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11VCVC

Interview IQ?Interview IQ?

If you fail to plan, You plan to failIf you fail to plan, You plan to fail



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Myth: The best Candidate always gets the job.Myth: The best Candidate always gets the job.

Reality: The candidate who sells

himself/herself most effectively getsselected!!!

Interviewing is about selling. In a job

Interview you sell yourself as a solution tothe hiring managers¶ problem.



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Fifty Most Frequently asked QuestionsFifty Most Frequently asked Questions

This is divided into General Questionsand Behavioral Questions.



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1. Tell me something about yourself.1. Tell me something about yourself.

Good summary of what you can offer- the

total number of years, types of

organizations worked,roles andresponsibilities, what you consider your

strengths relative to the job.

A good snapshot of yourself.



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2.Why did you leave (or why are you planning to leave)?2.Why did you leave (or why are you planning to leave)?

The company had a reorganization and

my department was eliminated.The work

had begun to dwindle and so it was not acomplete surprise.I liked my job and the

people I worked with, but unfortunately we

are all being let go or shifted to other

group companies.Tone should be upbeat



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3.Why do you want to work here?3.Why do you want to work here?

Once I decided that it is time to move, I did some

research and selected the companies I am most

interested in working for and yours is at the top

of my list. My research was based on company¶sreputation,product/industry stability and current

employees rating. I work best when my goals

and values are in sync with company¶s goals and

values. I would be a good fit in this company¶sculture and I have a lot to contribute.



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4.What are your goals?4.What are your goals?

I break down the goals into short term and

long term. Right now I am looking for a

position in a company with good trackrecord. I want to contribute to the team,

bringing my experience to add to the team

mix. Long term goals will depend on the

career path available in the company. Iwould like to move progressively with the

company.



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5.What are your strengths?5.What are your strengths?

Clearly understand/identify your strengths

Bring in broader/larger perspectives on

the areas that you have beencontributing.



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2.What is your greatest weakness?2.What is your greatest weakness?

Weaknesses are not something that I

dwell on.

You should customize your answers

honestly and communicate in a

positive/solution oriented way.



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7.When have you been most motivated?7.When have you been most motivated?

Be specific about the times that you havebeen best motivated. Share the learning'sand be aware of the fact that the hiring

manager is looking at your Character/trait.



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8.How would you describe your personality?8.How would you describe your personality?

Highlight how you could use your

strengths for the benefit of the team.

Describe yourself from a third person

perspective with specifics.



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9.Have you ever been fired?9.Have you ever been fired?

Be forthright.

Share your experience- positive /negative

and how you overcame the crisis. Own your responsibility.



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10.Why has it taken so long to find a job?10.Why has it taken so long to find a job?

If this question is applicable to you, have a

clear analysis and be prepared to answer.



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11.What exp do you have that qualifies you for this11.What exp do you have that qualifies you for this

position?position?

Highlight your strengths and how you have

applied that in your previous assignments.

Talk specifics.



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12. How would your current or last boss describe your job12. How would your current or last boss describe your job

performance?performance?

Seek feedback.

Talk positively with specifics.

Incase you have something not so good toshare, share it candidly and explain how

you emerged out of that better.



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13.What do you know about this company?13.What do you know about this company?

Should be clear with specifics, data and

your analysis.



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14.What do you think are the key qualities for a support14.What do you think are the key qualities for a support

function?(If this is applicable)function?(If this is applicable)

Being organised

Good Communication skills.

Adaptable Team Player

Keeping up deadlines.



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15.Describe your leadership or management style?15.Describe your leadership or management style?

Specifics with examples.



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16.In what ways your current/last job prepared you to take16.In what ways your current/last job prepared you to take

on more responsibility?on more responsibility?

Share your learnings.

Share how you overcame difficult

situations and contributed. Be specific and solution oriented.



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17.What do you value most in a team mate?17.What do you value most in a team mate?



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18.What are the most important things for you in any18.What are the most important things for you in any

job/Company? job/Company?

Job Satisfaction.

The importance of your contribution to the

overall goals. Career enhancement.

Working in team.



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19.How do you stay current and informed about industry19.How do you stay current and informed about industry

trends?trends?



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20.Do you believe you are overqualified for this position?20.Do you believe you are overqualified for this position?

Think of being solution to the problem the

hiring manager has.

Play down your formal qualifications andtalk how you can contribute to the role.



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21.If I asked your coworkers to say three positive things21.If I asked your coworkers to say three positive things

about you, what would they say?about you, what would they say?

Specific, honest.

Third party communication.



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22.Why should we hire you?22.Why should we hire you?

