Basic interview questions Tell me about your self ?

Tell Exp, Education, Family How much experience u had ? 1.3 years What is ur job profile/job responbilities/ tasks ? Job Details Why you are looking for change ? for better career in a better organization or career growth Why you want to join our company ? As its a company, where i can explore my skills and knowledge What is your present salary/CTC/take home/ ? 9500 per month (114000) How much salary you are expecting ? 12000plus per month/ 1.4 to 1.6 How much notice period you required ? not required, As I have left the company ================================================================== Answering Why do you want to work for us interview question Lets break down my suggested answer into 4 parts: 1. Express your interest in the company profile (based on your pre-research). Put across how you are impressed by the companys success, its products and its portfolio. 2. Present your knowledge of the workplace environment (the department) you applied to. 3. Demonstrate your enthusiasm to work for the company. 4. And (the most important part) how do you trust this company to be the best place to utilize your experience and skills for the benefit of the company. It turned out to be a long-story answer However, every part is important In your speech, you actually create a picture of yourself as an active-integral member of this organization who feels proud to contribute. In addition, you demonstrate your interest and passion in working for the company AND how you see your skills being tailored to the job requirements. Here is an example of your statementA question: So, why do you want to work in our company? Or for this organization? Your answer: This Company is a well known ABC industry leader. I have conducted web research and found/believe that DEF products and its future prospects are impressive and interesting/exciting. I have always wanted to work at this company. The GHJ team is the team Id be proud to work with. A place where my background/skills can be utilized and developed.

You may add other reasons, explaining how your skills are best fit for the position. Of course, the first thing one should do is conduct research before the job interview: * Log on to the company web site and find important and relevant info that you may point out during the interview. * One should also prepare a matching table that compares his or her background with the job requirements. ======================= ============================================ Why are looking for change Answering the interview question: why did you leave your last job? The following are list of acceptable answers as good reasons to leaving a job: Career growth You can easily say that you are looking for a change in role and wanted more growth, or even that your position was getting stagnant. This might be an acceptable reason for quitting your job, but this by no means gives you leeway to criticize your job. Your career path One reason is basic dissatisfaction with your career. Remember that it is not about the particular company or the department, but your career on the whole. This reason would hold true if you have a rich career profile and are currently applying for a job in a new profession. Looking for challenges One of the most common and simple reasons is that your job was at a standstill and you wished to seek newer avenues and greater challenges. Restructuring Another common reason nowadays is company restructuring. When a company restructures, it can lay off several people, and in a timeframe. Therefore, even if you have not been directly told to go, nobody would blame you if you are looking for avenues because your colleagues or some other department has been told to go. Relocation More often than not, relocation is another reason that is blindly accepted by a company as a reason for looking for another job. While these are just some of the traditional reasons for a job change, there are some reasons that are more or less accepted today. Enhanced Education Another reason that can be provided is enhancement of abilities and education. If you have recently acquired a degree and have decided to utilize your education to enhance your professional profile, this would be a good reason to give for this question. Workplace distance

Sometimes, even reasons related to daily commutation, like spending too much time commuting from your place of work to your place of residence, as well as less time spent with family can be considered to be the reason/one of the reasons for leaving a job. Remember that you cannot lie about the reason why you quit your job. In this era of references and cross references, finding out the real reason why you quit your job is as simple as dialling ten digits on a mobile device. These above are reasons for leaving a current job or a previous job. ====================== ====================== ================== Job Interview: Strength Examples List of Strengths Here are some aspects (with detailed explanation) that you may put forward as being your strengths: Learning agility and effective personal communication skills Most researches show that the single best predictor for who will perform well and succeed in a new job is the one who possesses learning agility(a quick learner) and the one who can adjust himself/herself to changes and new situations, such as a new workplace. Also, effective interpersonal communication skill is one of the best personal traits. Past performance or even experience, skills and intelligence are not as important as learning agility and communications skills. HR and recruiters are aware to these facts Self Motivated and Determined To achieve success, one needs to be self motivated and determined to succeed. Without self motivation, it is quite possible that even the best of employees will languish in the company without achieving any success. Success Oriented and Natural Leader All companies search for an individual who has the drive within himself or herself. Frankly, the company would not have time to actually sit back and look out which of their employees has that next big idea, or which of the employees is not working according to their talents and resources. Therefore, it is best that a company have a self appointed mentor who keeps these things in mind and speaks about them at the appropriate time. This characteristic is necessary for team leaders, supervisors, executive managers and project managers. Team Player No man is an island. And in todays world, like never before, a person requires a group of people with whom to succeed. Therefore, being a team player in todays world is almost as important as any academic degree. Hardworking This is one of the most common traits found in a successful boss as well as a successful employee. It is said that success is ninety percent hard work and ten percent thinking/brain activity. Any company would like to have a hard working employee. Therefore, you can speak about hard-work, dedication and commitment as your strengths. Intelligence and Self Confidence

