Interviews! This words sends a kind of tension in many of us. Many questions comes to our minds.
Will I get it?. What would they ask? How good I will answer? What about my competitors? and many more.
First of all I would say we should have a positive approach on what we want to achieve. It should not be like "will I get that",
Instead it should be "I should get that". So leave your fear and tensions out before you enter the
board room.
To start with first rule is be cool and always smiling and over all make it feel to the your interviewer that you look confident on yourself
. Remember after all first apperance matters most.
Wear what exactly you fit in. dont go by others. but avoid eye catcy colors after all your face should glow not your cloths.
In India you dont have much of "TIE" culture, so dont bother about that but overseas its prefered. Specially
in Asia pacific region.
And now in the board room. First thing is you understand your resume first. Becuase most of us we make our
resumes by either copying from others or getting from here and there. Specially remember your projects briefs,
team size, duration etc. Many of us make a common mistake, We start before the other person complete his question or
when we dont know the answer we try to convience him some how. DONT!! If you are not sure give him a political answer or
"Sorry, I dont have much Idea about it" but with a assurance that you can pick that up if required. Many of us we have
one big problem. Its the LANGUAGE ACCENT. Many time we cannot really understand what they say not becuase you english is poor
but his pronouncation may be different. Dont Imagine his question if you dont understand, be clear and ask again saying " Sorry!
I didnt get you." (Hey! Did you know many of the talented guys loose because of this communication gap becuase they really cannot
express what they want to say or do not understand what the other person is asking)
Well enough of homework lets start with those common questions. But dont ask me for the
answer, I have them but its better you analyize yourself how good you are at personal confrontation. Below are all question related to
a personal Interview and has nothing to do with your technical skills. As far as I am aware most of the companies they dont screw up up
by taking technical interviews etc as it happens in India. Abroad when we say we have 3 or 4 years of experience
they assume that you know something. And ofcourse your first one or two weeks is actual unofficial tecnical examination for your employee.
If good in those days you are rewarded other wise you face a simple line "Mr.XXXX, better meet your agency (Consultant) today!"
1. What are your long range and short range goals and objectives, when and why did you
establish these goals, and how are you preparing yourself to achieve them?
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2. What specific goals, other than those related to your occupation, have you established for
yourself for the next 10 years?
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3. What do you see yourself doing five years from now?
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4. What do you REALLY want to do in life?
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5. What are your long-range career objectives?
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6. How do you plan to achieve your career goals?
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7. What are the most important rewards you expect in your business career?
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8. What do you expect to be earning in five years?
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9. Why did you choose the career for which you are preparing?
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10. Which is more important to you, the money or the type of job?
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11. What do you consider to be your greatest strengths and weaknesses?
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12. How would you describe yourself?
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13. How do you think a friend or professor who knows you well would describe you?
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14. What motivates you to put forth your greatest efforts?
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15. How has your college experience prepared you for a business career?
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16. Why should I hire you?
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17. What qualifications do you have that make you think that you will be successful in business?
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18. How do you determine or evaluate success?
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19. What do you think it takes to be successful in a company like ours?
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20. In what ways do you think you can make a contribution to our company?
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21. What qualities should a successful manager possess?
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22. Describe the relationship that should exist between a supervisor and subordinates.
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23. What two or three accomplishments have given you the most satisfaction?
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24. Describe your most rewarding college experience.
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25. If you were hiring a graduate for this position, what qualities would you look for?
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26. Why did you select your college or university?
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27. What led you to choose your field of major study?
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28. What college subjects did you like best? Why?
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29. What college subjects did you like least? Why?
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30. If you could do so, how would you plan your academic study differently? Why?
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31. What changes would you make in your college or university?
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32. Do you have plans for continued study?
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33. Do you think that your grades are a good indication of your academic achievement?
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34. What have you learned from participation in extracurricular activities?
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35. In what kind of work environment are you most comfortable?
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36. How do you work under pressure?
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37. In what part-time work are you interested? Why?
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38. How would you describe the ideal job for you following graduation?
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39. Why did you decide to seek a position with this company?
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40. What do you know about our company?
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41. What two or three things are most important to you in your job?
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42. Are you seeking employment in a company of a certain size? Why?
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43. What criteria are you using to evaluate the company for which you hope to work?
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44. Do you have a geographical preference? Why?
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45. Will you relocate? Does relocation bother you?
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46. Are you willing to travel?
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47. Are you willing to spend at least six months as a trainee?
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48. Why do you think you might like to live in the community in which our company is located?
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49. What major problem have you encountered and how did you deal with it?
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50. What have you learned from your mistakes?
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