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Sample Interview Questions For Teaching Candidates.



Not every interviewer will ask you every one of these questions. However, if you are prepared to address these questions, you will leave the impression that you were prepared for your job interview,even if additional questions take you by surprise.

Key to good responses:
Give specific examples to illustrate and back up what you say about yourself.
 Don't just speak in vague, general terms.

•Why did you decide to become a teacher?

•Have you ever taken care of someone? Did you enjoy it?

•Do you consider yourself a risk taker? (Give an example to back up your answer.)

•Are you a positive and energetic person? (Give an example to back up your answer.)

•If a student said she thought you were the worst teacher she ever had, how would you react and what would you say?

•If I were your principal and we were setting goals for next year, what would they be?

•What is the last book you read?

•Have you ever considered publishing a book?

•Some people say you should demand respect. Do you agree or disagree?

•Tell me about yourself.

•How would you rank these in importance and why? Planning, discipline, methods, evaluation.

• If a student came to you and said, "None of the other students like me," what would you tell him/her?

• Are you an empathetic person? Give an example.

• How can you tell that a person is a good listener?

• Are you an objective person? Give an example.

•What do you want to do with your life?

•How do you feel if a student does not meet a deadline?

•It is the first day of class, you are writing something on the board and a paper wad hits you in the back,what would you do?Later the same day,if all the students drop their pencils,what do you do?

•What was the most frustrating thing that happened to you as a student teacher?

•What was the best thing?

•Do you believe you should build rapport with students? If yes, how?

•How do you give your students recognition? Do you think a student can have too much recognition?

•How do you encourage students to learn? Can a student be forced to learn?

•How do you handle a child who seems gifted,but is a discipline problem?

•How do you prefer to use computers in the classroom?

•How do you present a new word to a class?

•What are your strengths?What are your weaknesses?

•Describe your student teaching experience.

•During your student teaching, were you ever involved with a situation at school involving racial tension? If so, how did you handle it?

•How do you establish authority/discipline?What do you do when a discipline problem arises?

•What subjects have you taught?

•Are you patient? Give an example.

•Do you ever feel angry toward your students?

•What will you be doing in five years?

•What is your educational philosophy?

•If you could create the ideal school, what would it be like?

•Do you like to be challenged? (Give an example to back up your answer.)

•What do you like most/dislike most about teaching?

•How do you feel about noise in the classroom? How do you handle noise in the classroom?

•How would you handle making a difficult phone call to a parent?

[MysteRy]

Marketing Interview Questions



While different interviewers may ask distinctive questions, it always helps to be prepared for severe grilling. So we have to drawn up a list of frequently asked marketing interview questions. Read all the questions and prepare answers dotted with examples for success in the job interview.

1.Tell me about your self?
2.What are your strong points?
3.What are your weak points?
4.Do you have competitve skills?
5.Are you intiative?
6.What is the difference between sales and marketing?
7.What is your goals and objectives?
8.Who is your role model?
9.Are you comfortable with english?
10.Are you ready for travelling?
11.What is marketing?
12.Why did you choose marketing?
13.Why did you choose in this sector?
14.Tell me the concept of demand and supply?
15.What is strategic planning?
16.What is your strategic plans?
17.How do you motivate others?
18.What is your idea about BCG model?
19.What is SWOT analysis and its uses?
20.What is marketing plan and its aim and objectives?
21.What is marketing intelligence system?
22.What is product life cycle?
23.What is brand positioning and identity?
24.What is market surey?
25.Are you intrested in market survey?
26.Sell this product(pen,chocolate or any product) to me?
27.How will you find out the buyers mind?
28.How will you fit for this job?
29.Why are intrested in this company?
30.How would you brand yourself?
31.Have you visited our website?
32.What do you know about our company?
33.Tell me the products of our company?