Being intelligent does not mean being the only person in the room who can drive a plane, but a person who has the simple logic and practical knowledge that goes with running a proper team. Job Interview: What Are Your Weaknesses Examples & List of Weaknesses Several interviewers will also ask whether you have any weaknesses. When it comes to weaknesses, make sure that you describe the weaknesses that are ambiguous enough to be converted into strengths. Here are some of the weaknesses that are generally discussed. Getting Nervous around people Today, with the advent of the new work culture where a person seldom meets another and where the only time people speak to each other is during coffee breaks, there are some people who have become introverts. This causes some people to become nervous about giving presentations and speeches. Being a Debater Some individuals are too passionate about work and require a reason for any change that is introduced in the company. Though this is good for the project and the product, it might rub some people the wrong way. Going out of ones Way There are several people in organizations all over the world who take all kinds of work from their colleagues, whether it is their work or not. While these people are an asset to the company, they may create antagonism. Lack of some skills No person has all the requisite skills for the job profile. This is one of the greatest disadvantages that one has, because once a person starts earning, they find it difficult to go back to their learning ways. Remember that these are just concepts and you should back up each of these strengths and weaknesses with an example. Some other strengths & weaknesses (per job title) to consider: Here is an additional strengths and weaknesses list Strengths Leaders and managers: Ability to prioritize, planning skills, well organized, multitasking and assuming responsibilities and duties. Possessing the capacity to cope with failures and trying to learn from past mistakes. Customer care, Call center and sales: Communication skills, patience, having good interpersonal skills. Programmers and R&D: A quick learner who enjoys learning new things. A team player who shares knowledge and ideas with colleagues. Weakness Sensitive person: Taking things to heart and getting too disappointed when things are done in the wrong way. Too helpful: Crossing limits while helping teammates. Summary

An interview is the short span of time spent with each other, in which a person has to decide whether the employee is perfect for the job or not. To establish this, the interviewer asks several questions. Some of the questions are quite simple and can be answered immediately, while some are not as simple and require some thought before the answer is given. One good example of this is the question regarding strengths and weaknesses. ====================== ====================== ====================== ==========

Are You A Team Player? Ability to Work in a Team Environment: Interview Question Companies work in different work cultures in which departments (or divisions) have various ways of interactions between teams and individual employees. It is very important that the expectant employee fits in the work structure of the company and the job requirements. Trying to evaluate your competencies, the employer would want to categorize you asking Do you prefer to work independently or in a team? As known, some employees tend, and prefer to work independently (i.e. loners), while others gel well and perform the best when they are in a group. Therefore, the question would you prefer to work independently or in a team is asked to get an idea of your teamwork skills your ability to work in a team environment: are you a team player? If you are asked the question whether you prefer to work independently or as a team, here is the best way to answer it: I have worked in teams and independently as well. Some jobs match and require a teamwork effort while others fit an individual work. I find that working in a team increases the work performance, as well as creates a proper work flow and information distribution between team members which ensured that the project is completed in a timely and efficient manner. While working independently, I realized that I was the complete owner of the project (i.e. one man project) and therefore considered this responsibility as an incentive/bonus. Though, I did get the company support and interacted very often with other key employees, the way I worked helped to ensure quick project implementation as well as finding efficient solution for any calculated risks. Therefore, I have had very good experiences working in a team as well as working independently. Provide examples and you may add that In my previous jobs, I have had opportunities to work in a team on an impromptu basis, as well as provide value and support to the product that is being developed by the team. I have immensely enjoyed playing both roles, and I think that I would be comfortable in both roles, that of a team member as well as a sole entity. ====================== ====================== ====================== =============

