Common Interview Questions & Answers - Part3 - Secrets to create a lasting impression at interviews
741. Why should we give you the job ahead of other people we're interviewing?
OR
What would you bring to this organization if you got the job?
OR
Why do you think you would be suited to this role?
Answer
You're almost always going to face this question in one form or another. Essentially, the question is "why you?". This question also requires a lot of preparation. The answer should be constructed in three parts,
- How you see the job
- What the job needs
- Why it is you? (How you will fit the position perfectly)
Introduce the way you want to answer the question: "I'd like to take a moment to tell you how I see the job, because that will help explain why you should hire me."
Next, state that the position is an important one and illustrate why it is important — how if it is done well, it contributes to the company's success. Then, talk about what the jobs needs — the skills, experience and personal attributes. You're not talking about yourself just yet — keep it general. But make sure that your carefully considered list of attributes are ones that you possess.
The final part of the answer is where you demonstrate that you have the skills, experiences and personal attributes to succeed in the job. Depending on how long your answer is, you might want to conclude by summarising your answer.
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2. What do you enjoy most about your current position?
Answer
It's easy enough to wing this question and make up an answer on the spot but you won't do it justice. An effective answer will draw on your research and knowledge of the vacancy and its key success factors. You're then well placed to match up some aspect of your current or past work that you enjoy that is also very important to the position being discussed. This might be something like the opportunity to work in or lead teams; your company's commitment to customer service that supported your efforts to keep your clients happy; or being able to work at a strategic level.
3. What is the question you don't want me to ask?
OR
What are your weaknesses?
Answer
This is a horrible question. If there is a question you're dreading, and you answer this question should never be a honest answer.
Try to give a positive trait and say in some situations it might turn out negative. For example, attention to details, which makes you spend more time on a task but make sure your interviewer understands your are a great time manager and DO NOT fall back on time because of this.
4. Where do you see yourself in five to ten years time?
Answer
This is a standard question that is asked to check your career planning. It also gives an insight about the goals you have st for yourself in life.The answer is either that you see yourself in a more senior position or that you see yourself in a similar role. The best answer is that which matches your desires and the organisational culture. An aggressive consulting environment might be looking for ambitious people who are seeking several promotions. A small to medium sized firm in a stable environment might be looking to hire someone who is happy to continue in the same job indefinitely.
5. Do you have any questions?
Answer
This will probably be the last question the interviewer asks before the interview ends. You should ask valid question that show your interest in the company and the position. Good questions include "What are the
biggest challenges facing this department (or position)?", "Any there
significant shifts or changes in direction that this organization is
trying to bring about?" and "What effect will this have on this
position?", or "What do you like about working here?".
The series of hubs have several interview question and answers.
Part 1 of the Series - Interview Tips
Part 2 of the Series
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Part 5 of the Series
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