Masih dalam rangka menambah wawasan dalam persiapan mencari kerja, lebih khusus persiapan interview kerja.

Setelah kemarin menurunkan artikel berjudul 8 Pertanyaan Jebakan dalam Wawancara Kerja maka, kali ini ada 50 pertanyaan yang paling sering ditanyakan pada saat interview kerja. Silakan disimak, semoga bermanfaat.

1. Tell

me about yourself The most often asked !uestion in interviews. "ou need to have a

short statement prepared in your mind. #e careful that it does not sound rehearsed. $imit it to work%related items unless instructed otherwise. Talk about things you have done and jobs you have held that relate to the position you are interviewing for. Start with the item farthest back and work up to the present. 2. &hy did you leave your last job' Stay positive regardless of the circumstances. (ever refer to a major problem with management and never speak ill of supervisors, co%workers or the organi)ation. *f you do, you will be the one looking bad. +eep smiling and talk about leaving for a positive reason such as an opportunity, a chance to do something special or other forward%looking reasons.

3. &hat e,perience do you have in this field' Speak about specifics that relate to the position
you are applying for. *f you do not have specific e,perience, get as close as you can.

4. -o

you consider yourself successful' "ou should always answer yes and briefly e,plain

why. . good e,planation is that you have set goals, and you have met some and are on track to achieve the others. 5. &hat do co%workers say about you' #e prepared with a !uote or two from co%workers. /ither a specific statement or a paraphrase will work. 0ill 1lark, a co%worker at Smith 1ompany, always said * was the hardest workers she had ever known. *t is as powerful as 0ill having said it at the interview herself. 6. &hat do you know about this organi)ation' This !uestion is one reason to do some research on the organi)ation before the interview. 2ind out where they have been and where they are going. &hat are the current issues and who are the major players'

7. &hat

have you done to improve your knowledge in the last year' Try to include

improvement activities that relate to the job. . wide variety of activities can be mentioned as positive self%improvement. 3ave some good ones handy to mention. 8. .re you applying for other jobs' #e honest but do not spend a lot of time in this area. +eep the focus on this job and what you can do for this organi)ation. .nything else is a distraction.

9. &hy do you want to work for this organi)ation' This may take some thought and certainly,
should be based on the research you have done on the organi)ation. Sincerity is e,tremely important here and will easily be sensed. 4elate it to your long%term career goals. 10. -o you know anyone who works for us' #e aware of the policy on relatives working for the organi)ation. This can affect your answer even though they asked about friends not relatives. #e careful to mention a friend only if they are well thought of.

11.

&hat kind of salary do you need' . loaded !uestion. . nasty little game that you

will probably lose if you answer first. So, do not answer it. *nstead, say something like, That5s a tough !uestion. 1an you tell me the range for this position' *n most cases, the interviewer, taken off guard, will tell you. *f not, say that it can depend on the details of the job. Then give a wide range. 12. .re you a team player' "ou are, of course, a team player. #e sure to have e,amples ready. Specifics that show you often perform for the good of the team rather than for yourself are good evidence of your team attitude. -o not brag, just say it in a matter%of% fact tone. This is a key point.

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3ow long would you e,pect to work for us if hired' Specifics here are not good.

Something like this should work *5d like it to be a long time. 6r .s long as we both feel *5m doing a good job. 14. 3ave you ever had to fire anyone' 3ow did you feel about that' This is serious. -o not make light of it or in any way seem like you like to fire people. .t the same time, you will do it when it is the right thing to do. &hen it comes to the organi)ation versus the individual who has created a harmful situation, you will protect the organi)ation. 4emember firing is not the same as layoff or reduction in force.

15.

&hat is your philosophy towards work' The interviewer is not looking for a long or

flowery dissertation here. -o you have strong feelings that the job gets done' "es. That5s the type of answer that works best here. Short and positive, showing a benefit to the organi)ation.

16.
mean it.

*f you had enough money to retire right now, would you' .nswer yes if you would.