Service Marketing Questions:

1.What is difference between marketing of service and product?
2.What is the important factor in service marketing?
3.What are the charachterstics of service?
4.How do you differentiate services?
5.What are the different types of pricing under various situations?
6.Is it easy to do marketing service?
7.What is the demand of our product service and how will you manage that?
8.Do you any idea about our company service?
9.Why our company service varies from others?
10.What is pricing strategies?
11.Who is our compeititors?
12.If the price of our service is high how will you get the customer?
13.What are the softwares required for our service?
14.How will you treat the customer?
15.Do you have experience in service sector?
16.What is the basic difference between your past company and our company?
17.Will you keep in the contact with customer?
18.How many contacts do you have in this service sector?
19.Is there any government limitations for our service?

[MysteRy]

Common Interview Mistakes To Avoid

1. Being closed-minded and/ or judgemental :-
While we just discussed that it is good to have an opinion, being intolerant of other points of view is a sign of a closed person.
 
If you judge others and fail to accommodate their way of looking at things, chances are that you will fail as a team player (and later as a team leader).
 
Your answers should therefore reveal an appreciation of the fact that other, valid perspectives do exist.
 
2. Yielding to stress :-
The panel is quite capable of subjecting you to stressful situations to assess your ability to handle stress.
 
You need to pass this test; ensure that you retain your composure and not get emotional or aggressive.
 
Keep your focus on the question(s) asked and don't let the situation overpower you.
 
3. Exposing your disregard for ethics :-
The panel often conjures up circumstances that face you with ethical dilemmas. This is tricky.
 
Candidates who pick what they term 'practical' (essentially unethical) options are perceived as people who will take short-cuts to success.
 
Remember, some principles in life are absolute and independent of the circumstances. Handle such situations with consistency across examples in an assertive manner.
 
4. Not having a couple of good questions to ask :-
Towards the end of the interview, the candidate is usually given the opportunity to ask a few questions of the panel.
 
It is profitable to have a couple of good questions ready -- these would typically have to do with certain aspects of the institute and its curriculum and should portray, a sound knowledge of the
 
school; asking no questions is of course a better option than asking stupid questions.
 
'How have I fared in the interview?' is a very stupid question, but 'Have I made it?' is stupider!
 
5. Making wild, uneducated guesses :-
Or not having the ability to say 'I don't know'.
 
However rigorous your preparation, it may happen that you don't have answers to a couple of questions.
 
Admit to the panel that you don't know.
 
If you think you may be close but are not sure, tell the panel that you are making an educated guess. If you think you can work out the answer, ask for some thinking time from the interviewers.
 
Do not follow a policy of 'spray and pray' -- i.e., make wild guesses and pray that you are somewhere close to the actual answer.
 
6. Refusing to apply your mind :-
Intelligent interviewers ask several questions that test the interviewee's ability to use his/ her analytical ability to 'work out' the answer.
 
A candidate who depends solely on knowledge and is not willing to use his/ her thinking cap runs the risk of faring poorly in such situations.
 
Train yourself to think on your feet and not give up easily.
 
Sometimes your answer may not be the ideal one -- but the panel is more interested in understanding your thought process.
 
7. Underestimating the importance of body language :-
Your posture, extent of eye-contact (which must sweep the entire panel), use of hands while speaking, etc reveal a lot about you.
 
Shaking your legs, fidgeting with a pen, playing with your hair, tapping your fingers, etc are signs of lack of confidence.
 
It is therefore perilous to not be aware of how you present yourself to the panel.
 
8. Trying to be someone else :-
It is essential for you to be comfortable with yourself; candidates sometimes try to present themselves as who they would want to be rather than who they really are.
 
Understand yourself, your strengths and weaknesses, and present yourself as the person you are. If you have some shortcomings, academic or other, own up to them.
 
The fact that you have reached the interview stage implies that you are ready to improve and move forward in life.
 
9. Being too informal and/ or familiar with the interviewers :-
While it is good to not be unnecessarily stiff and be comfortable with the panel, candidates sometimes make the mistake of becoming over-familiar with the interviewers.
 
