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How To Answer Tough Job Intervew Questions. by getmeme: 8:19pm On Jun 22, 2009
I have been a fan of this section for a very long time . And i know that people post lot of job vancancies on this section.

Today I will be sharing with you some of the toughest interveiw question and answers that will guaranteed your employment.

ok lets start,

Mental fear of the unknown is often what produces the physical reaction of nervousness. In addition to preparing your mind and body physically, you also need to prepare yourself mentally. The best way to prepare mentally is to know what may be coming. Fear of the unknown can only exist when there is an unknown. Take the time to understand some of the "standards" when it comes to interviewing questions.

The following are some of the most difficult questions you will face in the course of your job interviews. Some questions may seem rather simple on the surface--such as "Tell me about yourself, "--but these questions can have a very wide variation of answers. Others are "classic" interview questions such as, "What is your greatest weakness?" Questions that most people inappropriately answer. In this case, the textbook answer for the "greatest weakness" question is to give a veiled positive-- "I work too much. I just work and work and work."--which ends up sending the wrong message. Either you are lying or, worse yet, if you are telling the truth, then you define working too much as a weakness and, therefore, you really don't want to work much at all. Think about it.

The following answers are provided to give you a new perspective on how to answer tough interview questions. They are not there for you to lift from the page and insert into your next interview. They are there for you to use as the basic structure for formulating your own answers. While the specifics of each reply may not apply to you, try to follow the basic structure of answering from the perspective of the interviewer. Answer the questions behaviorally--that is, giving specific behavioral examples that show clear evidence to back up what you are saying. Always provide information that drives home the point that you want to become be the very best _____ for the company and that you have specifically prepared yourself to become exactly that. They want to be sold. They are waiting to be sold. Don't disappoint them!

1. Tell me about yourself.
My background to date has been centered around preparing myself to become the very best _____ I can become. Let me tell you specifically how I've prepared myself,

2. Why should I hire you?


Because I sincerely believe that I'm the best person for the job. I realize that there are many other college students that have the ability to do this job. I also have that ability. But I also bring an additional quality that makes me the very best person for the job--my attitude for excellence. Not just giving lip service to excellence, but putting every part of myself into achieving it. In , and , I have consistently reached for becoming the very best I can become by doing the following,

3. What is your long-range objective? Where do you want to be 10 or 15 years from now?

Although it's certainly difficult to predict things far into the future, I know what direction I want to develop toward. Within five years, I would like to become the very best _____ your company has. I would like to become the expert that others rely upon. And in doing so, I feel I will be fully prepared to take on any greater responsibilities that might be presented in the long term.

4. How has your education prepared you for your career?

As you will note on my resume, I've taken not only the required core classes in the _____ field, I've also gone above and beyond. I've taken every class the college has to offer in the field and also completed an independent study project specifically in this area. But it's not just taking the classes to gain academic knowledge I've taken each class, both inside and outside of my major, with this profession in mind. So when we're studying _____ in _____, I've viewed it from the perspective of _____. In addition, I've always tried to keep a practical view of how the information would apply to my job. Not just theory, but how it would actually apply. My capstone course project in my final semester involved developing a real-world model of _____, which is very similar to what might be used within your company,

5. What is your greatest weakness?

I would say my greatest weakness has been my lack of proper planning in the past. I would overcommit myself with too many variant tasks, then not be able to fully accomplish each as I would like. However, since I've come to recognize that weakness, I've taken steps to correct it. For example, I now carry a planning calendar in my pocket so that I can plan all of my appointments and "to do" items. Here, let me show you how I have this week planned out,

In reviewing the above responses, please remember that these are sample answers. Please don't rehearse them verbatim or adopt them as your own. They are meant to stir your creative juices and get you thinking in relation to how to properly answer the broader range of questions that you will face.




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Simon Uzoma
Re: How To Answer Tough Job Intervew Questions. by muppet: 5:19pm On Jun 23, 2009
thanks this is a nice write up
Re: How To Answer Tough Job Intervew Questions. by getmeme: 8:44pm On Jun 23, 2009
thanks this is a nice write up

You are welcome muppet.

