Introduction

Job interview is your great scope to sell yourself to a potential employer in a

fixed period of time.
WHY SHOULD WE HIRE YOU? This seems very simple questions but you
should not take it lightly. Everything that you answered when you meet your
interviewer and when the interview comes to end
Answered by everything that you say and do from the time you meet
and the interview comes to an end, all the way up to what goes on
af the interview i the post in erview stage. All the way up to what
the interview in the post interview
Phase. An interview is the best opportunity to show your future employer that
you’ e th suitable for th s Job position. Even when you’re r plying qu stions
bout your interests or the kind of books you like to read, the intervi wer is
lways evaluat ng whether you’re someone worth iring or not. At first you have
to know wha the company looking for so that you can show and persuade him
hat you are qualified and right p rson for this position.
For this purpose, befor nterview do ome research about th company and
the Job. An nterview is ot just a tool f an e ployer to evaluate whethe
are the correct person for e J b. I is so your approach to measur
whether the job, the employer, a d the company is right fo you.






Chapter 1 what is an interview?

In Simple sense, an interview is a conversation between two or more person.
ompanies, employers, and administrations use interviewing as a t ol to help
them in selecting the best candidate . The word “best” is totally flexible. While
one applicant may have more experience or a wider range of skills c mpared to
another, in the l st may be the one who best fits the company’s or th
rganization’s aim. Despite academic background an applicant may be chosen
for his other qua ities such as social skills, ability to work together which the
employer give mor priority. You must eep n mind that the employer ar
look ng for a peopl who ar th b st fit for their company’s aim. So, befo e
tt nd in e view read about the Company, their History and about their vision.
Not all employers know exactly what they ant need. By reading their
company’s syst ms and pres nt performanc , you can make it your job to s w
your possible employer what he/she wants.
This guide s for anybody who is preparati n on going to any in erview,
regardless of whe r you applying for your much wanted posi ion at your
d e m company r a top MBA program. T e purpose of this bo k s to aid you
ink for your lf and, a the same tim , give you with insider guide ines that
usually only in erviewers know.








Chapter 2 what interviews are looking for


When you are going for an interview it’s like an advertisement of yourself. Even
if you like it or not. You have to do it. Depending the nature of the Job be well
dressed. When you are applying for a corporate J b you should look like that
corporate person. So, always be careful when you choosing your J b interview.
Bef re interview wear a dress and ask your trusted friends if you are looking
pe fect. Your Look should imp ess your employer. Also, your confident is very
mportant. Employer will i vite you for an interview because He w nts to f d
out more about you. This means he wants to find out more about what be t you
an do for his company.
One myth that peo le still have faith in is t at they are call d in for interviews so
the employers can a sessmen if they will crack under pressure o to decid how
y will r spond to tr ck qu stions. You have to und rstand that empl yers,
especial y t ose ranked high in the chain of command, have neither th me nor
le sure to “ a ” their Applicants. Like you, they are sp d ng valuable time
and energy just to for the int rview Hiring the right perso is that crucial t
m.
you are invited for a job i erview, the probabi ities are, you CV has
ak n your possible employer’ at n ion at very least. Now, h wants t
nfi m if first impre s o about you was orrec . In other w ds, he wants
make if you’re as good in person for h s company. He als ed to kn
how you will de l wi pcoming situations at are most important.




Chapter 3 101 interview questions and short
answer

1. Could you tell me something about yourself?
It is uncommon for anyone to walk into an interview without being asked this
question. Though, people be likely to to make the mistake of answering it with
part of their personal life.
n its place, the right way to answer this is to deliver a short summary (a
maximum of 1 minute a d 30 seconds) of your educational and professional
record. However, it would b even well to highlight any benefits and skills that
you have which are directly connected to the position you are applying for.
Here is a sample reply:
have been working as the research associate of Professor A in the last 2 years.
Through that practice, I was able to increase deeper knowledg about people
nagement and even d v loped my manag ment skill . L st year, I was given
th cha ce to present ur r s arch pla n Project XYZ, and i was such a gre t
ime for me wh n the XYZ panel accepted t. Now that we have finished the
roject, I am hoping to face even bigg r tasks in his industry with your group.
2. What are your biggest achievem t?
You must take care o list n autiously as o h w the interviewer asked this
ry. If he or she is asking for only ne achi vem nt, then be ready to elaborate
on your biggest one to date. If the questi seek more than one answe , you
should have at leas three accomplishments prepa d to be described.
A yw y, you must make sure that your answer is r lat d to the p sition you are
pplyi g for. It should also disclose to the interviewer how your achievement ha
ave helped others (such as your previous company).
ere are some of the key ideas or phras s that an interviewer m y want to h ar:
low red costs, mo e pr fit, a mor piece of th market hare, increas
pularity of the comp ny tt relations ips among other inv stors, and
reduced or elimination of mistakes.
Aside from talk g about the details of the achievement itself, you should also
sure to highlight how it is connected to the position you want especially if there
does not appear to be a direct link at first.
Here is a sample reply:
On of my major achievements wa when I was able to aid our charity
organization raise X dollars. I was exac ly for the educational scholarship of
fifty-two children in X country who came from deprived f milies. It was such an
inspir ng exper enc to h ve exercised my manag rial skills to help the team
ease marat ons for cause and our other projects to be abl to reach our goal.