#ut since you need to work, this is the type of work you prefer. -o not say yes if you do not

17.
involved.

3ave you ever been asked to leave a position' *f you have not, say no. *f you

have, be honest, brief and avoid saying negative things about the people or organi)ation

18.

/,plain how you would be an asset to this organi)ation "ou should be an,ious for

this !uestion. *t gives you a chance to highlight your best points as they relate to the position being discussed. 7ive a little advance thought to this relationship. 19. &hy should we hire you' 8oint out how your assets meet what the organi)ation needs. -o not mention any other candidates to make a comparison. 20. Tell me about a suggestion you have made 3ave a good one ready. #e sure and use a suggestion that was accepted and was then considered successful. 6ne related to the type of work applied for is a real plus.

21.

&hat irritates you about co%workers' This is a trap !uestion. Think real hard but

fail to come up with anything that irritates you. . short statement that you seem to get along with folks is great. 22. &hat is your greatest strength' (umerous answers are good, just stay positive. . few good e,amples "our ability to prioriti)e, "our problem%solving skills, "our ability to work under pressure, "our ability to focus on projects, "our professional e,pertise, "our leadership skills, "our positive attitude 23. Tell me about your dream job. Stay away from a specific job. "ou cannot win. *f you say the job you are contending for is it, you strain credibility. *f you say another job is it, you plant the suspicion that you will be dissatisfied with this position if hired. The best is to stay genetic and say something like . job where * love the work, like the people, can contribute and can5t wait to get to work.

24. 25. 26. 27.

&hy do you think you would do well at this job' 7ive several reasons and include &hat are you looking for in a job' See answer 9 :; &hat kind of person would you refuse to work with' -o not be trivial. *t would take

skills, e,perience and interest.

disloyalty to the organi)ation, violence or lawbreaking to get you to object. Minor objections will label you as a whiner. &hat is more important to you the money or the work' Money is always important, but the work is the most important. There is no better answer.

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&hat would your previous supervisor say your strongest point is' There are $oyalty, /nergy, 8ositive attitude, $eadership, Team player,

numerous good possibilities

/,pertise, *nitiative, 8atience, 3ard work, 1reativity, 8roblem solver 29. Tell me about a problem you had with a supervisor #iggest trap of all. This is a test to see if you will speak ill of your boss. *f you fall for it and tell about a problem with a former boss, you may well below the interview right there. Stay positive and develop a poor memory about any trouble with a supervisor. 30. &hat has disappointed you about a job' -on5t get trivial or negative. Safe areas are few but can include (ot enough of a challenge. "ou were laid off in a reduction 1ompany did not win a contract, which would have given you more responsibility.

31.
for.

Tell me about your ability to work under pressure. "ou may say that you thrive

under certain types of pressure. 7ive an e,ample that relates to the type of position applied

32.

-o your skills match this job or another job more closely' 8robably this one. -o

not give fuel to the suspicion that you may want another job more than this one. 33. &hat motivates you to do your best on the job' This is a personal trait that only you can say, but good e,amples are 1hallenge, .chievement, 4ecognition 34. .re you willing to work overtime' (ights' &eekends' This is up to you. #e totally honest.

35.
measures

3ow would you know you were successful on this job' Several ways are good "ou set high standards for yourself and meet them. "our outcomes are a &ould you be willing to relocate if re!uired' "ou should be clear on this with your

success."our boss tell you that you are successful

36.

family prior to the interview if you think there is a chance it may come up. -o not say yes just to get the job if the real answer is no. This can create a lot of problems later on in your career. #e honest at this point and save yourself future grief.

37.

