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Re: 14 Interview Questions And Their Best Possible Answers by OlalekanMultiD(m): 8:28am On Mar 26, 2017 |
Question : Tell me about yourself. Translation : Why should I hire you? Recommended response . Don’t take the question too literally. Hiring managers don’t want to hear that you grew up on a small farm in Kansas or that you enjoy world travel. Furthermore, they don’t want to hear that you are a great communicator, team player, and fast learner. They want you to show tangible proof of why you would be a good fit for their organization. Outline two to four of your key competencies and couple each competency with proof of success. For example an operations professional might showcase one of his/ her competencies by saying, “I have strong project management skills and can quickly resolve customer inquiries. For example, in my last job, I resolved 98 percent of all pending customer inquiries within 24 hours which was 50 percent faster than the company’s expectation for problem resolution. Question : What is your weakness? Translation : We know what your weakness is. Prove to us it’s not a liability for this position. Recommended response . Before your interview address any potential obstacles that the hiring manager may pick up on. Perhaps it is your lack of knowledge with a specific software or your lack of experience in a particular industry. Show how you would overcome these obstacles or demonstrate how you have overcome similar obstacles in the past. For example, if you apply for a position that requires a certain technical skill and you have limited experience, give an example of another software you are proficient in and how you gained that proficiency to prove that your current limited knowledge is a minor liability that can be quickly overcome. Question : Where do you see yourself in five years? Translation : Do you have a realistic perspective on what this job/ company is about? Recommended Response . Craft a response that makes sense for the employer’s business environment. If it is a small company, don’t say you expect to have a position with increasing responsibility — that may not be feasible in their organization. If you are taking a job as an accountant just to get a foot in the door of the company but really want to be a controller, don’t bring that up during the interview. The hiring manager needs to know that you are committed to the job you are applying for, not already thinking about a new job. You can mention that you see yourself in a position where you can continue to learn and contribute to the company’s bottom line and give an example of how you were able to successfully do that at a previous organization. This answer will help managers feel confident in your level of commitment to the current job and your future commitment to the organization. Question : What have you been doing since your last position ended Translation : Why have you been out of work so long? Recommended response . Discuss any volunteer or consulting assignments you may have had in the interim. If you have been actively interviewing but haven’t been extended an offer, you can mention that you have been interviewing but haven’t found the right fit yet. If you have had limited activity, you can let the hiring manager know that you have been using this time to evaluate your skills, craft your resume, conduct informational interviews, and network within professional circles. Obviously saying you’ve been watching re-runs of 20 consecutive seasons of ‘Law & Order’ won’t go over well, so stick to discussing the professional activities you have been involved in. Question : Are you interviewing with other companies? Translation : Are you worth investing some time in or are you about to take another offer? Recommended response . Generally it’s best to be somewhat vague in your response, particularly if you are at the beginning of your search. If it is early on, let the employer know that you have just begun the interview process. If you have been in search mode for awhile, let them know that you have been actively searching but haven’t found the right fit yet. Question : Tell me about the accomplishment you are most proud of. Translation : Is your past experience similar to what we need you to do here? Recommended response . The accomplishment you are most proud of might not be the one that is most relevant to the organization’s needs. Showcase an accomplishment that proves you have the specific competencies to do the job they need you to do. The story you select may be different for different interviews. That’s OK. You can be proud of more than one accomplishment, and it is more important to showcase the right accomplishment than it is to bring up the achievement that brought you the greatest personal satisfaction. Question : Tell me about a time when you lacked the appropriate resources to do your job and how you handled it. Translation : We are severely understaffed or we don’t have a budget for anything. Recommended response . Give an example that proves that you have been in this situation before and that you can do more with less. But if you notice this is a running theme throughout the interview, proceed with caution. You could be setting yourself up to assume an impossible role with very limited support. Question : How many golf balls can fit in a school bus? Translation : Are you analytical, how do you solve problems, or do you mind if we just want to mess with your head? Recommended Response . This type of question is often referred to as a brain teaser. Interviewers don’t expect you to know the answer, but they will want to see how you tackle figuring out a strategy to come up with an answer. These questions tend to be most popular in high-tech companies, but job candidates in other industries sometimes get them as well. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 14 Interview Questions And Their Best Possible Answers by Makz: 8:37am On Mar 26, 2017 |
