...Interview Questions (due this week) Below you will find a list of potential interview questions. It is possible that you could be asked some of these exact questions during an interview. Choose 7 questions from Group A and 3 questions from Group B, for a total of 10. Your responses to the questions in Group B should have three parts. Respond to these using Martucci Lamarre's (2006) B.A.R. (background, action(s), results) framework (p. 124). Respond to the questions as you would during an interview and provide as complete an answer as possible for each one. Group A: Standard Questions (Choose 7 questions from this group, from p. 121). 1. Tell me something about yourself. 2. Why should I hire you? 3. What are your strengths? 4. What are your weaknesses? 5. Why are you applying for this position? 6. How are you qualified for this position? 7. Why are you interested in working for our firm? 8. What can you contribute to this company? 9. What are your short-term goals? 10. What are your long-term goals? Group B: Behavior-Based Questions (Choose 3 questions from this group, from p. 124). 1. Tell me about a difficult situation you dealt with when supervising others. What did you do, and what were the results? 2. Describe a time when you had to use your best oral communication skills. What was the situation, and what was the outcome? 3. Describe a time when you had to adjust to change. How did you cope? 4. Explain a role you filled as a group or team member. 5. We all...
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... I know that managing my own time effectively will help me to get more done each day. But it has important health benefits, too. By managing my time more wisely, I will be able to minimize stress and improve my quality of life. The main problem of me is, wasting too much time and does unnecessary things. | Future personal development for improvement in time management; I had figure out a few tips in order to help myself in improving my time management. * Make Lists: Write as much down as I can. I would like to start carrying a planner or notebook already. Personally, I’ve always preferred a small, simple, white-lined notebook because I am not restricted by the various boxes and lines of the average planner. * Make Use of Down Time: By using walking, driving, showering, or otherwise any other times to plan. I will think about what are my goals for that day or the next. Which goals are most important? Prioritization is the key. | Date; 12.03.2013 | REFLECTIVE SUMMARY ON PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT. NATURE OF PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT | Why you think you are qualified for the job you are applying for | Reflective summary (max 200 words);When tell about why am I qualified with the job that I apply, I would like to state out my strength.Creative Thinking is My HabitYou should hire me because I am creative.Always I look at my work from different perspectives. I make forecasts about situation.Healthy PersonYou should...
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...Tell me about yourself ? My name is Nishchitha. For the past three years, I have been developing mobile applications. I have strong skills in designing interfaces, proficient in adobe photoshop and adobe illustrator. While I was at Coded Dreams,(I developed an app called iattachment, this app solved all the email attachment issues that the iphone and the ipad users faced. This was quite a popular app among business users. I also made another game which currently has about 50000 users on the app store. My next step is to join an international gaming company and learn from them as well as contribute my learning. Four Questions that can be asked based on my resume Q1 ) Why design , after a degree in electronics engineering ? Q2) Why do you have an MBA in Human Resources and how does that relate to what you do? Q3) What was your most challenging project ? Q4) Do you have any certifications in the tools that you use for design ? Why we should hire you ? The job requires research experience, which I currently have .Working as a research assistant has prepared me and equipped me with a variety of research methodologies , I have the experience to work with user experience researchers .The job requires me to Assist UX Recruiter with the process of recruiting participants. My MBA in Human resources will help me aid in the process effectively. The job also requires data analysis & reporting, I have two years of work experience with Cognizant technologies, I worked on data analysis...
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...Marfanisha, Regarding to the report you had sent to me about the issues of the sanitary in the office. There are some issues that are not satisfactory for me. There are some things that I wanna ask you about this issues. I don’t really think that the sanitary toilets, pantry and the hallway could affect the employee’s performance since they work on their own work place. And why the employees not helping the workers by maintain the cleanliness of the office, since they’re the one who used it. And about the outsourcing thing, why don’t we just train the existing workers rather than hire new workers that will allowing costs more. And speaking of that, how much approximately will it cost to hire new workers? Would it be more efficient than train the old workers? And the last thing is, why can’t we ask the existing workers to see if there’s any problem or own reasons due to their job. Hope by asking the workers will answers all the issues about this sanitary in the office. Contact me for the further discussion. Best Regards, APT INTERNAL MEMO Date : November 13th, 2015 To : Mr. President From : Mr. Arvin P. Tanato, Vice President Subject : Problem with office sanitary Dear Mr. President Regarding to the recent issues about the sanitary office, I received all the problem from the operation manager, I want to notify the action that I want to take based on the response. Firstly, the action that I want to take after knowing the real problem why the workers not doing their job very...
