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DAIBS IN KENYA: A JOBS DATABASEA DATABASE OF DAILY JOBS IN KENYA, KENYAN JOBS BY KENYANJOBS RECRUITERS, ADVERTISERS AND WEBSITES ALL OVER THEWORLD. ALL JOBS ARE GENUINE!! TO ADVERTISE A JOB ORSERVICE EMAIL dailyjobskenya @ gmail.comINTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Question:1. Tell Me a Little About Yourself? Answer:This is the most general and probably the most difficult question, as one has to coverup the entire life story within a couple of minutes. But if handled well, this can be the

best from the candidate’s point of view. There is no need to explain about yourchildhood, hobbies or schooling. Instead this is an invitation to convince theinterviewer what you can offer the company through your education, training orexperience. Yes, you can describe your co-curricular activities; interest or part time

work provided they have some relation with the job you are applying for.

As you have to prove your credibility for the job, it is important to explain how youattracted in this particular kind of job, company and your key accomplishments inthe previous job. Again the time allotted to a particular candidate would be limitedand hence one should make most out of it focusing on the above-mentioned points.

Question:2. Why Did You Leave Your Last Job? Answer:This is another common question that one can be expect to be asked in almost every interview and its answer depends on different circumstances. Possibly there can be

three different categories and one has to explain it in suitable context. Whatever may be the context but one should stay positive when answering this question. You shouldtry to make positive statement about the previous job and company that can show

your desire for growth, taking responsibilities and facing challenges.

Here are the three circumstances and some key points to answer these questions:

Resign for a change – Everyone wants a new position and takes new challenges just to prove that s/he is able to take the next step of his career. So when answeringthis one never tried to show any kind of disregard to your current job instead explainthat the next job is more challenging and can be another stepping stone in your

career.

You can answer in this way as you are in this current company for two years and nomore find the work interesting. You want new challenges for learning new things.Point out that there are no advanced opportunities in the present company andtherefore you decided for a change, which will be helpful in your career goal.

Lay off – This is also a very common thing in most of the private sector but theanswer should be specific with facts and figures behind your lay off. There can be asituation that a company faces bankruptcy and so decided to cut the number of employees or even eliminate some departments. Again one can explain that position

along with his/her group was eliminating as the project on which they were workingon was cancelled. So it’s not a big taboo these days and you just have to explain it in a

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more effective way.

Get Fired – Its becomes a little difficult to answer in this circumstances but oneshould be honest and quick while explaining it. Explain frankly whether you havefaced any unfair circumstances or did something wrong that pushed you under this

situation. Neither you have to present your former employer in a negative way nor a victim of yourself. Always explain what you have learned from this experience inmaking you stronger.

Question: 3. What's Your Biggest Weakness? Answer: This is a typical and bit difficult question that every job applicant faces. Here arecertain tips to tackle interview questions particularly this one. Interviewer wants tocheck your challenging ability in facing adverse situation. However, the importantthing that one should keep in mind that after discussing your weakness point alwaystry to mention the measures you have done to overcome it.

One should not confess something big but should consider a weakness that is real,understandable, work related and relatively harmless. The interviewer is always insearch for your ability of self-assessment and a commitment and your effort for self-development. Select a weakness that can be seen both in positive as well as negative,

but should not directly related to the job for which you are being interviewed.

Examples -

Procrastinate - I used to have a tendency to procrastinate but now I am prepared tomake a strict schedule for all my projects even setting up a deadline.

Time management – Because of my busy schedule time management is a problem forme. But I have recently purchased a PDA that can help me in keeping betterorganized.

Speaking in front of a group – I used to get nervous while speaking in front of agroup but now taking public speaking classes and have become much morecomfortable.

Perfectionist – Most of time I focus a little more on my project with intend to be aperfectionist. That brings a little more stress but now I when I am working on aproject, first I list out all priorities and then started work on it.

Question: 4. Do You Have Any Questions for Me? Answer: This is one of the questions that every interviewer asks at the end butsurprisingly the common answer is ‘no’ which shows a wrong attitude. The answershould be ‘yes’ following a couple of thoughtful questions. The questions can berelated to the company, the kind of position and even you can ask the interviewerabout his likes and dislikes about the company.

Always avoid asking questions on package like salary, vacation as these show that you are much more interested about the compensation than the job. You can ask about the kind of projects you have to work if you will be selected. Also don’t forget toask the next step in the interview process of the job.

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Question: 5. What experience do you have in this field? Answer: Mention specific information related to the position you are attaining theinterview. If you don’t have any experience in the respective field then just clear themthat you are a fresher and just completed your academics or what so ever.

Question: 6. Do you consider yourself successful? Answer: One should always answer yes following a brief explanation. The bestanswer should be like this: Yes I can consider myself successful as I have certain setgoals from which I have achieved and rest is on the track.

Question: 7. What do co-workers say about you? Answer: One should always come up with some quotes from co-workers either any particular statement or comment. It really doesn’t matter in any interview whether

you said a positive or negative.

Question: 8. What do you know about this organization? Answer: This question requires some research on the organization prior tointerview. It is better to find out the market status, products, competitor,development issues and effort for its advancement etc. Also it’s important to know company’s history and yearly growth rate that can show a clear aspect for its brightfuture. All these things can show your genuine interest in this company.

Question: 9. What have you done to improve your knowledge in the last year? Answer: Tell about your various improvement activities that you have done incontext of your job. Activities related to any project in the previous organization oreven some more academic qualification that can be mentioned as a positive self-improvement. Mention some handy ones.

Question: 10. Are you applying for other jobs? Answer: Don’t waste much time in answering this question and reply with honestly. Your focus should be on this organization and the level of commitment you can dofor the growth of this organization.

Question: 11. Why do you want to work for this organization? Answer: The answer to this question should show that you are interested in makinga long-term career in this organization. This may take some though but here yourresearch on the company will help you in giving a good answer.

Describe a similarity between your and the company's needs. Also explain that as both needs are coincide with each other it will beneficial for the company as well as

your career.Question: 12. Do you know anyone who works for us? Answer: This is question should be handled carefully as this can have implicationon your answer. Though the interviewer may ask about friends instead of relatives

but the name of the friends you are going to mention should have well thought of you.

Question: 13. What is your Expected Salary? Answer: A direct or odd answer can take you out of this race rather say somethinglike that it’s a tough question but I think I have contributed the best of my ability inmy previous job and can make the same in every new job. So, the salary range should

reflect the value of my skills. Even, you can convey it in a different way by asking the

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range of the salary for this position on the basis of which you can present a widerange.

Question: 14. Are you a team player? Answer: Working together as a team is the key point in achieving greater goal thananyone could have achieved individually. So, reply quickly with a fine example that

you are a team player. You can present examples of your academics and athleticsskills in school or college days. You can mention your previous work in which you doassists your colleagues in several team projects as a member or a team leader.

Question: 15. How long would you expect to work for us if hired? Answer: Don’t specify any particular time period and your answer should reflectthat you want to work for a long period provided both the organization and you arehappy with the job.I am looking for a long-term commitment and so want to work as long as my contribution is recognized.

Question: 16. Have you ever had to fire anyone? How did you feel aboutthat? Answer: This is a serious one, as the answer will show your whole organizationalresponsibility. Your answer should be something like that you will like to firesomeone when anyone’s personal ambition or in general work comes against the

betterment of the organization. When it comes to the organization it is the duty of every committed employ to protect the organization.

