Tell about yourself
- Name, native place, about family, schooling, reason for selecting the college & course, habits, special interests, extra – curricular, co – curricular, favorites, strengths and weaknesses.
Do you consider yourself successful?
- Be positive and prepare to explain with some of your achievements.
What do you know about this organization?
- Collect as much information about the organization as possible and prepare yourself with statistics as well.
How did you improve your knowledge in the last year?
- Some courses/classes/languages/computer knowledge/training programs/industrial exposure etc
Are you also trying for jobs other than this?
- Be confident enough to manage if you say yes!
Why did you choose this organization?
- (Chance to impress hmmm!).Prepare a good reason (Eg:-career growth opportunities/brand name/good exposure to modern technology).
Do you have any known person already working in this organization?
- Before saying yes, do meet someone working inside (sometimes some companies do not encourage group formations inside the organization that may spoil their productivity as they think!!) and decide if to say yes or no!
Expected salary?
- Say something reasonable(Don't mention about your poverty or loans etc for any cause)
Are you a team player?
- Mostly a positive reply is expected.
How long will you work for this organization?
- (Tricky question indeed)I think you may say something like this "As long as the mutual benefits prevail".
What is your philosophy towards work?
- Be simple with your answer, don't try to make a Socrates out of you unless you apply for a publisher job :-}
How will you be an asset to the organization?
- Frame your answer with your strengths highlighted in it.
Why should we hire you?
- (Make use of this question fully to ensure your recruitment!!).
What is your greatest strength according to you?
- Give your best answer here.
What is your dream job? Describe it?
- Don't overdo and spoil the day by telling something irrelevant to the job for which you are being interviewed.
Can you do well at this job?
- Don't hesitate to say yes! Add some valid reasons that fit best there.
Person whom you refuse to work with?
- Be careful while answering this (Better stay general answers than specific).
Money or work? Your preference?
- Another tough one indeed! Build your answer carefully.
Have you ever had any problems with your supervisor?
- Say yes if you have genuine reasons with you. Don't get yourself into trouble by saying something silly.
Do you have the ability to work under pressure?
- (Of course you must be).
Will you be satisfied with this job or will you be trying for a better job?
- Think well and make sure that you do not fall into the trap. (Eg:-I will surely try for a better job, but, within this organization. (may be through promotion)).
How about working overtime? Nightshifts? And in weekends?
- Be true (don't say that you will discuss with family and tell later).
Your motivation factor?
- You must be having some sayings or quotes etc…say one from it.
Will you always be ready for relocation any time?
- If you really are, then say yes. Else say no.
Will, you keep the organization's interest ahead of yours'?
- Be careful while answering this.(Say something like, "it depends on the decision to make on the particular situation").
What position do you place yourself in the management?
- You know what you are capable of and what your qualifications are, so rate accordingly.
Have you ever learnt anything from mistakes you committed in your previous jobs?
- Say yes if you have something that sounds positive else just say No.
Do you think that you are overqualified for this job?
- Handle with care.
How will you compensate your lack of experience?(Fresher)
- Maybe Quick learning abilities/ hard work/ planning etc…
What qualities do you expect from your boss/Superior?
- Don't end up with saying everything your boss/superior (interviewing company) doesn't possess at all.
What will be your role in your team?
- May be leader(if you are qualified)/planner/ or say something new like energizer)
Have you ever solved any disputes?
- Say yes if you have(don't try knitting stories that sound fake)
Your work ethics?
- It's not a must to go for a technical quote always. Just stay simple with your own.
Your biggest professional disappointment so far?
- Don't say that you didn't get increment or promotion as expected and got disappointed.
How about having fun on job?
- Don't hype it.
Any questions for me?(Interviewer)
- Enjoyable part in this organization?
- Expectations the company has on its employees?
- Growth opportunities?
- Current challenges?
- (Don't ask about salary).
