Top Interview Questions - Facing Job Interviews

An interview for a job is usually to evaluate your personality. Questions are asked about yourself, your goals, your interests, and reasons for considering the job/ professional etc and there could be questions on your professional background and awareness of the organization and its activities.

Generally Interviewers focus on your introduction, why do you think you deserve the job, why do you wish to work here ,what are the skills, strengths and weaknesses you bring to the job and your employability skills in addition to desirable attributes which are job specific .

You may also have to take part in Group Discussion with topics that may be current but may also be in the form of case studies or role play.

You may also have to appear for a Psychometric Test that measures the mental skills, aptitudes and personality traits of people.

The first and foremost thing to keep in mind while going for an interview is that: you should be on time, be formally dressed and well groomed.

Make the Fist Impression with following Tips:

1. Dress for the Job or Company : It is important to look professional and well-groomed. It depends on the company culture and the position you are seeking. If possible, call to find out about the company dress code.

• Tell me something about yourself : Do not just repeat what you have mentioned in your resume. Be ready with your unique answer.

• Why have you selected to join us? OR Why do you want to work here? : Have a research done about the company / organization
  Give just one or two reasons why you are interested. You can add these points (1) company's reputation(2) desire to join the specific field of interest. E.g. I always longed to work with a company. I am familiar and whose products I have used and trusted.

• Why are you leaving your current job? : Try to give two or three reasons for leaving.
  Lack of challenge, focus on the limitations etc. Point out your ambition to prove your worth confidently.

• What is your current salary?: Be specific on the answer. Do not hesitate to say the benefits you enjoyed in the previous job. It may be verified so never mention the benefits you have not got.

• What Salary do you expect? : This is a tricky question to be answered carefully. If you mention a salary that is low it shows that you are not up to the mark. If you mention too high you have ruined a chance to get a job. So the best is to ask for the salary they offer and then show your capacity, how your experience and qualification rate with what is offered.

• Why should we take you? : This is often the concluding Question. Be prepared with your homework and research about the company and the job position.