1. why did you choose this particular role? 2. why would you like to work for our organization?

Why did you apply to us? 3. what do you think would be the major challenges in this job? 4. what do you want to be doing in your career, say 5 years from now? Why? 5. what style of management gets the best from you? 6. what interests you about our products or services? 7. what would your previous supervisors say about you? 8. what did you enjoy most about your studies? Why? 9. in what ways have you contributed to the success of your CCA clubs that you were involved in? 10. what is your major weakness? What have you done about it? 11 .what are your strengths? 12. what skills do you have that will be of value to us? 13. what do you look for in a job? 14. what makes a good (Reporter/teacher/analyst I pharmacist / engineer /statistician/ planner?) 15. what do you think determines a person's progress in a good company? 16. how soon do you expect to be promoted? 17. which is better, a higher salary or a better Company? 18. how do you spend your spare time? What are your hobbies? 19. what does "teamwork" mean to you? 20. what do your ex-supervisor / co-workers say about you? 21 .what irritates you about co-workers? 22. describe a time when you had to deal with severe pressure 23. tell me of a situation where you had to manage a difficult customer 24. tell me about a time when you made a bad decision. 25. tell me about a time when you were unable to complete a project on time.

26. tell me about a situation in which you surmounted a major obstacle 27. tell me about a time when you wrote a report that was well-received. 28. tell me of an incident where you had to manage conflict among your team 29. Tell me about a project I suggestion that you initiated. Explain how you communicated the project / suggestion. 30. Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to approach things your way. 31. Tell me about the most difficult or frustrating individual that you have ever had to work with, and how you managed to work with him I her. 32. Give me a specific example of a time when you did not meet a deadline. How did you handle it? 33. Tell me about a situation when you had to face multiple demands or where priorities kept changing. What was the impact of the change on you? [Link] other positions are you considering? 35. why should we hire you? Interviewers' Favorite Questions and how to answer them 1. Tell me about yourself. This is a standard ice-breaker that has almost become a cliche in the interviewing world. Don't tell the interviewer your life story. Offer a brief answer that relates to the job you are seeking. 2. Why did you select your major and how does it fit with your career goals? Your answer to this question will help the interviewer understand just how passionate you are about your chosen field. 3. Which of your accomplishments have made you the most proud? Use this question to show the intensity of your involvement and commitment to groups and tasks. 4. What is your greatest strength? Answer honestly and don't embellish. Find a way to relate your strength to the job you are seeking. 5. What is your greatest weakness? Again, answer honestly and clearly explain how you have become more focused, organized, or assertive after working to correct your weakness. 6. Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?

Don't say you don't know and don't offer a fantasy answer. Stay focused on your career and the employer with whom you are interviewing. 7. Why do you want to work here? Keep your answer positive and enthusiastic and be sure to weave in some of the research you have done on the company. 8. Why should we hire you? Be ready to explain how your skills and experience are suited to the job and how you would fit into the corporate culture. 9. What 3 words best describe you? This question measures your ability to think on your feet and answer succinctly. Your answer will show just how self-aware you are. 10. Tell me about a time when you recognized a potential problem as an opportunity. What did you do? STAR This behavior-based question is designed to determine whether you are willing and able to take initiative on the job. 11. Give me an example of a situation in which your ethics were challenged. How did you handle it? STAR Make sure your answer to this question shows both your understanding of right and wrong and your ability to use tact and discretion. 12. Tell me about a time when you were participating in a team project and somebody dropped the ball. What did you do to help the team finish the project on time? STAR This question gives you an opportunity to highlight a number of skills, including time management, leadership, and commitment to a task. 13, Describe a specific problem you solved for an employer or professor. How did you approach the problem? What role did others play? What was the outcome? STAR Make sure you give credit to other team members while highlighting your own part in solving the problem. This question gives you the opportunity to show you can make decisions and solve problems. 14. Tell me about a time when you failed to meet a deadline. What things did you fail to do? What were the repercussions? What did you learn? STAR Your answer to this question can help the interviewer learn more about your time-management skills. Be sure to focus on the steps you now take to avoid such a situation.

15. Describe a situation in which you got people who don't like each other to work together. How did you do it? What was the outcome? STAR Highlight your teamwork and relationship-building skills when you answer this question.

Below are some behavioral interview techniques that you'll find useful: 1. Be prepared for the interview by analyzing and making all educated guess as to which skills are most desired by the employer. You can study the job description of the position or go to some job boards to review requirement sections of related jobs. 2. Compile a list of skills that are relevant to the position you are applying. 3. Identify behavioral interview questions by introductory phases like "Tell me about a time when...,"" Describe a situation where you...," "Give me an example of..." etc. 4. Listen carefully to each question. If necessary, rephrase the question and ask for clarification. 5. Use STAR formula to answer behavioral interview question. STAR stands for Situation, Task, Action and Result. Make sure that your answers are detailed and specific. This behavioral interview technique is widely recommended by career advisors. 6. Use your real-life examples instead of your opinions or theoretical statements. The employers want to know what you have done in the past, not what you think you would do in the future. 7. Vary the length of your answers. You can prepare short description of each situation but be ready to give details if asked. You can also determine if you have given enough information by asking questions like, 'Would you like more details on that?" 'Would you like another example?". 8. Interview tips and skills Be honest. It will be bad for you if the interviewer find out that your story is built on weak foundation. Once you graduate college, it's time to enter the work force (unless of course you plan to go directly to grad school). When you transition from university life to the real world, their will be a period of adjustment. You will have to find new ways to challenge yourself outside of the comfortable classroom structure. You will most likely have to relocate and secure new housing arrangements. You'll also have to go out and get a job.

