21⟩ When was the most fun that you have had on the job?
Talk about having fun by accomplishing something for the organization.
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22⟩ Tell me if you have any blind spots?
Tricky question. If you know about blind spots, they are no longer blind spots. Do not reveal any personal areas of concern here. Let them do their own discovery on your bad points. Do not hand it to them.
23⟩ Do you have any questions for me?
Always have some questions prepared. Questions prepared where you will be an asset to the organization are good.
How soon will I be able to be productive?
What type of projects will I be able to assist on?
24⟩ 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.
25⟩ Don't you think that you are overqualified for this position?
Regardless of your qualifications, state that you are very well qualified for the position.
26⟩ What is your greatest strength?
Numerous answers are good, just stay positive. A few good examples: Your ability to prioritize, Your problem-solving skills, Your ability to work under pressure, Your ability to focus on projects, Your professional expertise, Your leadership skills, Your positive attitude.
27⟩ Tell me what irritates you about co-workers?
This is a trap question. Think real hard but fail to come up with anything that irritates you. A short statement that you seem to get along with folks is great.
28⟩ Tell me what kind of person would you refuse to work with?
Do not be trivial. It would take disloyalty to the organization, violence or lawbreaking to get you to object. Minor objections will label you as a whiner.
29⟩ How would your previous supervisor say your strongest point?
There are numerous of good possibilities:
Loyalty, Energy, Positive attitude, Leadership, Team player, Expertise, Initiative, Patience, Hard work, Creativity, Problem solver.
30⟩ Whom you prefer, the money or the work?
Money is always important, but the work is the most important. There is no better answer.
31⟩ Describe your dream job?
Stay away from a specific job. You cannot win. If you say the job you are contending for is it, you strain credibility. If you say another job is it, you plant the suspicion that you will be dissatisfied with this position if hired. The best is to stay genetic and say something like:
A job where I love the work, like the people, can contribute and can't wait to get to work.
32⟩ Tell me about a problem that you had with supervisor?
Biggest trap of all. This is a test to see if you will speak ill of your boss. If you fall for it and tell about a problem with a former boss, you may well below the interview right there. Stay positive and develop a poor memory about any trouble with a supervisor.
33⟩ Tell me what has disappointed you about a job?
Don't get trivial or negative. Safe areas are few but can include: Not enough of a challenge. You were laid off in a reduction Company did not win a contract, which would have given you more responsibility.
34⟩ Tell me how 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.
35⟩ What is your ability to work under pressure?
You may say that you thrive under certain types of pressure. Give an example that relates to the type of position applied for.
36⟩ Do you know your skills match this job or another job more closely?
Probably this one. Do not give fuel to the suspicion that you may want another job more than this one.
37⟩ How do you react to instruction and criticism?
The interviewer is trying to find out how you get along with Supervisors and how you feel about authority. You might say:
I appreciate getting instruction and criticism when it is done fairly and constructively.
38⟩ Tell me what you do in your spare time?
Interviewers ask this question to see if your activities and hobbies might help the company and to get an idea of what kind of person you are outside your work life. Describe any volunteer work you do and any hobbies or interests that might relate to the job in some way. Stick to active hobbies, such as playing sports, carpentry,gardening, etc. Avoid mentioning inactive and non-creative activities such as watching television.
39⟩ How you know that you were successful on this job?
You set high standards for yourself and meet them. Your outcomes are a success.Your boss tell you that you are successful.
40⟩ Do you work under pressure or tight deadlines?
This question indicates that the job you're applying for will involve working under pressure. Give examples of volunteer and paid work that involved pressure and deadlines. You could mention that we are always faced with pressure and deadlines in our lives and you do not mind the stress. Stressful situations are a learning and challenging experience. You might mention the following:
☛ How you handled large rush orders at your last workplace.
☛ How you prepared for exams and homework assignments while working full-time and attending school part-time.
☛ How you managed a crisis situation. (For example: a car accident)
