SOME QUESTIONS THAT ARE COMMONLY ASKED IN A JOB

INTERVIEW
1. Tell me about yourself!
Ketika Anda diberikan pertanyaan ini, maka jawablah dengan secara umum. Interviewer
tidak ingin Anda menceritakan keseluruhan jalan hidup. Namun, jelaskan siapa nama
Anda, Anda lulusan bidang apa, posisi Anda dimana, dan apa keunggulan Anda
dibandingkan yang lain.
Contoh jawaban : Hello sir, my name is Raditya Prambudi, I am a fresh graduate at
English department of Indonesian University. Even though a fresh graduate, I have
experiences as private teacher for 3 years, lecture assistant for about 2 years, and a
leader of the biggest English club in my University. I am also an Internet Marketing
expert so it is quite useful for your product selling.
2. What about this job interests you?
Interviewer ingin mendengarkan jawaban Anda mengenai kenapa Anda tertarik
terhadap pekerjaan ini. Jawab dengan kalimat yang singkat dan jelas. Sekedar tips,
disarankan bagi Anda untuk memberikan keyakinan bahwa Anda tertarik karena
mempunyai pengalaman yang mumpuni dan kemampuan tambahan yang tidak kalah
bagus. Sejatinya, interviewer ingin menguji seberapa pantas Anda untuk bergabung
dengan mereka.
Contoh jawaban : Your company is one of my top choices and I come here because my
experiences and interests are quite useful for this educational company. I can teach the
students and I can also handle the task of marketing by internet. As I told before that
Internet marketing is one of my expertise.
3. What are your career expectations and would you tell me what do you
see yourself five years from now?
Jelaskan apa yang ingin capai dalam sebuah karir dan apa yang akan dilakukan selama
5 tahun kedepan untuk kesuksesan Anda.
Contoh jawaban : Within 5 years, I am going to generate your company as the top 5
educational companies in Indonesia. I will improve my teaching capabilities by following
the course and take so many additional seminars. Also, I would like to take online
school in order to improve my marketing strategy in order to help this company
branding indludes the wider market.
4. Why did you leave your previous job?
Seorang interviewer ingin mengetahui mengapa Anda meninggalkan pekerjaan terakhir
dan memilih bergabung bersama mereka. Dalam hal ini, jelaskan bahwa Anda terlalu
hebat untuk terus berada di perusahaan sebelumnya dan kemudian menganggap
bahwa perusahaan yang baru mempunyai prospek yang sangat cerah. Yakinkan
interviewer bahwa perusahaan merekalah yang terbaik.
Contoh jawaban : I dream big and your company is the solution for me. When I was a
leader in educational institute of private teacher, I think that place was not my own. I
have to be bigger and smarter. So, I left my position as a leader and decided to join

your company. Here, I can reach the higher personal branding, the wider market, and
the great experiences of my work.
5. What are your strengths?
Ceritakan apa saja keunggulan yang Anda miliki dalam sebuah pekerjaan. Sebagai
contoh, Anda mampu memimpin dengan baik, menjadi seorang manager untuk temanteman Anda secara cermat, Anda mampu menghitung dengan cepat, atau melakukan
multi-tasking. Ceritakan semuanya namun secara ringkas!
Contoh jawaban : I have a good flexibility like changing a job to another in a fast
response. Second, because my last job was a manager, I am capable to manage people
, turn the negative environment out, and develop a productive team.
6. What are your weaknesses and how will you improve all of those?
Anda diharuskan
memperbaikinya.
interviewer yakin
tersebut tidak ada

untuk menceritakan kelemahan yang ada dan bagaimana Anda

Kendati demikian, tetap hadirkan kata-kata yang membuat
dengan perbaikan yang dilakukan dan seolah-olah kekurangan
lagi saat ini.