Question: 17. What is your philosophy towards work? Answer: This doesn’t require a philosophical description here. The answer should be simple and positive that you want to provide the best of your ability for the betterment of the organization.

Question: 18. If you had enough money to retire right now, would you? Answer: Since you have to work then it is better to say no with a note that you liketo prefer this kind of work. But your answer can be yes if you really mean it.

Question: 19. Have you ever been asked to leave a position? Answer: If not then say no but if you have come across such situation then behonest and give a brief and never say anything negative about the individual ororganization involved.

Question: 20. Explain how you would be an asset to this organization? Answer: This question provides you a chance to highlight your positive points

relating to your job and how you can give benefit to the organization with your effort.Think a little ahead as far as your relationship and company is concerned.

You can also mention that you are looking for the right opportunity to apply yourpresent skills and at the same time develop new ones from the experience and that

would be an asset to the organization.

Question: 21. Why should we hire you? Answer: Explain how your knowledge, skills, ability and experience and willingnessto learn new things make you the best candidate for the position and point out how those things according to the needs of the organization. Never compare yourself withany other candidate.

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Question: 22. What are your strengths? Answer: There can be numerous answers to this question but your answer should be always related to the current job you are interviewing for. You can mention someof professional strengths such as your ability to work under pressure, leadership skill,ability to focus on projects, positive attitude in working as a team member etc.

Question: 23. What irritates you about co-workers? Answer: This is a tricky question but you can answer it honestly. Answer anythingthat really irritates you or disturbs your work.

Example – What really irritate me are people who pay more attention totheir cell phone conversation and don’t follow instructions.

Question: 24. What is your ideal work environment? Answer: In an ideal work environment all employees are treated as fairly aspossible irrespective of their position with equal opportunity to learn and contributefor the betterment of the organization.

Question: 25. Why do you think you would do well at this job? Answer: Provide several reasons including your interest, skills and past experience with other organization that can prove you.

Question: 26. What are you looking for in a job? Or tell me about yourdream job? Answer: Don’t mention any specific type of job as it has both positive and negativeaspects. Instead, answer something like this:

A job that I enjoy doing the work while applying my present skills and also thatprovides me opportunity to learn something more.

A job that offers an opportunity to grow, growth in terms of position, responsibility and also salary that in tern provides a sense of fulfillment.

Question: 27. What is more important to you: the money or the work? Answer: "Money is always important but work is most important". This is the mostsimple and effective answer.

Question: 28. What would your previous supervisor say your strongestpoint is? Answer: There can be number of good answers like loyal, energetic, leadershipquality, team player, patience, hard working etc. Just present it in a positive attitude.

Question: 29. What negative thing would your last boss say about you? Answer: The intent of this question is to describe your weaknesses. So it is always

better to discuss the weakness that you have developed as your strength. Your answershould reflect in a positive way as such your last boss had pointed it out just toencourage you.Example - "S/he did not mean it as a negative point but suggest me to present my

work in a little more dynamic and creative way". I took help of my seniors and able tomake some real improvement in my skills.

Questions: 30. What kind of person would you refuse to work with? Answer: Don’t response in an ordinary way, as it would take it as unfaithfulness tothe organization. Again any minor objection will present you merely as a complainer.So your answer should be in a practical way. For example: an irresponsible person

who pays more attention to others rather his/her own duties.

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Question: 31. Tell me about your ability to work under pressure. Answer: This is to assess your attitude towards pressure. To answer this questiongive an example related to you’re past job and how did you handle it. Don’t hesitateto tell that usually you don’t easily cope with pressure but add that knowing thedeadline in advance helps in working better in that condition.

Question: 32. Do your skills match this job or another job more closely? Answer: Answer should reflect that you like this job and describe this as it suits your profile and interest.

Question: 33. What motivates you to do your best on the job? Answer: This answer is based on your own feelings so it can be different foreveryone.Example – courage to face new challenge, a hunger to achieve something new and alittle recognition and identity really makes me to do the best on the job.

Question: 34. Are you willing to work overtime? Nights? Weekends?

Answer: Be totally honest while answering this. It depends on your own comfort, soreally doesn't matter much.

Question: 35. Where do you see yourself in five years' time? Answer: Interviewer wants to reveal your career plan whether in short term or longterms as far as the job and the company is concerned. Answer this in such a way that

will show your ambition but in a practical way. Show the importance of the job youare interviewing for as a part of your career goal.Example – I have certain goals, which I wish to achieve with this company.

I want to develop myself professionally in this company with completededication.

Question: 36. Would you be willing to relocate if required? Answer: This is totally based on personal comfort level. So no need to say yes if don’t want in really otherwise it will create a lot problem later on.

Question: 37. Are you willing to put the interests of the organizationahead of your own? Answer: This question directly invites your attitude of dedication and loyalty. So, just say ‘yes’ without its ethical implication.

Question: 38. Do you think you are overqualified for this position? Answer: Don't analyze your qualification and just say that you are well qualified for

this position.

Question: 39. Describe your work ethic? Answer: Emphasize on the benefit of the organization. Answer should be like this:I want to work with complete determination and for the betterment of theorganization and finally working means enjoying my work.

Question: 40. What position do you prefer on a team working on aproject? Answer: If you think that you can manage a team as a team leader then your answercan be a team leader. Otherwise, if you feel satisfied in any particular position then

don't hesitate to point that out.

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Question: 41. How can you describe your previous job? Answer: Here the intention of the interviewer is to find out your priorities. Theinterviewer wants to know, whether you are going to focus on your achievements, theorganization or the project on hand but you can focus on any of them depending onthe type of job you are looking. You can describe what you have learnt, how you

enjoyed your job while working in a team and many more but in a positive note.

Question: 42. What is the biggest mistake you have committed? Answer: Don't say that you have not done any mistake rather tell them any one of your mistake and mention what lesson you have learnt from it, so that you will notrepeat the same in future.

Question: 43. Do you think that your academic performance truly reflect your talents? Answer: Don't say that you deserved better marks rather you may mention that if you had avoided certain mistakes, perhaps you would have performed better. But you

have learnt lessons from it.

Questions: 44. What did you hate most on your previous job ororganization? Answer: Your answer should be something like that you have not find any suchthing as an employ should enjoy every part of his job. Only this kind of attitude canshow your efficiency and dedication.

Question: 45. You have a job. If you were appointed here, how long would you take to join us? Answer: This question is to check your commitment. So if you are keen to join the

new organization don't ever tell that you can join the next day. Just tell that you will join as soon as possible. You can explain that you have some pending work in hand which you need to finish and so you need one or two weeks. Such an answer willmake the interviewer clear that you are committed to your work and you betterunderstand your responsibility.

Question: 46. You are an employed person. Now you are seeking this job.Don't you feel that you are snatching the opportunity of an unemployedperson? Answer: Example - No I don't think so. I know that I have a good job now but itdoesn't provide that much opportunity to grow my professional capabilities. I think

your organization is in a state of growth and expect better prospect here. Again whenI will leave my current company, a vacancy will be generated there. In this way I amnot snatching the opportunity of an unemployed person.

