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_noXiouS_ · « **on:** September 06, 2010, 09:42:39 PM »

- hope it helps :happy:

Q: "What are your weaknesses?" "Don't take this literally and go into a detailed explanation of your weaknesses," says John Challenger, CEO of global outplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. He advises taking a potential weakness and putting a positive spin on it.

A: "I am very detail-oriented and in some industries that may not be a good fit. But for this accounting position, I think this trait truly will help me excel."

Q: "How would you solve this problem?" Challenger says that these kinds of hypothetical questions can be risky. First of all, they may not like your answer; if they do like it, there's a chance they will steal it. That's what happened to June Sullivan when she interviewed for an activity director's position at a long-term care facility. When asked about marketing ideas, June laid out her entire plan. Well, she didn't get the job, but later recognized some of her strategies being used by the facility.

A: "I think you can increase product awareness by enacting some marketing strategies that could employ advertising, direct mail or media placements."

Q: "Why did you leave your last job?" Again, Challenger suggests presenting everything in a positive light. An interview is not the time to dish the dirt on your previous employer.

A: "The company just wasn't a good fit for my innovative personality. But what I learned is that organizations have distinct personalities just like people do. Now I know to concentrate my job search on companies who value independent thinking and alternative methods."

Q: "Why do you want to work here?" Questions like these require you to do your homework before the interview.

A: "I want to be a part of a global company that last year alone invested $1.4 million in research and development of eco-friendly industrial processes."

Q: "Tell me about yourself." This is a chance for you to shine -- but not to tell your life history. Begin by listing your traits and accomplishments you feel are relevant for the position. Don't delve into personal information unless it relates to the position you're vying for.

A: "I am very creative and resourceful. I have been a sales manager for the past five years and used my creativity to devise unique incentives to keep the sales representatives motivated. Because of this my sales team earned numerous company awards."

Q: "Tell me about the worst boss you ever had." Take the high road and don't give into the temptation to vent any past frustrations.

A: "While none of my past bosses were awful, there are some who taught me more than others did."

Q: "What are your goals?" This is best answered by reiterating your objective statement on your resume. Keep your aspirations to be a vice president of marketing, own your own company or retire at 40 to yourself.

A: "I want to secure a civil engineering position with a national firm that concentrates on retail development. Ideally, I would like to work for a young company, such as this one, so I can get in on the ground floor and take advantage of all the opportunities a growing firm has to offer."

Punjabi Janta Forums - Janta Di Pasand · « **on:** September 06, 2010, 09:42:39 PM »

_noXiouS_ · « **Reply #1 on:** September 06, 2010, 09:43:25 PM »

please feel free to add/suggest more tips!

Steppenwolf · « **Reply #2 on:** September 07, 2010, 09:19:12 PM »

Have a list of questions ready to ask the interviewers. Good questions. One I like is:

Since I'm going to be new on the project, how much support do I have from the organization?

_noXiouS_ · « **Reply #3 on:** September 12, 2010, 02:02:51 PM »

- exactly, it helps to do some research on the company you're applying for as well.

Jhanda_Amli · « **Reply #4 on:** September 12, 2010, 02:22:03 PM »

I think the Toughest Question and almost 50% of your interview is based on one question. When you go on Companies like GM, Toyota or anything multination .. They devolop there question when you answer this question.

- Tell me about yourself.
This has always being my first question whenever i walked into any interview as they want to verify your resume first up(and I have given like more than 50 interviews.. so make sure you perpare for this very well)... You nail this one.. You are half done .. The other questions are just one liners which are like 5-10 mins of your interview if let say the interview is 30 mins. Apart from that the other question that really make a difference is 'What you ask the interviewer'. This is where your creativity is tested.

One of the classic question to ask is - What you like about you job at the given company (lot of the time the answer will be "Variety in the job"

:) or how you guys manage team work in a team (if you will working for a Team or something) - Simpler lang and detailed questions are better. Never perpare a question which will screw up the interviewer himself.. Example: You ask a HR lady.. How are you willing to improve the efficiency of your nuclear facility considering tha amount of waste associated with it.. Dont expect an answer cause she is not an engineer

: .. This question should be directed to like Process Improvement Engineer

Gharry · « **Reply #5 on:** September 12, 2010, 02:24:05 PM »

fer greji :angry: :angry:

dab ch bandook · « **Reply #6 on:** September 12, 2010, 07:03:09 PM »

:thaa: grewal 22 tenu angreji kio nhi aaundi :thaa: waide mainu v nhi aaundi ehna da kuch karna paina :excited: :excited: :laugh:

_noXiouS_ · « **Reply #7 on:** September 13, 2010, 09:09:59 PM »

good posts ta baksh deya karo spam to /:)

Oranyo · « **Reply #8 on:** August 02, 2012, 12:53:51 PM »

nice tricky questions lol..bt its tru

Jatt Mullanpuria · « **Reply #9 on:** August 03, 2012, 12:24:57 AM »

Quote from: Jhanda_Amli on September 12, 2010, 02:22:03 PM

I think the Toughest Question and almost 50% of your interview is based on one question. When you go on Companies like GM, Toyota or anything multination .. They devolop there question when you answer this question.

- Tell me about yourself.
This has always being my first question whenever i walked into any interview as they want to verify your resume first up(and I have given like more than 50 interviews.. so make sure you perpare for this very well)... You nail this one.. You are half done .. The other questions are just one liners which are like 5-10 mins of your interview if let say the interview is 30 mins. Apart from that the other question that really make a difference is 'What you ask the interviewer'. This is where your creativity is tested.

One of the classic question to ask is - What you like about you job at the given company (lot of the time the answer will be "Variety in the job" :) or how you guys manage team work in a team (if you will working for a Team or something) - Simpler lang and detailed questions are better. Never perpare a question which will screw up the interviewer himself.. Example: You ask a HR lady.. How are you willing to improve the efficiency of your nuclear facility considering tha amount of waste associated with it.. Dont expect an answer cause she is not an engineer : .. This question should be directed to like Process Improvement Engineer

usually alogn with the HR theres also position manager jehra naal hunda asking questions along with the HR person. I guess at the end of the day its more about kihde layi tusi questions sahmne rakh rahe hege o.

SHAILZA · « **Reply #10 on:** August 03, 2012, 05:52:45 AM »

Interview questions...... I hate dem.... I nev like to b judged by smone

blueberry · « **Reply #11 on:** August 03, 2012, 06:50:33 AM »

Boring......

҂ ȿḉặᵰɗἷἧäѷїѧҋ↔ᶀɍǐȶĩṧӊ ₰ · « **Reply #12 on:** August 03, 2012, 07:24:38 AM »

Interviews aren't tough. Just be your confident, genuine, casual but professional self. Let the manager know your strengths, your skills, your interests, why you're perfect for the job, your experiences etc

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