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Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Intelligent Questions Every Interviewee Should Ask During Interviews by XTROVAT: 3:49pm On Aug 17, 2015
chymystique:
hmmmm, not in Naija cause to the interviewer you displaying ITK traits.. Give us naija instance Mr. Copy an Paste Xtrovat smiley

Mz chymystique, I have used #8 and #11 before here in 9ja and I was called back. Furthermore I didn't say it wasn't culled from a source.
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Intelligent Questions Every Interviewee Should Ask During Interviews by XTROVAT: 3:44pm On Aug 17, 2015
7. Who's Your Ideal Candidate And How Can I Make Myself More Like Them?

No matter if they'd like to admit it or not, every CEO and hiring manager has their picture perfect "ideal" candidate for the job. If an employee asked this question or something similar during their interview, it would not only show me that they're sincerely interested in the job, but willing to do whatever it takes to become the best employee possible. – Phil Laboon, President, Eyeflow Internet Marketing


8. How Did You Get Your Start?

When asked this question as a CEO, it shows that the individual you are interviewing is interested in your past and what you have accomplished up to this point. You want employees who buy into you and your idea, so it is imperative that you hire people who are on board with your vision. – Jayna Cooke, CEO, EVENTup


9. What Is Holding the Company Back?

Every company has immediate challenges that prevent it from achieving it's full potential. A great employee will identify those bottlenecks, develop a plan to solve them and then execute on the strategy. A great candidate will be doing whatever she can to start identifying these challenges even before getting the offer.
– Sathvik Tantry, Co-Founder and CEO, FormSwift


10. What Keeps You Up at Night?

I love this question because it demonstrates an adherence to our culture of challenging everyone while also indicating that the candidate understands that our existence is always in flux as a startup. When a candidate shows that she has a similar feeling and/or the outline of a way to think about addressing that fear, it goes a long way. – Kofi Kankam, Chief Executive Officer, Admit.me


11. What Concerns/Reservations Do You Have About Me for This Position?

This question shows that the candidate is being thoughtful about the job, and cares about truly earning the role and excelling if they join the team. It’s also smart because it allows them to address concerns on the spot and in person. – John Berkowitz, Co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer, Yodle

Those are the 11 favorite interview questions from the YEC. As for me, my favorite interview question is:

How will the work I’ll be doing contribute to the organization’s mission?

(others here)

Now it's YOUR turn. What do you think? What are some interview questions that have left you impressed? What are some of the worst an applicant can ask? Have you used any of these on a job interview? What's the best question you've asked at a job interview?


Mods I think this should hit the FP to help job seekers so as to increase their chances of landing a good job.

Culled from LinkedIn

Cc: lalasticlala, Ishilove, jarushub et al

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Jobs/Vacancies / Intelligent Questions Every Interviewee Should Ask During Interviews by XTROVAT: 3:37pm On Aug 17, 2015
Dave Kerpen
Founder & CEO, Likeable Local, NY Times Best-Selling Author & Speaker
The 1 Most Impressive Job Interview Question to Ask


Interviewing for your next job is tough work!

Last year, I published The 1 Thing You Must Do In Every Job Interview. The article received a lot of feedback—some in support and some in opposition. Interviews have remained a hot topic for me over the past year, especially as I work to scale our team at Likeable Local. This year, I thought I'd ask my friends over at the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) about the 1 most impressive interview question to ask.

