A seemingly simple question that is often difficult to answer, it can result in a great interview going disastrously wrong Here "What interests you about the position offered?" is a problematic question for anyone, even the most prepared interview candidate It is one of those questions that might decide between selected individuals who have the same qualifications and experience When asked "what about this job interests you", the interviewer wants to know why you decided to apply specifically for this job and why do you consider this position fitting you and your career plans The best bet is to take the most important element of the said job and talk about it For example if the job requires effective team work capabilities, you may construct your answer in this way: Question: What is the 'thing' that interests you about this job? Answer: One of the things that are of my best interests in this job is the opportunity to work in a team environment I always wanted to work with hard-working, professional, experienced people I love contributing the team effort, bringing out the best in myself and in my teammates for fulfilling our work goals and reaching top results I trust that I can perform great by applying sound principles of teamwork as I did in my previous jobs I seek timely and consistent feedback designed to improve not only my performance as well but the team?s performance as well I consult with people, try my best and treat everyone positively/equally Tips to follow while answering this question :: 1 Be Specific 2 Be Truthful 3 Be Real
Correct Answer: The Best way to answer this question: Be honest but stay positive Of course, your answer should be based on the real reason you left, but put a positive spin on it That means, you should try to frame your honest answer in the most positive way possibleDo not lie, be truthful and honest but do not be harsh on a previous employer So answer truthfully while at the same time NOT talking about the company or staff in a negative light More info on why you left a job would help to give applicable suggestions You TELL them why you left! Make it sound as positive as possible though Put the reason you are no longer at your last job in your question Unless you were laid off or the company had relocated you too far, just say "it's a career move" It's better not to go into the specifics Always keep in mind that your interviewer is looking for a positive, motivated, hard-working candidate No potential employer wants to hear your gripe about a prior boss or talk poorly about a previous employer She or he wants to hear about your potential as a superstar at the position you are seeking
Correct Answer: There are many things you can say This type of question doesn't have a wrong answer All answers will be correct So the best answer is how good you can make the answer A mediocre answer will be something like completing a project on time You can say this, but add another twist to make the answer a little better Here is an example Short Answers : "To me, success means to have a goal, plan the steps to achieve the goal, implement the plan, and finally achieve the goal" "Success means to produce high quality work before the deadline" "Success to me is knowing that my contributions positively impacted my company" Long Answers : "Success to me means completing a task and when looking back, thinking I couldn't have done it better To succeed is to complete a task or assignment on time in an excellent manner But that's only half of it The results should be good and the people involved should gain a valuable lesson or experience For example, if it was a group project, and only two people out of four really did the work, I wouldn't call that success If everyone participated and worked together providing a valuable deliverable then it's a success So I think both the result and the process should be great to call something a success" This answer is showing that you believe in delivering great quality work Moreover, it is implying how much you value team work If you value teamwork highly, then it is safe to assume that you would make a great team player
Correct Answer: Inspiration is powerful, but it isn?t easy If you want to be a positive influence, capable of inspiring your loved ones to become better versions of themselves, please consider these: - Be a good example - Read them - Care about others - Encouragement - Be inspired yourself - Share your own experience - Share your success as well as your failures - Be a good mentor - Make them to trust you
4. Describe a Situation Where You Disagreed With a Supervisor ?
Correct Answer: Standard interview tips and techniques still apply Do not speak negatively about any supervisors, coworkers or former jobs It is acceptable to share a specific situation that occurred with a former boss, but do not go into detail about the disagreement Focus instead on what you did to help the supervisor see your point of view You may be asked a follow up question, such as ?Did they ultimately see your point of view?? Be honest Did they follow your advice or didn?t they? The answer is not as important as the presentation Do not sound bitter in your response if they did not ?They did see my point of view They chose a different path, but they understood my concerns and beliefs in the end?