3. What are your st engths?
Your answer to this question would be subject to on wh t the o ganization is
looking for in an applicant, therefore it is important that you take a good look at
th job nnouncement. Highlight these qualities d skills and think of any
activities which are related to these so that y u coul share them to the
terv ewer. This way, you are no ju t “de anding” to possess these strengths,
but also have t knowledg to back it up.

I once received acknowledgement for my managerial skil s when I w s a
Marketing Assistant f r C mpany XYZ so I can safely say that that is one of my
igges trong point. My previous employer nce told me as well that I had
al nt in th creativ departm nt, especia ly after I helped found three new
ma keting polici s hat elped increase the company’s onlin presence.

4 w akn sses?
nterviewers ot only ne to know how well you can sell yourself at ace value,
ow s lf-aware you are. Nev say that you do not have y faults
ecause you might come off as just bi proud or t at you do not k ow much
bou yourself.
its pla , choose a min r weakness of yours that has no significanc to the
p sit on y u are applying for. And, as soon as you h ve stated it, you should talk
h w you wer ab e to over om – or are working t wards overcoming –
it.
Here is a sample reply:
I have the tendency to be too careful at times, even when I’m getting really near
to the deadline of a task. I got into some worry with that in the past, but because
of that experience I was able to make a balanc between speed and paying
attention to part. Lately, I seek feedback from my peers when ver I find myself
becoming oo keen on the details to find out whether it is essential or not.




5. How often did you usually go leave from work?
nterviewers fear to hire anyone who always goes o work late or who often
akes a couple of days off due to some cause or other. Of course, this question is
n easy one to answer if you have a really good record ( ith five or less sick
leav s wi hin the last few years, for example).
But, if you have a colorful absence or sickness record, then you need to be ready
give a solid caus for that. Make sure to emphasize that this issue has been
sol d and will ot l t you affect your performan e and presenc at work
ymore. Never pretend that your record is n t taint-free w it is since it is all
o eas for the company to pull it up.

Last year, I had to take 2 weeks off from work because I was diagnosed with
epat tis C. However, I have completely well ag in from that and now that I am
h althy, I assur you that there w ll no be any difficul ies like this anymore.

6 well do work under pressure?
ope, this question will no make you feel too worrie s you answer t.
N urally, he ply uld b yes b t asid f m at, you als need to share a
prof sional ski l in which u were abl t handle well in spit of the pressure.
f the position itself includes a certain amount of st ess, you mu t highl ght that
you r ally love orking u der pr ss e (but be tru hful about th s as well, of
Here is a sample reply:
You should hire me because I have the managerial, presentational, and team
management skills that your company is looking for. I am also passionate about
given that excellent customer service to the clients of Company XYZ. I have
always deeply respected the company’s ambit on to enlarge the service from
local to internatio al and I want to be a part of its growin success.

10. How well do you take instructions?
The last thing any human r sources department wants is to contract with
someone who ha issues with uthority. Often, this perso is someone who finds
it tough to wo k as part of a tea and to identify the hierarchy of the
organiza io . If you ar sure that the organization you are appl ing t values
power construction, then you need to let them k ow that you respect it.

I am respectful to authority and I have no problems with taking instructions. In
fa t, I a mire it when an employer knows correctl what needs to b one and
s plans s that a pr ject can be done smoothly and effi iently. I also think i
s an advantage t receive orders from a superior because I regard it as a form of
e tor h p.

On the o r h d, if the o ganizati n falls unde a more “l ber l” way of
running things, then you can strike a ple sant ba ance between being respectful
nd being more f xible.

have the top rega d for authori y, so I re pect the direc ions giv n t me by a
uperior. Yet at s me time, I would no call myself just a dr ne who blindly
ollows order . If a pa ticular task is somethi g th t confuses me or f I consider
be somethi g that will not b most helpful to the organization, hen I wil
have to ask my superior to discuss the ma ter fur her. Once expl ined and
verified a th cho ce is good for the comp y, I will d fin tely respect d
thr ugh with the task.



