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1. Tell me about yourself Tips:
? Keep the answer short at about two minutes.
? Focus on work-related skills and accomplishments, not personal information.
? Tell the interviewer why you think your work-related skills and accomplishments would be
an asset to the company.
? Describe your education or work history very briefly.
? Tell the interviewer about things you have done and jobs you have had related to the
position you are interviewing for.
? Mention one or two personal characteristics that have helped you accomplish your goals,
giving short examples to illustrate.
Thank you so much for taking the time to interview me. I know you’re very busy. My name is xx . I graduated from xx with a bachelor degree. I have been work in xx for xx years. I was mainly responsible for xx
Sample Answer 1:
I have always enjoyed working with computers, so it was an easy decision to major in computer science at California University with a plan to enter the IT field. In school, I excelled in my computer-related classes and during my college years, I became particularly interested in
software development, especially software that would help consumers. That’s why I applied for and completed a one-year internship with Lotadoe Industries. At Lotadoe, I learned how to
formulate new ideas for software and how to communicate those ideas effectively to the rest of the development team.
I am a very focused person and I tend to be product-oriented. At Lotadoe, I made sure that
whatever projects I worked on, I saw to completion. For instance, I worked with a team that was developing a new version of a piece of popular software called Rototype. I asked to be part of every step of software development and at the end of the project, I was given the responsibility of getting final technical approval. I made sure that I followed through with the right
departments, keeping my team informed of the progress. This is the type of work I enjoy and that’s why I applied for a position with your company.
Your company is a leader in software development and is in the forefront of new ideas in the field. I think that the products your company has developed in the past several years have been outstanding and are the best on the market. I want to work in a company where I can be challenged and where I can make a
contribution. I would very much enjoy working in your company to develop new software and to improve existing ones.
Sample Answer 2:
I have worked successfully in sales for over 10 years. One of my first sales jobs was in college, where I majored in business. I worked for the college newspaper selling advertising space, and as an extrovert who likes interacting with people, I was very successful in the job. What also helped me sell more than any other salesperson was my persistence. I was willing to follow up with a potential client over weeks and even months, developing a relationship with them until they were ready to make a deal with us.
I’m currently working as a sales rep for the Michmuney Company. I have been their top salesperson for the past two years. Last year, I sold over $3 million worth of products.
Now, I’m ready for a new challenge. I want to work in public relations because it is an area where I can use my creativity together with my knowledge of advertising and sales. I have a proven ability to work well with people and I can develop good long-term relationships with clients. I want to work for your company in particular because you work primarily with Internet-based companies, which is an area that is growing at the rate of 40% a year. This makes your company a leader in the industry and I’d like to be part of that.
2. Why did you leave your last job? Tips:
? Mention positive reasons for leaving.
? Never criticize supervisors, co-workers, or the company/organization. ? Don’t mention major problems with management.
? Tell the interviewer about any neutral reasons for leaving.
? Stay positive no matter how bad the situation you are leaving may be.
? Use the right words so you don’t sound self-serving. Instead of saying “I left to seek better
opportunities” say “I'm looking for a situation which will use more of my skills and experience.”
? Avoid sounding like a “job hopper.”
? Turn this into an opportunity to tell the interviewer about your skills and abilities, if
possible.
? Keep your explanation short or the interviewer may think you’re making excuses.
Sample Answer 1:
I’ve been with Lotadoe for over five years and I’ve enjoyed working there. I learned a lot about software development and how to work effectively with my colleagues.
About two years ago, I began getting interested in other aspects of design and started learning about new ways that the field is creating and developing new designs. I completed training that
qualifies me to oversee other types of projects than the ones I work on now at Lotadoe. That’s why I’m now looking for a company that will allow me to more fully utilize my new skills and where I can take on new challenges. What I see in this position is also the opportunity for growth and advancement. I think that my current skills and abilities are a good match with the current needs of this company.
Sample Answer 2:
The primary reason I left Michmuney Company was because the company went through a restructuring and my position was eliminated. Up to that point, however, I had a very good
track record and received positive employee evaluations each of the three years I worked there.
Leaving Michmuney actually allowed me to make a career change that I had been thinking about for some time and that is more aligned with my career goals. Although I’ve worked successfully in sales for the past several years, my education and my interests are more closely related to marketing. I’d like to find a position that would allow me to use my knowledge and skills to do challenging work. This position would also give me more responsibility than I had at my last
company and more promotion opportunities. I think that my skills and abilities are a good match for this job.
3. Why do you want to work here? Tips:
? Find out all you can about the company, including the department where you would work
and the people you would work for.
