...17 interview questions that are designed to trick you Savvy hiring managers have honed their ability to ask the fewest questions yielding the greatest depth of information. One way they do this is by asking seemingly simple questions that get you to reveal information you may have been trying to conceal — queries that break through the traditional interview noise and clutter and get to the raw you. In other words: questions designed to trick you. Can you tell me about yourself? Why do they ask this? They ask to determine how the candidates see themselves as it pertains to the position. "The employer wants to hear that the candidate did their homework," says Tina Nicolai, executive career coach and founder of Resume Writers' Ink. "The interviewer is also listening for a level of confidence in how well the candidate portrays herself through the information that is communicated. Additionally, the interviewer is listening for strong behavioral competencies, which help determine a right fit with the job. If this opening answer is weak, it can send the remainder of the interview into a tailspin or cut the interview short." What makes it tricky? It can tempt you to talk about your personal life — which you shouldn't! "Most candidates are not versed in seeing this as a trick question, so they may answer by speaking from a personal perspective: 'I have three kids, I'm married, etc,'" Nicolai says. "Believe it or not, even the most seasoned candidate falls for this question especially...
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...1. Tell us about yourself? Good morning. My name is Lingling Cui, an international student from Deakin University. it is really a great honor to have this opportunity for a interview. I am about to be graduated and registered in August after the 6 weeks clinical placement in Knox. So far, I have completed two clinical placements in Australia. One is mental, another is surgical unit. Prior to commencing my Bachelor of Nursing in Australia, I have graduated from Peking University and achieved my first Bachelor of Nursing following a 3.5 years study and 1.5 years clinical placement in medical surgical ward, theatre, pediatric ward, gynecologic ward, delivery room and emergency room. Besides studying, I am also working in nursing home from last year. I am a nice person with excellent nursing skill and interpersonal skill, which enable me to working in a team with pressure. Furthermore, I can listen and speak mandarin and English fluently. All the experience and skills that I gain during studying and working are around nursing, which enable me to prepare well for future career. 2. What do you know about this organization and why have you chosen to work here? Healthscope is one of Australia’s leading private healthcare operators and the second largest private hospital provider. Healthscope owns or manages 45 medical/surgical, rehabilitation and psychiatric hospitals. In addition, Healthscope operates a leading pathology business with facilities in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore...
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...Ten Tough Interview Questions And Ten Great Answers 1. Tell me about yourself. My background to date has been centered around preparing myself to become the very best _____ I can become. Let me tell you specifically how I've prepared myself . . . 2. Why should I hire you? Because I sincerely believe that I'm the best person for the job. I realize that there are many other college students who have the ability to do this job. I also have that ability. But I also bring an additional quality that makes me the very best person for the job--my attitude for excellence. Not just giving lip service to excellence, but putting every part of myself into achieving it. In _____ and _____ I have consistently reached for becoming the very best I can become by doing the following . . . 3. What is your long-range objective? Where do you want to be 10 or 15 years from now? Although it's certainly difficult to predict things far into the future, I know what direction I want to develop toward. Within five years, I would like to become the very best _____ your company has. In fact, my personal career mission statement is to become a world-class _____ in the _____ industry. I will work toward becoming the expert that others rely upon. And in doing so, I feel I will be fully prepared to take on any greater responsibilities that might be presented in the long term. 4. How has your education prepared you for your career? As you will note on my résumé, I've taken not only the required...
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...5 common Personal Interview (PI) questions for distance MBA graduates Nowadays, as the demand for MBA graduates through the distance learning mode has increased, many working professionals seek to upgrade their academic qualifications for a better career. Every year, lakhs of students and professionals apply for MBA programs at top business schools in the country. However, with limited seats, there is tough competition to get an entry into one of the top institutions. For this purpose, management entrance exams are conducted to filter out candidates at a primary level. After clearing the entrance exam, a candidate has to pass through the rounds of Group Discussion (GD) followed by Personal Interview (PI). An aspirant successfully clearing all the three rounds is eligible for admission to distance MBA programs at top B-Schools. Personal Interview is a generic interview. Here, the interviewer seeks to test the confidence, communication and presentation skills of the candidate. A number of students get eliminated at this level due to inability to produce impressive answers. There are some typical questions that are asked in the PI rounds of various colleges. Here are a few. Tell us something about yourself. This is the most common interview question not only asked in PI interviews forpart time MBA professionals, but in several other interviews. Here, the interviewer intends to assess your presentation and how you pitch yourself in front of others. Communication is, ofcourse,...