Contoh jawaban : My weakness is hard to adapt with the new situation. But for the 2
years experiences as a manager of the private teachers institute, I can reduce my
weakness so well. I learned how to face the new situations and fixed the problems in a
great solution.
7. What are your salary expectations?
Ada baiknya bagi Anda untuk tidak menyebutkan angka secara terang-terangan namun
memberikan pendapat yang sopan. Kalau memang Anda ingin tawar menawar soal
gaji, maka lakukan riset kecil-kecilan mengenai gajai pada posisi Anda bekerja di
wilayah tempat Anda tinggal. Jangan megambil standar terlalu tinggi, jangan pula
terlalu rendah.
Contoh jawaban : I will need more information about my all responsibilities and tasks in
this company. It would be great if you could give me an idea about the budget that your
company arranged for me.
8. Do you consider yourself successful?
You should always answer yes and briefly explain why. A good explanation is that you
have set goals, and you have met some and are on track to achieve the others.
9. What experience do you have in this field?
Speak about specifics that relate to the position you are applying for. If you do not have
specific experience, get as close as you can.
10.

What do you know about this organization?

This question is one reason to do some research on the organization before the
interview. Find out where they have been and where they are going. What are the
current issues and who are the major players?

11.

Are you applying for other jobs?

Be honest but do not spend a lot of time in this area. Keep the focus on this job and
what you can do for this organization. Anything else is a distraction.
12.

Why do you want to work for this organization?

This may take some thought and certainly, should be based on the research you have
done on the organization. Sincerity is extremely important here and will easily be
sensed. Relate it to your long-term career goals.
13.

Are you a team player?

You are, of course, a team player. Be sure to have examples ready. Specifics that show
you often perform for the good of the team rather than for yourself are good evidence
of your team attitude. Do not brag, just say it in a matter-of-fact tone. This is a key
point.
14.

How long would you expect to work for us if hired?

Specifics here are not good. Something like this should work: Id like it to be a long
time. Or As long as we both feel Im doing a good job.
15.

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.
16.

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.
17.

Why do you think you would do well at this job?

Give several reasons and include skills, experience and interest.

18.

What motivates you to do your best on the job?

This is a personal trait that only you can say, but good examples are: Challenge,
Achievement, Recognition
19.

Are you willing to work overtime? Nights? Weekends?

This is up to you. Be totally honest.

20.

How would you know you were successful on this job?

Several ways are good measures: You set high standards for yourself and meet them.
Your outcomes are a [Link] boss tell you that you are successful
21.

Would you be willing to relocate if required?

You should be clear on this with your family prior to the interview if you think there is a
chance it may come up. Do not say yes just to get the job if the real answer is no. This
can create a lot of problems later on in your career. Be honest at this point and save
yourself future grief.
22.
Are you willing to put the interests of the organization ahead
ofyour own?
This is a straight loyalty and dedication question. Do not worry about the deep ethical
and philosophical implications. Just say yes.
23.

If you were hiring a person for this job, what would you look for?

Be careful to mention traits that are needed and that you have.
24.

Do you think you are overqualified for this position?

Regardless of your qualifications, state that you are very well qualified for the position.
25.

How do you propose to compensate for your lack of experience?

First, if you have experience that the interviewer does not know about, bring that up:
Then, point out (if true) that you are a hard working quick learner.
26.

Describe your work ethic.

Emphasize benefits to the organization. Things like, determination to get the job done
and work hard but enjoy your work are good.
27.

What are your short goals?

To be accepted in this company. (Or tell it name)

28.

What are your long term goals?

I want to be a CEO/GM in this company. (silahkan sebutkan jabatan tinggi yang anda
idamkan di perusahaan tersebut)
29.
If you could change one thing about your personality, what would
it be and why?
I usually have a very high standard in my job. Sometimes if I work in a team I feel dont
understand about my friends low standard. So I will try to understand that everyone
have their own standard in work. (sifat baik yang diganti dengan sifat yang lebih baik
lagi. bukan sifat buruk diganti dengan sifat baik)
30.

What does success mean to you?

Success is when I finished my job on time and perfectly. (jawaban dalam wawancara
harus selalu berkaitan dengan pekerjaan)
31.

What does failure mean to you?