11. How do you deal with stress at work?
As easy as this question might sound, some people really respond to it in a not-
so-convincing way. Whenever a personal reply pops into your mind, think about
whether it might be perceived by the interviewer in a bad light.
For example, the idea of having a few drinks at the local bar to “de-stress” might
und totally normal (and it very well may be), but if someone else replied with
mething that is sports-related r has to do with mindfuln s consideration, then
they may have a high chance of moving he interviewer.
Instead, think of a few de-stressing activiti s that are more socially suitable (and
ic you truly o). It can be something as simple as talking to your partner
about it or applying reduction techniques. Find something tha you might have in
common with the image your prospe e company wants to preserve and that
ill then be your response.

H r is a sampl reply:
What I like o do whenev r I get str ssed out is I go to he gym and sweat it off.
’ve always b lieved that xercise is a g eat stress reliever. But there are also
imes when a great n er out with good f iends lps me to r lieve str ss, be it
from w rk or not.

12. Do ou use Tw tter, Facebook an /or Inst gram?
This question depends on th nature of the job you are applying fo . If it is for a
ma keting position t at will force you t use social media most of the time, your
nsw r would be diff r nt tha if the po itio needs you to be more focu ed o
other t sks.
owever, try to avoid saying anything that might make the i tervi wer f el as if
you do ot use social m di at ll. They still need someon who knows how to
use technology well. If you think you s i l need t k ow more about these sites,
n you must le rn to direc through the basics first before ou walk into the
interv ew.
S , if the situa i n is that you w ll ed to u e socia media frequently as part of
job, state that you fr quent t em but put more str ss on your ability to
navigate through the system. This will let them know that you know your way
around these tools of the trade.
Here is a sample reply:
I do use social media on a daily base because I like to stay up-to-date on the
latest new and trends sh red by my network. I especially like to create
exceptional cont nt such as digital art and short blog posts and share them to my
friends online. However, I never browse whenever I h ve a significant task to
wo k on.

f you are b ing int rviewed for a position that might not allow you to use social
m dia during work hou s, then the bes response it to let them know that you do
use Facebook, but only on occasion such as at th end of the day after you have
completed ll your more important tasks.
ere is a sample reply:
go on social m dia, but only on time to check up on how my relatives and
ar doing. I fo low a exacting rule which d es not allow me to get
distrac d y anything, least of all Facebook or Twitter, whenever I ne d to work
on impor ant tasks. This rule has helped me get the job done well and n time,
v ry tim .
not ad t at using se social media sites, or if you had an account
but decided to delete it, you can honestly tell th m that but mphasize that you
pp e iate the value of the e innovations.

used o h v a Fac book/Twitter/In t gr m account a few months ag , but after
while I decided to temporarily deactivate it due to pri acy co cerns. However,
consi er these to be p erful m rketing pl forms that should be fully utilized
y any business erpri e.

13. W uld yo rather w rk on your own, or as part of a team?
Most, if not all, companies highly value team-work ng abilities. However, y
ust first kno exactly hat the Company is looki g for so that you can answer
this que io in h right w y. The s f st reply, though, is to s re that ou are
proficient of being ab o work ind pendently and sweetly. Then, put m re
stress on how you value either one based on the kind of position you want to
acquire.
For example, if the nature of the job needs you to cooperate with others in a
team, then you need to state that you can work on your own, but you do love
being able to work together and collaborate with others to create the best
possible output.
Her is a sample reply:
I am fully capable of working independently. Howeve , I find it highly enriching
o collaborate with a team. I love working with others and haring ideas until we
can come up with the best possible proposal. The d ing part, I hink, is even
tter because w can pool our different s rengths gether to effici ntly turn the
la into a reality.
f the position requires you to work on your own with min mal or even zero
upervision, then empha ize that you thriv as a lone wolf. Just make ure
alance it ou by not s wing an aversion to working in a team, because there is
i l a possibility of you having to w rk with others.
sponse:
find at I am able t deliver the highest quality output when I am allowed to
wo k on my own. The reason why I am passionate ab u acquiring this positi n
is at t allow me to do what I do bes . However, I also find it beneficial to work
ith others on occasion b cau e I can share and isten t differen dea .

14. Wh was th last time you l st your anger t work?
Thi qu stion is thr wn in to check whether you are someone who is tough or
rgume t tiv , trait wh c no rganiz tion ould r ally want o he r from a
rospective empl yee.
you are someone who has never lost thei temper at work, th you w uld not
find this to be a difficult que ion. On the oth r hand, f you do lose your emper
every now and then, you mu not made-up that you do not (especial if a
ev ous mployer can r fute i ). Inst ad, choose your response car fully and
h end by saying tha you have overc me it.
er is a sampl reply:
unclear s to the parti ular time I had let y defeat ou at wor , because it
happened a long time ago. While I cannot reject that I had replaced a few terse
words with a former colleague, it was because I was too adoring about that
project we were working on together. However, I have learned that nothing good
came out of that exchanged so I have never lost my temper at work ever since.