.re you willing to put the interests of the organi)ation ahead ofyour own' This is a

straight loyalty and dedication !uestion. -o not worry about the deep ethical and philosophical implications. 0ust say yes. 38. -escribe your management style. Try to avoid labels. Some of the more common labels, like progressive, salesman or consensus, can have several meanings or descriptions depending on which management e,pert you listen to. The situational style is safe, because it says you will manage according to the situation, instead of one si)e fits all. 39. &hat have you learned from mistakes on the job' 3ere you have to come up with something or you strain credibility. Make it small, well intentioned mistake with a positive lesson learned. .n e,ample would be working too far ahead of colleagues on a project and thus throwing coordination off. 40. -o you have any blind spots' Trick !uestion. *f you know about blind spots, they are no longer blind spots. -o not reveal any personal areas of concern here. $et them do their own discovery on your bad points. -o not hand it to them.

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*f you were hiring a person for this job, what would you look for' #e careful to -o you think you are over!ualified for this position' 4egardless of your 3ow do you propose to compensate for your lack of e,perience' 2irst, if you have

mention traits that are needed and that you have. !ualifications, state that you are very well !ualified for the position. e,perience that the interviewer does not know about, bring that up Then, point out <if true= that you are a hard working !uick learner.

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&hat !ualities do you look for in a boss' #e generic and positive. Safe !ualities are

knowledgeable, a sense of humor, fair, loyal to subordinates and holder of high standards. .ll bosses think they have these traits. 45. Tell me about a time when you helped resolve a dispute betweenothers. 8ick a specific incident. 1oncentrate on your problem solving techni!ue and not the dispute you settled.

46. 47. 48. 49. 50.

&hat position do you prefer on a team working on a project' #e honest. *f you are -escribe your work ethic. /mphasi)e benefits to the organi)ation. Things like, &hat has been your biggest professional disappointment' #e sure that you refer to Tell me about the most fun you have had on the job. Talk about having fun by -o you have any !uestions for me' .lways have some !uestions prepared.

comfortable in different roles, point that out. determination to get the job done and work hard but enjoy your work are good. something that was beyond your control. Show acceptance and no negative feelings. accomplishing something for the organi)ation. >uestions prepared where you will be an asset to the organi)ation are good. 3ow soon will * be able to be productive' and &hat type of projects will * be able to assist on' are e,amples.

Selamat! Anda telah melamar untuk pekerjaan dan sekarang Anda bersiap-siap untuk wawancara kerja penting. Bahasa Inggris Anda sangat bagus dan Anda menunggu untuk membuat kesan yang baik pada masa depan Anda (mudah-mudahan) bos.Sekarang Anda perlu memastikan bahwa Anda juga memiliki bahasa Inggris yang benar untuk itu wawancara kerja. !awancara kerja dalam bahasa Inggris berisi pertanyaan-pertanyaan spesi"ik dan jawaban yang tepat. #al ini juga membutuhkan "leksibilitas tertentu dalam penggunaan tenses Anda. $itur ini menyediakan tips tentang pertanyaan dan jawaban wawancara kerja dalam bahasa Inggris. %etika Anda berjalan di dalam ruangan kesan pertama yang Anda buat pada pewawancara dapat memiliki pengaruh besar pada sisa wawancara. Adalah penting bahwa Anda memperkenalkan diri berjabat tangan dan ramah. &ertanyaan pertama sering tipe 'memecahkan kebekuan' (membangun suatu hubungan) pertanyaan. (angan heran jika pewawancara meminta Anda sesuatu seperti)

Bagaimana kabarmu hari ini* Apakah Anda memiliki kesulitan menemukan kita*

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Bagaimana kabarmu hari ini* BAIK Aku baik-baik terima kasih dan Anda* Saya juga terima kasih. BURUK (adi jadi ,% -idak begitu baik Apa yang paling penting? Berbicara tentang pengalaman Anda dan kredensial (kuali"ikasi) adalah bagian paling penting dari setiap wawancara kerja. %uali"ikasi Anda termasuk pendidikan dari Sekolah .enengah dan pelatihan khusus yang mungkin Anda lakukan di masa lalu. &engalaman Anda adalah setiap pekerjaan yang Anda lakukan yang secara langsung atau tidak langsung terkait

