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Interview Questions - Questions and Suggested Answers

"Tell me about yourself."
Suggested answer: Two-minute commercial
 
"What are your key accomplishments? Describe some of your most important career accomplishments?"
Suggested answer: My first effort was to meet with the employees to try to allay their fears, quell rumors, and discu
 
"What are your strengths and weaknesses?"

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problems and helping people. Sometimes it took a lot of effort on my part, but it was very rewarding when the cust
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 "What are your greatest strengths?"
Suggested answer: I am self motivated; I have the initiative and the ability to work by myself or on a team and the w
done. Some additional qualities include good communication skills, loyalty to the company I work for, reliability, inte
 
 "Reason for leaving each position. Why were you laid off?"
This question will become more common as the economy continues to slow down. It's a tough question, however, e
they were laid off. The best way to tackle this question is to answer as honestly as possible.
Suggested answer: "As I'm sure you're aware, the economy is tough right now and my company felt the effects of it
know. I am confident, however, that it had nothing to do with my job performance, as exemplified by my accomplis
 
 "What is your management style?"
Describe your management philosophy.
Suggested answer: More than anything else, I think that management is getting things done through other people. T
environment in, which people can work effectively. I try to do this by creating teams, judging people solely on the b
empowering workers, to the extent possible, to make their own decisions. I've found that this breeds loyalty and ins
 
"Why are you interested in this position/our company"?
Suggested answer: I am anxious to put my experience of managing people together with my extensive knowledge o
in a dynamic company like this one,
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"Why do you want to work for my company"?
Suggested answer:  I am looking for a place where my background, experience, and skills can be put to use and mak
me to grow and develop.
 
 "How do you handle stress/criticism/praise"?
Suggested answer: Stress has been a component of virtually all my positions and I thrive under pressure. For examp
implement a major upgrade in the warehouse. I developed a plan, determined which resources were required, and g
implement the upgrade a week ahead of schedule.
 
How do you generally handle conflict"?
Suggested answer: I really don't get angry with other people very often. I'm usually able to work things out or anticip
avoided, I don't back down, but I certainly do try to be reasonable.
 
"What would your former boss/peers/subordinates, colleagues say about you"?
Suggested answer: They would describe me as an easy going person who is a good team player. I've found that a lot
problem, rather than on each other.
 
"How would others describe you"?
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"Are you looking at other opportunities"?
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Are you applying for other jobs?
Suggested answer: Yes, I am exploring several openings that might fit my talents and potential. But I really want to w
 
 "Are you willing to relocate"?
Suggested answer: No, I would prefer to remain in the Dallas area. I have family here and they need my help from ti
 
"Where do you see yourself in 5 or 10 years"?  
 
"What are your short-term/long -term goals"?
 
"Where do you hope to be in five years"?
Suggested answer:  Well, ultimately that will depend on my performance on the job, and on the growth and opport
demonstrated leadership characteristics in all my jobs I've held, so I'm very confident that I will take on progressively
suites me fine. I enjoy building a team, developing its goals, and then working to accomplish them. It's very rewardin
 
Where do you see yourself in five years?"

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Suggested answer:"Ideally, I would like to work for a young company, such as this one, so I can get in on the ground
growing firm has to offer."
 
"Why should we hire you?
Suggested answer: If you don't mind me borrowing from a famous phrase, Ask not what the company can do for yo
and quick learning style enable me to hit the ground running and size up and solve problems rapidly. I have what it t
my readiness by describing how my experience, career progression, qualities and achievements have made me an a
(Highlight your ability by discussing your specific skills and accomplishments). My willingness to work will be evident
To show fitness, I am reliable, having integrity and will accommodate myself to any difficulties the job entails.
 