15. Would you consider yourself a risk aker?
Again, information of the nature of the job is key to answering this question.
lso take into thought whether your risk desire truly is in tune with the position
you want to acquire. Besides, you would not want to work in an indus ry that
needs steely nerve – such as that of an anesth siologist or a stuntman – if you are
too cons rvative. Likewise, y u do not want to be stuck in a practically risk-free
j b when you thrive in adventure.
If you are not sur of how to reply to this question, h best answer is o explai
hat you are relaxed with taking calculated risks just a long as it n line with
e orga ization’s valu .
Here is a sample reply:
would call myself a risk taker. However, I am the ype of per on who takes
lculated risks in its place of a c mplete shot in the dark. While there w ll
always be ro m for doubt, I always make s r that I have carefully measured all
advantages and disadv n ages of a situation.



6 hat was it like working s a…?”
Before walking to the interview, b r ady t describe th details of your tasks
during your current or previous job. Tak care n to be too par icul r about the
unimportant par s, becau th intervi wer might just get u interested. Instead,
ighlight between three and five imp rtant roles that you played and which are
related to the pos tion you are applying for.

s a Marketing Assis ant of Company ABC, I was accoun able fo social me ia
m ke ing. Sp cifically, I had three main roles. Fir was to continually update
the soc a media ccoun s f ABC on a regular basis, so that we would
regularly be trending on our target market’s feeds. Second was to create
advanced promotions for our latest products and to collaborate with the
marketing director for fresh ideas that we can launch on social media. Third was
to communicate with our online subscribers and to ensure that all the queries and
concerns they post on our social media sites are handled directly.

17. What do you dislike about your job?
By asking this, what the interviewer really wants to know is if there is anything
that might potentially cause you to leave their company in case they do hire you.
It also aids the interviewer understand one of the causes why you are looking for
a new job.
One thing to remember is that you must not say that there is no aspect of your
previous or current job that you do not like. Otherwise they would question why
you are even applying for a new one in the first place.
In its place, be ready to answer this by allowing for aspects of the job which you
do not like but which are out of your own controller. Just make sure that these
same features are not present in the organization you are applying to. Then,
make sure that you select your words carefully and not sound as if you hate your
earlier or current job. End on a positive note, such as by highlighting what you
like in their organization that is not offered in the earlier one.
Here is a sample reply:
In my previous work, I was required to visit all the factories in the entire country,
so I spent most of my week traveling. It was quite exciting at first, but now I am
highly considering a position where I can spend more of my productive hours
working instead of being on the road. This is one of the reasons why I am
attracted to this position you are offering.




18. Why did you stop working for each of these companies?”
The interview wants to know what reasons you to stop working at each company
as it is a sight of the kind of person you are. They are also worried about their
attrition rate, or the number of people who leave because of certain reasons. This
question is commonly asked if your CV shows how you have many jobs but did
not stay more than a year and a half in most, if not all, of them.
The right way to answer this question is to deliver an acceptable, positive reason.
Never say anything negative about your previous job unless you are required to
do so.
Some of the most widely acknowledged reasons for leaving are: greater security
or stability at work, wanting bigger challenges or responsibilities, and seeking a
full-time position.
Here is a sample reply:
While I truly liked my past 12 months with Company X, I have become
increasingly drawn towards projects that are more innovative and challenging.
Unfortunately, the head manager wanted the team to follow the exact same
video-editing style in every project. This is the main reason why I want to
become a part of your organization as I have heard that you want each project to
be completely unique each time.

19. Would you call yourself a good manager?
Here is a sample reply:
Yes, and I believe my team will agree with me. My role as the manager was to
work together with both the team and the board to create new strategies for our
business. After that, I worked on giving tasks to those who were best fit for the
necessities. Throughout every project, I not only supervised but also provided
both group and one-on-one mentoring sessions with the team members regularly.
I am proud to say we were able to deliver and please our clients within schedule
every time.

20. What can you say about your previous/current company?”
Here is a sample reply:
My previous/current company has a pleasing work environment, especially since
the managers made sure that we were continually coached and updated with the
latest updates in the industry. On the other hand, it has not extended in the last
five years, leaving me with no chance to grow. This is why I am eager to become
a part of your organization, because my research showed that you are fast-
growing and dynamic.


21. May we contact those on your reference list?
The best way to reply to this would be to request the interviewers to hold off
from contacting those on your reference list until you have received a job offer.
The main cause is so that you would not want your previous employer’s office to
have to answer so many calls from the organizations you have applied to.
However, if you have already mentioned to your previous employer that you
would like them to be in your references list, then you can go ahead and say yes
to the interviewer.
On the other hand, if you are still with the company that is in your references
list, then you need to carefully explain to the interviewer that you are concerned
about alarming your current company that you are applying to another company.
Here is a sample reply:
I’d be happy for you to give them a call later on and I am certain that they will
provide you with supporting evidence of what I have stated in this interview. But
would it be alright if it would be postponed until you have decided to make me
an offer? I would not want to draw attention from them about my looking for a
position in your company.

