LEAD IT-PTR: Art Of Answering The Killer Questions In Job Interviews…!

Common Interview Killer Questions and answers

1. Tell me something about yourself that is not written in your Resume.

Ans: I work great with children, and can cooperate with any age.

2. Why did you leave your last job?

Ans: Because I didn't feel like I was really part of the working team.

3. Why did you apply for this position? How would you relate your key competencies to this position? What motivates you to apply for this job/company/ industry?

Ans: I just love working in this industry and am looking forward to learning more about it.

4. What do you know about this organization?

Ans: It is very worker-friendly and encouraging for learning about new experiences.

5. Are you applying for other jobs in other companies?

Ans: Although I am loyal to this company and it is my preferred job, I still have to feed my family, so I had no choice to have a back-up plan.

6. Why do you want to work for this company?

Ans: . Because unlike my old job, I hear this company is very team-friendly, and the industry just fascinates me.

7. How much is your expected salary?

Ans: . (That's a question you shouldn't look for an answer online) Tips: Any HR exec worth his or her salt would have done their research and be able to guess what you're worth so never be tempted to oversell or undersell yourself.

8. Why should we hire you?

Ans: Because I know I can make a great contribution not only to the profit margin, but also the company family.

9. What are your greatest strength/weaknesses?

Ans: (Again, that's a personal question only you can answer) for answering strength/weakness questions tips are given in detail below. Please check it out.

10. Are you willing to work overtime? Night Shifts?

Ans: I will be available most nights for a night shift, but not all.
11. How do you handle criticism?

Ans: When I take criticism, I really try to improve on it and move on.

12. What are your expectations from this job/company?

Ans: . I expect to be joining a very fun and encouraging workspace, as I have heard many good things from the company.

13. How do you see yourself five years from now?

Ans: I just see myself doing something I love to do that makes me happy and enjoying time with my family while not doing a job I love.

14. How long would you expect to work with us?

Ans: I would work here as long as I am happy with my job, which I imagine would be in the 5 years from now loving my job.

15. Do you have any questions?

Ans: When do I start? Or just ask a question about safety precautions or something...

Remember, in the interview, show dedication to the company, and a true desire to work there.

Answering Strength and weakness questions

What is Your Greatest Weakness?

When you're asked what your greatest weakness is, try to turn a negative into a positive. For example, a sense of urgency to get projects completed or wanting to triple-check every item in a spreadsheet can be turned into a strength i.e. you are a candidate who will make sure that the project is done on time and your work will be close to perfect.

Note that the term "weakness" isn't used in the sample answers - you always want to focus on the positive when interviewing.

Sample Answers

When I'm working on a project, I don't want just to meet deadlines. Rather, I prefer to complete the project well ahead of schedule.
Being organized wasn't my strongest point, but I implemented a time management system that really helped my organization skills.
I like to make sure that my work is perfect, so I tend to perhaps spend a little too much time checking it. However, I've come to a good balance by setting up a system to ensure everything is done correctly the first time.
I used to wait until the last minute to set appointments for the coming week, but I realized that scheduling in advance makes much more sense.
I would say that I can be too much of a perfectionist in my work. Sometimes, I spend more time than necessary on a task, or take on tasks personally that could easily be delegated to someone else. Although I've never missed a deadline, it is still an effort for me to know when to move on to the next task, and to be confident when assigning others works.
I've learned to make my perfectionism work to my advantage at work. I am excellent at meeting deadlines, and with my attention to detail, I know my work is correct.
I used to like to work on one project to its completion before starting on another, but I've learned to work on many projects at the same time, and I think it allows me to be more creative and effective in each one.

What is Your Greatest Strength?

"What is your greatest strength?" is one of the easier interview questions you'll be asked. When you are asked questions about your strengths, it's important to discuss attributes that will qualify you for the job. The best way to respond is to describe the skills and experience that directly correlate with the job you are applying for.

Sample Answers

When I'm working on a project, I don't want just to meet deadlines. Rather, I prefer to complete the project well ahead of schedule.
I have exceeded my sales goals every quarter and I've earned a bonus each year since I started with my current employer.
My time management skills are excellent and I'm organized, efficient, and take pride in excelling at my work.
I pride myself on my customer service skills and my ability to resolve what could be difficult situations.

How Would You Describe Yourself?

Review sample answers to the interview question "How would you describe yourself?" When you respond, keep in mind the type of position you are interviewing for, the company culture, and the work environment. Your answer should help show the interviewer why you're a match for the job and for the company.

Sample Answers

I'm a people person. I really enjoy meeting and working with a lot of different people.
I'm a perfectionist. I pay attention to all the details, and like to be sure that everything is just right.
I'm a creative thinker. I like to explore alternative solutions to problems and have an open mind about what will work best.
I'm efficient and highly organized. This enables me to be as productive as possible on the job.
I enjoy solving problems, troubleshooting issues, and coming up with solutions in a timely manner.