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What Questions Might an Interviewer Ask in an Interview?

Posted on 13. Feb, 2009 posted by Bill in Employment News, Interviewing

Some of the most troublesome areas in a job search is the questions section. Most job-seekers don’t have a clue as to what questions to ask or what answers to give to the questions from the interviewer. The interview ends up being a one sided affair-the interviewer asking all the questions while the job-seeker answers them. So, prior to your attending any interview, you should think carefully about the response to the questions which are going to be asked. Your answers will generally depend on the job or the company you are seeking to work for. In fact, it is a good habit to go through your responses, just before each interview. Below are samples of questions you may find yourself being asked in an interview room:

i. Why do want to work for this organization/company?

When you are asked this question, it is good to emphasize on the positive reasons as to why you want to join the interviewers company. Avoid telling them that your main reason for seeking employment in their firm is the good salary or the short hours, it will portray you badly. No prospective employer will hire you if you use this as the main reason for your desire to join their company’s workforce.

ii. Why do you seek this job with our company?

You can re-phrase this sentence in another format, why do you want this particular job? Before you answer this question, think carefully about the positive aspects that made you apply for the vacant position. Negative reasons for leaving your former job should never be disclosed.

iii. Why do you know about this company?

If you really want to impress your interviewer with the knowledge about their company, this is the perfect chance. Show or give them a breakdown of their products or services, their sales figures, company figures, the company’s customers and such other important company details.

iv. What are your interests with our products or services?

This is a question that should be thoroughly researched, this is even before you go for the interview. This search will aid you with your answers to this question.

v. What will be your contribution to this company if we offer you the job?

This gives you the opportunity to sell yourselves fully to the prospective employer. Here, you tell them about all your previous achievements which are applicable to the new position you are applying for.

vi. What quality do you think is needed for this job?

If you went through their advertisement for the job, you will have come up with most answers to this question. You should also think about other qualities such as good leadership abilities, supervisory skills, communication skills, problem solving, interpersonal skills and others for this question.

vii. The interviewer may also ask you a question like, what can we offer that your previous company could not be able to?

This question should be answered with all the caution you could be able to master. It is a delicate question that needs well thought answers.

Well, there you are! Answer the above question correctly and all the interviews in the world will be a child’s play, you will always emerge victoriously.

By Freddy Ngiam, Founder & CEO http://www.JobSupermart.com a job portal in Singapore, Hong Kong & USA.

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