22. Could you tell me about your dream job?”
Step carefully, for this is intended to be trick question. Interviewers want to
know whether your dream job is in line with the position you are applying for or
not. No matter how tempting it is to explain that your dream job is to be a fiction
writer, keep it to yourself when the position requires you to be an IT manager.
Instead, make sure that your reply is in line with the specific role you are
applying for. Keep in mind the key structures of the role that you like and then
use these to describe your dream job. You could also describe your dream job as
the position that is a step higher than the one you are applying for. This will give
the interviewer the idea that you are looking to stay with them in the long term,
with the hopes of getting promoted.
Here is a sample reply:
I have always loved to be creative, that is why I can picture myself enjoying my
work in marketing. I love being able to develop new ways to draw in more
customers and introduce new products. I especially love communicating with
clients and knowing what the market wants.

23. What do you know about this position?
Not to pressure you, but you must treat this question with greatest importance.
The interviewer wants to know whether you really do know what you are getting
yourself into, or if you are just desperate to take any position. Surely, they will
want to hire someone who understands exactly what the job is all about.
Make sure to have done all your research about the job title before you walk into
the interview. You can search online and also ask the organization to send you a
copy of the job description. Familiarize yourself with all the responsibilities
related to the job and determine the skills and knowledge you have which will
make you the perfect fit for it.
Here is a sample reply:
According to my research, the administrative assistant is required to provide
assistance to a high-ranking executive of XYZ Corp. Specifically, the skills
required are bookkeeping, scheduling of appointments, communicating with the
clients, and updating the company website.

24. What do you know about our organization?”
To answer this question, you should have already done your homework of
researching the organization. Choose at least three key features that you truly
admire and formulate a response that involves subtle flattery.
Make sure to highlight the organization’s positive points in an honest way, and
avoid mentioning anything negative about the company. You can begin by
saying, “After looking at your company website…” or “From what I have read
about you on EFG Magazine…”
Here is a sample reply:
Being a native of this area, I have grown used to visiting any of your branches
for food that I can enjoy but is still within my budget. I have always loved the
fact that your organization only sources ingredients from local, organic markets
and that you support humanely raised meat farming. The customer service in all
your branches is also very impressive. I have never met any member of your
staff that is not friendly and helpful. So as soon as I heard that you were
preparing to open another branch, I immediately wanted to apply to become a
part of your team.

25. What are your concerns about our company?”
Whether you have any concerns or not, you must avoid mentioning them during
the interview. It is important to keep these questions to yourself until you are
given the job offer. Doing so now might give the interviewer reason to believe
you are not ready to commit full-time to the position.
Here is a sample reply:
I actually do not have any concerns, because I admire how your company runs
things so far. I especially look forward to your expansion because it would give
me the opportunity to acquire bigger responsibilities later on.


26. Are you applying or have you applied to other companies?”
While this might be a threatening question to some, especially if it gives the
impress that you are not inflexible about becoming a part of this particular
company, you should still feel free to mention that you have applied for the same
position in other companies.
However, if you have applied to other companies for different roles, try to avoid
mentioning it. This would make you seem that you are not sure of what you
really want. Simply focus on mentioning the other companies that are looking to
fill the same position.
Here is a sample reply:
Yes, I have applied to other training and consultancy firms as well. I am
determined to become a language and communications trainer, but I prefer to
work for a company such as yours that is operating on a nationwide scale.

 27. How long do you plan to work with us?
No company wants to spend their time, effort, and training resources on anyone
who will only be staying for a few months. Therefore, it is important for you to
make it clear that you will be staying with them for at least three years.
However, to let them know that you are serious about getting a promotion later
on, you must also emphasize that you seek career development in their
organization.
Here is a sample reply:
I can surely stay with the company for a period of three to five years. However, I
do not seek to remain in the position of Marketing Assistant for longer than a
year, because I seek to become one of the regional marketing managers of your
establishment.