Failure is when I finished my job late. (telat aja udah dibilang gagal, gimana kalo gak
ngerjain. Menunjukan bahwa anda perfectionist)
32.

Do you manage your time well?

Yes, I do. I always make schedule sheet for my activities so that I know what I must to
do for the first or second.
33.

How do you handle changes?

I am good at dealing with changes, I am flexible, if I find something new I always try to
learn it as soon as possible, I will make a smooth transition in my job and i see myself
successful. (tunjukan kalo kita emang adaptatif di segala kondisi)

34.

How do you make important decision?

Making an important decision is based on knowledge through information and wisdom

through experiences, so I will make important decision based on those parts, so the
important decision will be proper. (Knowledge and wisdom)
35.

Do you work well under pressure?

Yes, I am. I grow with pressure and it is challenge that motivates me to work as well as
possible.
(lihatlah tekanan sebagai suatu yang positif!)
36.

What will you do if we dont hire you?

I dont think so. I am sure that I can join in this company, because I have all requirements those needed
by this company. Dst. (intinya jelaskan dengan sopan bahwa anda yakin dan layak untuk diterima di
company tersebut. Jangan minder apalagi nangis. Tapi tunjukan kepercayaan diri anda dan sampaikan
hal2 yang membuat anda yakin tsb).
37.

Do you have any questions?

Selalu sediakan pertanyaan untuk seorang interviewer. Ini membuat Anda terlihat
sangat tertarik dengan perusahaan mereka dan memberikan apresiasi khusus terhadap
perusahaan tersebut. Beberapa pertanyaan yang bisa diajukan adalah :
a) Would you mind to describe the detailed task of this position?
b) What kind of management style of this company and how it done?
c) What are the best things about working here?

contoh job interview dalam bahasa inggris Sintas Job Interview.

Sinta
Alfon
Sinta
Alfon

:
:
:
:

Excuse me, Sir. May I come in?

Yes. Please, come in and have a seat.
Thank you, Sir.
So, your name is Sinta, right?

Sinta : Yes, that is right, Sir.

Alfon : Very well, my name is Alfon. I am the head of the human resource department
of this
hotel company.
Sinta : Nice to meet you, Sir.
Alfon : How are you this morning, Sinta?
Sinta : Im perfectly fine, Sir. Thank you, and how about you?
Alfon : Im fine too. Thank you. Did you get caught under the rain on your way coming
here,
Sinta? It rained this morning.
Sinta : it was just a cloudy day in my place, Sir. It didnt rain when I left my house to
come
here. So, the rain must have stopped before I arrived here.
Alfon : I see, Im happy for you.
Sinta : Thank you, Sir.
Alfon : So, do you know what we are going to do, Sinta?
Sinta : Yes, Sir. I was emailed and called by phone in order to have a job interview
session
from this company three days ago. So, now here Im going to be having an
interview job
session with you.
Alfon : Very well. Can you tell me about your self, Sinta?
Sinta : My name is Sinta Rahmawati. Im 23 years old. I graduated from one of State
Universities in Bandung. I took hotel-management as my major. I love travelling
and singing. Travelling and singing both improve my health mentally and
physically.
Alfon : You applied to be our Junior Hotel Manager. Do you have any experience of this
job?
Sinta : No, Sir. I am a fresh graduate. This is my first time to apply a full time job.
Alfon : What makes you decide to apply for Junior Hotel Manager position?
Sinta : I think Junior Hotel Manager is an appropriate job position for me. I find it
attractive and interesting as well. Due to the hotel-management major I took, Im
sure that my skills and talents will be conducive to this companys success. I can
also see a bright future of my career by joining this company.
Alfon : Very well. So, what is your strength and weakness point?
Sinta : My strength is my cheerfulness, my carefulness, my strong will to learn new
things, and my skill to work under pressures and as a team. My weakness is my
phobia of dark.
Alfon : Well, it was a great time to have a little talk with you, Sinta. We will announce
the result of your interview in a week. Thank you for coming here.
Sinta : Yes. Thank you, Sir.