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...INTERVIEW QUESTIONS & TECHNIQUES Collected by MBA Dept General Advice Before you go for your interview you need to find out everything you can about the company. Reread your application/CV/covering letter, so that you can think about your skills and qualifications, and also questions that you might be asked. In order to do well in the interview you need to be able to convince the interviewer that you have the right skills for the job, this will include your motivation towards the job, how well you will fit into the company, along with meeting their academic and skills requirements. You should dress smartly and appropriately and should leave in plenty of time allowing for possible delays, so that you are not late. Remember first impressions last! Tips It's a good idea to ask for a glass of water, as you will be doing a lot of talking, but it’s also good to take a sip if you want a few seconds to think about the question asked. • Ensure that you are sitting comfortably in a position where you can address all the interviewers. • Make sure that you remember the names of the interviewers, and take note of their various roles. First Impressions Most people make an initial opinion of a stranger within the first five minutes of meeting them. According to research employers' impressions are made up of the following: Body Language and image (70%) Tone of voice (20%) What you say (10%) As soon as you enter the building you need to be polite to everyone...
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...Sample Interview Questions with Suggested Ways of Answering Q. Tell me about yourself. A. This is the dreaded, classic, open-ended interview question and likely to be among the first. It's your chance to introduce your qualifications, good work habits, etc. Keep it mostly work and career related. Q. Why do you want to leave your current job? (Why did you leave your last job?) A. Be careful with this. Avoid trashing other employers and making statements like, "I need more money." Instead, make generic statements such as, "It's a career move." Q. What are your strengths? A. Point out your positive attributes related to the job. Q. What are your weaknesses? A. Everybody has weaknesses, but don't spend too much time on this one and keep it work related. Along with a minor weakness or two, try to point out a couple of weaknesses that the interviewer might see as strengths, such as sometimes being a little too meticulous about the quality of your work. (Avoid saying "I work too hard." It's a predictable, common answer.) For every weakness, offer a strength that compensates for it. Q. Which adjectives would you use to describe yourself? A. Answer with positive, work-oriented adjectives, such as conscientious, hard-working, honest and courteous, plus a brief description or example of why each fits you well. Q. What do you know about our company? A. To answer this one, research the company before you interview. Q. Why do you want to work for us? A. Same as above. Research the company before...
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...2/20/13 Topic: Interview Questions Objectives: Ss will be able to identify the reasons employers ask specific questions, and strategies for answering interview questions. Ss will be able to compare two interviews and find the candidate’s strengths and weaknesses. Materials: Interview Question preview worksheet, Interview rubric, FEGS L 15- Good and Bad Interviews Inappropriate Question Worksheet Warm up: What do you know about interviewing in the USA? What are some questions you might be asked on an interview? Activity 1: Ss match 9 interview questions to the appropriate main questions (Do you have the skills to do the job? Do you have a good work attitude? Will you help the business succeed?) T reviews with the class. Activity 2: Comparing Interviews: T presents question rubric to the class, and goes over the 6 qualities to look for in answering questions. T begins with the bad interview, and asks two students to role play the interview. T asks what mistakes the applicant made, and students discuss in partners. Next, students re-read the interview and score on their rubric. T asks what the applicant could have answered instead of her mistakes. Ss re-write the interview and share. Next, Ss read the good version of the interview, and score on the rubric. Activity 3: Inappropriate Questions: T asks Ss if they have ever been asked inappropriate questions at school or in the community, and what they did about it. Ss review a list of inappropriate or illegal...