Answering Why do you want to work for us interview question Lets break down my suggested answer into 4 parts: 1. Express your interest in the company profile (based on your pre-research). Put across how you are impressed by the companys success, its products and its portfolio. 2. Present your knowledge of the workplace environment (the department) you applied to. 3. Demonstrate your enthusiasm to work for the company. 4. And (the most important part) how do you trust this company to be the best place to utilize your experience and skills for the benefit of the company. It turned out to be a long-story answer However, every part is important In your speech, you actually create a picture of yourself as an active-integral member of this organization who feels proud to contribute. In addition, you demonstrate your interest and passion in working for the company AND how you see your skills being tailored to the job requirements. Here is an example of your statementA question: So, why do you want to work in our company? Or for this organization? Your answer: This Company is a well known ABC industry leader. I have conducted web research and found/believe that DEF products and its future prospects are impressive and interesting/exciting. I have always wanted to work at this company. The GHJ team is the team Id be proud to work with. A place where my background/skills can be utilized and developed. You may add other reasons, explaining how your skills are best fit for the position. Of course, the first thing one should do is conduct research before the job interview: * Log on to the company web site and find important and relevant info that you may point out during the interview. * One should also prepare a matching table that compares his or her background with the job requirements. ====================== ====================== ====================== =============

Why are looking for change Answering the interview question: why did you leave your last job? The following are list of acceptable answers as good reasons to leaving a job: Career growth You can easily say that you are looking for a change in role and wanted more growth, or even that your position was getting stagnant. This might be an acceptable reason for quitting your job, but this by no means gives you leeway to criticize your job. Your career path One reason is basic dissatisfaction with your career. Remember that it is not about the particular company or the department, but your career on the whole. This reason would hold true if you have a rich career profile and are currently applying for a job in a new profession. Looking for challenges One of the most common and simple reasons is that your job was at a standstill and you wished to seek newer avenues and greater challenges. Restructuring Another common reason nowadays is company restructuring. When a company restructures, it can lay off several people, and in a timeframe. Therefore, even if you have not been directly told to go, nobody would blame you if you are looking for avenues because your colleagues or some other department has been told to go. Relocation More often than not, relocation is another reason that is blindly accepted by a company as a reason for looking for another job. While these are just some of the traditional reasons for a job change, there are some reasons that are more or less accepted today. Enhanced Education Another reason that can be provided is enhancement of abilities and education. If you have recently acquired a degree and have decided to utilize your education to enhance your professional profile, this would be a good reason to give for this question. Workplace distance Sometimes, even reasons related to daily commutation, like spending too much time commuting from your place of work to your place of residence, as well as less time spent with family can be considered to be the reason/one of the reasons for leaving a job. Remember that you cannot lie about the reason why you quit your job. In this era of references and cross references, finding out the real reason why you quit your job is as simple as dialling ten digits on a mobile device. These above are reasons for leaving a current job or a previous job. ====================== ====================== ====================== ============= Job Interview: Strength Examples List of Strengths Here are some aspects (with detailed explanation) that you may put forward as being your strengths: Learning agility and effective personal communication skills Most researches show that the single best predictor for who will perform well and succeed in a new job is the one who possesses learning agility(a quick learner) and the one who can adjust himself/herself to