This is an attempt to reduce stress levels, but you have to draw the line firmly between being conversational and being cocky.
 
It is imperative to be formal with and respectful of the panel -- after all they would be your professors in the near future.
 
10. Lacking consistency in your responses :-
A smart panel will ask you the same question in several ways.
 
Your answers should reflect a consistent line of thought.
 
For example, your responses to questions like 'why do you want to pursue an MBA?', 'what are your short and long-term career goals? ' and 'where do you see yourself 5/7/10 years from now?'
 
should be pretty much the same.
 
11. Making assertions without proper support :-
As an example, when quizzed about strengths, a majority of candidates mention 'leadership quality.'
 
The panel is bound to dig deeper and understand why you think you are blessed with this trait. In such a situation, the inability to support your claim with substantial evidence makes you end up
 
looking a little silly.
 
Be careful when you make such pronouncements -- ask yourself the question -- if the panel asks me the corresponding how's and why's, will I be in a position to defend myself?
 
12. Failing to differentiate yourself :-
The level of competition for the top schools is fierce; there is an over-supply of good candidates and you need to differentiate yourself.
 
Personal questions give you an opportunity to stand a#8706 if your best strength is that you are 'good with people' then let me tell you that I have not met any candidate in my rather long life as an
 
interviewer who does not think he/ she is 'good with people'!
 
Is there something you have done that takes being 'good with people' to a level beyond having many friends all of whom depend on your wisdom to settle their lives' problems?
 
Or, do you have a characteristic, supported by examples that demonstrate its existence, which is not so commonplace?
 
Think hard about who you are as an individual and I am sure you will find these differentiators.
 
13. Coming across as arrogant and/ or irreverent :-
MBAs are often perceived as a community of arrogant and presumptuous people, and b-schools are often accused for nurturing this attitude.
 
Professors, almost as a rule, detest students who are supercilious and have over-inflated egos.
 
You need to come across as a dignified, polite and grounded person. If you appreciate the erudition and wisdom of the members of the panel, you will automatically feel humbled.
 
14. Lying :-
We started by saying that you are likely to be picked if the panel 'likes' you.
 
I thought I would end with perhaps the most decisive 'don't.'
 
The moment the interviewers find out that you have lied to them, you have ruined any chance that you may have had to clear the final stage.
 
No b-school wants to fill its seats up with frauds and liars (there are any way too many such people in the country and the world).
 
Speak the truth; if your poor marks are a result of lack of focus/ work, admit it. If you have a job offer from the campus or have applied to competing schools, tell the panellists if they ask.
 
They are smart enough to figure out who is lying.
 
Remember, you may need to tell many lies to cover one -- all this builds up stress levels as you are constantly trying to create an unreal story.
 
If you stick to the facts, your confidence levels will be higher and you will come across as an honest, earnest individual -- the dream catch for any good institution.

[MysteRy]

Ten Things To Do After A Job Interview

1. Show that you're still interested :-
Leave no doubt in the interviewer's mind about where you stand. Ask for the job at meeting's end with a phrase such as, "I would really like to contribute to this company and am hoping you select me."

Also, don't leave the room without a clear idea of what will happen next in the hiring process. Will select applicants be invited back to meet other people? By what date do they hope to fill the position? Such questions demonstrate enthusiasm for the job, and knowing the hirer's timeframe will help keep you from panicking if a week has passed without a phone call.

2. Set the stage for further contact :-
Nobody wants to be a pest, but could your silence as days pass be misinterpreted as indifference? Avoid the guesswork by finding out before heading home what the employer prefers in terms of checking in. Lizandra Vega, author of "The Image of Success: Make a Great Impression and Land the Job You Want," suggests asking the recruiter about her preferred method of follow-up communication and whether it would be okay to touch base again.

3. Be punctual :-
If you tell the interviewer you'll send a list of references tomorrow morning, make sure you do it. Keeping your word and answering requests in a timely manner speaks volumes about the type of employee you might be.

