In every interview, there is always a reason behind every question thrown at applicants. The only thing applicants need to realize is to fully comprehend what the interviewer's concern is or where he's getting at.
Here are some sample interview questions and answers that you might want to take note of:
SAMPLE QUESTIONS
Question: How long have you been unemployed?
(Concern: Is there something wrong with you that other employers have picked up?)
Answer: Don't lie but don't be too honest. Avoid telling them that you have a problem doing the tasks assigned to you by your boss. Instead, make it a long term decision to switch career paths and finding what you really want to do as a person and what you want to develop as a skill.
Question: What are your weaknesses or what is your biggest weakness?
(Concern: Of course, nobody is perfect but how do you rise above your situation and are you able to do your best when given with limited resources?)
Answer: Do not boast or tell your interviewer that you do not have any weaknesses at all or that you are too much of a perfectionist when it comes to work because they have probably heard this a million times already. Try to make it more experienced-base and highlight how you were able to solve problems that come your way with your weaknesses.
Question: Why did you choose our company?
(Concern: Did you see anything special about us or did you just randomly submit applications?)
Answer: Make sure you have at least a little background of the company and the position you are applying to. Look for them in classifieds, magazines or online websites if the company have one or perhaps brochures. You can tell them how satisfied you are with their products and services and how you look forward to upholding this kind of service if given the chance to be part of the company according to the research you've made. It will demonstrate the enthusiasm and eagerness to get the job. This technique will help you a lot.
Question: What are your hobbies and interests?
(Concern: What kind of a person are you?)
Answer: The trick is to be honest. For example, if you like watching movies, sports, trekking, or just lolling around your room. See to it that the activities you're interested in shows energy and vigor. If you say you just sit around your living room and watch TV is not productive and shows laziness, there's nothing wrong with it but an interviewer will see you as more motivated and gregarious if you like to do more.
Question: Why should we choose you for this job?
(Concern: Why you and why not the other applicant? What can we possible gain from hiring you?)
Answer: Take a moment to reflect on what are the qualities you have written on your resume. Just remember to not mention all the things that you have listed on your resume. They know how to read. Tell them your abilities and how driven you are. Describe why you are ideal for the job available. Show them how your qualifications match the company's mission vision.
These are of course just sample interview questions and answers. You can never tell what questions a hiring manager would ask, but believe you me, you can be ready and prepared by trying to view the factors that concern the interviewer. In that way, you can be prepared and be confident for the upcoming interviews you will be called in.
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