Saturday, October 24, 2015

How to answer Interview Questions?




It would be great if you knew exactly what a interviewer would be asking you in your next interview?
It is always good spending some time getting comfortable with what you might be asked, what interviewers are really looking for in your responses, and what it takes to show that you're the right man or woman for the job.
Consider this as your interview tips:
1. Can you tell me a little about yourself?
Don't give your complete employment (or personal) history. Instead give a pitch—one that’s concise and compelling and that shows exactly why you’re the right fit for the job.
2. How did you hear about the position?
If you found out about the position through a friend or professional contact, name that person, then share why you were so excited about it. If you discovered the company through an event or article, share that. Even if you found the listing through a random job board, share what, specifically, caught your eye about the role.
3. What do you know about the company?
Here the interviewer wants to know whether you care about the company's goals, use a couple key words and phrases from the company’s website, then go on to make it personal by saying that “I really believe in this approach because…” and share a personal example or two.
4. Why do you want this job?
Companies want to hire people who are passionate about the job, so you should have a answer about why you want the position. First, identify a couple of key factors that make the role a great fit for you (e.g., “I love customer support because I love the constant human interaction and the satisfaction that comes from helping someone solve a problem"), then share why you love the company (e.g., “I’ve always been passionate about education, and I think you guys are doing great things, so I want to be a part of it”).
5. Why should we hire you?
Your job here is to make an answer that covers three things: that you can not only do the work, you can deliver great results; that you'll really fit in with the team and culture; and that you'd be a better hire than any of the other candidates.
6. What are your greatest professional strengths?
Share your true strengths, not those you think the interviewer wants to hear); relevant (choose your strengths that are most targeted to this particular position); and specific (for example, instead of “people skills,” choose “persuasive communication” .
7. What do you consider to be your weaknesses?
Here the interviewer wants to identify your self-awareness and honesty. For example, maybe you’ve never been strong at public speaking, but you've recently volunteered to run meetings to help you be more comfortable when addressing a crowd.
8. What is your greatest professional achievement?
Provide the interviewer with background context (e.g., “In my last job as a junior analyst, it was my role to manage the invoicing process”), but spend the bulk of your time describing what you actually did (the action) and what you achieved (the result). For example, “In one month, I streamlined the process, which saved my group 12 man-hours each month and reduced errors on invoices by 30%.”

9. Tell me about a challenge or conflict you've faced at work, and how you dealt with it.
Here the interviewer wants to get a sense of how you will respond to conflict. Anyone can seem nice and pleasant in a job interview, but what will happen if you’re hired so focus on how you handled a situation professionally and productively, and ideally closing with a happy ending, like how you came to a resolution or compromise.
10. Where do you see yourself in five years?
Be honest and specific about your future goals, but consider this: A interviewer wants to know a) if you've set realistic expectations for your career, b) if you have ambition and c) if the position aligns with your goals and growth. Your best bet is to think realistically about where this position could take you and answer along those lines.

11. Why are you leaving your current job?
Definitely keep things positive—you have nothing to gain by being negative about your past employers. Instead, frame things in a way that shows that you're eager to take on new opportunities and that the role you’re interviewing for is a better fit for you.

12. What are you looking for in a new position?
Ideally the same things that this position has to offer. Be specific.
13. What type of work environment do you prefer?
Ideally one that's similar to the environment of the company you're applying to. Be specific.

14. What's a time you disagreed with a decision that was made at work?
Everyone disagrees with the boss from time to time, but in asking this question, interviewer want to know that you can do so in a productive, professional way. You may tell the one where your actions made a positive difference on the outcome of the situation, whether it was a work-related outcome or a more effective and productive working relationship.
15. How would your boss and co-workers describe you?
First of all, be honest (remember, if you get this job,the interviewer may call your former bosses and co-workers!). Then, try to point out strengths and traits you haven't discussed in other aspects of the interview, such as your strong work ethic or your willingness to pitch in on other projects when needed.
16. Why was there a gap in your employment?
If you were unemployed for a period of time, be direct and to the point about what you’ve been up to (volunteer and other mind-enriching activities, like blogging or taking classes). Then, direct the conversation toward how you will do the job and contribute to the organization.
17. Can you explain why you changed career paths?
Explain to the interviewer why you've made the career decisions you have. More importantly, give a few examples of how your past experience is transferrable to the new role.
18. How do you deal with pressure or stressful situations?
A great approach is to talk through your go-to stress-reduction tactics (taking 3 deep breaths), and then share an example of a stressful situation you navigated with ease.

19. What are your salary requirements?
Here state the highest number that applies, based on your experience, education, and skills. Then, make sure the interviewer knows that you're flexible. You're communicating that you know your skills are valuable, but that you want the job and are willing to negotiate.
20. What do you like to do outside of work?
In other words, if someone asks about your hobbies outside of work, it’s totally OK to open up and share what really makes you tick
21. What do you think we could do better or differently?
This is a common one at startups. Hiring managers want to know that you not only have some background on the company, but that you're able to think critically about it and co

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