4. Know when to sit tight :-
If an interviewer requests that you follow up by phone in a week, respect her wishes. Calling the next day can be construed as pushy and desperate.

5. Send a prompt thank-you note :-
A positive, nonintrusive way to stay on an employer's mind is to send a thank-you note. Vega recommends emailing one within 24 hours of the interview, then following up with a handwritten note that arrives one to three business days later.

6. Send each interviewer a personalized, powerful follow-up letter :-
This piece of communication is another chance for you to shine, so don't waste space with generalities. Ford R. Myers, a career coach and author of "Get the Job You Want, Even When No One's Hiring," recommends including specific references to each person you met and tying your accomplishments directly to the company's stated challenges.

You also can use the letter to introduce achievements that didn't get discussed and to elaborate on interview answers that you felt lacked punch.

7. Address one of the company's needs :-
Another effective way to follow up is to act more like a consultant than an applicant. "During the interview, you learn a lot about a company's weaknesses and/or areas where the company wants to expand," states Linda Matias, president of CareerStrides.com and author of "201 Knockout Answers to Tough Interview Questions."

"Consider creating a proposal on how you would address one of those areas. Doing so will demonstrate that you have the knowledge and also the enthusiasm to make a significant contribution."

8. Keep thinking and learning about the company :-
Be prepared for additional interviews or follow-up phone calls by continuing to research the organization and the field. Gain new information about a topic brought up in conversation. Think of additional questions you'd like answered. These actions show the hirer that you didn't stop caring about the company after the interview was over.

9. Leverage outside resources :-
Networking should never stop. "If you have contacts and connections with anyone who might influence the hiring decision, or who actually knows the interviewer, ask her to put a good word in for you," Myers says.

10. Accept rejection with grace :-
Finally, keep emotions in check and don't burn bridges if someone else gets hired. One never knows what the future might hold. The accepted candidate may not work out, or a different position may open up.

"If you are rejected, the first thing you should do (ironically) is send a thank-you note," Myers says. "This will help distinguish you from other rejected candidates and put you in a positive light."

[MysteRy]

How To Speak Confidently For A Job Interview 



Confidence is the most important factor for any interview. When it is for a job, companies dig in for confident candidates. It surely is not easy to get rid of nervousness at an interview. But you can always hide it. Have you always found job interviews scary? Do you find it almost impossible to express yourself properly for interviews? Here in this article we will talk how you can get rid of your fear and speak confidently for a job interview.

Dress up well for at interview. This doesn't mean that you have to turn up in designer clothes. But make sure that you look presentable. When you look good, you will feel good about yourself and automatically will be more confident. Make sure that you are comfortable in whatever you wear. Never compromise on comfort, because if your not comfortable you will not be able to appear relaxed for the interview. If you want to appear confident, believe that you deserve the job. Unless you believe it, you certainly cannot expect the interviewer to believe you. As far as possible don't lie at an interview. When you are honest, you have nothing to fear. But if you lie, it will surely show on your face. Prepare yourself to answer to different questions that are commonly asked for interviews. Doing a little homework about the company will help you to know what to expect at the interview. Find out about their history and achievements. On the basis of this you can draw points as to what would they expect from you. This is help you to prevent yourself from stammering. You can even ask a friend or a family member to help you out here, in order to create a typical interview like scenario. When you speak for an interview don't just fumble, open your mouth and speak clearly. If you still can't get over your nervousness, simply smile. It always helps. Smiling can easily cover any possible sign of nervousness.

Keep in mind, even if you don't get the job, there are plenty more jobs waiting for you. So there's nothing to fear. So just take a deep breath and go out there doing your thing like the way nobody else can! Best of luck.

[MysteRy]

Common Phone Interview Questions



So let's take a look at some of the popular phone interview questions you might be asked:

1. Tell Me a little about yourself?

This is often the first question in the line of phone interview questions which you will be asked. This question is basically asked in order to break the ice and build some rapport for rest of the interview.

