[nukkad] Questions and Answers in Interviews-Rajababu

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> 1. Tell me something about yourself.
>  2. Why are you looking for a new job or why did you leave your old
>  one? 
>  3. What are your goals, where would you like to be in five years? 
>  (Are your goals compatible with our needs?) 
>  4. Why should we hire you, what is unique about you? 
>  5. What are your salary requirements? 
>  6. List five adjectives that describe you and then list five
>  adjectives that would describe the ideal candidate for the position. 
>  Is it a good match?  Where are the gaps?
>  
>  General Questions
>  
>    1. Tell me about you!
>  
>  Keep your answer to one or two minutes; don't ramble. 
>  Use your resume summary as a base to start.
>  
>  2. What do you know about our company?
>  
>  Do your homework before the interview! Spend some time online or at
>  the library researching the company. Find out as much as you can,
>  including products, size, income, reputation, image, management
>  talent, people, skills, history and philosophy. Project an informed
>  interest; let the interviewer tell you about the company.
>  
>  3. Why do you want to work for us?
>  
>  Don't talk about what you want; first, talk about their needs: You
>  would like to be part of a specific company project; you would like
>  to solve a company problem; you can make a definite contribution to
>  specific company goals.
>  
>  because i believe i would be manage your human resources and
>  production in an efficient way, based on my experience till now
>  especially involved in the same field as yours and shall prove to be
>  avaluable asset for you.  for me definitely the assignment involves
>  more of challenge and responsibility and shall help me in growing
>  both in my career and as an individual.
>  
>  4. What would you do for us? What can you do for us that someone else
>  can't?
>  
>  Relate past experiences that show you've had success in solving
>  previous employer problem(s) that may be similar to those of the
>  prospective employer.
>  
>  5. What about the job offered do you find the most attractive? Least
>  attractive?
>  List three or more attractive factors and only one minor unattractive
>  factor.
>  
>  6. Why should we hire you?
>  
>  Because of your knowledge, experience, abilities and skills.
>  
>  7. What do you look for in a job?
>  
>  An opportunity to use your skills, to perform and be recognized.
>  
>  8. Please give me your definition of a .... (the position for which
>  you are being interviewed).
>  
>  Keep it brief -- give an actions- and results-oriented definition.
>  
>  9. How long would it take you to make a meaningful contribution to
>  our firm?
>  
>  Not long at all -- you expect only a brief period of adjustment to
>  the learning curve.
>  
>  10. How long would you stay with us?
>  
>  As long as we both feel I'm contributing, achieving, growing, etc.
>  
>  Your Career Goals
>   
>  1. If you could start your career again, what would you do
>  differently?
>   
>  Nothing ... I am happy today, so I don't want to change my past.
>   
>  2. What career options do you have at the moment?
>   
>  "I see three areas of interest..."  Relate those to the position and
>  industry. 
>   
>  3. How would you describe the essence of success?  According to your
>  definition of success, how successful have you been so far?
>   
>  Think carefully about your answer and relate it to your career
>  accomplishments.
>  
>  If You Are Leaving a Job
>   
>  1. Why are you leaving your present job?
>   
>  Refine your answer based on your comfort level and honesty. Give a 
>  "group" answer if possible, e.g. our department was consolidated or 
>  eliminated. 
>   
>  2. How do you feel about leaving all of your benefits?
>   
>  Concerned but not panicked.
>   
>  3. Describe what you feel to be an ideal working environment.
>  
>  One in which people are treated as fairly as possible. 
>   
>  4. How would you evaluate your present firm?
>   
>  An excellent company that afforded me many fine experiences.
>  
>  Experience and Management Questions
>  
>    1. You may be overqualified for the position we have to offer.
>  
>  Strong companies need strong people. A growing, energetic company is
>  rarely unable to use its people talents. Emphasize your interest in a
>  long-term association, pointing out that the employer will get a
>  faster return on investment because you have more experience than
>  required.
>  
>    2. What is your management style?
>  
>  (If you've never thought about this, it's high time you did.) 
>  "Open-door management" is best ... And you get the job done on time
>  or inform your management. 
>  
>    3. Are you a good manager?  Give an example.  Why do you feel you
>  have top managerial potential?
>  
>  Keep your answer achievement- and task-oriented; emphasize management
>  skills -- planning, organizing, controlling, interpersonal, etc.
>  
>    4. What do you look for when you hire people?
>  
>  Skills, initiative, adaptability.
>  
>    5. Did you ever fire anyone?  If so, what were the reasons and how
>  did you handle it?
>  
>  You have had experience with this and it worked out well.
>  
>    6. What do you see as the most difficult task in being a manager?
>  
>  Getting things planned and done on time within the budget.
>  
>    7. What do your subordinates think of you?
>  
>  Be honest and positive ... they can check your responses easily.
>  
>    8. What is your biggest weakness as a manager?
>  
>  Be honest and end on a positive note, e.g. "I don't enjoy
>  reprimanding people, so I try to begin with something positive
>  first."
>  Your Work Habits and Style
>  
>    1. If i spoke with your previous boss, what would he say are your
>  greatest strengths and weaknesses?
>  
>  Emphasize skills -- don't be overly negative about your weaknesses;
>  it's always safer to identify a lack of a skill as an area for
>  improvement rather than a shortcoming.
>  
>    2. Can you work under pressures, deadlines, etc.?
>  Yes, it's a way of life in business.
>  
>    3. How have you changed the nature of your job?
>  
>  Improved it ... of course.
>  
>    4. Do you prefer staff or line work? Why?
>  
>  Depends on the job and its challenges.
>  
>    5. In your present position, what problems have you identified that
>  had previously been overlooked?
>  
>  Keep it brief and don't brag.
>  
>    6. Don't you feel you might be better off in a different size
>  company? 
>  
>  Different type company?
>  Depends on the job -- elaborate slightly.
>  
>    7. How do you resolve conflict on a project team?
>  
>  First you discuss the issues privately.
>  
>    8. What was the most difficult decision you ever had to make?
>  
>  Try to relate your response to the prospective employment situation.
>  
>  Your Career Goals
>  
>    1. Do you generally speak to people before they speak to you? 
>  
>  Depends on the circumstances. 
>   
>    2. What was the last book you read? Movie you saw? Sporting event
>  you attended?
>   
>  Talk about books, sports or films to show that you have balance in
>  your life. 
>  
>    3. What is the toughest part of a job for you?
>   
>  Be honest; remember, not everyone can do everything.
>   
>    4. Are you creative?
>   
>  Yes. Give examples
>  
>    5. How would you describe your own personality?
>   
>  Balanced. 
>  
>    6. Are you a leader?
>   
>  Yes. Give examples. 
>   
>    7. What are your future goals?
>   
>  Avoid, "
> 



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