Question: 47. How did you cope with the stresses and strains in obeyingthe instructions of your supervisor? Did you not feel that you weresurrendering your self-respect on such situations? Answer: In every organization there are rules and regulations to follow, which arenecessary for its growth. In fact, if my supervisor points out any mistake of mine, Itake it in a positive way and do the best to avoid in future. So I experienced nodifficulty in obeying instruction or handling criticism.

Question: 48. Why haven’t you found a new position before now?

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Answer: I am not looking for any job and finding the right kind of job takes time.

Question: 49. What position do you expect to have in two years? Answer: Just say that you wish to improve yourself personally and professionally sothat you will be in a promotional track.

Question: 50. What kind of hours are you used to working? Answer: I can work as many hours to complete my job at the right time.

Question: 51. If you had your choice of jobs and companies, where would you go? Answer: Here, you have to give job preference and answer should reflect that the job profile and company suits very much to your career goals.

Question: 52. Do you prefer working with figures, or with words? Answer: Give an answer keeping in mind the requirements and the position of the

job. It can be both in figures and words.

Question: 53. Describe what would be an ideal working environment? Or what kind of a work environment are you comfortable in working? Answer: An environment that provides me a chance to use and enhance my skillsfor the betterment of the organization. The organization should also provide an opencommunication environment among team members.

Question: 54. What are your short-term goals? Answer: My short-term goal is to find a good job with an ideal profile in a company that moves forward with a better future perspective.

Question: 55. What is your long-range objective? Or what are your long-term goals? Answer: I have divided my long-term goals into different segments as short termobjective as it will easy to achieve. My short term goal is to get a good job in acompany that provides better opportunity to grow professionally as well aspersonally.

Question: 56. How do you evaluate success? Answer: Its measurement is different for everyone but to me success meansachieving your goals whether in short term or long term with complete dedicationand hard work. Success should be measured through satisfaction though not

complete fulfillment. However, success depends on level of performance.Question: 57. What do you think it takes to be successful in this career? Answer: Hard work and complete dedication in achieving career objectives makesone successful.

Question: 58. What decision have you most regretted? Answer: Be fare and honest in answering this question. If you did something that you regret now, then explain but also mention that you have learnt from thatmistake. Even you can also say that you take life as its comes and never regret foranything as mistakes are a part of life and one should always learn to never repeatthe same one.

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Question: 59. Have you been involved in any extracurricular or volunteeractivities while at university or college? Answer: Describe all kinds of extracurricular activities you have participated andfocus on how these helped in improve your personality.

Question: 60. What qualities do you look for in a boss? Answer: One should be positive and give a universal answer that is common like asense of humor, fair, helpful, encouraging and obviously excellent managerial skill.

Question: 61. If you were hiring a person for this job, what would youlook for? Answer: Just give a common answer with characteristics like hardworking,innovative, problem solving skill and above all a team player.

Question: 62. What has disappointed you about a job? Answer: Don’t be specific about any negative aspect rather relate it with your ability

and company’s performance. You can also mention areas like less challenge, lessergrowth rate that decreases individual responsibility etc.

Question: 63. Tell me about a problem you had with a supervisor? Answer: It’s a question to test you whether you speak anything wrong of the boss. If you point out anything, it may drag you into trouble as far interview is concerned. So be positive and say that there was not such thing between my supervisor and me.

Question: 64. Tell me about a time when you helped resolve a dispute? Answer: While answering this question, choose any specific incident and focus onthe steps you have taken in solving rather than the main problem.

Question: 65. Do you have a sense of humor or do you take yourself tooseriously? Answer: Laughter lightens heart and is necessary for making a tension freeatmosphere. As professional life is full of pressure and success depends on how youhandle pressure, humor or laughter is essential and so I also enjoy these moments.

Question: 66. Are you willing to learn, no matter how difficult it is? Answer: No point to say 'no' and explain that you are here to learn new things while working and so ready to learn new things to develops my skills and that also proofs beneficiary for the organization.

Question: 67. What challenges do you think you'll face in this job? Answer: Describe the kinds of challenges you came across in your previouscompany and how you successfully tackled them. Explain that you are ready to face itor any other kinds of challenges, which you will try to solve with dedication, hard

work and also by the cooperation of your colleagues.

Question: 68. What were your responsibilities in the previous job? Answer: Be specific about your previous position and describe your responsibilitiesin detail. But the most important thing is to relate them with the current one. Thisshows that you have the necessary qualification for the current job.

Question: 69. What was the biggest accomplishment in this position? Answer: Your answer should be directly related to your job you are looking for. So

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look out your job profile and find out something positive that you have achievedduring your previous job. For example: You were working on a project that you hadto submit in time but due to plenty of work, it was difficult. Explain how you adjustedthe workload and time to finish the project in the due date.

Question: 70. What interests you about this job? Answer: To answer this question you have to compare the required qualification forthe job with your skills and experience. You can also discuss how you are responsiblefor this kind job in the near past and so you are keen to develop your expertise in thisfield. Again, you can also discuss your interest in relation to your academics,experience and problem-solving attitude. All these can convey the interviewer that

you have the necessary qualification.

Question: 71. How would you react if I told you that your interview, sofar, was TERRIBLE? Answer: Never panic if you hear this question as the interviewer is just asking and

not saying that it is terrible. He just tries to figure it out the way to react to criticism.No need to angry or show any kind of rigid attitude rather listen the question andresponse it calmly.

Question: 72. How did you handle challenges? Answer: Point out a specific situation in which you do some extra thing to find out asolution for the problem. Even you can mention a situation in which you have tocomplete the task within a deadline and how you manage to submit the entire project

before schedule.

Question: 73. What were your expectations for the job?

Answer: Interviewer wants to find out what you expected from your previous joband to what extent they met your expectation. Discuss honestly whether the positionreally workout for you or not but don't rely more on negative aspect. Also mention if

you have gone through certain kind of training for improving yourself according tothe job. Always focus on the job and not the company, co-workers or your supervisor.

Question: 74. What motivates you? Answer: The interviewer is just trying to figure it out the key to your beingsuccessful in this particular kind of job. Here you should focus on your interest and

what you liked most about this job. You may mention that new challenges whilehandling new projects and a thirst to learn something new motivate you to give your

hundred percent to your job for both personal satisfaction as well as for the point of view of organization.

Question: 75. What was most / least rewarding? Answer: This is one of the tricky question through which interviewer wants to findout things that you give prominence. The most important thing that do mention any responsibilities in the list of least rewarding that are going to be a part of this job.

Always focus on things that are most rewarding and give prominence to positive value regardless of the question.

Question: 76. You would have admired someone for his or her work, what made you make him your role model? Answer: This does not hold that much importance as far as interviewee is

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concerned but one can answer it in three different ways:1st - I have no role model though there are several people that mostly admires fortheir work which they do with complete dedication.2nd - Point out a list of very prominent personality and explain their positive valuesthat makes you consider as your role model.

3rd - Even you can include any one of your close as your role model with explanationof his personality.

Question: 77. What sorts of decisions are most difficult for you? Answer: The interviewer wants to find out whether you are hesitant or inclusiveover important issues or not. One of the best answers can be that you are hesitantover an issue in which you have less knowledge. So trying to find out the best of information about the topic before coming into any final conclusion.

However, your answer should not reflect any weakness and try to point out any situation in which you have to make a decision without sufficient information. Also

include in your answer that whenever you have to take a quick decision, you usually bank on your experience.