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...Tell me about yourself I am an honest, self-motivating, hard worker with a positive attitude and a team player that can easily get along well with others. I am easy to get along with and I feel that I am a team player and will do whatever it takes to get the job done. I am compassionate and open-minded. I am also flexible and reliable. I strive to give 100 percent effort in everything I do and I follow-through until completion. I am a creative thinker, I always try to find out a different way of doing work. I like to be different from others. I love the opportunity to learn new things that are challenging. I am always willing to learn something new and do my best in my work. I'm a courageous and inquisitive person. I like taking risks and struggling for my goal until it's done. I can influence people. My Strengths My strength is that i am an good listener so that i can learn things quickly. I am an self-confident and easy going person. I can work under pressure to ensure that the task given to me is complete and accurate. My Weakness My weakness is that i will feel uncomfortable until i complete that work in time. Where do you see yourself 3-5 years from now? In 5 years’ time, I see myself progressing in (the field) and in (the company), learning new skills to the benefit of (the company). I find this (job position) extremely interesting and motivating. I can see many challenges lying ahead of me, which I am eager to experience. And therefore, I am willing...
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...Why Should I Get an MBA? Jane Doe University of Phoenix: MGT/521 October 11, 2012 Joseph Mason The definition of MBA according to Wikipedia (2012) is the following: Master of Business Administration (MBA or M.B.A.) is a master's degree in business administration, which attracts people from a wide range of academic disciplines. The MBA designation originated in the United States, emerging from the late 19th century as the country industrialized and companies sought out scientific approaches to management. The core courses in the MBA program are designed to introduce students to the various areas of business such as accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, operations management, etc. Students in MBA programs have the option of taking general business courses throughout the program or can select an area of concentration and focus approximately one-fourth of their studies in this subject (“Wikipedia”, 2012). Accreditation bodies exist specifically for MBA programs to ensure consistency and quality of graduate business education. Business schools in many countries offer MBA programs tailored to full-time, part-time, executive, and distance learning students, with specialized concentrations (“Wikipedia”, 2012). I asked myself a series of questions of “Why should I get an MBA”? I took a systemic approach by addressing all the pro’s and cons of having an MBA. First, the pros of an MBA give you...
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...allegations against the Martin Marietta Corporation that they wouldn’t hire her because of her sex. Martin told Mrs. Phillips that they were not accepting applications from women with preschool-aged children. At the time, Martin was hiring men with preschool-aged children. Under Title VII of the Civil Rights act of 1964, an employer may not, in the absence of business necessity, refuse to hire women with preschool-aged children while hiring men with such children. At the time, people probably didn’t like what Martin Marietta Corp. did to Ida Phillips because in 1964 there was a civil right act for this. They most likely supported Mrs. Phillips with doing this. Civil rights activist probably stood there with her helping her on the way. I don’t know much that happened in those thirty seven days. Though from all I’ve looked through I couldn’t find anything about this subject. Some might not of cared about this at all. There might of been some that cared a lot about this like...
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...previous credits and experience of 4 years taught me the importance of patients’ care and developed a sense of responsibility. Why do you want to work in the healthcare Department. I believe that with this profession, I can make a difference, and make people feel better. Seeing so many people in pain and misery motivated me to practice nursing. Why are you leaving your current job? My previous job taught me so many things and developed necessary qualities required to be a proficient nurse. But now, there is no room for growth, and I am looking forward for new challenges to thrive in nursing. Where do you see yourself in five years? In 5 years, I would like to have profound knowledge of nursing by way of earning a doctoral degree, so that I can serve people with more advanced techniques. Why should I hire you? You should hire me because I have 4 years of experience in nursing that equips me with the ability to handle critical cases with utmost patience. I can be an asset for your health care center and strength in times of weakness. I will do my best to bring innovation in nursing that can improve health care outcomes. How would you handle a patient, who complains about everything? The major reason of complaints is their diseases, which makes them unhappy. As a nurse, I would understand their situation, listen and reassure them that the best possible services are given to them. What is the most difficult part of being a nurse? According to me, the most intricate part of being a nurse is...
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...COM 325 Self Evaluation for Employment Videos You will be expected to evaluate your performance both as the R and as the E. So you have to view two videos. These are due no later than Wednesday, November 19. Each evaluation will be worth 10 points and must address the following questions/areas. Make sure you are thorough in answering the questions. This should be typed. Applicant/E 1. Answering Questions a. List one question you felt you answered well and why. (e.g. did you use STAR correctly; was the answer direct and specific, clear and understandable, well prepared, illustrated with an example?) I felt I answered the questions about why I chose to major in CIT very well. I explained that I grew up basically as a user when it came to computers and eventually I wanted to know how everything worked. The curiosity of computers and how they functioned amazed me and that’s what has led me to pursue a career in this field. b. Given an example of a question you felt you could have answered better. Why? Write the question and your improved answer here. He had asked about my experience in the field and while I have taken many classes and done a little research and exploring on my own I haven’t quite had any experience outside of school. While I don’t think I could have answered the question better I didn't necessarily have anything I could have added to my answer. I maybe could have gone into more specific details about my experience rather than just...
