Tuesday 11 December 2007 - Top 10 Interview Questions for Jobs in Big Companies
Interview is basically a series of questions asked from
the interviewee to test his ability, wisdom and personality.
{Interview-boards of many big companies also have an expert who can
understand human psychology, and who is capable enough to read the mind
of a candidate by studying his body language). We can divide the
expected question in three categories:
1. Questions relating to
personal information of a person (family background, interests,
education, experience etc.);
2. Questions relating to his knowledge
about the work he will be responsible for in the company;
3. Questions
to check the personality of a person - his nature, ideology,
decision-making & problem-solving ability etc. Companies may have
different set of questions according to their work culture. However
most of the question are related to the categories of the questions
given above. Some irrational questions are also asked by some interview
boards. Dont panic in such a situation. Maintain your self-confidence
and answer in a simple and straightforward way. Interview board may be
checking your psychological structure. If you get irritated or try to
be over smart you will definitely be discarded from the list of
expected winners. It is easy to answer the question relating to your
family, study, future planning etc. Here I am discussing some important
questions whose answers must be well-thought and need preparation.
1.
What should you tell us about yourself?
Possible Answer: - I am
graduate of ………. University. I completed my post graduate diploma in
Marketing Management from YMCA. I worked in ABC International for three
years as Marketing Executive. I was able to motivate my team in such a
way that we mostly achieved more than our target. I always want to do
something more for the company I am employed by.
2. What motivated you
to join our company?
Possible Answers: - I think I shall get a good
environment in your company that nurtures growth and talent
development. - Mental faculties of a person develop in a right working
environment. I have heard that your company provide such an atmosphere
that helps the employees to work to the best of their capability.
3.
Why do want to leave your present job/company?
Possible Answers: - New
ideas are not appreciated there. The company is resistant to change. It
causes job dissatisfaction. - There is no scope for promotion or
progress. - I like challenges but my present job doesnt provide any..
4. What are your strengths/positive traits?
Possible Answers: - I am
able to learn everything very fast. I am competent and disciplined. - I
am enthusiastic and know how to motivate people. - I can take quick
decisions under touch circumstances. I dont lose my nerve.
5. What are
your weaknesses/negative traits?
Possible Answers: - I am
over-concerned regarding the quality of my work. - I may lose my sleep
if I make some errors in my work. - I dont feel comfortable in parties
and functions.
6. Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?
Possible
Answers: - Working happily at a senior position in this company. -
Marching with the company like a determined soldier to scale new
heights of innovation and progress. - Working harder in this company
for further promotion and achievement.
7. What did you like/dislike
about your present/last job?
Possible Answers: - I like/liked the other
persons of my department. - I like/liked travelling and meeting new
people. - I dislike/disliked resistance to new ideas. - I feel/felt
uneasy at the limited opportunities for advancement/promotion.
8. Give
me an example of a time when you made a mistake. What was it and what
were the consequences?
Answer: (You have to write an example from your
personal experience)
9. Did you ever try to give a new idea to your
boss that benefited the company or your department?
Answer: (You have
to write an example from your personal experience)
10. Were your ethics
ever tested? What was the situation and what did you do?
Possible
Answer: - One of the employees tried to lure me with an offer of extra
monthly income if I could share some secret information in my computer.
I condemned him hard for his attitude. I firmly told him that it was
better to resign from ones post than to deceive the company. He
appologised and promised that he would reform himself. To gain
confidence you must write your own answers and rehearse them with your
friends, family members or in a training institute. Speak the truth
otherwise todays lie may cause trouble for you in future. Your answers
must be relevant to the post you applied for. Long and irrelevant
answers definitely irritate an interview board.
Anandrahi (Prominent
international Writer, Editor and Teacher)
He has trained thousands of persons to get great jobs, improve personality and achieve goals in business.
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