Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Interview
Dos and Donts
Maintain basic etiquette
Do not slouch
Do not be distracted
Project confidence
Do not fidget
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Steps to Remember
Knock on the door before opening it [make a moderate sound; not too loud and not too
soft]
Seek permission to enter [May I come in please?]
Walk in smartly [Make eye contact, dont drag your feet, make sure that your shoes
dont make any inappropriate noise]
Greet the interviewers [Good Morning or Good Afternoon or Good Evening, sir/
madam]
State your name and purpose [I am ........., from the ......... department of Academy of
Technology, sir/ madam. I am here for my interview.]
Wait till you are offered a seat [If you are not offered one, you may seek permission to
sit - May I have a seat please?] [Say Thank you when given permission to sit]
Always remember to be polite and pleasant.
Use your research on the company and the company presentation to answer questions
like Why should we hire you? How can you be an asset to us? Do you have any
questions for us? If you prove that you are interested in the company they will be
interested in you.
At the end remember to thank the interviewers for their time. [Thank you, sir. I learnt a
lot today. Or Thank you, sir. It was a very nice experience talking to you. Or something
similar]
What you Need to get the Job
Communication skills (including listening)
Analytical skills
Interest in industry/company
Interpersonal comfort and skills
Enthusiasm
Having a clear goal
Leadership skill
Confidence
Personal presence
Credibility
High energy (But not overwhelming)
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13. How would you describe your ideal job/ company/ location?
The only right answer is to describe what this company is offering. Make your answer
believable; add specific reasons why each quality represented by this opportunity is attractive
to you. Sound sincere. Put their virtues high on the list of exactly what youre looking for.
14. If you were hiring a person for this job, what would you look for?
If your strongest point is your technical skill, highlight that. If it is your interpersonal or
leadership skill, highlight that. In short, the person you describe should be a splitting image of
yourself.
15. What unique skills can you bring to our company?
Your strengths
16. Which challenge/problem was the most/least rewarding?
Choose a challenge that taught you the most when talking of the most rewarding one; choose
one that taught you the least in the other case. Do not refer to short cuts. Instead demonstrate a
quality like presence of mind or time management or innovation.
17. What is your biggest accomplishment/failure?
Refer to a recent accomplishment and it is always better to cite an example where you can relate
the accomplishment with the job position. If you are talking about failure it is better to talk
about an insignificant one and do not forget to tell them the lesson you have learnt from the
failure and how you are working on it
18. What accomplishments have given you the most satisfaction in your life?
19. What are two or three examples of tasks that you do not particularly enjoy doing?
20. What are two or three examples of tasks that you particularly enjoy doing?
21. What motivates you?
22. What are your greatest weaknesses?
Disguise strength as a weakness. However, this is used too often. A better answer would be to
assure the interviewer that you can think of nothing that would stand in the way of your
performing in this position with excellence. Or, you can, instead of confessing a weakness,
describe what you like most and like least, making sure that what you like most matches up
with the most important qualification for success in the position, and what you like least is not
essential.
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persuasiveness, courage, persistence, intelligence, etc. Describe the rational, methodical process
you would follow in analyzing any problem, who you would consult with, generating possible
solutions, choosing the best course of action, and monitoring the results.
62. Have you done any project? What problems did you face in completing it?
Talk about the live project that you have completed or working on. You must tell them about
your contribution if it is a team project. Do not tell them about the problem rather disguise it as
a challenge and show them your active and positive participation in overcoming the problem
63. When did you last have to work on a challenging project with a tight deadline? Tell me
about the experience.
64. What have you done to improve your knowledge in the last year?
Be honest while answering this question. Refer to books that you have read, completed any
relevant course, attended any seminar, workshop, conferences etc
65. If the people who know you were asked why you should be hired, what would they say?
66. What do you worry about?
67. When I call your references, what will they say is your greatest strength and your greatest
weakness?
68. Do you have any fatal flaws?
69. If you had to describe yourself in only three words, what would those words be?
70. Are you a self-starter? Support your response with suitable examples.
71. Do you enjoy doing independent research?
72. Would you rather work with information or with people?
73. Describe a difficult work situation/project and how you overcame it.
74. Tell me about a problem you had with a boss/ supervisor/ professor.
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75. How do you react to criticism from supervisors that you consider to be unjust? Did you
ever encounter any such situations?
Present yourself as a person who can handle criticism without becoming angry, defensive,
vengeful or arrogant. However, emphasize that you do not let others intimidate or blame you
when you don't deserve it.
76. Describe some situations in which you worked under pressure or met deadlines.
77. What would you say to your boss if hes crazy about an idea, but you think it stinks?
78. Describe a situation in which you had to work with a difficult person. How did you
handle the situation? Is there anything you would have done differently in hindsight?
79. Tell me about something you did or failed to do that you now feel a little ashamed of.
80. What good books have you read lately? [Mention why]
81. Are you net savvy? Do you feel it is important and why?
82. What is more important to you, the money or the work?
83. How much money do you need to be happy?
84. Have you considered starting your own business?
85. How do you feel about reporting to a younger person (minority, woman, etc)?
86. Are you willing to work overtime? Nights? Weekends?
If youre a confirmed workaholic, this question is easy for you. Say that this kind of schedule is
just your style. Add that your family understands it. If however, you prefer a more balanced
lifestyle, you could try asking: Whats the norm for your best people here? If the hours still
sound unrealistic for you, ask, Do you have any top people who perform exceptionally for
you, but who also have families and like to get home in time to see them at night? Depending
on the answer, be honest about how you would fit into the picture. If all those extra hours make
you uncomfortable, say so, but phrase your response positively. E.g.: I love my work and do it
exceptionally well. Ive built my whole career on working not just hard, but smart. I think youll
find me one of the most productive people here. At the same time, I do have a family. They add
balance and richness to my life, which in turn helps me be happy and productive at work. If I
could handle some of the extra work at home, in the evenings or on weekends, it would be
ideal.
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87. How familiar are you with the community that we are located in?
88. Do you have any location preferences?
89. Would you be willing to relocate if required?
90. Are you willing to travel and how much?
91. Are you willing to put the interests of the organization ahead of your own?
92. What do you think about AbortionMaoists The Death Penalty (or any other
controversial subject)?
93. On a scale of one to ten, rate me as an interviewer.
Never be negative. Dont give a numerical rating. Pay the interviewer a sincere compliment that
he/she can believe. Anchor it in the behaviour youve just seen. Praise whatever interview style
he/she has been using. Some qualities you can praise: thoroughness, methodical and analytical
approach.
94. What if I dont select you for this job?
Be positive and confident. Refer to your unique qualities and the (good) interview, and then say
that you would ask what the interviewer found lacking.
95. Is there anything you wanted me to know about you that we havent discussed?
96. Do you have any questions for me?
The interviewer wants to know whether you were engaged in the interview. Ask about
initiatives, new projects or if you have nothing else, any philanthropic work in which the
company participates. Do not say something like What do you do?
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