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...Interview Question Describe your current line of research and explain its clinical relevance. What aspects of your research are innovative? What do you believe is a researcher's obligation for dissemination of results? What experience and success have you had in acquiring research grant support? What research equipment, personnel, and supply requirements do you have? Describe the courses you have taught by summarizing the course content and assignments required. Explain how you grade students' written work. How have you handled conflicts with students over grades and assignments? How would you handle an episode of academic misconduct? Define "integrity" and explain at least two ways that you have demonstrated this trait in your research and teaching. How have your prior jobs contributed to your professional skills and attitude? Why are you interested in a position at this university? What strengths and expertise will you contribute to our department? In what ways do you feel you can lend support to your colleagues? List three areas of weakness that you wish to improve on. How will you be a role model for our students? In your opinion, what personal and professional traits are desirable for mentoring students? Professor Job Description Professors' responsibilities are typically divided between teaching, research, and service. The teaching responsibilities are the most visible: learning the material (this can take years, especially for some upper level courses)...
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...Cassie Stauffer HR MGMT T/R 9:30 Job Listing Paper: “The Art of Interview Questions” How do you handle stress and pressure? * I would ask this question because being a buyer for a company requires many patience and understanding of the people and situations around you. The job at hand is a very stressful one; always making sure the clothing line is in on time, made properly and on the floor on the right days. I wouldn’t want to hire someone who doesn’t handle stress well resulting in swearing or throwing objects. * Answer: Stress, in general, is important to me. When I am stressed I most always produce my best work. It keeps me on my toes and alert. The thing about stress I have found out is I have to have a balance between good and bad stress and pressure is a sure way to help me stay motivated. When I am under pressure I feel as though I am challenged, which is something I strive for in a job. What is your greatest weakness? * This question would be asked to see where the interviewee stands. If there greatest weakness has to do with being late, or never completing their work, then they won’t be a good match for this job. * Answer: My greatest weakness would have to be my issue with perfectionism. I am a huge perfectionist and have to make sure I have enough time to check over my projects or papers before the deadline. I am a huge believer in always being on time. I have actually set up a system to ensure me that I will never be late thus, reducing any...
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...Questions to ask employer: * What does a typical day or week look like for the person in this position? Is there travel, flextime, etc? * How will my job responsibilities and performance be measured? By whom? * Do you expect the main responsibilities for this position to change in the next six months to a year? * What are some of the opportunities to advance after contract? * How would you describe the work culture here? * What are next steps in the interview process? ACCOMPLISHMENTS: * Worked with TATA Teleservices Ltd., Ahmedabad as a summer trainee on ‘HRM system analysis with special focus on HR operations” in 2006 (8 weeks) * Training and development program * Manpower planning * Recruitment procedures * Employee satisfaction * Assisted HR manager in different work place activates * Awarded “best performance” in 2010 by VP in annual conference. * I enjoy managing multiple projects simultaneously * Why are you applying for this contract job? I understand that nature of the job, as it is short-term. Wellpoint provides a dynamic work environment where my administrative skills can be maximized. I believe that such valuable experience will further enhance my career. What would your coworkers say about you? Answer: They would confidently say that I am team-oriented employee. More often, I have acted as a situational leader when conflict or non-critical decision occurred. * What would your...
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...Interview questions 1. Name 3 factors which motivate you to work? 2. If you are offered a better paid job but you are satisfied with the job you have currently what will you choose? 3. You have 2 options: low paid job with potential for growth and highly paid job without too many options for growth. What will you choose? 4. Are you ready to work overtime? If yes, then in which cases? 5. How long are you ready to stay at one job? What does it depend on? Objectives The main aims and objectives of this interview were to gather data from different perspective of interviewees with different experience and environment. The interviewees’ personal data will not be disclosed but their background will be considered in order to notice and compare their behaviour. Interview I interviewed three candidates from different countries with different background and two were from same fraternity but with same educational background. Candidate 1: background 28 years old male lawyer with LLM qualification and single and is currently practicing as the lawyer in Uganda, Africa and had only started practicing at the middle of this year. Q : Name 3 factors which motivate you to work? Answers i. Community contribution. ii. Professional excellence iii. Self sustainability (Money) Q : If you are offered a better paid job but you are satisfied with the job you have currently...