changes and new situations, such as a new workplace. Also, effective interpersonal communication skill is one of the best personal traits. Past performance or even experience, skills and intelligence are not as important as learning agility and communications skills. HR and recruiters are aware to these facts Self Motivated and Determined To achieve success, one needs to be self motivated and determined to succeed. Without self motivation, it is quite possible that even the best of employees will languish in the company without achieving any success. Success Oriented and Natural Leader All companies search for an individual who has the drive within himself or herself. Frankly, the company would not have time to actually sit back and look out which of their employees has that next big idea, or which of the employees is not working according to their talents and resources. Therefore, it is best that a company have a self appointed mentor who keeps these things in mind and speaks about them at the appropriate time. This characteristic is necessary for team leaders, supervisors, executive managers and project managers. Team Player No man is an island. And in todays world, like never before, a person requires a group of people with whom to succeed. Therefore, being a team player in todays world is almost as important as any academic degree. Hardworking This is one of the most common traits found in a successful boss as well as a successful employee. It is said that success is ninety percent hard work and ten percent thinking/brain activity. Any company would like to have a hard working employee. Therefore, you can speak about hard-work, dedication and commitment as your strengths. Intelligence and Self Confidence Being intelligent does not mean being the only person in the room who can drive a plane, but a person who has the simple logic and practical knowledge that goes with running a proper team. Job Interview: What Are Your Weaknesses Examples & List of Weaknesses Several interviewers will also ask whether you have any weaknesses. When it comes to weaknesses, make sure that you describe the weaknesses that are ambiguous enough to be converted into strengths. Here are some of the weaknesses that are generally discussed. Getting Nervous around people Today, with the advent of the new work culture where a person seldom meets another and where the only time people speak to each other is during coffee breaks, there are some people who have become introverts. This causes some people to become nervous about giving presentations and speeches. Being a Debater Some individuals are too passionate about work and require a reason for any change that is introduced in the company. Though this is good for the project and the product, it might rub some people the wrong way. Going out of ones Way There are several people in organizations all over the world who take all kinds of work from their colleagues, whether it is their work or not. While these people are an asset to the company, they may create antagonism. Lack of some skills No person has all the requisite skills for the job profile. This is one of the greatest disadvantages that

one has, because once a person starts earning, they find it difficult to go back to their learning ways. Remember that these are just concepts and you should back up each of these strengths and weaknesses with an example. Some other strengths & weaknesses (per job title) to consider: Here is an additional strengths and weaknesses list Strengths Leaders and managers: Ability to prioritize, planning skills, well organized, multitasking and assuming responsibilities and duties. Possessing the capacity to cope with failures and trying to learn from past mistakes. Customer care, Call center and sales: Communication skills, patience, having good interpersonal skills. Programmers and R&D: A quick learner who enjoys learning new things. A team player who shares knowledge and ideas with colleagues. Weakness Sensitive person: Taking things to heart and getting too disappointed when things are done in the wrong way. Too helpful: Crossing limits while helping teammates. Summary An interview is the short span of time spent with each other, in which a person has to decide whether the employee is perfect for the job or not. To establish this, the interviewer asks several questions. Some of the questions are quite simple and can be answered immediately, while some are not as simple and require some thought before the answer is given. One good example of this is the question regarding strengths and weaknesses. ====================== ====================== ====================== ============= Are You A Team Player? Ability to Work in a Team Environment: Interview Question Companies work in different work cultures in which departments (or divisions) have various ways of interactions between teams and individual employees. It is very important that the expectant employee fits in the work structure of the company and the job requirements. Trying to evaluate your competencies, the employer would want to categorize you asking Do you prefer to work independently or in a team? As known, some employees tend, and prefer to work independently (i.e. loners), while others gel well and perform the best when they are in a group. Therefore, the question would you prefer to work independently or in a team is asked to get an idea of your teamwork skills your ability to work in a team environment: are you a team player? If you are asked the question whether you prefer to work independently or as a team, here is the best way to answer it: I have worked in teams and independently as well. Some jobs match and require a teamwork effort while others fit an individual work. I find that working in a team increases the work performance, as well as creates a proper work flow and information distribution between team members which ensured that the project is completed in a timely and efficient manner.

