INTERVIEW SAMPLE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Tell me about yourself?

Introduce yourself with your name, studies etc. For Example, I am swetha from Bangalore. I am an MCA holder from Hindusthan college and have an aggregate of 80%. I did my schooling in SKP school and have 90%.

Tell me about your strengths and weaknesses?

Strengths

Decision making, Creativity Consistency, Punctuality Passion and patience Can work under pressure Commitment towards the job

Weakness

Hardworking Perfectionist

Where do you see yourself in the next five years?

I want to see myself as a project manager in a reputed organization so that I can guide my team members about the hardships I faced, experiences I gathered, and leadership skills.

Why should we hire you?

This question brings the opportunity to give better reasons for hiring you. You can describe how your skills can be valuable to the company. Explain that you are impressed with the history of the company, and you want to play a role in the success of the organization.

What are your career options right now?

I am looking for a change, which helps me in growing with the organization and permits learning. It should give me the satisfaction of my contribution in the overall growth.

Who has inspired you in your life and why?

Tell about the person who inspired you and the reason.

How do you feel about working at nights and weekends?

I always want to finish my work in time. But if situation demands me to work at nights and in weekends, I'll not mind and will complete the work.

Do you prefer to work in a group?

Yes definitely, I am a good team player.

Can you work under pressure?

I think working under pressure is an art. Every person cannot work under pressure. I can work under tremendous pressure ...my past experience has given me a lot of courage and experience to work under pressure.

Give us an example of a challenging situation you've overcome.

This is a request that will require you to know a lot about yourself. If you have past work experience, you can describe any challenges you've overcome. It doesn't have to be something that is related to employment. If you are a student, you can give an example of an academic challenge you successfully overcame.

Describe yourself in one word.

Some Common Tips

Talented Consistent Innovative Internally motivated Enthusiastic

How long would you stay with us?

As long as we both feel I'm contributing, achieving, growing etc. If proper response is given for my dedication and deed, I will work forever.

What do you look for in a job?

An opportunity to use your skills, to perform and be recognized.

What is your expected salary?

Kindly tell me the industry standards. I would like to be paid at par with the people in the same profile.

What is Confidence and Overconfidence?

I can do it - Confidence.

Only I can do it - Overconfidence.

What is your goal for the future?

I see myself as a top performing employee in a well-established organizaation, like this one. I plan on enhancing my skills and continuing my involvement in professional associations.

What do people most often criticize about you?

There's no on-going criticism. I'm open to personal and professional growth and welcome the opportunity to improve.

What type of work environment do you prefer?

I can be flexible when it comes to my work environment.

What motivates you?

Career growth, opportunity to learn more and a competitive environment motivates me.

What do you expect from professional like us?

Encouragement, help if needed and team spirit.

What can you do for us that someone else can't?

I can work with at most perfection and dedication.

What would you say to your boss if he's crazy about an idea, but you think it stinks?

Well I would try to be very friendly and maintain a good rapport with him first.

Tell me about your strengths and weaknesses?

I believe in hardwork and teamwork I like to be fresh always!

Do you have any questions for me?

If I'm get selected, what is the date of joining? What kind of career do I get here?

Why do you want to work in our company?

I want to work here because this is the leading and fastest-expanding company.

I hope I can get a great career platform and scope for developing my innovative ideas and I would like to be a part of your company project.

What's the difference between hard work and smart work?

Putting more stress - Hard work By simplifying work and finding solutions easily - Smart work

What qualities do you look for in a boss?

He should have a positive attitude, care-taking person. He should understand and solve the employee's problems and appreciate the employee's work.

Would you be willing to relocate if required?

Yes definitely sir. Change in location helps me to learn and grow as an individual.

Why did you leave your last job?

I got a good career opportunity there but I look for a change in the atmosphere and society.

Why did u choose this career?

I feel that I have more opportunities here to express myself. So I choose this as my career.

If you win $10 million lottery, would you still work?

Yes definitely. I love my work and I always want to be involved in my career in some fashion. Winning the lottery would make it more fun because it would mean having more flexibility and more options.