28. If you were offered the position right now, how would you
respond?
While you might be bursting at the seams to enthusiastically respond with yes,
there are actually two scenarios to keep in mind.
If you are in the scenario wherein you do not yet know much about the job
description, then you response should not be a direct yes. Instead, you should let
the interviewer know that you would like to know more about the
responsibilities required by the job first. This case usually applies to those who
have been headhunted.
Here is a sample reply:
First, I should say that I really appreciate this opportunity. However, prior to
accepting the job, I think it is important for me to learn more about my
responsibilities, the industry, and your company’s goals and challenges. I would
like to meet with your team to know more about them as well. Nevertheless,
everything sounds positive and enticing to me so far.
On the other hand, if you do know everything about the job, then go ahead and
say yes. Ensure that the interviewer has provided you with answers to your own
questions about the responsibilities, salary, benefits, before you let them know
that you are highly interested. Unless, of course, you have changed your mind.
Here is a sample reply:
I would immediately accept it! I have done plenty of research on your company
and I find myself working well and hard in this position. This interview has also
helped shed much favorable light on the culture of your company, since you
made me feel both comfortable and inspired at the same time. Surely, this is a
place where I would love to work.

29. What makes a great leader?
If you already have three to five qualities of what great leadership should look
like, then all you have to do is polish your answer for smooth delivery. However,
if you are still not sure of what to say, then you can take a good look once more
on the type of company they are.
The meaning of great leadership to a more traditional company, for example,
would be a classic response where the focus is on proper organization, ability to
delegate, supervise, coach, track progress, and improve strategies.
On the other hand, if the company is more generous, then they prefer leaders
who are forward thinkers and who focus on motivation, and empowerment.
If you are still unsure of how to respond, then strike a good balance that would
satisfy both the needs of a traditional organization and those of a more liberal
one.
Here is a sample reply:
A great leader is someone who can communicate effectively with their team so
that he or she can explain his or her goals in detail. He or she is someone who
can see the potential in others and delegate the right tasks to them. He or she
should also be capable of supervising the team to check their progress and
provide coaching. Most importantly, he or she should be someone who is
capable of making sound decisions and taking well-calculated risks.





30. If you caught your co-worker doing something wrong, what
 would you do?”
The best way to respond to this question would depend on the proper steps of
action in your industry. In most professions, particularly in the medical and legal
fields, there are specific steps that you can take to deal with the person and the
issue.
In most other cases, you can also talk to the human resources department about
it. But to avoid any possible mishaps, you should first ask them in the form of a
hypothetical question without naming the person. If the department does confirm
that it should be dealt with, then you can report the problem to your manager.
Here is a sample reply:
I would first talk to the human resources department and confirm whether or not
such behavior is considered wrong based on the standards of the organization. If
it is clear that the behavior is not allowed, then I would report what I have
witnessed to my manager.

31. How would you feel if you are required to come into the office for
the weekend?”
In reality, almost anyone would be upset about having to go back to work on a
weekend, especially when rest and relaxation is much be worthy. However, you
must remember that this is an interview where they are likely to choose someone
who is committed to the position.
In order to answer this question effectively, you can be honest about how you
would feel. However, you must put emphasis on your openness towards it and at
the same time, share any experience you may have had when you worked
beyond your appointed hours.
Here is a sample reply:
To be honest, being at the office during a weekend is – I hope – not something
that will be frequently required of me. However, I do not find it a problem
because I have occasionally lengthy my working hours in my previous job
without any problem. Sometimes, I even appreciated the occasional change in
the routine.

32. What would you do if your boss ordered you to do something that
 is against your values?”
The common response is by asking the interviewer to elaborate on what that
“something” is, but the truth is that it is actually not the point. What matters
more to the interviewer is that you are aware of, and want to uphold, the values
of the organization. So what you can say instead, is to explain how you would
handle the situation with the best interests of the organization in mind.
Of course, in reality, you would not really do anything that is against your
principles. However, the chances of your principles being in line with that of the
company are high, anyway.

Here is a sample reply:
First, I will relate the task that the boss wants me to do with the principles the
organization supports. If they are in line, then I would have to do it even if it is
against my personal views. On the other hand, if the task goes against the best
interests of the organization, then I would have to question him or her about it.

33. How many cows does the state of Georgia have?
Unless you have direct access to such information, it is practically impossible for
you to give an answer. However silly this question might sound, interviewers
have been apt to throw them at candidates just to find out how they would
respond to such questions.
So, to answer a question that sounds like this one, you must work with whatever
existing details you already have in mind and then make a “guesstimate.” Then,
explain how you would provide such an answer in as logical a way as possible.
By doing so, you can let the interviewer have a glimpse of your ability to deal
with problems in a clear and methodical manner.
Here is a sample reply:
I believe that the state of Georgia has many widespread farms and produces
dairy products as one of its agricultural outputs. I have also read from
somewhere that there are over ten million people who live in the state. So, if I
assume that one percent of this ten million are dairy farmers and each of them
have an average of about a hundred cows, then I would guess that there are at
least one million cows in the state of Georgia.

