WorksheetsJOB INTERVIEW Q&A
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
What's a good answer: "Tell me about yourself" ?
I am 5'9" and 140 pounds with straight teeth. I have 2 cats and 3 dogs and love Netflix and cheese sticks.
Well, I graduated with 3.45 in Diploma in Engineering. Previously I studied in Community College . I am active in many clubs, and actually won an award for community service last year.
I wasa student from Politeknik Seberang Perai. My grades aren't great, and I don't do much in school, but I am the oldest in my family, and I want to get out of Penang.
Well, what do you want to know?
What's a good answer: "Can you tell me a time when you face a conflict and how you reacted?"
No; I typically don't ever have any problems or issues with people.
A classmate and I disagreed on a project, so we rationally discussed on our own time to compromise.
I could not figure out how to solve a math problem, so I simply gave up.
A classmate and I disagreed on a project, so I let her just do whatever she wanted.
What's a good answer: "What are your strengths?"
Well, what strengths are you looking for?
I would say my best strengths would be my attention span.
Three Words: Hard-working. Alpha-Male. Jackhammer. Merciless.
I’ve always been a natural leader. When I was in school, I was elected as the class representative and President of Geography Club.
Tell me about a time you were given a task and you lacked the necessary skills or knowledge.
I’m very experienced and so don’t really find myself in that position.
I didn’t get enough hands-on training at my polytechnic so I wasn't able to do many tasks.
I referred to my colleague and he explained to me how to do it. I am a quick leaner, and I was able to complete the task.
I kept myself up to date with industry news so I was better prepared.
Where do you see yourself in five years?
I just want to be at a place in my life when I'm happy with who I am.
I could see myself starting my own business.
I just want to have a steady income that I am satisfied with.
Working for this organisation but taken on added responsibilities.
What is a good response to the question, "What is your biggest weakness?
"I am a perfectionist and find myself disappointed that others aren't as careful in their work."
"I'd like to work on getting myself better organized. I have been trying out a new system."
"Weaknesses? Hmmm, gee, I can't think of any. I guess I don't have any weaknesses!"
"I find it hard to stay focused sometimes, so I take frequent breaks."
What is not a good question to ask in your interview?
How much time is given for sick leave and vacation?
Are there opportunities for advancement?
What kind of training will I be given?
What is the culture like in the organization?
Which of the following choices describes an appropriate answer to an interviewer's question?
Your answers must be as short as possible. Details are not needed.
Your answers should be complete but brief.
Your answers should be detailed and specific, with examples.
Your answers should include extra information that will impress the interviewer.
You’re asked a really difficult question. You don’t know the answer off the top of your head, so you:
You pause for a moment to construct a response
Say the first thing that comes to mind
Respond by expressing that it's a difficult question to answer and that you are unsure.
Try to bluff your way through the job interview
Your interviewer asks you what you think about your previous boss. You didn’t get along with your previous boss. You answer:
Highlight the negative characteristics about your boss
State that you don't know anything about your boss
Decline to talk about your past work experience
Make a connection with your boss and share positive attributes
IF you don't understand a question an interviewer asks,
ask him or her to clarify it.
give details that show you think clearly.
try to answer the best you can
pretend you did not hear it
Below are the items that I could inform the interviewer(s) when I am asked "Tell me about yourself" question EXCEPT
My area of expertise (i.e.: knowledge based skills, classes taken)
My work ethics (i.e.: third party endorsement)
My personal general interests (i.e.: hobbies)
My education and/or years of experience (i.e.: degree, position in previous workplace)
Which one of the following is the BEST sample answer to answer the question "Why should we hire you?"
I’m smart, qualified and I want this job.
Because I need a job. I saw your ad and I knew I could do the job. Also, I have the degree that matches the job that you advertised.
Because I am a hard worker and will always try my best to get the job done. I promise 200% that you will not regret hiring me because I was the best worker in my previous work place.
I believe that my experience with technology, specifically in the web design space, make me the best match for this position. In my previous job, I was responsible for maintaining and updating our company website.