Question: 78. Tell us about a time when you had a personality clash with your co-worker or boss? Answer: The main intention of the interviewer is to find out how comfortable youare in getting along with others or not. Also the interviewer tries to find out whatkind of co-workers or boss you want to work with. While answering this question is alittle diplomatic and try to evade the question with a soft answer.Example: I have never face such situation and easily gotten along well with everyoneI worked with.

If you have come across such situation, then fell free to talk about the arrogant bossor irresponsible co-workers you have had to deal with.One can answer this question by distinguishing personality clash and clash of values

but focus should be on work ethics. Talk about how your boss forced to do somethingunethical or how the irresponsibility of co-workers led to a conflict.

Question: 79. What qualities are essential to work in a team? Answer: It depends on the position one is applying for, if job requires working longhour alone, and then you can say that you love to work alone. But if you have to work

with others then no need to say that you are uncomfortable with people. The mostimportant thing is to get along with others in the workplace while working on team

project.

Question: 80. How would you handle rejection? Answer: While answering this question one should not take it personally or getdejected. You should consider it as a part of job profile and take something positiveout of it.

Question: 81. Why have you had so many employers in the last two years? Answer: If you are employed as a temp with different companies, then it is obviousthat you will face this question. However, don't take it as a negative aspect as most of organizations have both fulltime and temporary workers. Show your years of

experience and the skills that you have picked up in these various companies and feelproud that you are able to work in different environments. Also mention the

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education you learn while working in these companies in temporary basis.

Question: 82. What have you gained from your work experience? Answer: Pick out one or two work experience and explain it in detail and express what you have learnt from your activities. You can also answer, "My experience

taught me to develop my interpersonal skill and lead my team. Also you can mentionhow you guided your teammates in different conditions that enhance your self-confidence.

Question: 83. How would you rate your persuasive skills? Give me proof of your persuasiveness. Answer: T his answer should reflect your leadership quality but don’t mention any example in which you are working as a team leader, rather explain a situation in

which you actually don’t have authority but still you were able to convince others.Describe your responsibility and the out come of your persuasion and why and how others came forward to co-operate you. Also mention you have got any reward for

your effort.

Question: 84. How would you react if your manager, your supervisor and your team leader ask you to do something at the same time? Answer: The interviewer tries to find out the way you handle pressure and how youidentify priorities? So you have to first check the level of priority of eachresponsibility and on the basis of that choose the most crucial one to do first.

Example: Suppose your manager is asking you to arrange an office party in thecoming week and at the same time you have to submit the project to your supervisor

you are working for, then you should give priority to the project as it is more

important. Later you can report your manager that the party can be arranged withina couple of days. The manager can very well understand you’re responsibilities and

would appreciate for your better supervision.

Question: 85. It's your first job. Do you think that you would be able tohandle the job despite your lack of experience? Answer: If you are a fresher, the interviewer may ask this question. However, it will better for you to first find out the basics needed for the job and do some ground works accordingly. Give examples of your interest, expertise, and academics, andrelate them to the current job.

You can also take help of some professionals and same kind of organization incollecting information on this field, which can make them feel that you areinterested. So the most important thing is to match your skills with the occupation.

Question: 86. Are you creative? Are you analytical? Can you work underpressure? Answer: Hey, you got to give an affirmative answer with a suitable example as thesequestions test your confidence and capability. Since past achievements are indicationfor your future success talk about your past experience, achievements and whileexplaining stick to what you can do. Also discuss a particular assignment in which

you excelled yourself.

Question: 87. Do you consider yourself a natural leader?

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Answer: The interviewer can baffled you with this question; however, you have tocome with yes with good explanation. Most of us don’t actually show that much of confidence to lead but here you have to pick out some of your skills that you haveused in your previous organization or which will be useful for this one also. Yes, youhave to focus on your interpersonal skills.

Question: 88. Tell me about your life at College or University. Answer: School, college and universities are full of opportunities, so the interviewer wants to find out what qualities you have gained in these period to develop a goodpersonality. No needs to look your past regretfully pointing out any unsuccessfulthings, rather present what you have learnt in a positive way so that the interviewercan assess your capability. Be honest, whether your experiences were all good or not.

Question: 89. Do you have the required qualifications to handle this job? Answer: This question is to prove your credibility by demonstrating the skills youhave learnt. If the job is technical in nature, you need to present your technical

knowledge at the interview. Employers may use service data agencies to verify yourdetails mentioned in the CVs, so avoid any kind of small lies in the details of yourCVs.

Again, it’s important for you to know the required qualification otherwise it will notpossible for you to show your eligibility. So study first the basic qualification requiredfor the respective post and then highlight your selling points i.e. experience, skills,achievements and academics by targeting the job to prove their relevance to the job.

Question: 90. Do you consider yourself organized? And do you manage your time well?

Answer: Here you have to proof your skills regarding time and task management. You can answer that you manage your time very well by completing your project before schedule. Also mention any project that you have completed in time and cantell the interviewer about your performance reviews in the previous job.

Question: 91. What can you do for us that someone else cannot do? Answer: Again this question offers you a chance to present your USP. So it becomesimportant for you to understand the details of the job and give an answer that shouldreflect your skills and experience. Try to mention every aspect of your academicsexperience, achievements and responsibilities in your conversation, as theinterviewer may not have caught all the information.

Question: 92. Do you prefer to work with others or on your own? Answer: You have to first understand the requirements of the job and answershould be accordingly to convince the interviewer that you are appropriate for the

job. If the job demands teamwork then you should enjoy working with others and if you have to do any kind of individual work like data entry, then you might be enjoy work on your own. However, a good answer can be that you enjoy both working in ateam with complete co-operation and also enjoy doing my part of the projectindividually. You can give an example of your previous job.

Question: 93. Have you ever had to work closely with a person you didn't

get along with? How did you handle the situation? Answer: The main intention of the interviewer that you are able to put all personal

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difference aside and give only priorities to work. Here you should show your flexiblenature and can get along with anybody to make the work done. Give also some of

your previous work related example.

Question: 94. Why do you want to become a supervisor?

Answer: The best answer might be that you want to grow yourself professionally and personally also want to build a team in which you will be able to share your ideasand experience with others for better performance.

Question: 95. How would you evaluate your present organization? Answer: Explain the valuable experience you have gained from the previous orpresent organization. Never mention anything negative otherwise the interviewer

will assume that you were not loyal to the previous farm and can continue with thiskind of attitude.

Question: 96.What are you doing, or what have you done to reach your

career objectives? Answer: Talk about all kinds of academics and training programs that you’re doingfor shaping your career.

Question: 97. Are you a good supervisor or team leader? Answer: Yes, my co-workers and team members like me respect me for my contribution and so I guess that I am a good supervisor/team leader.

Question: 98. If you could start again, what would you do differently? Answer: Here self-revealing is not important.Example - Though everyone wants to make some changes but I think, I have learnt a

lot from all of my mistakes and hope can use my experience in prospect.

Question: 99. How would you RATE me as an interviewer? Answer: You should answer this in a friendly manner. This question is to measurehow you react under pressure. You should repeat this question with a smile and may say calmly that it is one of the tough interview you have ever been attain with somedifferent kinds of questions but I think I have succeed in this.

