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Sample Interview Questions & Answers

Article courtesy of InterviewConcepts.com

Interview Questions:

The following questions are provided for you to use as the basic structure when
formulating your own answers. While the specifics of each response may not
apply to you, try to follow the basic structure of the answer from the perspective
of the interviewer.

Answer the questions behaviorally, with specific examples that show clear
evidence that backs up what you are saying about yourself. Always provide
information that shows you want to become the very best _____ for the company
and that you have specifically prepared yourself to become exactly that. The
interviewer want's to be sold. They are waiting to be sold. Don't disappoint them!

Interview Questions Below:

1. Tell me about yourself.

Most people hate this question. By preparing for it, however, and knowing what a
wonderful opportunity it is to sell yourself, you should look forward to it. It is the
most frequently asked question in interviewing. It usually serves as a bridge to go
from small talk to the real interview.

Briefly describing your education or your work history are appropriate responses
to this question. Even though the employer has your resume at hand, describing
interesting aspects of each job can add a nice touch. Expand briefly on some of
your results. This will likely cause the interviewer to select an accomplishment and
ask you to tell more about it. That is exactly what you want; you score points
every time you discuss results. After bringing the employer up to the present, you
could describe one of your top strengths. You should not talk for more than 3
minutes on this question or you will become boring.

2. What is your greatest strength?

The question asks for your number-one strength, skill, or asset and requires you
to analyze yourself. Going into the interview you should have several strengths in
mind. Share the strength you feel will score the most points. Begin with a brief
statement and provide a clear example. A person interviewing for a management
position might respond: I would say it's my ability to train and motivate people. At
ABC company there was a severe turnover problem among our first-line
supervisors. Even without the benefit of a pay increase, which they deserved, I
reduced the turnover from 28% to 7% in just six months and to 4% by the end of
the year. My analysis indicated that our foremen were receiving inadequate
training when they were promoted to supervisors. Most were unsure of their
authority and how to use it. Many quit out of frustration. I developed a training
program which really gave them confidence. Once we got the supervisors trained,
productivity in the plant rose substantially.

3. How has your education prepared you for your career?

As you will note on my resume, I've taken not only the required core classes in the
_____ field, I've also gone above and beyond. I've taken every class the college
has to offer in the field and also completed an independent study project
specifically in this area. But it's not just taking the classes to gain academic
knowledge--I've taken each class, both inside and outside of my major, with this
profession in mind. So when we're studying _____ in _____, I've viewed it from
the perspective of _____. In addition, I've always tried to keep a practical view of
how the information would apply to my career. Not just theory, but how it would
actually apply. My capstone course project in my final semester involved
developing a real-world model of _____, which is very similar to what might be
used within your company. Let me tell you more about it . . .

4. What can you offer us that someone else can't?

Since you can't possibly know what backgrounds the other candidates have, you
must respond by describing your known strengths. If you feel certain that you
have some valuable or unique experience, you would certainly want to use that as
an example.

5. What are your three most important career
accomplishments?

Choose accomplishments that are related to the job you are interviewing for, and
ones that your interviewer can relate to. Avoid unnecessary detail. A question like
this gives you a fantastic opportunity to sell yourself. Take full advantage of it.
Allow 45-60 seconds for each accomplishment.

Interview Questions Above.