 While working independently, I realized that I was the complete owner of the project (i.e. one man project) and therefore considered this responsibility as an incentive/bonus. Though, I did get the company support and interacted very often with other key employees, the way I worked helped to ensure quick project implementation as well as finding efficient solution for any calculated risks. Therefore, I have had very good experiences working in a team as well as working independently. Provide examples and you may add that In my previous jobs, I have had opportunities to work in a team on an impromptu basis, as well as provide value and support to the product that is being developed by the team. I have immensely enjoyed playing both roles, and I think that I would be comfortable in both roles, that of a team member as well as a sole entity. ====================== ====================== ====================== ============= this strength related to the position. As with the last question, when speaking of a weakness try to keep it positive. For example, I tend to be nervous around my supervisors, although Ive gained more confidence in that area since my last job where my supervisors encouraged me to ask questions. Give me an example of a problem you encountered either in school or at work, and explain how you solved it. There is a million different ways an employer can ask the Give me an example question and there is bound to be at least one of them in the interview. For this question you want to be logical. State the problem and provide a series of steps that you used to correct it. Where do you see yourself in three years? Share with the employer that you would hope to be with the company making the greatest contribution you can based on the experience and skills you have developed over the past few years with them. Describe an experience in which you worked as a part of a team. Being able to be a leader of a team and also a contributor are very important qualities. Develop answers that hit on both of these if possible. Do you have any questions for me? This question is always asked at the end of the interview. This is another chance to show how much you know about the organization. Have several questions lined up that are specific to the particular job or company. Show them youre prepared! Example Interview Questions You May Be Asked 1. Tell me about yourself. 2. Why are you applying for this position? 3. Why did you choose AIB for your college education? 4. How will the courses you have taken help you in your career path? 5. What college subjects did you like least? Why? 6. How would you describe yourself? 7. What is your greatest strength?

8. What is your greatest weakness? 9. Describe a time when you had to deal with a difficult customer and how you dealt with it. 10. Describe a problem you have encountered at work and how you solved it. 11. Describe a time when you worked as part of a team and what role you played. 12. What qualifications do you possess that would make you successful in business? 13. How do you work under pressure? Explain. 14. Describe a time when you have failed. How did you learn from this? 15. What two or three accomplishments have given you the most satisfaction? Why? 16. Use three words to describe yourself. 17. Describe the ideal position for you. 18. Describe your ideal boss. 19. What do you see yourself doing three, five, ten years from now? 20. What is your ultimate career objective? 21. What motivates you? 22. Do you plan to continue your education? 23. What kind of leadership roles have you held? 24. Why did you leave your last position? 25. How would your friends or co-workers describe you? 26. Why should I hire you? 27. Do you have any questions for me? Questions to Ask the Interviewer(s) During the interview, it is highly likely that you will have an opportunity to ask questions of the person or persons interviewing you. It is important that your questions show a sincere interest in the particular employer and their needs. The following are some questions you may want to consider. What are the day-to-day duties involved in this position? How will I be trained or introduced to the job? How are performance reviews or evaluations given? Can you describe the clients you work with? What skills are you seeking in the individual selected for this position? How much, if any, travel is expected? How would you describe the companys culture? What is the long-range plan for this company?

Job Interviewing Do's and Don'ts by Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D. Here are the keys to successful job interviewing. Follow these simple rules and you should achieve success in this important phase of job-hunting. Do take a practice run to the location where you are having the interview -- or be sure you know exactly where it is and how long it takes to get there. Do your research and know the type of job interview you will be encountering. And do prepare and practice for the interview, but don't memorize or over-rehearse your answers. Do dress the part for the job, the company, the industry. And do err on the side of conservatism. Do plan to arrive about 10 minutes early. Late arrival for a job interview is NEVER excusable. If you are running late, do phone the company. (Career Services advises getting driving directions from the employer when he/she calls to set up the interview. If you have already accepted a position, DO call and cancel other interviews.) Do greet the receptionist or assistant with courtesy and respect. This is where you make your first impression. Don't chew gum during the interview. If presented with a job application, do fill it out neatly, completely, and accurately. Do bring extra resumes to the interview. Don't rely on your application or resume to do the selling for you. No matter how qualified you are for the position, you will need to sell yourself to the interviewer. Do greet the interviewer(s) by title (Ms., Mr., Dr.) and last name if you are sure of the pronunciation. (If you're not sure, do ask the receptionist about the pronunciation before going into the interview. Do shake hands firmly. Don't have a limp or clammy handshake! Do wait until you are offered a chair before sitting. And do remember body language and posture: sit upright and look alert and interested at all times. Don't fidget or slouch. Don't tell jokes during the interview. Do make good eye contact with your interviewer(s). Do show enthusiasm in the position and the company. Don't smoke, even if the interviewer does and offers you a cigarette. And don't smoke beforehand so that you smell like smoke. And do brush your teeth, use mouthwash, or have a breath mint before the interview. Do avoid using poor language, slang, and pause words (such as "like," "uh," and "um"). Don't be soft-spoken. A forceful voice projects confidence. Do have a high confidence and energy level, but don't be overly aggressive. Don't act as though you would take any job or are desperate for employment.