Question: 100. What is your salary history? Do you expect that pattern tocontinue? Answer: Here you have to describe the salary structure of your last organizationand the percentage of increment that you had got at the end of the term. Also

mention that increment depends on the overall performance and the extraresponsibilities that one bears. However, every company should provide excellentreward to its employees for their committed effort.

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INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Question:1. Tell Me a Little About Yourself? Answer:This is the most general and probably the most difficult question, as one has to coverup the entire life story within a couple of minutes. But if handled well, this can be the

best from the candidate’s point of view. There is no need to explain about yourchildhood, hobbies or schooling. Instead this is aninvitation to convince theinterviewer what you can offer the company through your education, training or

experience. Yes, you can describe your co-curricular activities; interest or part time work provided they have some relation with the job you are applying for.

As you have to prove your credibility for the job, it is important to explain how youattracted in this particular kind of job, company and your key accomplishments inthe previous job. Again the time allotted to a particular candidate would be limitedand hence one should make most out of it focusing on the above-mentioned points.

Question:2. Why Did You Leave Your Last Job? Answer:This is another common question that one can be expect to be asked in almost every interview and its answer depends on different circumstances. Possibly there can bethree different categories and one has to explain it in suitable context. Whatever may

be the context but one should stay positive when answering this question. You shouldtry to make positive statement about the previous job and company that can show

your desire for growth, taking responsibilities and facing challenges.

Here are the three circumstances and some key points to answer these questions:

Resign for a change – Every one wants a new position and takes new challenges just to prove that s/he is able to take the next step of his career. So when answeringthis one never tried to show any kind of disregard to your current job instead explainthat the next job is more challenging and can be another stepping stone in yourcareer.

You can answer in this way as you are in this current company for two years and nomore find the work interesting. You want new challenges for learning new things.Point out that there are no advanced opportunities in the present company andtherefore you decided for a change, which will be helpful in your career goal.

Lay off – This is also a very common thing in most of the private sector but theanswer should be specific with facts and figures behind your lay off. There can be asituation that a company faces bankruptcy and so decided to cut the number of

employees or even eliminate some departments. Again one can explain that positionalong with his/her group was eliminating as the project on which they were working

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on was cancelled. So it’s not a big taboo these days and you just have to explain it in amore effective way.

Get Fired – Its becomes a little difficult to answer in this circumstances but oneshould be honest and quick while explaining it. Explain frankly whether you have

faced any unfair circumstances or did something wrong that pushed you under thissituation. Neither you have to present your former employer in a negative way nor a

victim of yourself. Always explain what you have learned from this experience inmaking you stronger.

Question: 3. What's Your Biggest Weakness? Answer: This is a typical and bit difficult question that every job applicant faces. Here arecertain tips to tackle interview questions particularly this one. Interviewer wants tocheck your challenging ability in facing adverse situation. However, the importantthing that one should keep in mind that after discussing your weakness point always

try to mention the measures you have done to overcome it.One should not confess something big but should consider a weakness that is real,understandable, work related and relatively harmless. The interviewer is always insearch for your ability of self-assessment and a commitment and your effort for self-development. Select a weakness that can be seen both in positive as well as negative,

but should not directly related to the job for which you are being interviewed.

Examples -

Procrastinate - I used to have a tendency to procrastinate but now I am prepared tomake a strict schedule for all my projects even setting up a deadline.

Time management – Because of my busy schedule time management is a problem forme. But I have recently purchased a PDA that can help me in keeping betterorganized.

Speaking in front of a group – I used to get nervous while speaking in front of agroup but now taking public speaking classes and have become much morecomfortable.

Perfectionist – Most of time I focus a little more on my project with intend to be aperfectionist. That brings a little more stress but now I when I am working on a

project, first I list out all priorities and then started work on it.Question: 4. Do You Have Any Questions for Me? Answer: This is one of the questions that every interviewer asks at the end butsurprisingly the common answer is ‘no’ which shows a wrong attitude. The answershould be ‘yes’ following a couple of thoughtful questions. The questions can berelated to the company, the kind of position and even you can ask the interviewerabout his likes and dislikes about the company.

Always avoid asking questions on package like salary, vacation as these show that you are much more interested about the compensation than the job. You can ask about the kind of projects you have to work if you will be selected. Also don’t forget toask the next step in the interview process of the job.

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Question: 5. What experience do you have in this field? Answer: Mention specific information related to the position you are attaining theinterview. If you don’t have any experience in the respective field then just clear themthat you are a fresher and just completed your academics or what so ever.

Question: 6. Do you consider yourself successful? Answer: One should always answer yes following a brief explanation. The bestanswer should be like this: Yes I can consider myself successful as I have certain setgoals from which I have achieved and rest is on the track.

Question: 7. What do co-workers say about you? Answer: One should always come up with some quotes from co-workers either any particular statement or comment. It really doesn’t matter in any interview whether

you said a positive or negative.

Question: 8. What do you know about this organization? Answer: This question requires some research on the organization prior tointerview. It is better to find out the market status, products, competitor,development issues and effort for its advancement etc. Also it’s important to know company’s history and yearly growth rate that can show a clear aspect for its brightfuture. All these things can show your genuine interest in this company.

Question: 9. What have you done to improve your knowledge in the last year? Answer: Tell about your various improvement activities that you have done incontext of your job. Activities related to any project in the previous organization oreven some more academic qualification that can be mentioned as a positive self-improvement. Mention some handy ones.

Question: 10. Are you applying for other jobs? Answer: Don’t waste much time in answering this question and reply with honestly. Your focus should be on this organization and the level of commitment you can dofor the growth of this organization.

Question: 11. Why do you want to work for this organization? Answer: The answer to this question should show that you are interested in makinga long-term career in this organization. This may take some though but here yourresearch on the company will help you in giving a good answer.

Describe a similarity between your and the company's needs. Also explain that as both needs are coincide with each other it will beneficial for the company as well as

your career.Question: 12. Do you know anyone who works for us? Answer: This is question should be handled carefully as this can have implicationon your answer. Though the interviewer may ask about friends instead of relatives

but the name of the friends you are going to mention should have well thought of you.

Question: 13. What is your Expected Salary? Answer: A direct or odd answer can take you out of this race rather say somethinglike that it’s a tough question but I think I have contributed the best of my ability inmy previous job and can make the same in every new job. So, the salary range should

reflect the value of my skills. Even, you can convey it in a different way by asking the

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range of the salary for this position on the basis of which you can present a widerange.

Question: 14. Are you a team player? Answer: Working together as a team is the key point in achieving greater goal thananyone could have achieved individually. So, reply quickly with a fine example that

you are a team player. You can present examples of your academics and athleticsskills in school or college days. You can mention your previous work in which you doassists your colleagues in several team projects as a member or a team leader.

Question: 15. How long would you expect to work for us if hired? Answer: Don’t specify any particular time period and your answer should reflectthat you want to work for a long period provided both the organization and you arehappy with the job.I am looking for a long-term commitment and so want to work as long as my contribution is recognized.

Question: 16. Have you ever had to fire anyone? How did you feel aboutthat? Answer: This is a serious one, as the answer will show your whole organizationalresponsibility. Your answer should be something like that you will like to firesomeone when anyone’s personal ambition or in general work comes against the

betterment of the organization. When it comes to the organization it is the duty of every committed employ to protect the organization.

Question: 17. What is your philosophy towards work? Answer: This doesn’t require a philosophical description here. The answer should be simple and positive that you want to provide the best of your ability for the betterment of the organization.