? Research the company’s products or services and the positive things it has done for the
community or society.
? Be familiar with the company’s mission statement and core values.
? For large U.S. companies, look for information about the company through the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission or the Better Business Bureau, in addition to the “About Us” section on the company’s own website.
? Don’t make the answer all about you. Focus on the positive things about the company,
including its reputation in the industry.
? Tell the interviewer how your qualifications meets a need in their company.
? Show the interviewer that you are being selective about where you want to work and are
not willing to take just any job offered to you.
Sample Answer 1:
This company is an industry leader and is at the forefront of exciting new developments in this field. Its mission to change the way consumers get and send information is, I believe, where the biggest areas of growth are in the industry. Based on the company’s financials and its general performance in the past year, Lotadoe is poised to take over as one of the top suppliers of online service in the world. I have read about the company’s many future projects that are designed to
move the company forward toward achieving its mission. I want to be part of this company because I believe I can be part of that growth.
In the past several years, I have led a number of innovative projects along the same lines as the current direction of this company. By doing this, I was able to help my current company get a foothold in the market. I’m confident that I can bring my proven skills in management, development, and technology to succeed in your organization.
Sample Answer 2:
There are several reasons why I want to work for this company. First, I was impressed with the backgrounds of the founders and their vision for this company. Their innovative thinking is, I believe, in line with the best thinking in the field right now. Your company also has one of the best reputations in the industry for innovative thinking and taking serious corporate responsibility for making a difference in the local communities.
As I learned more about the company and its growth potential, it became clear to me that I may be able to make a significant contribution to its goals. Since I have been working for the past five years as a successful marketing strategist, I believe I can bring those skills and the knowledge I’ve gained to help the organization reach its mission to become an industry leader.
I am now looking for a new challenge where I can take my proven skills and apply them to new situations, as well as learning new techniques to continue my own development. This is the company I've been looking for, a place where my background, experience, and skills can be put to use to make things happen.
4. Where do you see yourself in five years? Tips:
Reassure the interviewer that you are not a “job hopper” by telling the interviewer that you plan to stay and grow with the company.
Research the company to find out the logical next positions to move up in the company. If there is more than one direction you can move in to move up in the organization, name these paths and talk about your options depending on your future interests and performance, and the company’s needs.
Show that you are motivated and have definite plans about doing more in the company. Avoid naming a specific job or position or you will seem too narrow or inflexible. Do not talk about personal goals or plans.
Questions about marriage, babies, and childcare are illegal, but if you don’t plan to make any big personal life changes soon, you can volunteer that information.
Sample Answer 1:
My goal is that in five years, I will be working in a managerial position in this company. I see the
next few years here at Lotadoe as an opportunity to gain the skills and knowledge to run one of the departments in this company. One of the reasons I am applying for this position is that this is a large company with a lot of opportunities for advancement. If I continue working in the department where this position is, I hope to be a senior manager with a hand in shaping the strategic plans for development in this area of technology. Another possibility in five years is to transfer to one of the regional offices, where I would oversee local operations.
Ultimately, the direction I would take in this company depends on many factors, such as the changing priorities of the market, the expertise I will have gained at the end of the five years, and the changing needs of the company. I have worn different hats in the company I’m working for now, and my flexibility has allowed me fill the needs of that company. I hope to have even more opportunities to learn and advance here at Lotadoe, and to contribute to its future growth.
Sample Answer 2:
At the end of five years, I intend to be a leading expert in the field of marketing, working with some of the largest accounts in the country. That’s why I want to work for Michmuney. As a leader in the industry, Michmuney has the resources, talent, and the vision to be the best in the business.
Working for this company is an ambition for many people in this field, and I’m no different. If I’m hired, I plan to cultivate new accounts in industries that Michmuney has not yet explored, including the automotive and healthcare fields. By doing this, I hope to break new ground for this company and to expand its influence in the marketplace.
I see being here at this company long term, not only to continue to build my expertise, but to influence the direction that this company will take in the next ten years. I could do this in any number of official roles in the company, such as managing a region or heading one of the main offices.
I’ve had the opportunity to work all over the country, but I consider this city my home. Working with Michmuney would allow me to come back to my hometown, where I’d plan to stay for a long time. I can’t think of a better place to call my new professional home than Michmuney.
5. What are your strengths? Tips:
? Know your strengths in three categories:
? \– These are skills developed through education and
experience, such as computer skills, university degrees, languages you speak, and technical ability.
? \– These are skills that you can take from one job to another, such as being able to manage people well, being good at solving complex problems, being good
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