16. If you had enough money to retire
right now, would you?
Answer: - yes if you would. But since you
need to work, this is the type of work you prefer. Do not say yes if you do not
mean it.
17. Have you ever been asked to leave a
position?
If you have not, say no. If you have, be
honest, brief and avoid saying negative things about the people or
organization involved.
18. Explain how you would be an asset to
this organization
You should be anxious for this question.
It gives you a chance to highlight your best points as they relate to the
position being discussed. Give a little advance thought to this
relationship.
19. Why should we hire you?
Point out how your assets meet what the
organization needs. Do not mention any other candidates to make a
comparison.
20. Tell me about a suggestion you have
made
Have a good one ready. Be sure and use a
suggestion that was accepted and was then considered successful. One
related to the type of work applied for is a real plus.
21. What irritates you about co-workers?
This is a trap question. Think real hard
but fail to come up with anything that irritates you. A short statement that
you seem to get along with folks is great.
22. What is your greatest strength?
Numerous answers are good, just stay
positive. A few good examples: Your ability to prioritize, Your problem-solving
skills, Your ability to work under pressure, Your ability to focus on projects,
Your professional expertise, Your leadership skills, Your positive attitude .
23. Tell me about your dream job.
Stay away from a specific job. You cannot
win. If you say the job you are contending for is it, you strain credibility.
If you say another job is it, you plant the suspicion that you will be
dissatisfied with this position if hired. The best is to stay genetic and say
something like: A job where I love the work, like the people, can contribute
and can't wait to get to work.
24. Why do you think you would do well at
this job?
Give several reasons and include skills,
experience and interest.
25. What are you looking for in a job?
See answer # 23
26. What kind of person would you refuse
to work with?
Do not be trivial. It would take
disloyalty to the organization, violence or lawbreaking to get you to object.
Minor objections will label you as a whiner.
27. What is more important to you: the
money or the work?
Money is always important, but the work is
the most important. There is no better answer.
28. What would your previous supervisor
say your strongest point is?
There are numerous good possibilities:
Loyalty, Energy, Positive attitude, Leadership, Team player, Expertise,
Initiative, Patience, Hard work, Creativity, Problem solver.
29. Tell me about a problem you had with a
supervisor
Biggest trap of all. This is a test to see
if you will speak ill of your boss. If you fall for it and tell about a problem
with a former boss, you may well below the interview right there. Stay positive
and develop a poor memory about any trouble with a supervisor.
30. What has disappointed you about a job?
Don't get trivial or negative. Safe areas
are few but can include: Not enough of a challenge. You were laid off in a
reduction Company did not win a contract, which would have given you more
responsibility.
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