Question and Answer
in Job Interview
DO and
DON’T
Tell me something about yourself
Do Don’t
Keep your answer to the Don’t dive into your life
point story
Tell about what have you Don’t go on about
learned from your past experience you may have
work experiences that isn’t related to the job
you’re interviewing for
Tell about what makes you
excited to the opportunity
Tell about your educational details, work
background, skill, achievement
• I graduated from …
• I’ve done my course …
• I was a teacher in …
• I have a strong interest in education, banking, …
• About my achievement, I got certificate in …
competition, in which I participated as volunteer, …
• My goal to get placed in well reputed company …
What are your strengths
Do Don’t
Highlight a strength that is Don’t make claims that you
crucial to the position. can’t illustrate with a brief
example or fact.
Find out from your
company research and Don’t be overly modest
from the job description but don’t claim to be
what strengths the Superman or Superwoman
company puts a lot of either.
stock into.
Possible Strength
• Honest/trustworthy • Quick learner
• Hard-working • Good communicator
• Positive • Flexible
• Independent • Creative
• Problem-solver • Passionate about doing a
• Detail-oriented good job
• Team player • Organized
What are your weaknesses
Do Don’t
Show that you are aware Don’t you DARE answer
of your weakness and with “I’m a perfectionist”
what you have done to
overcome it. Don’t highlight a weakness
that is a core competency
Show that you are “self- of the job. (Know the job
aware” and that you have description “inside and
the ability to take steps to out”.)
improve yourself.
Don’t dodge this question.
Weakness >>> Strength
• Weakness: People Pleaser -- Strength: Easy to
Work With
• Weakness: New Graduate, Entry-Level, or
Career Changer without Relevant Experience
-- Strength: Fast Learner
• Weakness: Self Critic -- Strength: Careful
Why did you leave your last job
Do Don’t
Don’t blame your last company
Be wise, honest and explain the or boss
situation. Explain what you
learned from the experience Don’t say, “It’s time for a career
switch and I’d like to try my
Words like “downsizing” and hand at the job you are
“budget cuts” and “bad offering” or “I’m tired of doing
economy” are good reasons for the same old thing.” Give a
departure from the job. pointed, Positive reason
Don’t lie if you were fired.
Short answer is best
"I really enjoyed working at Company & Co and
serving our clients. About a year ago, a new
management team came in, realigned my
division and shifted my responsibilities. I decided
to leave so that I could focus on finding a
position where I could do my best work. Based
on what I’ve learned so far, this seems like a
strong fit."
Common scholarship
Interview questions
•Tell us about yourself. ...
•What is your greatest strength/weakness?
•What do you want to do with your career? ...
•Who is your role model? ...
•Why did you choose this school or program? ...
•Why do you deserve this scholarship? ...
•What activities are you involved in? ...
•What has been one of your greatest achievements?
What do you want to do with your career?
“My dream is to become a registered nurse so I can
dedicate myself to helping others in an exciting and
challenging environment. After getting my bachelor’s
degree in nursing here at Jackson University, I want to work
in the local health care system to gain experience. Then, I
intend to pursue my master’s degree in nursing, so I can
become a nurse practitioner. I see myself working in critical
care in a hospital near my home in Dallas so I can be close
to family when they need me.”
Who is your role model?
“My role model is my late grandfather, who at age 25 started
his own textile company that grew into a successful
enterprise. He was a brilliant man who built his dream from
the ground up and gave back to the community throughout
his life. At times he put the success of his company over
spending time with family, but I admire that he finally found
work-life balance late in his career. He is who inspired me to
pursue a business degree.
Why did you choose this school or program?
““I chose Jackson University because its Young Scientists of
America program is one of only three in the country. Having
the opportunity to work in its state-of-the-art quantum
physics lab would allow me to gain hands-on experience
using the same technology and equipment I would need to
use in my career. While I was visiting, the students and
professors were welcoming, and I immediately felt at home.”
Why do you deserve this scholarship? .
“Medical school is expensive, and this scholarship will help
me accomplish my goal of becoming a doctor and helping
sick kids like my cousin.”
What activities are you involved in?
““I have played on my high school soccer team for four years,
and we finally made it to the state championships last year. In
doing so, I have learned the value of a strong work ethic and
gained the ability to work well with a team. I also volunteer at
the local aquarium, which has opened my eyes to the world of
marine biology and conservation. I would like to pursue a
career in this field.”
What has been one of your greatest
achievements?
I am an editor on my school’s yearbook staff, and last year we
won the Interscholastic Award for Best Yearbook. Earning this
award has been one of my proudest moments because,
toward the end of the school year, we were unsure there
would be a yearbook. We battled funding issues and had to
find a new printer in mid-March, but we overcame those
obstacles and maintained our dedication to quality to produce
a beautiful and impactful yearbook.”
CURRIC
ULUM
VITAE
CURRICULUM VITAE
• A CV is a sort of business card to present to a
potential new employer. What’s more, in
combination with the cover letter, the CV might
prompt a future boss to invite you for an interview.
• A CV differs from person to person, but the parts
contained in such a document are frequently the
same.
Part of CV, what are they??
The parts of CV´s are as follows:
• Personal details/information
• Education/ educational background
• Work experiences
• Skills
PERSONAL DETAILS
These parts of CV´s reveal who you are. We distinguish the following mentions:
• Name (first and last name)
• Address : Majapahit street no 193
• Date of birth : December 20th, 2001 / 20 of December 2001
• Telephone number
• E-mail address
• Sex : male/female
• Marital status : married / single
• Religion
• Nationality : Indonesian
You might also mention the following facts:
• Academic title
• Driving licence (whether you have one or not)
EDUCATION
Under the heading “Education” you indicate the studies
you have done. You begin with the most recent ones,
followed by any studies that preceded them. Always
mention the following:
• Degree obtained (yes or no)
• Years
• Name of study
• Place of study
• Any specialisation
WORK EXPERIENCES
It is also important to indicate exactly what added value
you represented for this company. As with education,
begin with the most recent job, followed by the one that
came before that, etc. Specify at least the following
elements:
• The years
• The description of the position
• The title of the position
• Name of the company
SKILLS
The part about skills goes into more detail on
your specific qualities. This includes e.g.
mentions about the use of particular software
packages and your abilities when it comes to
speaking foreign languages. It is also possible
here to mention competencies that you believe
you have.