Question: 18. If you had enough money to retire right now, would you? Answer: Since you have to work then it is better to say no with a note that you liketo prefer this kind of work. But your answer can be yes if you really mean it.

Question: 19. Have you ever been asked to leave a position? Answer: If not then say no but if you have come across such situation then behonest and give a brief and never say anything negative about the individual ororganization involved.

Question: 20. Explain how you would be an asset to this organization? Answer: This question provides you a chance to highlight your positive points

relating to your job and how you can give benefit to the organization with your effort.Think a little ahead as far as your relationship and company is concerned.

You can also mention that you are looking for the right opportunity to apply yourpresent skills and at the same time develop new ones from the experience and that

would be an asset to the organization.

Question: 21. Why should we hire you? Answer: Explain how your knowledge, skills, ability and experience and willingnessto learn new things make you the best candidate for the position and point out how those things according to the needs of the organization. Never compare yourself withany other candidate.

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Question: 22. What are your strengths? Answer: There can be numerous answers to this question but your answer should be always related to the current job you are interviewing for. You can mention someof professional strengths such as your ability to work under pressure, leadership skill,ability to focus on projects, positive attitude in working as a team member etc.

Question: 23. What irritates you about co-workers? Answer: This is a tricky question but you can answer it honestly. Answer anythingthat really irritates you or disturbs your work.

Example – What really irritate me are people who pay more attention totheir cell phone conversation and don’t follow instructions.

Question: 24. What is your ideal work environment? Answer: In an ideal work environment all employees are treated as fairly aspossible irrespective of their position with equal opportunity to learn and contributefor the betterment of the organization.

Question: 25. Why do you think you would do well at this job? Answer: Provide several reasons including your interest, skills and past experience with other organization that can prove you.

Question: 26. What are you looking for in a job? Or tell me about yourdream job? Answer: Don’t mention any specific type of job as it has both positive and negativeaspects. Instead, answer something like this:

A job that I enjoy doing the work while applying my present skills and also thatprovides me opportunity to learn something more.

A job that offers an opportunity to grow, growth in terms of position, responsibility and also salary that in tern provides a sense of fulfillment.

Question: 27. What is more important to you: the money or the work? Answer: "Money is always important but work is most important". This is the mostsimple and effective answer.

Question: 28. What would your previous supervisor say your strongestpoint is? Answer: There can be number of good answers like loyal, energetic, leadershipquality, team player, patience, hard working etc. Just present it in a positive attitude.

Question: 29. What negative thing would your last boss say about you? Answer: The intent of this question is to describe your weaknesses. So it is always

better to discuss the weakness that you have developed as your strength. Your answershould reflect in a positive way as such your last boss had pointed it out just toencourage you.Example - "S/he did not mean it as a negative point but suggest me to present my

work in a little more dynamic and creative way". I took help of my seniors and able tomake some real improvement in my skills.

Questions: 30. What kind of person would you refuse to work with? Answer: Don’t response in an ordinary way, as it would take it as unfaithfulness tothe organization. Again any minor objection will present you merely as a complainer.So your answer should be in a practical way. For example: an irresponsible person

who pays more attention to others rather his/her own duties.

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Question: 31. Tell me about your ability to work under pressure. Answer: This is to assess your attitude towards pressure. To answer this questiongive an example related to you’re past job and how did you handle it. Don’t hesitateto tell that usually you don’t easily cope with pressure but add that knowing thedeadline in advance helps in working better in that condition.

Question: 32. Do your skills match this job or another job more closely? Answer: Answer should reflect that you like this job and describe this as it suits your profile and interest.

Question: 33. What motivates you to do your best on the job? Answer: This answer is based on your own feelings so it can be different foreveryone.Example – courage to face new challenge, a hunger to achieve something new and alittle recognition and identity really makes me to do the best on the job.

Question: 34. Are you willing to work overtime? Nights? Weekends?

Answer: Be totally honest while answering this. It depends on your own comfort, soreally doesn't matter much.

Question: 35. Where do you see yourself in five years' time? Answer: Interviewer wants to reveal your career plan whether in short term or longterms as far as the job and the company is concerned. Answer this in such a way that

will show your ambition but in a practical way. Show the importance of the job youare interviewing for as a part of your career goal.Example – I have certain goals, which I wish to achieve with this company.

I want to develop myself professionally in this company with completededication.

Question: 36. Would you be willing to relocate if required? Answer: This is totally based on personal comfort level. So no need to say yes if don’t want in really otherwise it will create a lot problem later on.

Question: 37. Are you willing to put the interests of the organizationahead of your own? Answer: This question directly invites your attitude of dedication and loyalty. So, just say ‘yes’ without its ethical implication.

Question: 38. Do you think you are overqualified for this position? Answer: Don't analyze your qualification and just say that you are well qualified for

this position.

Question: 39. Describe your work ethic? Answer: Emphasize on the benefit of the organization. Answer should be like this:I want to work with complete determination and for the betterment of theorganization and finally working means enjoying my work.

Question: 40. What position do you prefer on a team working on aproject? Answer: If you think that you can manage a team as a team leader then your answercan be a team leader. Otherwise, if you feel satisfied in any particular position then

don't hesitate to point that out.

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Question: 41. How can you describe your previous job? Answer: Here the intention of the interviewer is to find out your priorities. Theinterviewer wants to know, whether you are going to focus on your achievements, theorganization or the project on hand but you can focus on any of them depending onthe type of job you are looking. You can describe what you have learnt, how you

enjoyed your job while working in a team and many more but in a positive note.

Question: 42. What is the biggest mistake you have committed? Answer: Don't say that you have not done any mistake rather tell them any one of your mistake and mention what lesson you have learnt from it, so that you will notrepeat the same in future.

Question: 43. Do you think that your academic performance truly reflect your talents? Answer: Don't say that you deserved better marks rather you may mention that if you had avoided certain mistakes, perhaps you would have performed better. But you

have learnt lessons from it.

Questions: 44. What did you hate most on your previous job ororganization? Answer: Your answer should be something like that you have not find any suchthing as an employ should enjoy every part of his job. Only this kind of attitude canshow your efficiency and dedication.

Question: 45. You have a job. If you were appointed here, how long would you take to join us? Answer: This question is to check your commitment. So if you are keen to join the

new organization don't ever tell that you can join the next day. Just tell that you will join as soon as possible. You can explain that you have some pending work in hand which you need to finish and so you need one or two weeks. Such an answer willmake the interviewer clear that you are committed to your work and you betterunderstand your responsibility.

Question: 46. You are an employed person. Now you are seeking this job.Don't you feel that you are snatching the opportunity of an unemployedperson? Answer: Example - No I don't think so. I know that I have a good job now but itdoesn't provide that much opportunity to grow my professional capabilities. I think

your organization is in a state of growth and expect better prospect here. Again whenI will leave my current company, a vacancy will be generated there. In this way I amnot snatching the opportunity of an unemployed person.

Question: 47. How did you cope with the stresses and strains in obeyingthe instructions of your supervisor? Did you not feel that you weresurrendering your self-respect on such situations? Answer: In every organization there are rules and regulations to follow, which arenecessary for its growth. In fact, if my supervisor points out any mistake of mine, Itake it in a positive way and do the best to avoid in future. So I experienced nodifficulty in obeying instruction or handling criticism.