The YEC is an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. I asked these CEO's and entrepreneurs what single most impressive interview questions applicants have asked (or they they wish applicants would ask). These are their answers, followed by mine:


1. What New Skills Can I Hope to Learn Here?

This is just my perspective, but I've always secretly hoped to hear this question. It signifies a few positive things: the applicant acknowledges they don't know everything and it signals both humility and potential. This individual is actively seeking knowledge and using that as a criteria to judge opportunity. They know that skills are important, not just knowledge. – Brian Honigman, BrianHonigman.com


2. How Do You See This Position Evolving in The Next Three Years?

When job applicants ask this question, it means they're looking for a position where they can blossom long term. They're committed to their own career growth and being selective about only accepting offers from companies that will give them the framework for that growth. And they're also tactful and strategic enough to let me know in a polite, subtle way. – Jared Brown, Co-Founder, Hubstaff


3. What Can I Help to Clarify That Would Make Hiring Me an Easy Decision?

At Launch Academy, we always coach our graduating students to ask this question at the end of an interview. It shows that that you're eager to get the job, you're amenable to feedback, you're confident in your abilities and that you can clear up any uncertainty. – Dan Pickett, Co-Founder, Launch Academy


4. How Can 'X' Scenario Move 'Y' Idea Forward?

I love when an engineering applicant asks a question about our business model, or a marketing applicant asks about our development process. At a small company, holistic thinking is essential to make a killer product: You have to combine business needs with technical expertise, and the people who are interested in both areas often come up with the most creative solutions.
– AJ Shankar, CEO, Everlaw, Inc.


5. If You Could Improve One Thing About The Company, What Would It Be?

Any qualified candidate should be interviewing the prospective employer as much as they are being interviewed. By asking about where the company can improve, the interviewee not only establishes that the interview process is a two-way street, but may also find out some important information to use in her decision making. If the answer given is not candid, there is information in that as well. – Peter Minton, Founder & President, Minton Law Group, P.C.


6. What's The Most Frustrating Part of Working Here?

This and other courageous questions demand a thoughtful response. We encourage questions that require courage to ask and thoughtfulness to answer. If you can do it in an interview, you can probably do it with customers. And every day we need to have courageous -- sometimes uncomfortable -- conversations with customers. – Avery Fisher, President, Remedify

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Jokes Etc / Re: My Love For You Is Ebalasting! by XTROVAT: 10:01am On Aug 17, 2015
grin
Celebrities / Re: Nicki Minaj Covers Up And Looks Stunning... You Have To See! by XTROVAT: 10:09am On Aug 16, 2015
Adonbeliveit, until I see her backside of the clothing. angry


It Nicki Minaj we are talking of here ooo.
Travel / Re: New Ways Boys Extort Money This Days by XTROVAT: 10:06am On Aug 16, 2015
Make I hear say 9ja nonbe masters of innovation. cheesy

Lines no dey finish for scammers.



















But wait o, wat if e con be true lipsrsealed
Politics / Re: Amnesty For All National Treasury Looters by XTROVAT: 10:03am On Aug 16, 2015
Na only Go soldier dey hear, E no dey hear come or to even negotiate arrest.

#OperationArrestAllLooters starting this week. grin
Politics / Re: The True Flag Of Africa (PHOTO) by XTROVAT: 9:54am On Aug 16, 2015
Wailers everywhere angry
Jokes Etc / Re: Hilarious Response From Nairalanders With Screenshots. by XTROVAT: 9:49am On Aug 16, 2015
La high la weed grin grin grin

La click La abobaku ROTFL
Fashion / Re: Lol! Houseboy Injures Spine While Peeping At Madam Bathing by XTROVAT: 9:44am On Aug 16, 2015
2 OP's, very interesting smiley
Celebrities / Re: Linda Ikeji Steps Out In Tight Black Pants, Flaunts Belly (photo) by XTROVAT: 12:19am On Aug 16, 2015
underlinee:

Are you new

In simi's voice "ma bi mi ni jamb question ooo ..."
Celebrities / Re: Linda Ikeji Steps Out In Tight Black Pants, Flaunts Belly (photo) by XTROVAT: 9:57pm On Aug 15, 2015
underlinee:
So much beauty but no C_it. cry

shocked







Ow u take know? Hmm, something is meaty here undecided
Celebrities / Re: Linda Ikeji Steps Out In Tight Black Pants, Flaunts Belly (photo) by XTROVAT: 9:55pm On Aug 15, 2015
UnknownT:
In front of her studio (her black gate) grin grin