34. Do you want to continue study?
Yes, I am now sign on in a master’s program. I do believe that it is significant to
keep progressing my education in order to learn, keep rising and pay more to my
employer
35. What courses did you like most in college?
I liked the balance between liberal arts and business courses. I felt that it was
essential to balance my studies beyond just a professional pursuit. The capability
to study history in the morning and finance in the afternoon aided me to become
a well-rounded individual.
36. What were your favorite accomplishments at school
I had many scope to participate in social justice accomplishments and I liked
partaking in that whenever I could. I aided to organize account raisers, schedule
journeys to visit the elderly and guide teenagers. It permitted me to gain self-
confidence in my leadership capabilities and become a better organizer.

37. How has college improved you as a person
College was an outstanding change point to become a professional. I
knowledgeable more about accountability, teamwork and responsibility that has
helped me well on the work.
38. What courses have showed to be the most respected to you in
your work?
The ways I took in Psychology. I have faith in that it is straight applicable to
business as it permits me to understand people better, examine information and
consider critically. My research capabilities that were fine settled in my Mind
classes in college have come in near many times on the job as we build outlines
of our customer base.
39. Do you apply the abilities and knowledge learned at school in
your work
Yes, I was agreed a very solid basis of understanding office principles that I use
regularly as part of my work. Moreover, I knowledgeable some of the soft skills
needed to succeed in a work background such as teamwork and announcement
services.
 40. What do you like top almost your school?
My school existing many chances to join in social justice accomplishments and I
enjoyed input in them when I could. I aided to establish fund raisers, timetable
trips to visit the old and guide teenagers. It permitted me to gain self-reliance in
my leadership capabilities and become a better organizer.
41. Please define your own title role and purposes in school, clubs, or
other groups.
My school presented many probabilities to join in social justice
accomplishments and I liked partaking in them whenever I could. I aided to
organize fund raisers, schedule trips to visit the elderly and guide teenagers. It
permitted me to gain self-confidence in my leadership capabilities and become a
better organizer.
42. Do you feel that your results are a good sign of your capability?
I do have faith in that I had the capability to get an A in each course and as I did
not, my GPA does not reveal my full abilities. There were some mistakes I made,
such as thinking on the wrong zones earlier the test. I learned from my errors and
improved. I think that the marks in my junior and senior years more entirely
reflect my abilities.
43. What do you know about our corporation
I have been following your company carefully for the last several years. Your
company became a visionary in the industry by get used to the use of cutting
edge success technologies. You are data determined and each employee is
allowed to do well or fail on his or her own. The research sector has been
mentioned for its use of several exact principles to deliver marks.


44. What can you do for this company?
As a manager, I would like to pay to a more real flow of courses and cost
decrease for the company by applying measures to develop shipping times and
decrease the amount of goods becoming injured in delivery. I would take some
of the best follows that I learned over my career and partner with company
organization to learn the approaches that work best here.

 45. What do you catch are the most difficult decisions to make?
The toughest decisions are the ones that touch the lives of people. Most choices
that an executive would make have a main effect on the lives of workers. I give
much mass to this fact when seeing the best way of action.

46. What is more significant to you: money or work?
The work is more significant to me because I know that while I prove myself as
an important contributor to the business that the money will follow. A worker
and the employer be able to only be successful if they think through each other
partners in achievement.

47. What questions do you have for me?
Given the change of databases from onsite attendants to cloud based, how do
you feel the industry will modification?
What are the main challenges facing somebody in this role?
What would you like the person in this role to have attained after 6 months

48. Aren’t you overqualified for this post?
I consider that I am a good fit for the work, neither under nor overqualified.
Though my last title was “Manager”, it was with a lesser company than this one.
49. What do you know about our challengers?
You are a main player in the world of social networking, and there are some
major players in the business as well.
50. Why do you want this job?
I have worked my full career for a chance like this. I would have the chance to
apply my industry skill and team building capability in this role.

51. Are you eager to make sacrifices for this company?
Sure. When a company puts faith in me, I have to living up to that. If there is a
main task or deadline coming up, I’ll be sacrificing private and family time in
order to get the work done.
 52. Do you be familiar with anyone who works with our company?
I do. Bob Smith, who workings in the accounting section, was a teammate of
mine at Flexco.
53. What will you do if you don’t get this work?
I will learn from the position in order to develop. I would think through how I
presented myself and if I made it clear how my skills and skill best matched the
site and why I thought I was a great suitable.
54. Do you wish working with others or alone?
I truly enjoy working with co-workers as we can depend on upon one another
and work together to come across our aims.
55. In what types of work situation are you most relaxed?
I am most relaxed working in a team based situation where we can work
collaboratively to meet aims.
56. What principles do you use for assessing success?
To assess success, I first have to think through whether we met the company
aims.
57. How do you stay up-to-date in this business?
I feel that it is significant to use multiple assets to stay up to date. Every day, I
checked the industry trade websites
58. What talents do you look for in an manager
I think the first excellence I would look for is a solid work ethic
59. What is your meaning of intelligence?
I think through intelligence as the capability to think on your bases and make the
best assessment from a variety of potentials, using a thorough study of the
condition.
60. Can you tell me anything about this company that nobody else can not
?
. If business continue to development, I have faith in that you will gain 10%
market share within 3 years.
61. What challenges are you looking for in a job position?
I want to increase the customer practice and incorporate more technology
implements into the buying procedure.
62. Why do you think you will do well at this job position?
Given my past of meeting aims in this field while taking on parts of progressive
accountability, I feel that I would be an outstanding fit for this place.
63. What do you think to be earning in 5 years?
I am not only concentrated on the money as I consider that the most significant
thing is to pay at a major level.
64. What is the object that is most significant to you in your job?
I am inspired to push myself to the bounds and see how hard I can work to meet
aims.
65. What abilities do you find significant in a co-worker?
The abilities that I would wish in a co-worker is somebody that is a real team
participant, honest, open to ideas and ready to work together to meet our
objectives.
66. How will this job appropriate in to your profession plans?
I know that I would have the chance to prove myself and grow in this place.

