Q1. TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF?

My name is [INSERT NAME] and thank you for giving me this opportunity today. I have
the skills and qualities to match the job description, and to perform highly in the role. I
have experience of working with other people; I am someone who is always seeking to
learn and develop, and I have the creativity to help your business grow whilst offering
excellent service to your customers. Outside of work I keep myself fit and active; I am a
positive person who always embraces change, and I will always take responsibility for my
own professional development.

Q2. WHY DO YOU WANT THIS JOB?

I want this job because it is a role that I am very passionate about, and I see my long term
career in this position. I also want this job because having researched your company you
are clearly innovative, you support your employees in their work, and you are always
striving to move forward and develop.

Q3. HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THIS POSITION?

I have held a keen interest in your company for several months now and I have been on the
lookout for this role to be advertised. To make sure I was notified as soon as the position
was advertised, I kept a daily check on the local job boards.

Q4. WHAT ARE YOUR STRENGTHS?

My strengths include my ability to learn things very quickly, the fact that I am a ‘people
person’ which means I will always be a positive role model for your company whilst
dealing with your customers, and the fact that I see change as a positive thing and I will
always embrace it for the better good of the company.

Q5. WHAT’S YOUR BIGGEST WEAKNESS?

My biggest weakness is the fact that I don’t yet have much experience in talking to large
groups of people. This is something I am very keen to improve on, so if any opportunities
were to arise in this position to gain experience in this area, I would certainly want to take
advantage of that.

Q.6 HOW WOULD YOU DEAL WITH A CONFLICT WITH A CO-WORKER?

I would deal with the conflict by seeing if I was doing anything to contribute to the conflict
before speaking to my co-worker in private to find an amicable way forward that we were
both comfortable with. I would always put the needs of my team first and try to overcome
the conflict so we could quickly move forward.

Q7. WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 5 YEARS?

I see myself hopefully working for your company either in the same role or having gained
advancement to a higher level. In 5 years, I would have also developed significantly and
be seen as a trusted, reliable and productive member of the company.
Q8. WHAT’S YOUR IDEAL WORK ENVIRONMENT?
My ideal work environment is positive, is one where everyone in the team seeks to
continually grow and improve, and where I would get to use my creative side to help the
business grow and develop.

Q9. WHAT EXPERIENCE DO YOU HAVE RELEVANT TO THIS ROLE?

I have experience of dealing with clients and customers in a manner that is representative
of the company’s vision. I have experience of collaborating with other people in a team to
achieve a common objective, and I also have experience of solving problems
independently, and completing time sensitive tasks under pressure.

Q10. HOW WOULD OTHER PEOPLE DESCRIBE YOU?

My friends and previous co-workers have often described me as someone who is driven,
enthusiastic and upbeat. I believe they would also describe me as someone they could turn
to whenever they needed assistance; someone they could rely on to help them out at short
notice, and someone who has a can-do attitude and that takes ownership of difficult
situations.

Q11. DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 3 WORDS?

I would describe myself as productive, commercially-aware, and self-motivated. I am
productive which means you will always see me achieving good things for the business. I
am commercially-aware which means I understand the importance of always doing a good
job on time to help the business thrive. I am also self-motivated which means I will take it
upon myself to quickly and diligently work through all tasks and duties to help the team
achieve its objectives.

Q12. Why do you want to work for us?

I want to work for you for three reasons. The first reason is based on the fact you are a
forward-thinking company, and you provide excellent products and services for your
customers. This means I will always be challenged in the role and I will need to work to
high standards. The second reason is I feel this is a place I can learn and develop. From
what I can tell, there are lots of dedicated and talented people here whom I can work
alongside and learn the right way to become a highly effective employee. Finally, although
I am new to work, I do want to stay with the same organization for a long period of time –
based on your history and the customer satisfaction levels you constantly achieve, I think
this is somewhere I will be very happy in my work.
1.Tell me about yourself?
“Thanks for inviting me to be interviewed for this position. Over the years, I have built up
lots of experience that is a match for this role. I am a good communicator, I can manage
lots of tasks, I am a solid team worker, and I am always looking to improve. My main
strengths are the fact I will always try to help your business grow and I will do that by
being loyal, acting as a positive role model for the company, and ensuring everything I do
is to a high standard.”

2.Why do you want to work for us?

“I want to work for you because you have a track record of achievement, you have a great
management team running the business which means I will always be supported, and you
are always looking to improve and innovate. This is a place where I feel I will be constantly
pushed and challenged, and where I will be very happy in my work.”

3.How did hear about this position?

I have held a keen interest in your company for several months now and I have been on the
lookout for this role to be advertised. To make sure I was notified as soon as the position
was advertised, I kept a daily check on the local job boards.

4.What are your strengths?

My strengths include my ability to learn things very quickly, the fact that I am a “people
person” which means I will always be a positive role model for your company while
dealing with your customers, and the fact that I see change as a positive thing and I will
always embrace it for the better good of the company.

5.What is your biggest weakness?

My biggest weakness is the fact that I don’t yet have much experience in talking to large
groups of people. This is something I am very keen to improve on, so if any opportunities
were to arise in this position to gain experience in this area, I would certainly want to take
advantage of that.

6.How would you deal with conflict with a co-worker?

I would deal with the conflict by seeing if I was doing anything to contribute to the conflict
before speaking to my co-worker in private to find an amicable way forward that we were
both comfortable with. I would always put the needs of my team first and try to overcome
the conflict so we could quickly move forward.

7.Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

I see myself hopefully working for your company either in the same role or having gained
advancement to a higher level. In 5 years, I would have also developed significantly and
be seen as a trusted, reliable and productive member of the company.

8.What is your ideal work environment?

My ideal work environment is positive, is one where everyone in the team seeks to
continually grow and improve, and where I would get to use my creative side to help the
business grow and develop.
9.What experience do you have relevant to this role?
I have experience in dealing with clients and customers in a manner that is representative
of the company’s vision. I have experience in collaborating with other people in a team to
achieve a common objective, and I also have experience in solving problems independently
and completing time-sensitive tasks under pressure.

10.How would other people describe you?

My friends and previous co-workers have often described me as someone who is driven,
enthusiastic and upbeat. I believe they would also describe me as someone they could turn
to whenever they needed assistance; someone they could rely on to help them out at short
notice, and someone who has a can-do attitude and takes ownership of difficult situations.

11. Describe yourself in three words?

I would describe myself as productive, commercially aware, and self-motivated. I am
productive which means you will always see me achieving good things for the business. I
am commercially aware which means I understand the importance of always doing a good
job to help the business thrive. I am also self-motivated which means I will take it upon
myself to quickly and diligently work through all tasks and duties to help the team achieve
its objectives.

12.What’s been your greatest achievement?

My greatest achievement was in my previous role where I helped the company increase
sales. This was achieved by improving customer service standards and by thinking of
different ways to help the business market its products via social media.