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5. Health issues? No
9. Salary Expectations? Do not provide too high salary expectations
If you had, always explain yourself in a way that implies you
1. Tell me about yourself. did not want to, but had to.
Keep the answer job or skill related.
15. Are you applying for other jobs?
2. Tell me about your dream job. Be honest. If you are considered an asset to the company,
Don't mention a specific job. Say something generic like, "I they just might give you a good salary offer to get you to
want a job where I love the work and the people I work work with them, instead of the other companies you are
with." applying to.

3. Why did you leave your last job? 16. Describe your management style.
Never refer to a major problem with management or say Mention how you deal with your subordinates or your
undesirable things about your supervisors, co-workers or the projects like, "I provide team members with effective
organization. Keep smiling and talk about leaving for a guidance and motivation to complete assignments on time
positive reason such as an opportunity, or a chance to do so our projects succeed." Or you can simply say "For me,
something better. good communication among members is the best way."

4. What is your weakness? 17. Are you a team player?


Always try to give a positive answer. For example, "It takes The answer should always be a yes then cite examples. You
me a long time to get ready in the morning, so I set my alarm may mention situations where you were part of a group or
two hours ahead of my time in for work." organization, and the activities you've had that show you
worked well with them.
5. What are your strengths?
Sell yourself. Say how you can be a desirable employee for 18. What is your philosophy towards work?
the company. Don't give a monologue here. Say something short and
positive like, "My philosophy is to do my best at all times."
6. What do you know about the type of work we do?
Do a research about the company before going to the job 19. What position do you prefer on a team working on a
interview. project?
You may say you are comfortable with any position in the
7. Why should we hire you? team, may it be the leader, or follower. This shows that you
This is your chance to show why working for the company is can lead a team but at the same time also able to follow
important to you and why you think you will fit in. Don't directions. This shows you are flexible.
mention other applicants for comparison.
20. Have you ever been asked to leave a position?
8. Tell me about a suggestion you have made. If you have, be honest and never say anything negative
This will show that you care about the company's growth. about your former boss or company. Focus on saying
Use an example that was accepted and successful, positive like how much you have grown from the experience.
especially one that is related to the position.
21. What irritates you about co-workers?
9. Do you consider yourself successful? Do not speak badly of your past co-workers, as this reflects a
You should always answer yes. Success doesn't necessarily flaw on your attitude, not theirs. Divert the negativity posed
have to be big ones, just mention how you have achieved by the question. Assure the interviewer you get along well
goals you have set for yourself. with fellow co-workers.

10. Why have you been unemployed for such a long time? 22. Why do you think you would do well at this job?
Mention the activities you have done that would help market Mention your skills, experience and interest.
yourself like trainings or short courses you attended, or for
example say, "I gave birth and had to take care of my baby 23. What is more important to you: the money or the work?
and this experience taught me so much about patience and You can say something like, "Both are important because
time management. everybody needs money to live but job satisfaction is also
important."
11. What do co-workers say about you?
Recall good things that your co-workers have said like, "My 24. What has been your biggest professional
manager, Mr. Santos, once told me that I am a very disappointment?
organized person". Mention something that was beyond your control but show
acceptance and no negative feelings.
12. How long would you expect to work for us if hired?
Don't give a specific answer. Say something like, "I plan on 25. What would your previous supervisor say your
staying for long." or "As long as we both feel I'm doing a strongest point is?
good job." There are many good qualities you can mention but be sure
to give an example or a situation to back your answer. Or if
13. Do you think you are overqualified for this position? you have a recommendation letter you may say, "I believe
Regardless of your qualifications, state that you are very well my supervisor would say that my strongest point is that I'm
qualified for the position. Or you may say something like, "I reliable, hard-working, efficient, timely, and responsible. I
don't think I am overqualified, but I am fully qualified." know this because he has written it in my letter of
recommendation. Would you like to see it?"
14. Have you ever had to fire anyone? How did you feel
about that?

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