1. Tell me about yourself?
Many interviewees keep silent when they are asked with such
questions since they do not know where to start. The good suggestion is to
briefly tell the interviewers about yourself with chronicle order, including
career path and education background. You may also add your career objectives,
suitable qualifications.
2. Why do you want to work with
us or why does our company interest you?
You need to deliver clear answer and show your eagerness how
you are interested in their organization. You may need some corporate
background, understand the responsibilities of position you apply for or even
show them how your skills can help improve their organizations. Do not pay too
much attention on salary.
3. Why do you resign from the previous
company?
The interviewer may want to know if you have problems with
your previous workplace. If you do not have such problems, you may simply
answer them with the reasons such as the company was closed or had to lay off
the employees or the unsecured position in case you were temporary staff. If
you did have problems with your previous workplace, you should tell the truth
and explain the problems with your previous workplace of employer in a good
manner. You should also express that you are rational enough and have improved
from the mistakes.
4. What are your outstanding
skills/abilities?
In case you have done enough research about the organization
you apply for, you may match your skills or abilities that will contribute the
benefits for this organization.
5. What is/are your weak
point(s)?
You may think positively how to turn such weak point(s) to
be your strength(s). For instance, you are always worried about working hard
but you are willing to work extra hours to make sure that the assignment will
be accomplished.
6. What is your preferred working
style? Work in team or work alone?
You should show flexibility by telling the truth and explain
that though you prefer one choice to the other, you still can work under both
situations.
7. What is/are you career
objective(s) or how do you plan your future?
The interviewers may want to know whether you projected or
targeted objectives are suitable for the organization. You should tell them
that you are arrogant enough to plan for your future and you are willing to
learn new things to improve your performances.
8. What is/are your hobby (ies)
or do you play sports?
The interviewers may want to know whether you have
additional qualifications besides your working abilities and after work lifestyles.
For example, you are sociable and healthy enough to plan as a team member.
Thus, you can enhance the productivity for the organization.
9. What is your expected salary?
You may avoid answering this question by asking how can the
organization pay for the best employee and try to persuade them to give you
their offer. This is such an important question. You may need to learn the
common practice for salary payment in that organization to help you in
negotiation.
10. Is there anything we should
ask you?
You should use their opportunity to conclude about your
outstanding qualifications and how such qualifications can benefit the
organization. You can get extra credit for yourself by expressing that you
understand your new position.
