Job Interview Questions About You

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• What is your greatest weakness?
• R: When I'm working on a project, I don't want just to meet deadlines. Rather, I prefer to complete the project well ahead of schedule.
• What is your greatest strength?
• R: My time management skills are excellent and I'm organized, efficient, and take pride in excelling at my work.
• Describe a typical work week.
• R: Keep your answers focused on work and show the interviewer that you're organized.
• Do you take work home with you?
• R: Unless you're sure about the company culture and expectations, the safest answer is not to mention a certain number of hours. Rather, mention that you work as much as necessary to get the job done.
• How many hours do you normally work?
• R: Working a lot of hours isn't necessarily a good thing - it could mean you're not productive enough to get the job done in a reasonable amount of time.
• How would you describe the pace at which you work?
• R: Options for answering this question include saying that you work at a steady pace, but usually complete work in advance of the deadline.
• How do you handle stress and pressure?
• R: I react to situations, rather than to stress. That way, the situation is handled and doesn't become stressful.
• What motivates you?
• R: I've always been motivated by the desire to do a good job at whatever position I'm in. I want to excel and to be successful in my job, both for my own personal satisfaction and for my employer.
• What are your salary expectations?
• R: Once you know what you should be earning, how do you go about getting it? Start by being very patient. When interviewing for a new position, do your best not to bring up compensation until the employer makes you an offer. If you're asked what your salary requirements are, say that they are open based upon the position and the overall compensation package.
• What do you find are the most difficult decisions to make?
• R: Give concrete examples of difficult situations that actually happened at work. Then discuss what you did to solve the problem. Keep your answers positive.
• Tell me about yourself.
• R: Your interviewer is not looking for a 10-minute dissertation here. Instead, offer a razor sharp sentence or two that sets the stage for further discussion and sets you apart from your competitors.
• What has been the greatest disappointment in your life?
• R: If possible, tell about a personal disappointment i.e. the early death of a parent, child, or school friend. Believe it or not, it is okay to have not had a "greatest" disappointment.
• What are you passionate about?
• R: Your response doesn't need to be work focused, but do be sure that what you share isn't something that could potential cut in to your working hours.
• What are your pet peeves?
• R: I do not have a pet peeve.
• What do people most often criticize about you?
• R: There's no on-going criticism. I'm open to personal and professional growth and welcome the opportunity to improve.
• When was the last time you were angry? What happened?
• R: Anger to me means loss of control. I do not lose control. When I get stressed, I step back, take a deep breath, thoughtfully think through the situation and then begin to formulate a plan of action.
• If you could relive the last 10 years of your life, what would you do differently?
• R: Really, nothing. I've learned from each experience I've had.
• If the people who know you were asked why you should be hired, what would they say?
• R: I'm sure if you asked my friends that question they would say you should hire me because I have the skills outlined in the job description and I bring 10+ years of expertise to this position. Words they've used to describe me are: hard working, professional, trusted and a team player.
• Do you prefer to work independently or on a team?
• R: I am equally comfortable working as a member of a team and independently.
• Give some examples of teamwork.
• R: In high school, I enjoyed playing soccer and performing with the marching band. Each required a different kind of team play, but the overall goal of learning to be a member of a group was invaluable. I continued to grow as team member while on my sorority's debate team and through my advanced marketing class where we had numerous team assignments.
• What type of work environment do you prefer?
• R: I can be flexible when it comes to my work environment.
• How do you evaluate success?
• R: I evaluate success in different ways. At work, it is meeting the goals set by my supervisors and my fellow workers.
• If you know your boss is 100% wrong about something how would you handle it?
• R: An answer that works well is: "It depends on the situation and the personality of the supervisor.
• Describe a difficult work situation / project and how you overcame it.
• R: The best way to prepare for questions where you will need to recall events and actions, is to refresh your memory and consider some special situations you have dealt with or projects you have worked on.
• Describe a time when your workload was heavy and how you handled it.
• R: When I was working on a software implementation team at ABC Company, we took over another company and had to transition many clients to a new product in a short amount of time. It took a lot of planning, time, hard work, and effort, but we were able to complete the project in a timely manner.