Here you should mention your basic personality traits which you believe are related to their business. You should aim to keep it short, sweet, to the point and professional.

2. Where are you currently employed and since when?

This should just be confirming information you have provided in your application or resume and must be accurate! Tell the interviewer your current employer and the dates since you have been employed.

Do not even suggest anything negative no matter how you might feel about your current employer!

3. What made you apply for this position?

This is one of those phone interview questions which can be a little tricky. The reason being, that it can also be worded as "Why are you leaving your present job?"

You want to emphasise the positives. So talk about what you perceive the growth opportunities to be at their company and yes, you can mention any blocks to development at your present job.

No matter what, never say bad or demeaning things about your present employer. If the interviewer is interested in knowing the reason for leaving your present job, then you should talk about things which are beyond your control such as "My entire department is relocating and I don't want to relocate even though I was given the option of moving."

4. What are your daily/primary responsibilities in your current job?

The interviewer wants to see whether you can summarize, in a single sentence or twi, your daily activities at your current job. Again you should keep it short and simple but cover everything. Only expand on specific details if the interviewer asks for them.

5. What are your goals for the future?

Here you are being asked about your long term rather than your immediate goals. This is a good time to talk about wanting to work for an organization which provides you with opportunities for growth and development and perhaps take on more responsibilities.

6. Why should we employ you?

Here you want to give a a short overview of your accomplishments and how they will help them as an employer. Also mention any skills you have gained at former or your present workplace and emphasize how they match the job description of the role you are applying for.

[MysteRy]

How to Avoid Common Interview Mistakes?



Most of the time when we go for interviews we tend to get well prepared, well dressed, jot down a note on what to say, what to present and how to present but we seldom think about what to . We all do mistakes and most of them turn out to be silly but they cost a lot, especially when we do not have much to pay for it. Whether you know it or not it definitely takes a lot of effort from both ends, to reach up to an interview and it is always suggested to give it a best shot. Though it is a general paradigm but not always the interviewer looks for suitable skills and experience; it is the right attitude, which makes the difference. Here is a list of some silly errors we tend to ignore but are well observed at the interview.

1. Arrogance :---
Talking of techies, first thing comes to anyone mind is high-handedness. Yes, you got the knowledge, the experience and also the right quality but also you got arrogance. Over confidence sometime shows the interviewer that you are of chesty in nature. Answers like Thats nothing, I have solved bigger problems should be replaced with Oh!!! That is interesting, I have solved similar problems Ever heard of great people talking on their ego? You too are great; just maintain your cool and you would reach where you want to go.
 
2. Money Minded :---
Money is surely very important part of the job, but lets not give emphasis to it during the interview. First, you need to prove that you are the one the company is looking for. After things are passed, you can discuss these things with the HR people. Remember, when you proved yourself well in the interview, there is a chance that you can bargain with the HR, but if you are out from the 1st round itself, you do not even get the original offer. There is a chance that the interviewer would like to know why you want to change your current job; do not mention that it is for money. Think about it and talk intelligently.
 
3. Too much talking or not talking at all :---
Another common blunder we do is, talk, talk and keep talking as if this is the only chance you get during the entire interview process and eventually the same thing happens. You know that you are being asked to prove yourself and not to provide yourself. So talk intelligently and always keep good pause to give the chance to the interviewer to interrupt. This will make the conversation live from both ends. Another way, at times we are not communicative at all. This is clear cut signal that you are not fit for a team player. This might also give an indication that you are not interested in the job, role etc.
 
4. Lack of Involvement :---
When you are at the interviewers wager, you got to show interest with the interviewing process. Not showing interest or showing lack of interest would lessen your chance for the selection. When you are asked or conveyed something, be curios to know more and also be a good listener. You need to ask question that would be of common interest or in the interest of the company.

[MysteRy]

How to Dress Up for an Interview



Know how to dress for a job interview. You never get a second chance to make your first impression. Research has shown that the first 100 seconds are crucial in determining the interviewer's perception of the candidate's suitability for the position.