67. What issues most effect your willingness to take a risk?
If probable, I also like to discuss with a respected colleague before making a
concluding decision.
68. In your view, what are the benefits of working as a part of a team?
Everyone has their own strong point and we can only attain so much alone but
by working successfully together, we attain so much more.
69. On a scales from 1-5 how do you percentage your communication
abilities?
But I consider there is always room for development. Its 4
70. What are your strategies for self-improvement?
I join regular meetings with toastmasters to increase my public speaking
capabilities.
71. In your view, what is the difference between a vision and a mission?
A vision is motivated on the future aims of the company. The mission tells to the
current aims and focus of the company.
72. What is one part in which you think you could improve your
presentation?
I can talk in Spanish based on my high school and college project but I do need
to increase.
73. How much money do you want to make?
I would think to make between $80,000-100,000 per year.
74. What hopes do you have for your future boss?
I would think clear way as to what will be necessary of me and how that will be
measured.
75. Do you feel you have solid feelings about others?
I don’t like to procedure early views of a person before I get to know them.
76. Are you hoping for development within the company?
I am looking to show myself in the role that you have offered
77. Do you come across the application requirements?
Yes, I feel that I am a strong competition for the necessities of the position
78. How do you describe teamwork?
Teamwork means that a set of people put ego to the side and effort together to
meet our aims for joint success.
79. How would you describe good customer facility?
Good customer facility is going the additional mile to help the client to resolve
his/her problem.
80. What quality of yours matters the most in your job?
The most significant quality to me is my work ethic.
81. Do you need extra training?
I’ve been employed in this field for a number of years so I don’t think I’ll need
an extensive training
82. What is the first object you would do if you got this Job?
I would make assured to present myself to my co-workers
 83. How do you think about company politics?
I am the kind of person who likes to emphasis on my work while I’m on the
work.
84. Describe cooperation.
Cooperation is placing ego to the side and working together to attain a common
objective.
85. Describe quality.
Quality means given that the best creation for the customer for the highest long
term improvements.

86. Describe service.
Service is about going the additional mile for the client to strengthen relations,
spread goodwill and rise trades.
87. Describe commitment.
Commitment is doing whatever is needed to get the work done and meeting your
hopes.
88. Describe discipline.
Discipline is the capability to complete the job at hand and block out disruptions.
89. Describe dedication.
Dedication is the necessity to do your best on the work or in a given condition
90. Describe integrity.
Integrity is the capability to do the right thing, even at what time it is not the
object that is most helpful to you.
91. How do you describe empowerment
Empowerment is having the control to take action. I think that some of the best
customer service is providing by representatives.
92. How do you describe arrogance
Arrogance is thoughtful you are always right without taking the phases to make
sure that you are right.
93. Do you have a geographic liking?
I am open to any place in North America, with a liking towards the northeast.
94. Do you have suggestions for our organization?
I want to get the understanding of learning about the company before I propose
any major developments.
95. Which is more significant: creativeness or efficiency?
I think that most of the period it is efficiency

96. What type of person you are
I think through myself to be a very supportive person


97. What do you mean by trust?
Trust is an eager to take a risk on somewhat because you have faith in the person
is giving you correct information, to the best of his or her awareness
98. Do you have any concerns about this job?
The job was programmed as a “funded” place. How long is the place predictable
to be supported for and what are the factors essential for a regeneration?
99. How much job safety do you think in this position?
I comfortable that challenge as I am always interested to show that I am an asset
to the company.
100. What type of career opportunity you are looking for
I am looking for an opportunity where I can help as a team leader in dealing
client accounts.
101. When can you start to work?
I would have to give 2 weeks’ notification to my present company but I would
like better to give three weeks’ notification to aid in the change, if it is possible.