MinorityTribe:I see you person pickin 1 Like |
Re: 14 Interview Questions And Their Best Possible Answers by bejite: 8:42am On Mar 26, 2017 |
Good points OP. However, note that these questions will not come exactly this way. In fact, your previous answer will determine the next question in most cases. E.g. "Why did you leave your last job?" Ans: "To develop myself professionally." The next question will be, "what kind of professional development did you undertake?" And so on... But jobseekers can save themselves the headache of trying to cram interview questions. Get to interact directly with employers and recruiters on www.bejite.com and say good bye to unemployment. Thank me later and happy mother's day to all the wonderful mums around the world. |
Re: 14 Interview Questions And Their Best Possible Answers by Egalitarian1: 8:48am On Mar 26, 2017 |
This is great and constructive! Fantastic |
Re: 14 Interview Questions And Their Best Possible Answers by kenoz(m): 9:05am On Mar 26, 2017 |
Nice one op |
Re: 14 Interview Questions And Their Best Possible Answers by Nobody: 9:17am On Mar 26, 2017 |
MinorityTribe:hahahahhahhahahaha |
Re: 14 Interview Questions And Their Best Possible Answers by Tex42(m): 9:45am On Mar 26, 2017 |
Insightful! This thread will definitely come in handy one day. 1 Like |
Re: 14 Interview Questions And Their Best Possible Answers by MOORCHMOORE(m): 9:58am On Mar 26, 2017 |
Re: 14 Interview Questions And Their Best Possible Answers by Nobody: 10:14am On Mar 26, 2017 |
dapyd1:U get point buh nothing like too much knowledge. Ur Brain can cover as much as u wish to learn 1 Like |
Re: 14 Interview Questions And Their Best Possible Answers by aggahegbema(m): 11:01am On Mar 26, 2017 |
LordIsaac:some interviewers will meet privately on how 2 show you the exit door of the office for not to be employed & head them tomorrow." u too sabi book " 1 Like |
Re: 14 Interview Questions And Their Best Possible Answers by micflo28(m): 11:07am On Mar 26, 2017 |
What about the part how much were you paid in your previous job and how much do we pay you.? |
Re: 14 Interview Questions And Their Best Possible Answers by VickyRotex(f): 12:55pm On Mar 26, 2017 |
When can I join? Op, nice one! Just to add, some of these answers also depends on the position you are applying to. For example, As much as most positions require team work, there are still some that requires you to work alone. If you keep answering their questions with team work, team work, they may feel you cant act alone, and might consider someone else that balances it. So you may wanna consider, emphasizing less on team work if you find yourself in that position, or try to balance it and let your employer know that you can also work alone and you are very good at Multi-tasking. All the best! 3 Likes |
Re: 14 Interview Questions And Their Best Possible Answers by ayesco202(m): 1:14pm On Mar 26, 2017 |
VickyRotex:Well said. |
Re: 14 Interview Questions And Their Best Possible Answers by Hezzymania(m): 1:52pm On Mar 26, 2017 |
Some answers will bring forth more questions |
Re: 14 Interview Questions And Their Best Possible Answers by nautica10(m): 2:52pm On Mar 26, 2017 |
nice one op... |
Re: 14 Interview Questions And Their Best Possible Answers by madgoat(m): 3:18pm On Mar 26, 2017 |
MinorityTribe: |
Re: 14 Interview Questions And Their Best Possible Answers by Aadeyinka(m): 4:14pm On Mar 26, 2017 |
pythonista:nice |
Re: 14 Interview Questions And Their Best Possible Answers by ubongga(m): 4:16pm On Mar 26, 2017 |
Nice 1, its an eye opening bt if you were ask of ur weaknesses, what will b ur answers? |
Re: 14 Interview Questions And Their Best Possible Answers by ubongga(m): 4:17pm On Mar 26, 2017 |
Nice 1, its an eye opening bt if you were ask of ur weaknesses, what will b ur answer? |
Re: 14 Interview Questions And Their Best Possible Answers by Uzowee(m): 4:55pm On Mar 26, 2017 |
Nice one |
Re: 14 Interview Questions And Their Best Possible Answers by yoged(m): 6:22pm On Mar 26, 2017 |
cool |
Re: 14 Interview Questions And Their Best Possible Answers by HARDDON: 9:03pm On Mar 26, 2017 |
BETTER ANSWER TO Number 1 : why should we hire you? Answer:*smiles..... Because every company that means business invests in invaluable assets. You would come to discover I am a human asset in no time. |
Re: 14 Interview Questions And Their Best Possible Answers by ayorbammy007(m): 10:00pm On Mar 26, 2017 |
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Re: 14 Interview Questions And Their Best Possible Answers by lawrencelaura(f): 3:54pm On Aug 31, 2018 |
I need to know fcmb process when recruiting |
Re: 14 Interview Questions And Their Best Possible Answers by ABDamola(m): 7:37pm On Aug 31, 2018 |
MinorityTribe: Bro, cnt stop smiling!!! You nailed it |
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