Instruction

1. Dress a level above the position. What you wear to the interview should be one step above the normal clothing for that position. This shows respect for the interview process and indicates that you are making an extra effort.

2. Dress on the conservative side. Conservative is the safe option. Most employers approve of suits. An interviewer is more likely to accept that you can dress down if the environment is more casual than that you will dress more conservatively once you are employed. Go for the understated look. Avoid overdoing anything including jewelry, make-up, shoes. Avoid flashy handbags and leave the cartoon tie at home.

3. Make sure your grooming is good. You can wear the smartest suit but if your hair is messy and unwashed it loses all impact. Make sure your hair is clean and neatly styled. You don't want to spend the interview pushing hair off your face. This is distracting and irritating for the interviewer! Clean, neatly manicured nails are also important. Your hands are clearly on view, make sure they send the right message about you.

4. Put your best foot forward. Closed-toed shoes for women are recommended. Backless shoes and open-toed shoes can look too casual. All shoes should be clean and polished. Run-down shoes ruin an outfit and give the impression that the candidate is careless and does not pay attention to detail. Tottering in on very high heels looks unprofessional, make sure you can walk comfortably and confidently in your shoes, especially if you are going on a workplace tour.

5. Lighten up the black suit. Black suits can look intimidating and too serious. If you prefer to wear a black suit then relieve it with a light colored shirt. A lighter color next to your face softens the look. Stay away from leather, denim and shiny fabrics. Leather or denim is not considered professional and can carry negative perceptions. Avoid wearing leather jackets or skirts. Never wear jeans or denim jackets. Shiny, satin-like fabrics are generally inappropriate for smart business wear.

6. Select and try out your interview clothes a couple of days before the interview. Make sure your outfit is clean, well pressed and not in any need of repair. Try it on to see if you feel comfortable in it. You don't want to spend the interview tugging down a too tight or too short skirt! Keep in mind your commute to the interview, avoid wearing clothes that wrinkle easily if you have some distance to travel.

[MysteRy]

General Guidelines For Attending Interviews

Here are some general interview questions with the guide to let you answer the most apt way possible.



Why should I hire you?

TRAPS: Believe it or not, this is a killer question because so many candidates are unprepared for it. If you stammer or adlib you’ve blown it.

BEST ANSWER: By now you can see how critical it is to apply the overall strategy of uncovering the employer’s needs before you answer questions. If you know the employer’s greatest needs and desires, this question will give you a big leg up over other candidates because you will give him better reasons for hiring you than anyone else is likely to…reasons tied directly to his needs.

Whether your interviewer asks you this question explicitly or not, this is the most important question of your interview because he must answer this question favorably in is own mind before you will be hired. So help him out! Walk through each of the position’s requirements as you understand them, and follow each with a reason why you meet that requirement so well.

Example: “As I understand your needs, you are first and foremost looking for someone who can manage the sales and marketing of your book publishing division. As you’ve said you need someone with a strong background in trade book sales. This is where I’ve spent almost all of my career, so I’ve chalked up 18 years of experience exactly in this area. I believe that I know the right contacts, methods, principles, and successful management techniques as well as any person can in our industry.”

“You also need someone who can expand your book distribution channels. In my prior post, my innovative promotional ideas doubled, then tripled, the number of outlets selling our books. I’m confident I can do the same for you.”

“You need someone to give a new shot in the arm to your mail order sales, someone who knows how to sell in space and direct mail media. Here, too, I believe I have exactly the experience you need. In the last five years, I’ve increased our mail order book sales from $600,000 to $2,800,000, and now we’re the country’s second leading marketer of scientific and medical books by mail.” Etc., etc., etc.,

Every one of these selling “couplets” (his need matched by your qualifications) is a touchdown that runs up your score. IT is your best opportunity to outsell your competition.

[MysteRy]

General Guidelines For Attending Interviews

Here are some general interview questions with the guide to let you answer the most apt way possible.



