Interview Tips & Job Opps

Below is top 10 Job Interview Questions About the New Job and the Company. Try to prepare them before going to a job interview.

1. What interests you about this job?
2. Why do you want this job?
3. What applicable experience do you have?
4. Are you overqualified for this job?
5. What can you do for this company?
6. Why should we hire you?
7. Why are you the best person for the job?
8. What do you know about this company?
9. What challenges are you looking for in a position?
10. What can you contribute to this company?

Behavioral interview questions will be more pointed, more probing and more specific than traditional interview questions:

1. Give an example of an occasion when you used logic to solve a problem.
2. Give an example of a goal you reached and tell me how you achieved it.
3. Describe a decision you made that was unpopular and how you handled implementing it.
4. Have you gone above and beyond the call of duty? If so, how?
5. What do you do when your schedule is interrupted? Give an example of how you handle it.
6. Have you had to convince a team to work on a project they weren't thrilled about? How did you do it?
7. Have you handled a difficult situation with a co-worker? How?
8. Tell me about how you worked effectively under pressure.
Follow-up questions will also be detailed. You may be asked what you did, what you said, how you reacted or how you felt.

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Practice Interviewing
Talking on the phone isn't as easy as it seems. I've always found it's helpful to practice. Have a friend or family member conduct a mock interview and tape record it so you can see how you sound over the phone. Any cassette recorder will work. You'll be able to hear your "ums" and "uhs" and "okays" and you can practice reducing them from your conversational speech. Also rehearse answers to those typical questions you'll be asked.

During the Phone Interview
1. Don't smoke, chew gum, eat, or drink.
2. Do keep a glass of water handy, in case you need to wet your mouth.
3. Smile. Smiling will project a positive image to the listener and will change the tone of your voice.
4. Speak slowly and enunciate clearly.
5. Use the person's title (Mr. or Ms. and their last name.) Only use a first name if they ask you to.
6. Don't interrupt the interviewer.
7. Take your time - it's perfectly acceptable to take a moment or two to collect your thoughts.
8. Give short answers.
9. Remember your goal is to set-up a face-to-face interview. After you thank the interviewer ask if it would be possible to meet in person.

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