My present job has shown
me the path to move and attain
what has been my long-term career objective. I have acquired necessary skills to some extent as well as have got accustomed to the corporate way of working. … This job can help me set up a strong professional life foundation and eventually build upon it.
Why did you choose this place to work?
“I see this opportunity as a way to contribute to an exciting/forward-thinking/fast-moving company/industry, and I feel I can do so by/with my … ” “I feel my skills are particularly
well-suited
to this position because … … “I'm excited about this job opportunity, as it would allow me to …
Why did you choose this to work?
They want
to discover your career goals
or help you learn about yourself and what's appealing and important to you in the particular role you're seeking. Lastly, it's helpful to gauge your interest in the job itself and knowledge about the company and industry overall.
Why are you interested in this job?
Example: “I'm interested in this job because I can see that, in this role,
my skills could help solve this problem within
your company. I also see an opportunity for me to learn and grow these skills, so we both would benefit personally, professionally, and financially.
What attracted you to apply for this position?
- Explain something specific that you're looking for in your job search. …
- Tell them something you noticed about THEIR job that you liked. …
- Recap what you've said to show exactly how their job fits what you're looking for.
What are your weaknesses?
- Leaving projects unfinished.
- Providing too much detail in reports.
- Shifting from one project to another (multitasking)
- Taking credit for group projects.
- Taking on too many projects at once.
- Taking on too much responsibility.
- Being too detail-oriented.
What is your salary expectation?
Choose a salary range.
Rather than offering a set number of the salary you expect, provide the employer with a range in
which
you'd like your salary to fall. Try to keep your range tight rather than very wide. For example, if you want to make $75,000 a year, a good range to offer would be $73,000 to $80,000.
How would you describe yourself?
Example: “I am
ambitious and driven
. I thrive on challenge and constantly set goals for myself, so I have something to strive toward. I'm not comfortable with settling, and I'm always looking for an opportunity to do better and achieve greatness.
What are your strengths?
In general, your
strengths should be skills that can be supported through experience
. For example, if you list communication as a strength, you may want to recall a situation in which you used communication to reach a goal or resolve a problem.
What are you interested in examples?
- Volunteer Work/Community Involvement.
- Club Memberships. If you're a member of any professional clubs or associations, you should consider including them. …
- Blogging. Blogging is an interest that can easily be made relevant to your desired position. …
- Sports. …
- Art. …
- Gaming. …
- Traveling. …
- Child Care.
What attracted you to our company?
They include
employee satisfaction
– what the company can do for your career progression- how the company allows you to pursue your goals- and any opportunities the company provides for a work-life balance.
What are the 3 main reasons to consider when applying for a new job?
- The job description sounds interesting. …
- You feel it's a good fit for your experience. …
- The job plays to your strengths. …
- You're impressed with the company. …
- You have a connection that works at the company. …
- The position would be a step up. …
- The organization offers career development.
Why are you interested in this position customer service?
People need and enjoy interaction with others
, and being in a communication rich role such as customer service means you get to interact with others on a daily basis – making this a very rewarding career for those who enjoy talking to, helping and providing a service to others.
What abilities should a person have for this job?
- Commercial awareness (or business acumen) This is about knowing how a business or industry works and what makes a company tick. …
- Communication. …
- Teamwork. …
- Negotiation and persuasion. …
- Problem solving. …
- Leadership. …
- Organisation. …
- Perseverance and motivation.
What is your weakness best answer?
- Teamwork.
- Time management.
- Sharing responsibility.
- Patience.
- Focus.
- Shyness.
- Organization skills.
- Sitting still.
