Author Topic: How to Answer The 64 Toughest Interview Questions  (Read 12887 times)

Offline RemO

Re: How to Answer The 64 Toughest Interview Questions
« Reply #60 on: January 23, 2012, 05:32:02 PM »
Question 60   If you won $10 million lottery, would you still work?

TRAPS: 
Your totally honest response might be, “Hell, no, are you serious?”  That might be so, but any answer which shows you as fleeing work if given the chance could make you seem lazy.  On the other hand, if you answer, “Oh, I’d want to keep doing exactly what I am doing, only doing it for your firm,” you could easily inspire your interviewer to silently mutter to himself, “Yeah, sure.  Gimme a break.”

BEST ANSWER:  This type of question is aimed at getting at your bedrock attitude about work and how you feel about what you do.  Your best answer will focus on your positive feelings.
Example: “After I floated down from cloud nine, I think I would still hold my basic belief that achievement and purposeful work are essential to a happy, productive life.  After all, if money alone bought happiness, then all rich people would be all happy, and that’s not true.
“I love the work I do, and I think I’d always want to be involved in my career in some fashion.  Winning the lottery would make it more fun because it would mean having more flexibility, more options...who knows?”
“Of course, since I can’t count on winning, I’d just as soon create my own destiny by sticking with what’s worked for me, meaning good old reliable hard work and a desire to achieve.  I think those qualities have built many more fortunes that all the lotteries put together.”

Offline RemO

Re: How to Answer The 64 Toughest Interview Questions
« Reply #61 on: January 23, 2012, 05:33:13 PM »
Question 61   Looking back on your last position, have you done your best work?

TRAPS:  Tricky question.  Answer “absolutely” and it can seem like your best work is behind you.  Answer, “no, my best work is ahead of me,” and it can seem as if you didn’t give it your all.

BEST ANSWER: To cover both possible paths this question can take, your answer should state that you always try to do your best, and the best of your career is right now.  Like an athlete at the top of his game, you are just hitting your career stride thanks to several factors.  Then, recap those factors, highlighting your strongest qualifications.

Offline RemO

Re: How to Answer The 64 Toughest Interview Questions
« Reply #62 on: January 23, 2012, 05:35:32 PM »
Question 62   Why should I hire you from the outside when I could promote someone from within?

TRAPS: 
This question isn’t as aggressive as it sounds.  It represents the interviewer’s own dilemma over this common problem.  He’s probably leaning toward you already and for reassurance, wants to hear what you have to say on the matter.

BEST ANSWER: Help him see the qualifications that only you can offer.
Example: “In general, I think it’s a good policy to hire from within – to look outside probably means you’re not completely comfortable choosing someone from inside.
“Naturally, you want this department to be as strong as it possibly can be, so you want the strongest candidate.  I feel that I can fill that bill because…(then recap your strongest qualifications that match up with his greatest needs).”

Offline RemO

Re: How to Answer The 64 Toughest Interview Questions
« Reply #63 on: January 23, 2012, 05:36:51 PM »
Question 63   Tell me something negative you’ve heard about our company…

TRAPS: 
This is a common fishing expedition to see what the industry grapevine may be saying about the company.  But it’s also a trap because as an outsider, you never want to be the bearer of unflattering news or gossip about the firm.  It can only hurt your chances and sidetrack the interviewer from getting sold on you.

BEST ANSWER:  Just remember the rule – never be negative – and you’ll handle this one just fine.

Offline RemO

Re: How to Answer The 64 Toughest Interview Questions
« Reply #64 on: January 23, 2012, 05:38:37 PM »
Question 64   On a scale of one to ten, rate me as an interviewer.

TRAPS:  Give a perfect “10,” and you’ll seem too easy to please.  Give anything less than a perfect 10, and he could press you as to where you’re being critical, and that road leads downhill for you.

BEST ANSWER:  Once again, never be negative.  The interviewer will only resent criticism coming from you.  This is the time to show your positivism.
However, don’t give a numerical rating. Simply praise whatever interview style he’s been using.
If he’s been tough, say “You have been thorough and tough-minded, the very qualities needed to conduct a good interview.”
If he’s been methodical, say, “You have been very methodical and analytical, and I’m sure that approach results in excellent hires for your firm.”
In other words, pay him a sincere compliment that he can believe because it’s anchored in the behavior you’ve just seen.


Good luck in your job search!
« Last Edit: January 23, 2012, 05:41:04 PM by Remo »

Offline செல்வன்

Re: How to Answer The 64 Toughest Interview Questions
« Reply #65 on: February 07, 2012, 11:50:13 AM »
முழுமையாக வாசிக்கவிட்டலும் நான் வாசித்தவரை மிகவும் கவரக்கூடிய வகையிலே அமைந்திருக்கிறது. இது ஒரு நல்ல டிப்ஸ் என்றே சொல்லலாம். நேர்முக தேர்வுக்கு செல்பவர்களுக்கு மிகவும் பயனுள்ளதாக அமைந்திருகிறது. நன்றி ரெமோ.