How do you feel about working nights and weekends?
First, if you’re a confirmed workaholic, this question is a softball lob. Whack it out of the park on the first swing by saying this kind of schedule is just... Read more »
Archive for March, 2006
Have you been absent from work more than a few days in any previous position?
If you have had no problem, emphasize your excellent and consistent attendance record throughout your career. Also describe how important you believe such consistent... Read more »
Tell me about the most boring job you’ve ever had.
You have never allowed yourself to grow bored with a job and you can’t understand it when others let themselves fall into that rut. Example: “Perhaps I’ve... Read more »
What was the toughest decision you ever had to make?
Be prepared with a good example, explaining why the decision was difficult…the process you followed in reaching it…the courageous or effective way you carried... Read more »
Why aren’t you earning more money at this stage of your career?
You like to make money, but other factors are even more important. Example: “Making money is very important to me, and one reason I’m here is because I’m... Read more »
What makes you angry?
Give an answer that’s suited to both your personality and the management style of the firm. Here, the homework you’ve done about the company and its style... Read more »
Can you work under pressure?
Absolutely…(then prove it with a vivid example or two of a goal or project accomplished under severe pressure.) Read more »
Could you have done better in your last job?
Describer a situation that didn’t suffer because of you but from external conditions beyond your control. For example, describe the disappointment you felt with... Read more »
Would you lie for the company?
Try to avoid choosing between two values, giving a positive statement which covers all bases instead. Example: “I would never do anything to hurt the company..” If... Read more »
Tell me about a situation when your work was criticized.
Begin by emphasizing the extremely positive feedback you’ve gotten throughout your career and (if it’s true) that your performance reviews have been uniformly... Read more »
Tell me honestly about the strong points and weak points of your boss (company, management team, etc.)
Never be negative. Stress only the good points, no matter how charmingly you’re invited to be critical. Your interviewer doesn’t care a whit about your previous... Read more »
Why have you been out of work so long?
You want to emphasize factors which have prolonged your job search by your own choice. Example: “After my job was terminated, I made a conscious decision not to... Read more »
What are your career options right now?
Prepare for this question by thinking of how you can position yourself as a desired commodity.f you are still working, describe the possibilities at your present... Read more »
Why do you want to work at our company?
This question is your opportunity to hit the ball out of the park, thanks to the in-depth research you should do before any interview.Best sources for researching... Read more »
Describe your ideal company, location and job.
The only right answer is to describe what this company is offering, being sure to make your answer believable with specific reasons, stated with sincerity, why each... Read more »