Where do you see yourself five years from now?

TRAPS:One reason interviewers ask this question is to see if you’re settling for this position, using it merely as a stopover until something better comes along. Or they could be trying to gauge your level of ambition.

If you’re too specific, i.e., naming the promotions you someday hope to win, you’ll sound presumptuous. If you’re too vague, you’ll seem rudderless.

BEST ANSWER: Reassure your interviewer that you’re looking to make a long-term commitment…that this position entails exactly what you’re looking to do and what you do extremely well. As for your future, you believe that if you perform each job at hand with excellence, future opportunities will take care of themselves.

Example:  “I am definitely interested in making a long-term commitment to my next position. Judging by what you’ve told me about this position, it’s exactly what I’m looking for and what I am very well qualified to do. In terms of my future career path, I’m confident that if I do my work with excellence, opportunities will inevitable open up for me. It’s always been that way in my career, and I’m confident I’ll have similar opportunities here.”

[MysteRy]

General Guidelines For Attending Interviews

Here are some general interview questions with the guide to let you answer the most apt way possible.



Describe your ideal company, location and job.

TRAPS:This is often asked by an experienced interviewer who thinks you may be overqualified, but knows better than to show his hand by posing his objection directly. So he’ll use this question instead, which often gets a candidate to reveal that, indeed, he or she is looking for something other than the position at hand.

BEST ANSWER: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 quality represented by this opportunity is attractive to you.

Remember that if you’re coming from a company that’s the leader in its field or from a glamorous or much admired company, industry, city or position, your interviewer and his company may well have an “Avis” complex. That is, they may feel a bit defensive about being “second best” to the place you’re coming from, worried that you may consider them bush league.

This anxiety could well be there even though you’ve done nothing to inspire it. You must go out of your way to assuage such anxiety, even if it’s not expressed, by putting their virtues high on the list of exactly what you’re looking for, providing credible reason for wanting these qualities.

If you do not express genuine enthusiasm for the firm, its culture, location, industry, etc., you may fail to answer this “Avis” complex objection and, as a result, leave the interviewer suspecting that a hot shot like you, coming from a Fortune 500 company in New York, just wouldn’t be happy at an unknown manufacturer based in Topeka, Kansas.

[MysteRy]

General Guidelines For Attending Interviews

Here are some general interview questions with the guide to let you answer the most apt way possible.



What are your career options right now?

TRAPS:The interviewer is trying to find out, “How desperate are you?”

BEST ANSWER:Prepare for this question by thinking of how you can position yourself as a desired commodity. If you are still working, describe the possibilities at your present firm and why, though you’re greatly appreciated there, you’re looking for something more (challenge, money, responsibility, etc.). Also mention that you’re seriously exploring opportunities with one or two other firms.

If you’re not working, you can talk about other employment possibilities you’re actually exploring. But do this with a light touch, speaking only in general terms. You don’t want to seem manipulative or coy.

[MysteRy]

General Guidelines For Attending Interviews

Here are some general interview questions with the guide to let you answer the most apt way possible.



Tell me honestly about the strong points and weak points of your boss (company, management team, etc.)…

TRAPS:Skillfull interviewers sometimes make it almost irresistible to open up and air a little dirty laundry from your previous position. DON’T

BEST ANSWER:Remember the rule: 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 boss. He wants to find out how loyal and positive you are, and whether you’ll criticize him behind his back if pressed to do so by someone in this own company. This question is your opportunity to demonstrate your loyalty to those you work with.

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How to attend Interviews with confidence ?

Everyone is nervous on interviews. If you simply allow yourself to feel nervous, you'll do much better. Remember also that it's difficult for the interviewer as well.

In general, be upbeat and positive. Never be negative.

Rehearse your answers and time them. Never talk for more than 2 minutes straight.