Here are five tips to help you excel in your interview, and score the job you want. 1. Make and maintain eye contact From the moment the interview starts, make eye contact. Look directly your interviewer's eyes. Look at it like a staring contest that you can't lose. No mIer what goes down in the interview, your gaze will remain steadfast and self-assured. Read the eyes of the person who's interviewing you, so that you can gauge the overall atmosphere and respond to questions accordingly. 2. Speak clearly, confidently and in a reasonable volume Before you speak, clear your throat. Organize your thoughts before you open your mouth. Be confident in your responses. Speak with poise, but keep your voices volume reasonable. Too quiet, you can sound too timid. Too loud, and you sound distracting. Just speak in a reasonable tone and answer every question completely. 3. Ask questions Job interviews are supposed to be exchanges. You have to interact with your interviewer. Ask for clarification every now and then. Show that you understand the information that's being presented to you. Ask for more details. You are shopping around just as much as your interviewer. Play hard to get within reason. 4. Find a way to make a connection Look for common ground. Make a comment about something and build from it. Pick up on details of interest, and refer back to them. Express understanding. Do whatever it takes to leave a good impression. You want to make your interviewer remember who you are, and how easy you were to get along with. 5. Stay positive Don't talk smack about anything. Did you absolutely hate your old boss? Well keep that little tidbit of info to yourself. Stay positive and optimistic and all times. You want to leave a lasting impression, but you also want to be certain that the imprint is positive. Balance the need to promote your abilities with the realization that you have to be humble. Appear willing to help, but make it known that you are a strong-willed individual. Just be yourself. Make eye contact, speak clearly, ask questions, make a connection and always stay positive. Channel your confidence and if something doesn't feel right to' you, then don't take the job. Always trust your instincts.

Questions for the Interviewer: Questions about the Company What can you tell me about the Company's plans for the next 5 years? What is the Company's main focus this year? What's the best thing about working for the Company? What does the Company pride itself on? How would you describe the Company ethos? Questions about the role Apart from what we discussed, what other activities will I undertake in this role? What plans do you have for this role, moving forward? How many others do the same role as this? Has the role changed since it first began? Questions about training Can you tell me how I'll be trained? Will it be on-the-job for example? How long do you expect it to be before I'm fully competent in the role? Who will train me? Will it be a colleague doing the job already? Questions about progression/development What progression opportunities will there be for me if I'm successful in this role? Does the Company promote development for its staff? Have you benefited from progression in this Company? Questions about performance measurement How will my performance be measured in this role? What rewards are there for those who out-perform their peers? How often will I be appraised?

Here is one list of sample behavioral-based interview Questions: Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way. Describe a time when you were faced with a stressful situation that demonstrated your coping skills. Give me a specific example of a time when you used good judgment and logic in solving a problem. Give me an example of a time when you set a goal and were able to meet or achieve it. Tell me about a time when you had to use your presentation skills to influence someone's opinion. Give me a specific example of a time when you had to conform to a policy with which you did not agree. Please discuss an important written document you were required to complete. Tell me about a time when you had to go above and beyond the call of duty in order to get ajob done. Tell me about a time when you had too many things to do and you were required to prioritize your tasks. Give me an example of a time when you had to make a split second decision. What is your typical way of dealing with conflict? Give me an example. Tell me about a time you were able to successfully deal with another person even when that individual may not have personally liked you (or vice versa). Tell me about a difficult decision you've made in the last year. Give me an example of a time when something you tried to accomplish and failed. Give me an example of when you showed initiative and took the lead. Tell me about a recent situation in which you had to deal with a very upset customer or co-worker. Give me an example of a time when you motivated others. Tell me about a time when you delegated a project effectively. Give me an example of a time when you used your fact-finding skills to solve a problem. Tell me about a time when you missed an obvious solution to a problem.

Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems and developed preventive measures. Tell me about a time when you were forced to make an unpopular decision Please tell me about a time you had to fire a friend. Describe a time when you set your sights too high (or too low).

UCLA Resume-based questions: 1 Tell me a little bit about yourself 2. How has your education prepared you for this position? 3. What did you gain most from your last work experience? 4. What are your top three strengths? What is one of your weaknesses? Please explain 5. Out of all of your experiences which experience was the most valuable to you? 6. From which of your supervisors did you learn the most? [Link] the places where you worked or volunteered where do you think you had the most impact and why? 8. Give me an example of how you were particularly effective prioritizing tasks and completing a project on schedule 9. Have you ever been recognized by others through your work Behavioral Questions Behavioral questions are questions monitoring how you would handle certain situations. Answers to these types of questions can be answered by explaining how you handle situations from past experience or how you would solve a problem given the opportunity 1. Describe a situation where you had to work with another person. How did you successfully interact with this person? 2. Summarize a situation where you had to generates a new idea or suggestion at work or school. 3. How have you most constructively handled disappointment and turned it into a learning experience? 4. Tell me about a time when you had to make a decision you knew would be unpopular. 5. Tell me about a time when you made a mistake and learned from it. 6. Tell me about a time when you made an intentional effort to get to know someone from another culture 7. Tell me about a time when you were able to sell your idea to a key person. 8. Tell me about a time when you were unable to sell your idea to a key person.

9 Give me an example of how you dealt with pressure. 10. Tell me about .a time when you were on a team and one of the members was not carrying his/her weight. 11. Give me an example of how you built rapport quickly with someone under difficult conditions. Case Interview Questions Case interviews are "problem solving' questions. It is usually a fictional situation and the interviewer wants to know how you solve this problem. The interviewer is looking for your ability to analyze a situation and how you solve the problem logically. J. You are a consultant for a new weilness corporation that provides not only services and supplements but also pharmaceuticals. Describe how you would help them create a diverse marketing plan. 2. The music industry is taking heavy losses due to "pirating" and use of MP3s. How would you help a major record label revive CD sales and increase revenue?