 Do avoid controversial topics. Don't say anything negative about former colleagues, supervisors, or employers. Do make sure that your good points come across to the interviewer in a factual, sincere manner. Don't ever lie. Answer questions truthfully, frankly and succinctly. And don't over-answer questions. Do stress your achievements. And don't offer any negative information about yourself. Don't answer questions with a simple "yes" or "no." Explain whenever possible. Describe those things about yourself that showcase your talents, skills, and determination. Give examples. Do show off the research you have done on the company and industry when responding to questions. Don't bring up or discuss personal issues or family problems. Do remember that the interview is also an important time for you to evaluate the interviewer and the company he/she represents. Don't respond to an unexpected question with an extended pause or by saying something like, "boy, that's a good question." And do repeat the question out loud or ask for the question to be repeated to give you a little more time to think about an answer. Also, a short pause before responding is okay. Do always conduct yourself as if you are determined to get the job you are discussing. Never close the door on an opportunity until you are sure about it. Do turn off (or set to silent ring) your cell phone and/or pager. Do show what you can do for the company rather than what the company can do for you. Don't inquire about salary, vacations, bonuses, retirement, or other benefits until after you've received an offer. Be prepared for a question about your salary requirements, but do try and delay salary talk until you have an offer. Do ask intelligent questions about the job, company, or industry. Don't ever not ask any questions -- it shows a lack of interest. Do close the interview by telling the interviewer(s) that you want the job and asking about the next step in the process. Do try and get business cards from each person you interviewed with -- or at least the correct spelling of their first and last names. And don't make assumptions about simple names -- was it Jon or John -- get the spelling. Do immediately take down notes after the interview concludes so you don't forget crucial details. Do write thank you letters within 24 hours to each person who interviewed you.

The Behavioral Interview (Adapted from the National Association of Colleges and Employer, Job Choices2005, p. 47) Behavior based interviewing is one of the fastest growing interviewing methods. The Behavioral Based Interview (BBI) focuses on how you, the applicant, have actively used your skills to handle past situations to predict how you would react to similar situations in the future. The recruiter wants proof that you can demonstrate the desired capabilities in the real world. The common interview style is a simple question and answer about previous jobs, activities, education, future goals, etc. These questions exist in the BBI but are asked in such ways to bring out detailed descriptions from you and how you handle certain situations. BBI asks you to relive your experiences by describing in detail what you thought, felt, and did in certain situations. The recruiter wants to picture the whole scenario so they may see your thought process, emotional state, and decision-making ability. Many recruiters find it to be very effective. Some students find the experience very intimidating. The experience can be quite positive, however, with the right attitude, focus, and preparation. This interview style asks you to give clear, detailed descriptions of actual situations. This will require you to really think under pressure. The key is to relax and take your time to prepare a response. The interviewer understands that it takes time to recall events. Once you have thought of an answer, summarize the situation, the action taken, and the overall result. Your answer should be detailed and yet directly to the point. To prepare yourself for the BBI, familiarize yourself with some examples of the questions that might be asked. Some commonly asked questions are listed below. Give me an example of a time you did not meet a deadline. How did you correct the situation? Think of a time when you worked in a group setting and someone wasnt doing their part. What steps were taken to make sure the work was completed? Describe the most difficult project you have had in a job. How did you go about this project? Describe a specific time in which you had to adapt to another person, situation, or environment. Provide an example of a time you had an innovative idea that made a significant contribution to the success of a project. How did you communicate the idea to the group? Provide an example of a time you made a suggestion to improve the process/operation of a job or project. What was the result? Describe a time where you had to complete a variety of projects with multiple deadlines. How did you prioritize and organize the tasks?