Don't try to memorize answers word for word. Use the answers shown here as a guide only, and don't be afraid to include your own thoughts and words. To help you remember key concepts, jot down and review a few key words for each answer. Rehearse your answers frequently, and they will come to you naturally in interviews.

As you will read in the accompanying report, the single most important strategy in interviewing, as in all phases of your job search, is what we call: "The Greatest Executive Job Finding Secret." And that is...

Find out what people want, than show them how you can help them get it.

Find out what an employer wants most in his or her ideal candidate, then show how you meet those qualifications.

In other words, you must match your abilities, with the needs of the employer. You must sell what the buyer is buying. To do that, before you know what to emphasize in your answers, you must find out what the buyer is buying... what he is looking for. And the best way to do that is to ask a few questions yourself.

You will see how to bring this off skillfully as you read the first two questions of this report. But regardless of how you accomplish it, you must remember this strategy above all: before blurting out your qualifications, you must get some idea of what the employer wants most. Once you know what he wants, you can then present your qualifications as the perfect “key” that fits the “lock” of that position.

Other important interview strategies:

    Turn weaknesses into strengths (You'll see how to do this in a few moments.)
    Think before you answer. A pause to collect your thoughts is a hallmark of a thoughtful person.


As a daily exercise, practice being more optimistic. For example, try putting a positive spin on events and situations you would normally regard as negative. This is not meant to turn you into a Pollyanna, but to sharpen your selling skills. The best salespeople, as well as the best liked interview candidates, come off as being naturally optimistic, "can do" people. You will dramatically raise your level of attractiveness by daily practicing to be more optimistic.

Be honest...never lie.

Keep an interview diary. Right after each interview note what you did right, what could have gone a little better, and what steps you should take next with this contact. Then take those steps. Don't be like the 95% of humanity who say they will follow up on something, but never do.


About the 64 questions...

You might feel that the answers to the following questions are “canned”, and that they will seldom match up with the exact way you are asked the questions in actual interviews. The questions and answers are designed to be as specific and realistic as possible. But no preparation can anticipate thousands of possible variations on these questions. What's important is that you thoroughly familiarize yourself with the main strategies behind each answer. And it will be invaluable to you if you commit to memory a few key words that let you instantly call to mind your best answer to the various questions. If you do this, and follow the principles of successful interviewing presented here, you're going to do very well.
Good luck...and good job-hunting!

[MysteRy]

Human Resource - Questions And Answers



Honest HR Question - Answers

If we were to Honestly reply to all the HR Questions they would go something like this.



1. Why did you apply for this job?

I have applied for many jobs along with this and you called me now.


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

I have to work for some company who ever gives me a job, I don't have any specific company in mind.


3. Why should I hire you?

You have to hire some one, you may give me a try.


4.What would you do if we hire you?

Well, it depends on my mindset but I will try to work on whatever is allotted to me.


5.What is your biggest strength?

Basically, daring to join any company who pays me well, without thinking of the fate of company.

6.What is your biggest weakness?

Girls
:wallbash:


7.What was your worst mistake, and how did you learn from it?

Joining my earlier company and learn that I need to jump to get more money, so I am here today!


8. What accomplishments in your last position are you most proud of?


Had I accomplished any in my last position, why do I need to change my job? I could demand more and stay there.


9.Describe a challenge you faced and how you overcame it?


Biggest challenge is answering the question "why are you looking for a change" and I started blabbering irrelevantly to overcome that.

10.Why did you leave/ are you leaving your last job?


For the same reason why you left your earlier job... More money

11.What do you want from this job?


If no work is given but keep giving good hikes


12.What are your career goals and how do you plan to achieve them?


Make more money and for that keep jumping companies for every 2 yrs

13.Did you hear of our company and what do you know of us?


Yeah, I know that you will ask this, I've gone through your website


14.What is the salary expected and how do u justify that?


Well, no one will change job for the same salary, hence, give me 20% extra than what I am getting and that is unpublished industry standard (I know you will bargain on what ever I ask, hence, I have already hiked my current salary by 30%).