5. Have you ever hired anyone? Why did you choose them?
Correct Answer: If you have hired one or more people during your career, your answer might go something like this: " Yes, I have hired peopleI have also decided whether some internal applicants were right for jobs in my department The first time I hired someone ,I concentrated on checking off all the right qualificatiosI just went down a checklist Since then,though, I've learned that some candidates who became excellent workers didn't necessarily have every qualification on that checklistThey more than make up for what they lacked in the beginning with enthusiasm and a willingness to work with others" --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you've never hired anyone? Show the interviewer you appreciate that he or she is trying to evaluate both your management potential and people skills,and try something like this: "Not realy,but on several occasions I was asked to speak to prospective applicants and offer my opinion Ofcourse , in those cases, I was trying to determine whether that person would be a team player and if he or she would get along with the other people in the department"
6. Describe a time when your workload was heavy and how you handled it?
Correct Answer: When I was working on a software employment team at XYZ Company, we took over one more company and had to turn many clients to a new product in a short period of time It took a lot of planning, hard work, time and effort, but we were able to finish the project in a timely manner
Correct Answer: Mention the mistake and be honest about it, but always make sure that you follow it up with what you learnt from that episode and the improvements it has brought to your efficiency
8. What major challenges and problems did you face? How did you handle them?
Correct Answer: When asked the job interview question "How did you handle a challenge?" be sure to include specific examples of how you handled a particular difficult situation Discuss how you researched the issue and contributed to finding a solution Examples of good responses include: During a difficult financial period, I was able to satisfactorily negotiate repayment schedules with multiple vendors When the software development of our new product stalled, I coordinated the team which managed to get the schedule back on track We were able to successfully troubleshoot the issues and solve the problems, within a very short period of time A long-term client was about to take their business to a competitor I met with the customer and was able to change how we handled the account on a day-to-day basis, in order to keep the business
9. What did you like or dislike about your previous job?
Correct Answer: When you're asked what didn't like about your previous job, don't be too negative The reason is that you don't want the interviewer to think that you'll speak negatively about the new job or the company when you're ready to move on, if you get this jobRather, it makes sense to talk about yourself and what you're looking for in a new role I enjoyed the people I worked with It was a friendly and fun atmosphere and I actually enjoyed going into work each morning I felt the leadership team was great as well One of the reasons I am leaving is that I felt I was not challenged enough at the job As a new employee in the working world, the company offers a great opportunity for a good entry level position However, after being there for so many years, I felt I was not able to reach my full potential because of the lack of challenge and there was no room for advancement in the company While I did enjoy working there and appreciate the skills I developed while with the company, I feel my skill set can be better utilized elsewhere, where my capabilities are more recognized and there is the opportunity for growth The people I worked with at ABC Company were top notch at what they do Through my experience there, I learned a lot about different management styles, and strategies for maintaining cooperation in a large group project setting I feel that as valuable as that experience has been, I am anxious to work on more specialized projects where I will have the opportunity to be more of a leader While the people at XYZ Company were terrific to work with, I felt that the opportunities for me there were limited by the structure and size of the company I believe that a larger company with an international presence can offer challenges, as well as opportunities unavailable at a smaller firm The position with your company is a great match for my skill set, and I feel that I would be an asset in your marketing (or HR or IT) department
Correct Answer: You're just as choosy about finding the right job as the interviewer is about hiring the right candidate Don't whine or show that the search is upsetting you If you've already fielded an offer or two,you might say " I have had an offerBut the situatioin was not right for me I'm especially glad that I didn't accept, because I now have a shot at landing this position" It's important to tell the truth, however, because the interviewer's next logical questions may be the following: who made you an offer? For what type of position? At what salary? If you've already lied, you're in hot water now! some interviewers will consider any admission of lying in these circumstances your "voluntary" offer to end the interview! Many interviewers know a great deal about their competitors and which positions they're trying to fill If you did the smart thing and told the truth, feel free to name the company It's important to stress that the position you turned down was very similar to the one you're applying for now After all, if the job you are currently interviewing for is perfect for you-as you've undoubtedly already told the interviewer three or four times - why would be at all interested in something very different at the other company?