Question: 48. Why haven’t you found a new position before now?

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Answer: I am not looking for any job and finding the right kind of job takes time.

Question: 49. What position do you expect to have in two years? Answer: Just say that you wish to improve yourself personally and professionally sothat you will be in a promotional track.

Question: 50. What kind of hours are you used to working? Answer: I can work as many hours to complete my job at the right time.

Question: 51. If you had your choice of jobs and companies, where would you go? Answer: Here, you have to give job preference and answer should reflect that the job profile and company suits very much to your career goals.

Question: 52. Do you prefer working with figures, or with words? Answer: Give an answer keeping in mind the requirements and the position of the

job. It can be both in figures and words.

Question: 53. Describe what would be an ideal working environment? Or what kind of a work environment are you comfortable in working? Answer: An environment that provides me a chance to use and enhance my skillsfor the betterment of the organization. The organization should also provide an opencommunication environment among team members.

Question: 54. What are your short-term goals? Answer: My short-term goal is to find a good job with an ideal profile in a company that moves forward with a better future perspective.

Question: 55. What is your long-range objective? Or what are your long-term goals? Answer: I have divided my long-term goals into different segments as short termobjective as it will easy to achieve. My short term goal is to get a good job in acompany that provides better opportunity to grow professionally as well aspersonally.

Question: 56. How do you evaluate success? Answer: Its measurement is different for everyone but to me success meansachieving your goals whether in short term or long term with complete dedicationand hard work. Success should be measured through satisfaction though not

complete fulfillment. However, success depends on level of performance.Question: 57. What do you think it takes to be successful in this career? Answer: Hard work and complete dedication in achieving career objectives makesone successful.

Question: 58. What decision have you most regretted? Answer: Be fare and honest in answering this question. If you did something that you regret now, then explain but also mention that you have learnt from thatmistake. Even you can also say that you take life as its comes and never regret foranything as mistakes are a part of life and one should always learn to never repeatthe same one.

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Question: 59. Have you been involved in any extracurricular or volunteeractivities while at university or college? Answer: Describe all kinds of extracurricular activities you have participated andfocus on how these helped in improve your personality.

Question: 60. What qualities do you look for in a boss? Answer: One should be positive and give a universal answer that is common like asense of humor, fair, helpful, encouraging and obviously excellent managerial skill.

Question: 61. If you were hiring a person for this job, what would youlook for? Answer: Just give a common answer with characteristics like hardworking,innovative, problem solving skill and above all a team player.

Question: 62. What has disappointed you about a job? Answer: Don’t be specific about any negative aspect rather relate it with your ability

and company’s performance. You can also mention areas like less challenge, lessergrowth rate that decreases individual responsibility etc.

Question: 63. Tell me about a problem you had with a supervisor? Answer: It’s a question to test you whether you speak anything wrong of the boss. If you point out anything, it may drag you into trouble as far interview is concerned. So be positive and say that there was not such thing between my supervisor and me.

Question: 64. Tell me about a time when you helped resolve a dispute? Answer: While answering this question, choose any specific incident and focus onthe steps you have taken in solving rather than the main problem.

Question: 65. Do you have a sense of humor or do you take yourself tooseriously? Answer: Laughter lightens heart and is necessary for making a tension freeatmosphere. As professional life is full of pressure and success depends on how youhandle pressure, humor or laughter is essential and so I also enjoy these moments.

Question: 66. Are you willing to learn, no matter how difficult it is? Answer: No point to say 'no' and explain that you are here to learn new things while working and so ready to learn new things to develops my skills and that also proofs beneficiary for the organization.

Question: 67. What challenges do you think you'll face in this job? Answer: Describe the kinds of challenges you came across in your previouscompany and how you successfully tackled them. Explain that you are ready to face itor any other kinds of challenges, which you will try to solve with dedication, hard

work and also by the cooperation of your colleagues.

Question: 68. What were your responsibilities in the previous job? Answer: Be specific about your previous position and describe your responsibilitiesin detail. But the most important thing is to relate them with the current one. Thisshows that you have the necessary qualification for the current job.

Question: 69. What was the biggest accomplishment in this position? Answer: Your answer should be directly related to your job you are looking for. So

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look out your job profile and find out something positive that you have achievedduring your previous job. For example: You were working on a project that you hadto submit in time but due to plenty of work, it was difficult. Explain how you adjustedthe workload and time to finish the project in the due date.

Question: 70. What interests you about this job? Answer: To answer this question you have to compare the required qualification forthe job with your skills and experience. You can also discuss how you are responsiblefor this kind job in the near past and so you are keen to develop your expertise in thisfield. Again, you can also discuss your interest in relation to your academics,experience and problem-solving attitude. All these can convey the interviewer that

you have the necessary qualification.

Question: 71. How would you react if I told you that your interview, sofar, was TERRIBLE? Answer: Never panic if you hear this question as the interviewer is just asking and

not saying that it is terrible. He just tries to figure it out the way to react to criticism.No need to angry or show any kind of rigid attitude rather listen the question andresponse it calmly.

Question: 72. How did you handle challenges? Answer: Point out a specific situation in which you do some extra thing to find out asolution for the problem. Even you can mention a situation in which you have tocomplete the task within a deadline and how you manage to submit the entire project

before schedule.

Question: 73. What were your expectations for the job?

Answer: Interviewer wants to find out what you expected from your previous joband to what extent they met your expectation. Discuss honestly whether the positionreally workout for you or not but don't rely more on negative aspect. Also mention if

you have gone through certain kind of training for improving yourself according tothe job. Always focus on the job and not the company, co-workers or your supervisor.

Question: 74. What motivates you? Answer: The interviewer is just trying to figure it out the key to your beingsuccessful in this particular kind of job. Here you should focus on your interest and

what you liked most about this job. You may mention that new challenges whilehandling new projects and a thirst to learn something new motivate you to give your

hundred percent to your job for both personal satisfaction as well as for the point of view of organization.

Question: 75. What was most / least rewarding? Answer: This is one of the tricky question through which interviewer wants to findout things that you give prominence. The most important thing that do mention any responsibilities in the list of least rewarding that are going to be a part of this job.

Always focus on things that are most rewarding and give prominence to positive value regardless of the question.

Question: 76. You would have admired someone for his or her work, what made you make him your role model? Answer: This does not hold that much importance as far as interviewee is

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concerned but one can answer it in three different ways:1st - I have no role model though there are several people that mostly admires fortheir work which they do with complete dedication.2nd - Point out a list of very prominent personality and explain their positive valuesthat makes you consider as your role model.

3rd - Even you can include any one of your close as your role model with explanationof his personality.

Question: 77. What sorts of decisions are most difficult for you? Answer: The interviewer wants to find out whether you are hesitant or inclusiveover important issues or not. One of the best answers can be that you are hesitantover an issue in which you have less knowledge. So trying to find out the best of information about the topic before coming into any final conclusion.

However, your answer should not reflect any weakness and try to point out any situation in which you have to make a decision without sufficient information. Also

include in your answer that whenever you have to take a quick decision, you usually bank on your experience.

Question: 78. Tell us about a time when you had a personality clash with your co-worker or boss? Answer: The main intention of the interviewer is to find out how comfortable youare in getting along with others or not. Also the interviewer tries to find out whatkind of co-workers or boss you want to work with. While answering this question is alittle diplomatic and try to evade the question with a soft answer.Example: I have never face such situation and easily gotten along well with everyoneI worked with.

