Interview Questions

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50 Lothian Road Edinburgh EH3 9BY. Attention: You are required to answer the short On-Line job interview questions below and forward same to us via email as soon as possible for further employment short listing to increase your chances of acceptance in this project, the short On-Line interview questions are listed below. Short On-Line Interview Questions from Cairn Energy PLC. The screening and selection department, after perusing and screening your CV/Resume, we require short but accurate answers to the following. 1. Full name (Surname first) 2. Nationality 3. Marital status 4. Do you have kids? If yes how many? 5. What position are you applying for? 6. What languages are you fluent in? 7. Tell us about yourself. 8. What do you know about this company? 9. Give reasons why you will like to work here? 10. Why should we hire you? 11. What seems least attractive about our company? 12. What edge do you have over other applicants?

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50 Lothian RoadEdinburghEH3 9BY.

Attention:

You are required to answer the short On-Line job interview questions below and forward same to us via email as

soon as possible for further employment short listing to increase your chances of acceptance in this project, the short

On-Line interview questions are listed below.

Short On-Line Interview Questions from Cairn Energy PLC.

The screening and selection department, after perusing and screening your CV/Resume, we require short but

accurate answers to the following.

1. Full name (Surname first)

2. Nationality

3. Marital status

4. Do you have kids? If yes how many?

5. What position are you applying for?

6. What languages are you fluent in?

7. Tell us about yourself.

8. What do you know about this company?

9. Give reasons why you will like to work here?

10. Why should we hire you?

11. What seems least attractive about our company?

12. What edge do you have over other applicants?

13. What do you look for in a job?

14. How long will it take you to make a meaningful contribution to this company?

15. Will you want to work in this company after the contract is over/ if yes, how long?

16. Your resume suggests that you may be over-qualified or too experienced for this position. What's your

opinion?

17. What qualities should we lookout for in you?

18. How successful have you been so far?

19. What are your long range goals?

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20. What motivated you to join our company?

21. Are you currently employed? If yes why do you want to leave your present job/company?

22. What are your strengths/positive traits?

23. What are your weakness/negative traits?

24. Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?

25. What do you like /dislike about your present/last job?

26. Did you ever try to give a new idea to your boss that benefited the company or your department?

27. Briefly describe your ideal job, and give details of your previous employment and your previous job position.

28. Why did you choose this career?

29. What are your career goals? And how do you plan on achieving them?

30. Why do you want to work here?

31. Can you work well under deadlines or pressure?

32. Do you have a reference list?

33. Name three (3) specific job positions you target or desire to be employed in Cairn Energy.

34. Where was your last employment or where is your current employment.

35. If you are employed, how can you add value to the company based on your work experience and

qualifications?

36. What are your strengths that have helped you to improve your productivity in previous jobs?

37. Have you been employed by Cairn Energy PLC or any current affiliate? Yes/no, if yes, please give details of

date and in what capacity.

38. Have you applied previously to Cairn Energy PLC? Yes/no, if yes, please give details of date and in what

capacity.

39. Give us details of your present employment status (if currently employed).

40. Give us details of your contact information including contact address and mobile number.

41. Please give below the names and addresses of two people to whom we may apply to, for information about

your work. At least one should be your immediate manager in your current or most recently held, position.

No approach will be made to your current employer until we have your verbal permission to do so.

42. Please give details of any previous criminal convictions or pending court appearances relating to criminal

act. (You are not required to divulge details of "spent" convictions as defined by the rehabilitation of

offenders act 1974).

43. How soon/when will you be available to work with this company if you are been selected.

You are required to send us a scanned copy of your recent passport photograph sent as attachment and full postal

address.

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The information I have provided on this letter is correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if i provide

false information or withhold relevant information, my application is liable to be rejected or, if i am appointed my

contract of employment will be liable to termination.

Applicant’s signature: ______________________ name: ___________________________________

Also you are required to treat this interview as urgent as it will increase your chance of getting the job.

Note: You are to note that you will only be contacted along with your contract and appointment document only if you

are found suitable for this project requirement.

Jerome Dexter

Human Resources Manager,

Cairn Energy PLC.