 General Interview QuestionsJob interviews can be a strenuous exercise at the best of times, and while it is important that you do not appear rehearsed or wooden when being interviewed it is essential that you sound fluent and authoritative. Thinking about the type of questions that you might encounter prepares you for success. This series covers a range different questions and follows the same structure - providing a commentary to help you think through your answer; some insights into both +ve and -ve indicators that interviewers will be on the look out for and finally some possible question variations General Background Questions: Question: Why did you apply for this job? Answer commentary: this question presents an ideal opportunity to demonstrate that you have done some research into the company. You should try to cover both halves of the question - why the particular job/job category and why their company in particular. Whilst you will be expected to have thought about their company and have something to say about this, if it's the job that has special appeal you will not have to say (unless it is true) that this is the only company for you. If you do say that this is the ‘only company for you' be prepared for the question ‘what will you do if you do not get the job'. Being asked this does not imply anything in terms of whether they will give you the job but it tends to be a natural follow on questions. Think carefully about how you will answer it - you have to balance desperation with looking like your statement was not heartfelt (so avoid the extremes). Something like, hope to get sufficient feedback to enable me to be successful in the future. Marking:
Variations: Why did you apply to this company? What appealed to you about this job? Sorry, comments are now closed on this post Recent Posts: How Job Board Friendly Is Your CV?  Published by: Hirescores on 25/04/2011 How Not To Write A CV Published by: Hirescores on 28/03/2011 Are You Hiding Behind Your PC? Published by: Hirescores on 08/02/2011 Why Do Some Employers Get Into Such A Recruitment Mess? Published by: Hirescores on 26/01/2011 Agency Workers Regulations: Do You Understand? Published by: Hirescores on 24/01/2011 Categories: Applying for Jobs Best Online Recruiting CV's and Resumes Employer Advice Employment High Performance Recruitment Innovative Recruitment Interview Best Practice Interview Questions - Winning Answers Job Application Tips Recruitment Recruitment Best Practice: 13 steps Recruitment Effectiveness Recruitment Ideas Recruitment Performance Measurement: 5 Tips Recruitment Process Redundancy Advice Resume Writing: 10 Tips Steps To Better Recruitment Tips For Getting That Job Tips For Giving Feedback Tips For Receiving Feedback Top 10 CV Pointers Top 9 Interview Tips Top Recruitment Tips Unemployment Advice |
Site Sponsors!
Adverts.
     |