If you have come across such situation, then fell free to talk about the arrogant bossor irresponsible co-workers you have had to deal with.One can answer this question by distinguishing personality clash and clash of values

but focus should be on work ethics. Talk about how your boss forced to do somethingunethical or how the irresponsibility of co-workers led to a conflict.

Question: 79. What qualities are essential to work in a team? Answer: It depends on the position one is applying for, if job requires working longhour alone, and then you can say that you love to work alone. But if you have to work

with others then no need to say that you are uncomfortable with people. The mostimportant thing is to get along with others in the workplace while working on team

project.

Question: 80. How would you handle rejection? Answer: While answering this question one should not take it personally or getdejected. You should consider it as a part of job profile and take something positiveout of it.

Question: 81. Why have you had so many employers in the last two years? Answer: If you are employed as a temp with different companies, then it is obviousthat you will face this question. However, don't take it as a negative aspect as most of organizations have both fulltime and temporary workers. Show your years of

experience and the skills that you have picked up in these various companies and feelproud that you are able to work in different environments. Also mention the

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education you learn while working in these companies in temporary basis.

Question: 82. What have you gained from your work experience? Answer: Pick out one or two work experience and explain it in detail and express what you have learnt from your activities. You can also answer, "My experience

taught me to develop my interpersonal skill and lead my team. Also you can mentionhow you guided your teammates in different conditions that enhance your self-confidence.

Question: 83. How would you rate your persuasive skills? Give me proof of your persuasiveness. Answer: T his answer should reflect your leadership quality but don’t mention any example in which you are working as a team leader, rather explain a situation in

which you actually don’t have authority but still you were able to convince others.Describe your responsibility and the out come of your persuasion and why and how others came forward to co-operate you. Also mention you have got any reward for

your effort.

Question: 84. How would you react if your manager, your supervisor and your team leader ask you to do something at the same time? Answer: The interviewer tries to find out the way you handle pressure and how youidentify priorities? So you have to first check the level of priority of eachresponsibility and on the basis of that choose the most crucial one to do first.

Example: Suppose your manager is asking you to arrange an office party in thecoming week and at the same time you have to submit the project to your supervisor

you are working for, then you should give priority to the project as it is more

important. Later you can report your manager that the party can be arranged withina couple of days. The manager can very well understand you’re responsibilities and

would appreciate for your better supervision.

Question: 85. It's your first job. Do you think that you would be able tohandle the job despite your lack of experience? Answer: If you are a fresher, the interviewer may ask this question. However, it will better for you to first find out the basics needed for the job and do some ground works accordingly. Give examples of your interest, expertise, and academics, andrelate them to the current job.

You can also take help of some professionals and same kind of organization incollecting information on this field, which can make them feel that you areinterested. So the most important thing is to match your skills with the occupation.

Question: 86. Are you creative? Are you analytical? Can you work underpressure? Answer: Hey, you got to give an affirmative answer with a suitable example as thesequestions test your confidence and capability. Since past achievements are indicationfor your future success talk about your past experience, achievements and whileexplaining stick to what you can do. Also discuss a particular assignment in which

you excelled yourself.

Question: 87. Do you consider yourself a natural leader?

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Answer: The interviewer can baffled you with this question; however, you have tocome with yes with good explanation. Most of us don’t actually show that much of confidence to lead but here you have to pick out some of your skills that you haveused in your previous organization or which will be useful for this one also. Yes, youhave to focus on your interpersonal skills.

Question: 88. Tell me about your life at College or University. Answer: School, college and universities are full of opportunities, so the interviewer wants to find out what qualities you have gained in these period to develop a goodpersonality. No needs to look your past regretfully pointing out any unsuccessfulthings, rather present what you have learnt in a positive way so that the interviewercan assess your capability. Be honest, whether your experiences were all good or not.

Question: 89. Do you have the required qualifications to handle this job? Answer: This question is to prove your credibility by demonstrating the skills youhave learnt. If the job is technical in nature, you need to present your technical

knowledge at the interview. Employers may use service data agencies to verify yourdetails mentioned in the CVs, so avoid any kind of small lies in the details of yourCVs.

Again, it’s important for you to know the required qualification otherwise it will notpossible for you to show your eligibility. So study first the basic qualification requiredfor the respective post and then highlight your selling points i.e. experience, skills,achievements and academics by targeting the job to prove their relevance to the job.

Question: 90. Do you consider yourself organized? And do you manage your time well?

Answer: Here you have to proof your skills regarding time and task management. You can answer that you manage your time very well by completing your project before schedule. Also mention any project that you have completed in time and cantell the interviewer about your performance reviews in the previous job.

Question: 91. What can you do for us that someone else cannot do? Answer: Again this question offers you a chance to present your USP. So it becomesimportant for you to understand the details of the job and give an answer that shouldreflect your skills and experience. Try to mention every aspect of your academicsexperience, achievements and responsibilities in your conversation, as theinterviewer may not have caught all the information.

Question: 92. Do you prefer to work with others or on your own? Answer: You have to first understand the requirements of the job and answershould be accordingly to convince the interviewer that you are appropriate for the

job. If the job demands teamwork then you should enjoy working with others and if you have to do any kind of individual work like data entry, then you might be enjoy work on your own. However, a good answer can be that you enjoy both working in ateam with complete co-operation and also enjoy doing my part of the projectindividually. You can give an example of your previous job.

Question: 93. Have you ever had to work closely with a person you didn't

get along with? How did you handle the situation? Answer: The main intention of the interviewer that you are able to put all personal

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difference aside and give only priorities to work. Here you should show your flexiblenature and can get along with anybody to make the work done. Give also some of

your previous work related example.

Question: 94. Why do you want to become a supervisor?

Answer: The best answer might be that you want to grow yourself professionally and personally also want to build a team in which you will be able to share your ideasand experience with others for better performance.

Question: 95. How would you evaluate your present organization? Answer: Explain the valuable experience you have gained from the previous orpresent organization. Never mention anything negative otherwise the interviewer

will assume that you were not loyal to the previous farm and can continue with thiskind of attitude.

Question: 96.What are you doing, or what have you done to reach your

career objectives? Answer: Talk about all kinds of academics and training programs that you’re doingfor shaping your career.

Question: 97. Are you a good supervisor or team leader? Answer: Yes, my co-workers and team members like me respect me for my contribution and so I guess that I am a good supervisor/team leader.

Question: 98. If you could start again, what would you do differently? Answer: Here self-revealing is not important.Example - Though everyone wants to make some changes but I think, I have learnt a

lot from all of my mistakes and hope can use my experience in prospect.

Question: 99. How would you RATE me as an interviewer? Answer: You should answer this in a friendly manner. This question is to measurehow you react under pressure. You should repeat this question with a smile and may say calmly that it is one of the tough interview you have ever been attain with somedifferent kinds of questions but I think I have succeed in this.

Question: 100. What is your salary history? Do you expect that pattern tocontinue? Answer: Here you have to describe the salary structure of your last organizationand the percentage of increment that you had got at the end of the term. Also

mention that increment depends on the overall performance and the extraresponsibilities that one bears. However, every company should provide excellentreward to its employees for their committed effort.

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