Experience, Talent, trackrecord,

qualifications - Solution for their need,

matching their requirement.



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23.If I remember only one thing about you, what should that23.If I remember only one thing about you, what should that

be?be?

Eg: Communication, exp to work with all

people



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24.What are your salary expectation?24.What are your salary expectation?

Never get into this discussion in the

preliminary stage.

Seek more information about the job andonce both parties have clarity on hiring,

arrive at a mutually agreeable figure.



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25.Do you have any questions?25.Do you have any questions?

Avoid salary, selection related queries.

Ask objective questions from what you

have been listening during your discussion.

This should be a genuine query and

should highlight your interest and

attention.



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Behavioural Interview.Behavioural Interview.

Can you give me an example?

Describe a time«

When was that« What was the biggest / most imp/ most

difficult«.



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26. Tell me about the biggest project you have worked on26. Tell me about the biggest project you have worked on

from start to finish?from start to finish?



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27. Tell me about a time when you had to overcome27. Tell me about a time when you had to overcome

obstacles to get your job done.obstacles to get your job done.

Specifics.



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28. Tell me about a time when you had to handle a28. Tell me about a time when you had to handle a

stressful situation?stressful situation?

How you convert difficult situations into

opportunities/solution.



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29. Your resume states that you are a hard worker. Can29. Your resume states that you are a hard worker. Can

you give me an example of that in the last 6 months?you give me an example of that in the last 6 months?

Be specific.



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30.Tell me about a time when you had a disagreement or 30.Tell me about a time when you had a disagreement or

confrontation with a boss or coworker?confrontation with a boss or coworker?



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31.What was the most difficult problem you have handled?31.What was the most difficult problem you have handled?

How did you deal with it?How did you deal with it?



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32.Tell me about a time when you had to adapt quickly to a32.Tell me about a time when you had to adapt quickly to a

change?change?



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33. Can you give me an example of working in a fast paced33. Can you give me an example of working in a fast paced

environment?environment?



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34.Have you been able to sell your boss on a new idea?34.Have you been able to sell your boss on a new idea?

How did you do it?How did you do it?

Situation

Action you took.

Results. Be objective.

Don¶t blow your trumphet.



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35.When was the last time you changed your personal35.When was the last time you changed your personal

style to adapt to someone? Describe the situation.style to adapt to someone? Describe the situation.



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36.Give me an example of a time when you did more than36.Give me an example of a time when you did more than

the job required.the job required.



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37.Give me an example of a time when you had to sacrifice37.Give me an example of a time when you had to sacrifice

quality to meet deadline.quality to meet deadline.

Be honest, specific.

Focus on how you handled the problem.



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38.What has been the most difficult training course or class38.What has been the most difficult training course or class

you have ever taken?you have ever taken?



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39.Give me an example of marketing strategy you have39.Give me an example of marketing strategy you have

used.used.



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40.Tell me about a time when you helped in the40.Tell me about a time when you helped in the

development of a coworker or subordinate.development of a coworker or subordinate.

Specific.

Action, result.



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41.Tell me about a time you coordinated a project or 41.Tell me about a time you coordinated a project or

event?event?



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42.Describe a time when you had to make an unpopular 42.Describe a time when you had to make an unpopular

decision?decision?

Specifics.

The end result and how it was accepted.



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43.Tell me about the most creative project you have43.Tell me about the most creative project you have

worked on.worked on.



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44.You say you have good customer service skills.Tell me44.You say you have good customer service skills.Tell me

about a time when you used good customer service skills inabout a time when you used good customer service skills in

your job.your job.



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45.Tell me about a time when your communication skills45.Tell me about a time when your communication skills

made a difference.made a difference.

Listening and implementing ideas heard.



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46.Describe the assignment that required you to take care46.Describe the assignment that required you to take care

of the greatest number of details.of the greatest number of details.

Specifics.



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47.Give me an example of taking care of business day to47.Give me an example of taking care of business day to

day but also thinking long rangeday but also thinking long range



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48.Give me a specific example of a time when you took the48.Give me a specific example of a time when you took the

initiative.initiative.



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49.Tell me about a time when you were driven to achieve49.Tell me about a time when you were driven to achieve

and succeed.and succeed.



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50.Tell me about the most difficult sale you had to50.Tell me about the most difficult sale you had to

make.What did you do to get the sale.?make.What did you do to get the sale.?



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When answering behavioural questionsWhen answering behavioural questions

Listen.

You should be ready to share as a story.

There should be a beginning ,middle and end.

Your examples should not be neg/whining.

Never bad-mouth.

Keep it simple,crisp- not more than 3 minutes.

Avoid controversial issues/inappropriatelanguage.

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