How to Answer Questions in an Interview(key)

How to Answer Questions in an Interview

An interview is a question-and-answer process. Good answers will surely bring you an advantage and the possibility of getting your ideal job. Here are good answers to some of the tough questions asked in job interviews.

1. What is important to you in a job? Mention specific rewards other than a paycheck, for example, challenge, the feeling of accomplishment, and knowing that you have made a contribution.

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

Cite its reputation, the opportunities it offers, and the working conditions. Stress that you want to work for this organization, not just any organization.

3. Why should we employ you?

Point to your academic qualifications, job skills, and enthusiasm about working for the organization. Mention your performance in school or previous employment as evidence of your ability to learn. If the job involves management responsibilities, refer to past activities as proof of your ability to get along with others and to work as part of a team.

4. What are your greatest strengths?

Give a response like one of the following: “I can see what needs to be done and do it”, “I'm willing to make decisions”, “I can organize my time efficiently.”

5. What are your greatest weaknesses? Identify one or two, such as the following: “I tend to drive myself too hard”, “I expect others to perform beyond their capacities”. Note these weaknesses could also be regarded as desirable qualities. The trick with this question is to describe a weakness so that it could also be considered a virtue.

6. What are your salary expectations?

You must have a clear idea of the market price of a person like you and, moreover, what the organization usually pays for the position and someone like you. Never fight a battle without preparation. If your expectation sounds reasonable, they will probably try to meet your price.

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Task 1 : Test your problem-solving ability.

Find out at least three things you have to pay attention to at an interview.

There are so many things to be careful about when you go to an interview, to name only a few:

1. Arrive on time or a little earlier; 2. Dress properly; 3. Speak politely, clearly and loudly enough to be heard; 4. Sit with a straight back and don’t play with fingers or other things; 5. Listen carefully when the interviewer is speaking and make some small signs to show that you are following. Task2: Tell whether the following statements are true or false. Write T for True and F for False.

1. When asked about the important things in a job, you should stress salary. ( F )

2. Working conditions in an organization can be cited as a reason for the work. ( T )

3. Management work requires the ability to get along with others. ( T )

4. Willingness to make decisions may be regarded as a disadvantage. ( F )

5. Never discuss your weaknesses in a job interview. ( F )

6. Your salary expectations should be based on several factors. ( T )

Task 3 Give brief answers to the following questions.

1. What is a job interview?\\

❖ A job interview is a question-and-answer process. 2. What are the important things in a job you should mention in an interview?

❖ We should mention such specific rewards as challenge, the feeling of accomplishment, and your contribution.

3. What are the chief reasons for working for an organization?

❖ Its reputation, the opportunities it offers, and the working conditions.

4. What are the qualifications which can persuade the employer to hire the applicant?

❖ One’s academic qualifications, job skills, and enthusiasm about working for the organization, performance in school or previous employment.

5. What should you know about before talking about your salary expectations?

❖ The market price of someone like you and the usual pay of the organization for the position and someone like you.

6. Have you ever been interviewed? What was it like?

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