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1. Tell me about yourself.
Keep the answer job or skill related.
2.
Tell me about your dream job.
Don't mention a specific job. Say something generic like, "I want a job
where I love the work and the people I work with."
3.
What is your weakness?
Always try to give a positive answer. For example, "It takes me a long
time to get ready in the morning, so I set my alarm two hours ahead of my
time in for work."
4.
What are your strengths?
Sell yourself. Say how you can be a desirable employee for the company.
5.
What do you know
about the type of work we do?
Do a research about the company before going to the job interview.
6.
Why should we
hire you?
This is your chance to show why working for the company is important to you
and why you think you will fit in. Don't mention other applicants for
comparison.
7.
Tell me about a
suggestion you have made.
This will show that you care about the company's growth. Use an example that
was accepted and successful, especially one that is related to the position.
8.
Do you consider
yourself successful?
You should always answer yes. Success doesn't necessarily have to be big
ones, just mention how you have achieved goals you have set for yourself.
9.
What do
co-workers say about you? Recall good things that your co-workers have said like, "My manager, Mr.
Santos, once told me that I am a very organized person".
10.
How long would
you expect to work for us if hired?
Don't give a specific answer. Say something like, "I plan on staying for
long." or "As long as we both feel I'm doing a good job."
11.
Do you think you
are overqualified for this position?
Regardless of your qualifications, state that you are very well qualified for
the position. Or you may say something like, "I don't think I am
overqualified, but I am fully qualified."
12.
Are you applying
for other jobs?
Be honest. If you are considered an asset to the company, they just might
give you a good salary offer to get you to work with them, instead of the
other companies you are applying to.
13.
Describe your
management style.
Mention how you deal with your subordinates or your projects like, "I
provide team members with effective guidance and motivation to complete
assignments on time so our projects succeed." Or you can simply say
"For me, good communication among members is the best way."
14.
Are you a team
player?
The answer should always be a yes then cite examples. You may mention
situations where you were part of a group or organization, and the activities
you've had that show you worked well with them.
15.
What is your
philosophy towards work?
Don't give a monologue here. Say something short and positive like, "My
philosophy is to do my best at all times."
16.
What position do
you prefer on a team working on a project?
You may say you are comfortable with any position in the team, may it be the
leader, or follower. This shows that you can lead a team but at the same time
also able to follow directions. This shows you are flexible.
17.
Why do you think
you would do well at this job?
Mention your skills, experience and interest.
18.
What is more
important to you: the money or the work?
You can say something like, "Both are important because everybody needs
money to live but job satisfaction is also important."
19.
What has been
your biggest professional disappointment?
Mention something that was beyond your control but show acceptance and no
negative feelings.
20.
What would your
previous supervisor say your strongest point is?
There are many good qualities you can mention but be sure to give an example
or a situation to back your answer. Or if you have a recommendation letter
you may say, "I believe my supervisor would say that my strongest point
is that I'm reliable, hard-working, efficient, timely, and responsible. I
know this because he has written it in my letter of recommendation. Would you
like to see it?"
21.
Tell me about a
problem you had with a supervisor.
Never mention a problem or anything negative about your supervisor. Try to
think and then come up with none.
22.
Are you willing to
work overtime? Nights? Weekends?
This is up to you. Be totally honest.
23.
Tell me about
your ability to work under pressure.
You may say that you thrive under certain types of pressure. Give an example
that relates to the type of position applied for.
24.
How do you
propose to compensate for your lack of experience?
You may point out that you are a quick learner and hard worker. Or state
experiences that may not be from work but are somewhat related like for a
managerial position, you may cite experiences you had as a leader in a school
project.
25.
Do your skills
match this job or another job more closely?
Never give the interviewer the impression that you are more interested on
other jobs.
26.
Tell me about
the most fun you have had on the job.
Talk about having fun but at the same time accomplishing something like a
team building you had where you gained a good relationship with your
co-workers.
27.
Would you be
willing to relocate if required?
Be honest. Discuss with your family beforehand, assuming this question should
come up.
What motivates you to do
your best on the job?
Some examples are challenge, achievement, recognition, integrity.
28.
How would you
know you were successful on this job?
You can say something like, "When I have achieved all the goals that
were set and I have given more than what is expected of me."
29.
Are you willing
to put the interests of the organization ahead of your own?
Just say yes. This is a test of your loyalty.
30.
What qualities
do you look for in a boss?
Be generic and positive. Some examples are fair, competent, good motivator.
31.
How do you see
yourself five years from now?
If you answer that you have not thought about it or you have no plans yet,
the interviewer could conclude you have no vision and goals. Say something
that is achievable but not too low as this could imply you lack initiative.
It should be consistent with the objective on your resume and the skills you
mentioned you have.
32.
What have you
learned from mistakes on the job?
Mention mistakes you've had but be sure to focus more on the lessons you have
learned from that mistake.
33.
If you were
hiring a person for this job, what would you look for?
Mention qualities that are needed for the position that you have.
34.
Tell me about a
time when you helped resolve a dispute between others.
Pick a specific incident and what role you played in its resolution.
35.
Describe your
work ethic.
Emphasize benefits to the organization. Things like, determination to get the
job done and work hard but enjoy your work are good.
36.
What are your
expectations from this job/company?
You will be able to answer this question well through company research and
self-assessment. Think as if you are already part of the company. You may say
something like, "I expect challenging tasks."
37.
Do you have
references?
Contact your references ahead of time and have their names and contact
details ready
38.
Do you have any
questions for me?
Always prepare questions, but those that are not answered in the company's
website or those you have not discussed. Asking questions shows you are
interested to know more about the company or the job.
39.
Why do you think
you will be successful at this job?
You can say something like, "Basing on my research of the company and
the job description, I can say that I have the skills and experience you are
looking for.
40.
What do you
think of the last company you worked for?
As always, never say anything negative about the last company you worked for.
You can say you learned a lot from the company and the job, and you consider
it an important stepping stone in reaching everything you have achieved.
41.
How do you
handle criticism?
You can say something like, "I see criticism as an opportunity to
improve my work." Then give an example where you were criticized and you
handled it in a positive way like, "My manager once told me that the
reports I gave him were unorganized so I tried to review my past reports and
asked if he had any preferences. I followed my manager's suggestions and
reconstructed my reports. My manager was happy with all the reports I handed
him after that."
42.
Do you feel you
are ready to take on greater responsibilities?
Employers ask this especially if the position you are applying for is higher
than your former position. This is for them to gauge if you are up for the
challenge of the new position. Give a positive answer and show them you are
the job.
43.
What are your
activities and interests outside of work?
Say something about your interest and how it can help you on the job you are
applying for. Like basketball can teach you team work, or baking can teach
you accuracy. If you are applying for a job that requires you to be fit, you
may mention physical activities that you do like swimming or any other sport.
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