So today I will be talking about how to present yourself during Job interview.


So let starts

Submitting a great resume to a job posting is only the first step in landing your ideal position. The interview becomes the next high priority. On paper, many people appear qualified, but it is what you communicate during the interview that will make or break your chances of receiving an offer.

The interview is the step that can set you apart from the other applicants - for better or for worse. Hiring personnel make their decisions based largely on how you answer their questions, how you look, and how you conduct yourself.

This is where it pays to be well informed on what you should do and, just as importantly, what you should not do during the interview process.
You must make a great first impression.

That means dressing appropriately in a suit and tie for men, or a pantsuit or skirt and blouse for a woman. Even if you are applying for an entry level position, you should dress in a business-like fashion that portrays confidence and business sense.

You also want to walk in with confidence, and shake hands immediately with all present, using a firm grip. A first impression is something that your future employer will remember long after they have met with many candidates.

Next, "wow" them with your research of the company. Always come to the discussion knowing the basics of what the company does, how long they have been in business, their top executive, and what the job you are applying for entails.

That prior knowledge will help you to articulate what you can do for the business in the role for which you have applied. It may also impress the person conducting the interview when you bring up a company related topic with which not many people are familiar. However do so subtlety and only when the opportunity is presented.

Forcing such knowledge into the conversation comes across as phoney.
Another tip to have a great job interview is to be cautious about your body language. As with almost any relationship, it can be more important how you say something than what you actually say.

If you are slumped down in your chair and not enthusiastically showing your interest, then no matter what you say could be perceived as disinterest in the job. That is why you need to sit up straight, keep good eye contact, smile routinely, and allow your body language to communicate your honesty, enthusiasm and openness.

Finally, portray your confidence level. Answer questions with a purpose and don't hem or haw during the interview.

Even if you do not know the answer, just say so instead of making something up or elaborating on something that is not asked. Your answers should get to the point while simultaneously providing some level of detail.

Confidence often reflects competence, and that is a trait all employers desire.


Remain Blessed till I come your way again tomorrow
Re: How To Answer Tough Job Intervew Questions. by 3dphase(m): 12:41pm On Jun 24, 2009
Brilliant and very helpful tips indeed. Ypu are great.
As regards dressing to an intervie! Do all job interviews require a guy to put on a tie and a suit?
I think the rule of thumb is to dress the way people in the organization dress.
Dont you think if i have to attend an engineering interview a nice, properly ironed shirt and trouser will do?
Comments and views welcome.
Thanks
Re: How To Answer Tough Job Intervew Questions. by Fostercat(m): 3:32pm On Jun 24, 2009
A good one grin
Re: How To Answer Tough Job Intervew Questions. by VENUSS(f): 3:55pm On Jun 24, 2009
@3d phase , well he got d job anyway
Re: How To Answer Tough Job Intervew Questions. by getmeme: 4:35pm On Jun 24, 2009
Brilliant and very helpful tips indeed. Ypu are great.
As regards dressing to an intervie! Do all job interviews require a guy to put on a tie and a suit?
I think the rule of thumb is to dress the way people in the organization dress.
Dont you think if i have to attend an engineering interview a nice, properly ironed shirt and trouser will do?
Comments and views welcome.
Thanks

Here in Nigeria people seems to respect people that put on suite even the employer seem to respect people that comes with suite.

Dont you think if i have to attend an engineering interview a nice, properly ironed shirt and trouser will do?

You can put that if that's how the organization dress.
Re: How To Answer Tough Job Intervew Questions. by femzy(m): 5:05pm On Jun 24, 2009
I think this should be a Sticky cheesy
Re: How To Answer Tough Job Intervew Questions. by getmeme: 6:21pm On Jun 24, 2009
I think this should be a Sticky

You are right, it will also help the upcoming one to get this info

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