Giving precise and brilliant answers at a job interview goes beyond all the qualities your resume says about you.
Remember, when one door is shut, another opens. It can be challenging to prepare for interviews, so you can only imagine having to pass the careful scrutiny of experienced interviewers.
So don’t be alarmed; we have decided to include some of the trickiest interview questions along with helpful strategies for answering them.
Interview Questions And How I Wished You Answered Them
Your biggest obstacle might be the urge to divulge your monthly salary. A novice and an expert might adopt various strategies.
- Never share your salary requirement as a fresher.
- Experience candidate can share their expected salary.
- Always say yes as per the company norms for the job.
Example: I am a fresher, and salary is not first priority for me. This is a big platform to start my career and I also want to improve my knowledge and skills and gain experience so I expect a considerable salary according to my ability and your company’s norms which will fulfil my economic needs.
Q.2) Why Are You Looking for Job Change?
- Appreciate your previous organization.
- Share your reason for a job change.
- Relate to your career goals.
- Don’t say anything negative about your eomployer, boss, coworkers,or clients.
Example:
I am thankful to my previous organization because I have learnt a lot of things from there. According to me, changes are necessary for everyone to enhance their skills. Knowledge and personal growth and financial growth. Your organization is a good platform where I can learn more.
Q.3) Why Should I Hire You?
- Share your knowledge.
- Work experience (if any)
- Skills related to the job.
- Career goals.
- Don’t say ” I am the best candidate for the job. You will regret it if you don’t hire me.”
Here is how to answer it:
Sir, I have a strong work ethic, I am a fast learner and very enthusiastic about this company and the job. I believe that my motivation and commitment will ensure that I quickly become a productive and valued member of your team.
Q.4) Tell me About Yourself?
- Start with your name
- Give your place information.
- Education in Short.
- Job experience if any.
- Tell why are you qualified for the job.
Don’t Say:
I was born in … and I like walks on the beach…
Example:
Hi, my name is Loadedvilla and I live in Portharcourt. As far as my educational qualification is concerned that I have done graduation with English honours and have 2 years of experience in teaching. I am really energetic and a great communicator.
Q.5) What are your weaknesses?
- Straightforward
- sensitive
- impatient
- talkative
- I can’t say no when someone asks for help.
Don’t Say: I don’t have any weaknesses. Don’t share weaknesses related to the job at hand.
What you should say:
I can’t say No when someone asks for help, and I am a bit lazy in that I am not interested, however, I am learning to say No.
Take a weakness and put a positive spin on it. Always describe a genuine weakness and what you are doing to improve on it.
Q.6) What Are Your Strengths?
- Adaptation
- Hard working.
- Flexibility.
- Optimistic.
- Cooperative
- Fast decision making
- Self motivated
- Energetic.
- Honesty
- Punctuality.
Don’t: Don’t be humble. This is your chance to brag and sell yourself. Don’t offer strengths that are irrelevant.
Here is what You Should Say:
I am a punctual, self-motivated and hardworking person towards my career and life.
Try to talk about strengths that align with the role you are applying for. Come up with specific examples demonstrating those strengths.
Q.7) Why Do You Want To Work With Our Company?
- Tell me what you like about the company.
- Find out what you know about the company, industry, and position.
- Relate it to your long-term career goals.
Don’t Show that you are only interested in the job because it is available.
Here is what you should say:
I would be proud to work for a company with such a long history of leadership in the industry. When I read about your company, I found that my skills are matching with your requirements where I can showcase any technical skills to contribute to the company’s growth.
Hint: Before going for the interview, make sure you have read something about the company, their achievements and a little bit of common information like when it was started, head office, founder and other interesting details.
Q.8) Finally, do you have any questions to ask me?
- Express thanks
- Job Timing.
- Overtime allowance.
- Transport facility.
- Job location.
- Timing period.
- Salary structure.
Don’t admit you don’t have any questions.
Here is what you should say:
Thank you for giving me this opportunity. Sir, I would like to know the job timing and transport facility and where will be the job location and salary scale for this job in your organization.
Hint: What can I help you to clarify that would make hiring me an easy decision? At last, shake hands and say thanks with a genuine smile.
Q.9) What Are Your Career Goals?
- Short term goal
- Long term goal
Don’t say: my goal is to buy an Audi or a house or Benz. I want to get married by 2020.
Here is what you should say:
My short-term goal is to get a job in the required company where I can utilize my skills and improve my career path. My long-term goals is to be in a respectable position in that organization.
Hint: Talk about your desire to learn more and improve your performance. Be specific as possible about how you will meet the goals you have set for yourself.
