15-11-2012, 02:10 PM
FRESHERS INTERVIEWS
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Tell me about yourself: - The most often asked question in interviews. You
need to have a short statement prepared in your mind. Be careful that it does
not sound rehearsed. Limit it to work-related items unless instructed otherwise.
Talk about things you have done and jobs you have held that relate to the
position you are interviewing for. Start with the item farthest back and work up
to the present.
Why did you leave your last job? - Stay positive regardless of the
circumstances. Never refer to a major problem with management and never
speak ill of supervisors, co-workers or the organization. If you do, you will be
the one looking bad. Keep smiling and talk about leaving for a positive reason
such as an opportunity, a chance to do something special or other forwardlooking
reasons.
What experience do you have in this field? - Speak about specifics that
relate to the position you are applying for. If you do not have specific
experience, get as close as you can.
Do you consider yourself successful? - You should always answer yes and
briefly explain why. A good explanation is that you have set goals, and you
have met some and are on track to achieve the others.
What do co-workers say about you? - Be prepared with a quote or two from
co-workers. Either a specific statement or a paraphrase will work. Jill Clark, a
co-worker at Smith Company, always said I was the hardest workers she had
ever known. It is as powerful as Jill having said it at the interview herself.
What do you know about this organization? - This question is one reason to
do some research on the organization before the interview. Find out where they
have been and where they are going. What are the current issues and who are
the major players?
What have you done to improve your knowledge in the last year? - Try to
include improvement activities that relate to the job. A wide variety of activities
can be mentioned as positive self-improvement. Have some good ones handy to
mention.
Are you applying for other jobs? - Be honest but do not spend a lot of time
in this area. Keep the focus on this job and what you can do for this
organization. Anything else is a distraction.
Why do you want to work for this organization? - This may take some
thought and certainly, should be based on the research you have done on the
organization. Sincerity is extremely important here and will easily be sensed.
Relate it to your long-term career goals.