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...Popular Interview Questions 1) "Tell me about yourself?" This is not an invitation to ramble on. If the context isn't clear, you need to know more about the question before giving an answer. In such a situation, you could ask, "Is there a particular aspect of my background that you would like more information on?" This will enable the interviewer to help you find the appropriate focus and avoid discussing irrelevancies. Whichever direction your answer ultimately takes, be sure that it has some relevance to the world of your professional endeavours. The tale you tell should demonstrate, or refer to, one or more of your key behavioural profiles in action--perhaps honesty, integrity, being a team player, or determination. If you choose "team player" (maybe you're the star player on your team tennis group), you can tell a story about yourself outside of work that also speaks volumes about you at work. In part, your answer should make the connection between the two, such as, "I put my heart into everything I do, whether it be sports or work. I find that getting along with teammates--or professional peers--makes life more enjoyable and productive." Or you might describe yourself as someone who is able to communicate with a variety of people, so give an example from your personal life that indicates an ability to communicate also at work. This isn't a question that you can answer effectively off the cuff. Take some time in advance to think about yourself, and those aspects...
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...Interview Practice Worksheets In order to prepare for an interview, it is imperative that you practice. Chapter 11 in your textbook provides several good suggestions as to how to answer standard questions that are asked in most interviews. It is important that you remember that you will usually be asked some variation of those questions so you should understand the information the interviewer is trying to glean from those inquiries. There are two different interview scenarios that you will complete. You are to answer as the “interviewee” in a manner that is appropriate and relevant to the job you will be interviewing for in these two scenarios. You can also read about interviewing on careerbuilder.com. If you attempt to answer the questions without reading the textbook it will be evident by your responses. Take this opportunity to think about how to interview well. Submit this as one file in the dropbox, Interview #1- You will be interviewing as a waiter/waitress at Ruby Tuesday’s in Chicago, Illinois. Interviewer: Tell me about yourself. Interviewee: I started working as a waitress 4 years ago at Texas Roadhouse. I am great at multitasking. I am currently in school working to receive my Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management. Interviewer: Why do you want to work for our company as opposed to other similar establishments? Interviewee: The mission at Ruby Tuesdays is Quality, Passion, Pride and that can been seen in the staff and...
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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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...” (Company Fact Sheet, 2014). Chick-Fil-A is still a private, family owned company that offers franchise opportunities to well qualified entrepreneurs. Their growth model is deliberately slow, building on a firm foundation of conservative business practices. The success is attributed in part from the founder’s firm decision to close its doors every Sunday. The idea is that “…all franchised Chick-fil-A Operators and their Restaurant employees should have an opportunity to rest, spend time with family and friends, and worship if they choose to do so.” (Why We’re Closed on Sundays, 2014). The focus for this project is on the Chick-Fil-A store located at 7990 North Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO. This location is used for many of the pilot programs that test the suitability of new procedures and equipment before chain-wide implementation. During an interview with the Director of Training, Brad Beck said about his training philosophy, “99 percent of a successful training program is fitting a square peg into a square hole. You don’t have to overthink the process.” With some recent changes at the store and with the necessity to remain relevant in a highly competitive market, our needs assessment explores the effectiveness of the changes, employee understanding and involvement and possible requirements for the near future. Methods Data Collection Employee Questionnaires: The...
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...product of the 2nd hour of labor? Briefly explain your answer. b. (6 points) If the market wage is $10, how many hours of labor should this firm hire to maximize profit? Briefly explain your answer. c. (6 points) Now suppose that the firm has market power and that the demand curve they face is given below. How much labor should this firm hire to maximize profit? Assume again that the market wage is $10 and briefly explain your answer. d. (4 points) Briefly explain how the labor demand curve is derived for these firms. 2. (12 points) Briefly describe four reasons, discussed in the textbook, why wages might differ across industries and/or regions. 3. Suppose you are a banker and I offer you the following deal: you give me $1000 today and I will pay you $350 a year from today, $350 two years from today, and $350 three years from today. I argue that this is a good deal for you, since I end up paying you $1050 in return for the $1000 you lent to me, i.e. you make $50. a. (6 points) Assuming the market interest rate is fixed at 6% over the next three years, is this actually a good deal for you? Why or why not? b. (6 points) Assume again that the market interest rate is fixed at 6% over the next three years, what are the lowest annual payments you would be willing to accept to make this loan? Important: assume that I pay you the same amount each year – it makes the math much easier. 4. a. (4 points) What defining characteristic of a natural monopoly...
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...Why are you interested in this role? British Airways is known for its first class customer service; The Company is said to have a great work culture. The company also invest in their employee providing the best training , it will be a great honour bring my skills and learn more from the best people at hand. Your company has a good reputation and strong team. In this environment, I can combine my knowledge and experience well. I can challenge myself and reach my goal. Tell me what you know about this job? The job is a customer service role, which involves delivering high quality customer service to all customers. Being able to resolves to customers problems, by exceeding customer expectations. Tell me about the skills and experience you have relevant to this role? My previous job at Aquaid as a customer service / admin assistant, I received a call from a angry customer who had not received their item. I apologised and reassured the customer that their problem will be dealt with and kept calm and professional despite the customer’s behaviour. I then checked the system and resent the item for next working day. Lastly, I kindly informed the customer on what i did and apologised again for the inconvenience caused. There for the skills and experience that I will bring to this organization is my year’s expertisee on delivering a good service to all customers. Good communication skills in building strong relationship with customers, ensuring that they are satisfy with the service...
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