dengan pekerjaan yang Anda lamar. Pendidikan Ingat bahwa pendidikan Anda terjadi di masa lalu. ,leh karena itu Anda perlu menggunakan tenses terakhir misalnya) I attended the /ni0ersity o" #elsinki "rom 1234 to 1225. I graduated with a degree in agricultural planning. 6tc.l (ika Anda saat ini seorang mahasiswa anda harus menggunakan tenses ini sebagai berikut) I am currently studying at the /ni0ersity o" 7ew 8ork and will graduate with a degree in 6conomics in the spring. I am studying 6nglish at the Borough 9ommunity 9ollege. 6tc. Ingatlah untuk menyertakan pelatihan anda mungkin memiliki ketika berbicara tentang pendidikan Anda. #al ini termasuk pelatihan komputer kursus korespondensi dll &astikan untuk menyebutkan studi bahasa Inggris Anda. #al ini sangat penting karena bahasa Inggris bukan bahasa pertama Anda dan pihak perusahaan mungkin khawatir tentang "akta ini..enjamin perusahaan bahwa Anda terus meningkatkan kemampuan bahasa Inggris Anda oleh setiap kursus Anda dapat mengambil atau dengan mengatakan bahwa Anda mempelajari sejumlah jam seminggu untuk meningkatkan keterampilan Anda. Pengalaman dan Kualifikasi &engalaman kerja adalah jauh topik yang paling penting dari setiap wawancara kerja . ,leh karena itu penting untuk menjelaskan apa pengalaman yang Anda miliki secara rinci. /mumnya pengusaha ingin tahu persis apa yang Anda lakukan dan seberapa baik Anda menyelesaikan tugas-tugas Anda. Ini bukan waktu untuk menjadi sederhana. (adilah percaya diri dan berbicara bebas tentang prestasi Anda dalam pekerjaan masa lalu. Tenses Anda harus menggunakan adalah sebagai berikut: %etika berbicara tentang pekerjaan saat ini berhati-hati untuk menggunakan terus menerus hadir sempurna sempurna atau hadir. Ini sinyal bahwa Anda masih menjalankan tugas-tugas di pekerjaan Anda sekarang misalnya) Smith and 9o. ha0e employed me "or the last 5 years as a salesperson. I ha0e been creating customer contacts "or :months. 6tc. %etika berbicara tentang masa lalu perusahaan yang dituju menggunakan tenses terakhir untuk sinyal bahwa Anda tidak lagi bekerja untuk perusahaan itu misalnya) I was employed by (ackson;s "rom 1232 to 122< as a clerk. I worked as a receptionist at the =it> while I was li0ing in 7ew 8ork. 6tc. Berbicara tentang Tanggung Jawab 8ang paling penting Anda akan perlu untuk menunjukkan kuali"ikasi Anda dan keterampilan yang dibutuhkan untuk

pekerjaan yang Anda lamar. %eterampilan kerja yang Anda peroleh di masa lalu mungkin belum untuk pekerjaan yang sama persis. ,leh karena itu penting untuk menunjukkan bagaimana kemampuan Anda miliki berhubungan dengan pekerjaan yang Anda lamar. Saya ingat contoh yang indah beradaptasi keterampilan agar sesuai dengan pekerjaan yang diinginkan. Saya seorang mahasiswa dari .oskow yang pernah bekerja sebagai manajer dari sebuah teater yang penting di .oskow. Sayangnya ia harus mulai dari awal di 7ew 8ork dan karena ingin mendapatkan pekerjaan sebagai pembasmi hewan pengerat (seseorang yang membunuh tikus!). %etika ditanya apa jenis pengalaman yang ia miliki ia menjawab bahwa sebagai manajer teater ia harus memastikan bahwa teater selalu tikus bebas dan karenanya mampu melakukan pekerjaan dengan baik! Ini adalah contoh "antastis dari jenis beradaptasi kebanyakan perusahaan yang dicari.