Job Interview Questions About the New Job and Company
What interests you about this job? - Best Answers
Why do you want this job? - Best Answers
What applicable attributes / experience do you have? - Best Answers
Are you overqualified for this job? - Best Answers
Why are you the best person for the job? - Best Answers
Why should we hire you? - Best Answers
What do you know about this company? - Best Answers
Why do you want to work for this organization?
What challenges are you looking for in a position?
What can you contribute to this company?
Are you willing to travel? - Best Answers
Is there anything I haven't told you about the job or company that you would like to know? - Best Answers
Interview Questions: The Future
What are you looking for in your next job? What is important to you?
What are your goals for the next five years / ten years? - Best Answers
How do you plan to achieve those goals? - Best Answers
What are your salary requirements - both short-term and
long-term? - Best Answers
DURING THE INTERVIEW
1. Start it off like a winner. Offer your hand, and give a firm
handshake, a pleasant smile and a positive confident attitude.
Introduce yourself.
2. Be comfortable. Take a seat facing the interviewer,
however, slightly off center. Be sure you are not facing into
direct sunlight or some other uncomfortable situation.
3. Listen attentively. Look at the interviewer directly, but don't get into a stare down! Sit up straight. Try to relax. It's okay to
take a few notes if the questions are lengthy, or you need to
remind yourself of something you want to stress.
4. Avoid nervous mannerisms. Pay attention to nervous
mannerisms you might have such as clicking your pen, jingling
change in your pocket, twisting your hair, biting your nails.
Control these impulses! Everyone is nervous to some extent,
the key is to appear calm and collected.
5. Speak clearly. Use good grammar and a friendly tone. Never
answer just "yes" or "no" to a question. Always clarify, expand
on your answers. Be sure not to ramble on.
6. Be positive and enthusiastic. You want to outshine all other
candidates so "turn it on" during the interview! No matter how
sterling your credentials are, you won't be hired if the
interviewer isn't sold. Pump up your enthusiasm prior to the
interview. Never whine, gripe or complain about past
employers, jobs, classes etc.
7. Ask pertinent questions. Be prepared to ask a few
questions. Do not monopolize the interviewer's time,
particularly if you know they have appointments scheduled
following your interview. Do ask thoughtful questions. Don't
ask about salary and benefits, this can be discussed when
the company is definitely interested in you!
