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QUESTIONS???

All interviewers have their own style and their favorite questions. Just remember, that there are no "right or wrong" answers. You should do your homework and go to any interview with a list of questions to ask, and be prepared to answer any/all questions. No doing so will paint a picture of someone who is unprofessional and not interested in the company or opportunity.

Questions To Answer.   Be prepared to answer the following questions:

·          Tell me about yourself?

·          What are your strengths?

·          What are your weaknesses?

·          What motivates you?

·          Do you think you are a leader? Team Player?

·          Do you like to compete?

·          What are your short, medium and long term goals?

·          Where do you hope to be in 3/5 years?

·          What is your idea of success in life?

·          What is your best achievement to date?

·          What is your biggest failure to date?

·          What are you most proud of in your life?

·          How important is money to you?

·          How would you describe yourself?

·          How do you react under pressure?

·          How do you cope with stress?

·          How do you react when a deadline is approaching?

·          How do you spend your leisure time?

·          What personal characteristics do you have which get in the way of work?

·          What would your co-workers/friends regard as your biggest fault?

·          What do you fear most?

·          How important are money, status and title to you?

·          Are you willing to re-locate?

·          What did you think of your last boss?

·          Were you happy in your last job?

·          Describe your ideal boss?

·          What qualities would you look for in your immediate boss?

·          Why are you looking for another job/leave your last job?

·          What do like best and least about your current job?

·          What are you looking for in a job?

·          What do you know about us?

·          Why do you want to work for us?

·          Why should we hire you?

·          Are you considering any other job offers?

·          What was the last book you read?

·          Do you mind taking some psychological tests?

·          Do you mind traveling?

·          What do you regard as the average working week?

·          If we offered you the job right now, would you take it?

 

Questions To Ask.   Some suggestions on questions to ask the interviewer:

·          Why did you choose to come to this company?

·          What is it like to work for this company?

·          What is the company trying to accomplish this year?

·          What challenges does the company face?

·          What is the company's go to market strategy?

·          How are they different from competitors?

·          What is the company's market share?

·          How do you see the company/industry developing in the future?

·          What are the company's greatest achievements thus far?

·          What are the company's plans for the future?

·          What is the company turnover?

·          What is the corporate structure?

·          What happened to the last person in the job? Where are they now?

·          How will my performance be measured?

·          Are there any reports for this position?

·          What would you want me to achieve in this position?

What particular aspects of the job do you see as being the most important?

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