Q#1 – How long have you been looking for a job? (Concern – is
there something wrong with you that other employers have picked up?)
A#1 – “After I was laid off from my last job, I took
the opportunity to take some time out to examine my career goals and
where I was going with my life. I have just begun my search in the last
few weeks. I have a definite goal in mind and have been selective about
the positions I consider. Your company and this position are of great
interest to me.”
Q#2 – How did you prepare for this interview? (Concern – are
you interested enough to do some research, or are you going to “wing
it”?)
A#2 – “When I found this position posted on the
internet (monster.com) I was immediately interested. I checked out the
company website and mission statement, looked at the bios of company
founders and executives, and was impressed. Once I had the interview
appointment, I talked with friends and acquaintances in the industry.
And, I’m sure I’ll find out a lot more in today’s meetings.”
Q#3 – What is your salary expectation for this job? (Concern – Can we afford you? Can we get you for less than budgeted?)
A#3 - “I’ll need more information about the job and
the responsibilities involved before we can begin to discuss salary.
Can you give me an idea of the range budgeted for this position?”
Q#4 - How do you keep current and informed about your job
and the industries that you have worked in? (Concern – Once you get the
job do you continue to learn and grow – stay challenged and motivated?)
A#4 - “I pride myself on my ability to stay on top
of what is happening in my industry. I do a lot of reading – the
business section of the newspapers and magazines. I belong to a couple
of professional organizations and network with colleagues at the
meetings. I take classes and seminars whenever they are of interest, or
offer new information or technology.”
Q#5 - Tell me about a time when you had to plan and
coordinate a project from start to finish. (Concern – behavioral
questions – seeking an example of specific past behavior)
A#5 - ” I headed up a project which involved
customer service personnel and technicians. I organized a meeting to get
everyone together to brainstorm and get his or her input. From this
meeting I drew up a plan, taking the best of the ideas. I organized
teams, balancing the mixture of technical and non-technical people. We
had a deadline to meet, so I did periodic checks with the teams. After
three weeks, we were exceeding expectations, and were able to begin
implementation of the plan. It was a great team effort, and a big
success. I was commended by management for my leadership, but I was most
proud of the team spirit and cooperation which it took to pull it off.”
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