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...Interview Questions This page is here to help us all be prepared for the types of questions that are typically asked during an interview. We have tried to break them down into the categories listed below as best as possible. Personal Questions - Finance Questions - Accounting Questions - Other Questions [pic] Personal Questions Q. Spend 5 minutes and walk me through your resume. A. The first question you will most likely be asked. On the surface it seems like an easy question, but you will need to be clear and concise with your response. This is something you will need to practice repeatedly so that you can SUCCINCTLY talk about yourself and relate your background to the job. Try to start after you finished undergrad. and talk about: Each position you have held, your role and responsibilities (try to highlight ones that match the job), and what you liked about that work. You want to work your way up to attending Emory. Q. Why do you want to work in Investment Banking/Sales & Trading / Research/ PCS? A. Probably the second question you will be asked. This is probably the most important question you will have to answer. You should be able to relate experiences in your job and interests that match the job you are interviewing for. This is a question that you need to have a rehearsed 2-minute response. Your answer should end along the line "and that’s why I want to go into Investment Banking." How can you relate your background if you didn’t used to work in the industry...
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...relying on you and things did not go as planned. What happened and how did you handle it? * Tell me of a time when you disagreed with team member and how you handled it. * Why do you want to do accounting? * Give me an example where you had to make a difficult decision which positively affected an outcome either in school or the workplace? * Tell me about yourself. Not school, not background, but you. What makes you you? * name a time you had to analyze a lot of data and make a decision * Name a time when you conducted research for a project, and how you applied it. * What is your biggest weakness? OR Why is Crowe your #1? Then when I answered the interviewer asked, well don't you tell that to all the firms you interview with? * Describe a time where you had to lead by example....
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...Interview Questions Group A 1) Tell me something about yourself. No matter my job title I believe I am always a customer service provider. I pride myself on making sure that the customer, be they external to the company or internal, always walks away from an interaction with me completely satisfied. 2) Why should I hire you? When you hire me you hire a devoted employee who wants to do the best she can for her company every day. I am always searching for ways to better myself and to help others do so as well. Every day I come to work ready to take on the challenges that each day provides, seeking more ways to help my company and myself achieve our goals. 3) What are your weaknesses? I can be very hard on myself. I can easily become angry with myself when I am trying to solve a problem and it seems as if it is taking too much time for me to do so. I combat this issue by reminding myself that I have the knowledge and the skills to solve the problem, I just need to not get discouraged and look at it in a different way. 4) Why are you interested in working for our firm? I share many of the same goals that the firm has. I believe in what you stand for and what you are doing for your customers. I want to be a part of what happens here and I want to make it better by utilizing my skills to further the work that you are doing. 5) What can you contribute to this company? I am a conscientious and dedicated employee. I enjoy helping others...
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...Interview Questions 1. Why did you apply for this position and what separates you from any other candidate? 2. What is the most difficult situation you have faced with a customer and what was the outcome? How would you handle it differently? 3. How do you feel about the philosophy of the customer always being right? 4. How do you respond if you know the customer is wrong? 5. What methods would you use to develop and train your crew members? Give a past example of how you implemented this. 6. How would you respond if you are orientating a new employee and had to show them something four times? 7. Which philosophy do you manage by- leading & coaching or active participation? Why and give an example of your management style? 8. 24/7 operations are like relay races where you take the baton, run with it and then pass it on smoothly. How do you make seamless transitions on shift changes? 9. How effective are you in communicating with your peers and management? Give an example where you have used effective communication skills with your peers or bosses 10. How would you describe food cost and how would you calculate it? 11. Given you know how to calculate food cost how would you place a typical food order and what controls would you use to measure that cost? 12. How would you create a crew schedule? What would you need to build the schedule and what factors would you use to measure its effectiveness? 13. If...
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