"What would be your perfect job? Describe your idea job and/or boss"
Suggested answer: You can have everything in life you want, if you just help enough other people get what they wan
higher echelon than I was, having a vision of what something could be, and helped that vision to come true by work
have the same or similar vision. Helping others to get what they want, going the second mile in meeting their needs
 
"Tell me about the best/worst decision you made"?
Suggested answer: In my last position as the warehouse manager, I made a decision in scheduling. I didn't consider
of the warehouse. I did my research from the week before and implemented a short survey. This experience really ta
before making a decision.
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"What obstacles prevented you from achieving your goals in your current/last job"?
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directions and had low morale. It was having a big impact on productivity. I realized quickly that individual team mem
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set up regular meetings with agendas, this definitely helped with project coordination. Improving morale was a bigg
developed some strategies that helped. For example:
 
" What motivates you and how do you motivate others"?
 
How do you motivate people"?
Suggested answer:  Depends on the person. "A one size fits all philosophy doesn't work for all people". You have to
Sometimes you need to just get out of your office and go find out what another person's job is and how they do it.
 
"Describe the culture at your current/past company.
Suggested answer:

"Tell me more about your current/past company and its competitors.

 Suggested answer:

" What are your interests outside of your career"?

Suggested answer:

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"What books have you read recently"?

Suggested answer:
 
" What do you know about our company"?
Suggested answer:
 
"What are your salary requirements"?
Suggested answer: If you don't mind, I would rather defer the answer and address the salary question at the end of
the position and when I know if I'm a serious candidate. My understanding is that jobs like the one you are describin
 
"Would you be willing to take a salary cut?"
Suggested answer: "I'm making $XX now. I understand that the salary range for this position is $XX - $XX. Like most
more interested in the job itself than the money. I would be open to negotiating a lower starting salary but would ho
I've proved myself to you."
 
"Why are you looking for a job? Why are you leaving your current position"?
Suggested answer: There was a great deal that I enjoyed about my last job, but my potential for growth was limited,
expanding was not part of its current strategic plan. I am seeking more responsibility a bigger challenge, and better o
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"What are the best and worst aspects of your previous job situation and how you handled it?
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Suggested answer: Difficult situations come up in many positions, so I try to find the best strategy to deal with them
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in my previous jobs. First, I try to listen carefully to the patron's problem and express empathy. Then, I focus on find
unresolved issues.
 
What unique experience or qualifications separate you from other candidates?"
Suggested answer: I am a self starter and I don't procrastinate. I have been fortunate to have excellent opportunities
areas and I received several outstanding performance ratings. I am ready to further expand my skills and serve in a n
several years, there have been significant reductions-in-force due to the economy. Hiring was also frozen. I enjoy m
seek a new opportunity with more stability and new opportunities
 
"Tell me about the worst boss you ever had."
Suggested answer: "While none of my past bosses were awful, there are some who taught me more than others did
styles I work with the best."

"If you could choose any company to work for, where would you go?"  
Suggested answer: "I wouldn't have applied for this position if I didn't sincerely want to work with your organization
the company with which you are interviewing and why you'll be a good fit.

"What can you offer me that another person can't?"

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Suggested answer: "I'm the best person for the job. I know there are other candidates who could fill this position, bu
I am committed to always producing the best results. For example..."
 
 "How old are you?"
Suggested answer: The more I've accomplished the more effective I've become. When I was just starting out, I was f
accomplish more in less time because I know where to find the  resources I need and how to work effectively with a
 
"Tell us about a time when you anticipated potential problems and developed preventative measures."
Suggested answer: As part of my project planning, I always try to lay out what problems might evolve over the cour
process in order to anticipate the potential pitfalls. When these potential issues are defined and analyzed, then I fac
 
"Tell us about a time when you managed multiple projects or tasks."
Suggested answer: I feel I'm especially adept at juggling multiple projects. Here is a recent example. I was brought in
inventory data to the inventory manager under a tight deadline. In the midst of this the regional manager came up w
a tight deadline. To meet both deadlines, I quickly reassigned staff from other projects. I negotiated with another ma
his department for a week. We worked long hours, but successfully met both deadlines.
 
"Have you ever been fired?"
Suggested answer: Yes, I have. I learned from it and I have since improved my performance.
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Suggested answer: Yes, I want to be honest about this. I was, but I learned from the experience and I wouldn't make
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 "I really wanted someone with a degree."
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experience.

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