |
| persona of a candidate. These days, good interview | | | | you love to work independently or perform as part of |
| questions often try to judge the EQ (emotional | | | | a team? |
| quotient) of candidates, as IQ (intelligence quotient) has | | | | - What motivates you? |
| become passé. So, questions related to the | | | | - How are you qualified for the position that's |
| candidate's aptitude about working in a team, his/her | | | | advertised for? |
| nature (whether the candidate is proactive and | | | | - This position involves some particular skills (computer, |
| innovative or not), personal characteristics and qualities | | | | language, administration, etc.). How do you feel that |
| that would be an asset for the position that's | | | | your background will fit into this? |
| advertised for, his/her own ratings about educational, | | | | - What special personal qualities and characteristics do |
| technical and communication skills, etc are asked these | | | | you possess, which you think would help you in fulfilling |
| days to select the best fit. | | | | the responsibilities and duties of this position? |
| Some good interview questions that you can prepare | | | | - Tell us about some of the aspects of your present |
| well in advance may include: | | | | (or most recent) job that you like/dislike? |