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Before
an interview it is a good idea to anticipate what you might
be asked and prepare some possible answers, so the interviewer
does not catch you unawares. However, it is important to
remember that the purpose of the interview is to find out
what you know, not to make you feel uncomfortable.
Here
is an idea of the kind of questions that a prospective employer
might ask you:
- What
do you know about our company?
- Why
did you choose to apply for this role/job?
- What
are your qualifications?
- What
are your strengths and weaknesses?
- In
your CV you say you are adaptable [or resilient, fast
learner, motivator etc]. Give an example in your work/life
of a situation that demonstrates this.
- Tell
me about a time when you [displayed some skill required
in the job].
- What
might you do if [an example of a situation is put to you]?
- Why
do you want to work for us?
- What
interests you about our product/service?
- What
do you think determines people's progress in a good company?
- Are
you willing to relocate?
- What
does teamwork mean to you?
- Why
did you choose this career area?
- What
do you want to be doing five years from now? Ten years
from now?
- What
style of management gets the best out of you?
- What
two or three accomplishments have given you most satisfaction?
- Why?
- What
have you learned from some of the jobs you have held?
What did you enjoy most?
- What
have you done that shows initiative in your career?
- How
would you describe yourself?
- How
would you describe yourself?
- What
type of books do you read?
- What
do you do in your leisure time?
Remember,
an interview is not just a one-way stream. It is also your
chance to find out if this is the right job for you.
The
following are the kind of things you may need to find out
about:
- Ask
for a detailed description of the position
- What
is the office set up and how is management structured?
- Why
is the position available and is it a new or existing
role?
- What
challenges does the role offer?
- How
does the interviewer see the job developing?
- Is
there an induction programme?
- Will
there be future training programmes or support in further
study?
- What
are the company's long and short-term growth plans?
- It
is ok to ask about salary, holidays and company benefits,
but save these questions until last and do not focus on
them.
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