The best studio in 9ja. Moreover that her photographer suppose change her background for her now undecided

Her photographer is a learner cheesy

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Celebrities / Re: Seyi Shay Flaunts Her Chinese Tattoo (Photo) by XTROVAT: 9:48pm On Aug 15, 2015
[quote author=nerodenero post=36996833][/quote]

Its allowed
Celebrities / Re: Seyi Shay Flaunts Her Chinese Tattoo (Photo) by XTROVAT: 9:47pm On Aug 15, 2015
siegfried99:
Just a few comments and it's on Fp.. grin

My brother
Celebrities / Re: Skiibii Is Alive - Kcee by XTROVAT: 2:24pm On Aug 14, 2015
It seems this days the media is trying to run ahead of its shadow.

#NaSoDemDoOoniOwn
Celebrities / Re: Skiibii Is Not Dead - Kcee by XTROVAT: 2:19pm On Aug 14, 2015
It seems this days the media is trying to run ahead of its shadow.

#NaSoDemDoOoniOwn
Celebrities / Re: Kcee Says Skibi Is Alive- As Stars Sends In Tribute by XTROVAT: 2:16pm On Aug 14, 2015
It seems this days the media is trying to run ahead of its shadow.

#NaSoDemDoOoniOwn
Celebrities / Re: Confusion Mounts As Skiibii Reportedly Regains Consciousness by XTROVAT: 2:15pm On Aug 14, 2015
It seems this days the media is trying to run ahead of its shadow.

#NaSoDemDoOoniOwn
Crime / Re: Man Caught With Stolen Items In An Hostel Off Campus In Ile-ife (pictures) by XTROVAT: 11:42am On Aug 13, 2015
Ok
Politics / Re: Nda-isaiah Petitions CBN, To Sue Enterprise Bank For Defamation by XTROVAT: 9:37am On Aug 13, 2015
Sue and be sued. tongue
Nairaland / General / Re: Today Is World Left Hand Day by XTROVAT: 9:30am On Aug 13, 2015
DEXTROVERT:
I'm rightie...I only use my leftie to slap....op come here now!!

The /v3rt/ family is increasing grin


There would soon be a day for those who put on recommended spectacles now cool
Career / Re: Excuse Me, Mr. Self-employment Advocate! by XTROVAT: 4:31pm On Aug 12, 2015
Oshe grin

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Crime / Re: New Tactics Applied By Blacks In America To Avoid Police Brutality by XTROVAT: 4:23pm On Aug 12, 2015
Blacks grin
NYSC / Re: NYSC Federal Allowance Increment Gets Senate Approval! by XTROVAT: 4:19pm On Aug 12, 2015
Where is the 'sauce' that should go along with the chips.

If no sauce, Adonbelivit undecided
Politics / Re: Meeting To Review Allowances Of Senators End In Deadlock by XTROVAT: 3:18pm On Aug 12, 2015
Any review that would see the reduction of allowances might not see the light of day.

It has been said all humans have greed but I have come to realize that some people's own are far above the required quantity a human should have.

#callingwhiteblack #NASS #9japoliticians #fatbelliedpple
TV/Movies / Re: Your Best Tv Advert And Your All Time Most Useless Advert by XTROVAT: 9:08am On Aug 12, 2015
For innovation (I.e good ) Stanbic IBTC

Glo advert featuring RMD with the dog doesn't show sense/meaning.
Crime / Re: i came across this pix by XTROVAT: 9:03am On Aug 12, 2015
shocked

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Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Lists Of Fake Recruiters by XTROVAT: 10:06am On Aug 11, 2015
Oya cheesy
Politics / Re: Unbelievable! Gabon Disgraces Nigeria On World Stage! by XTROVAT: 12:03pm On Aug 10, 2015
Thinking of what I typed in the last related thread.

Ohh, Giant of Africa na title o

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