Getting called for an interview can be the most exciting moment for a job seeker, however, a good number of people has no idea what to expect from the interview panel or what is expected of them. Here are a number of questions you will have to deal with and how to go about them.
1. What are you bringing into the organization?
The question tests your ability to apply your experience in the job you are looking for.
In your answer, ensure to mention a few skills you have from your previous experiences and how you intend to apply to the job
2. Tell us about yourself
This
question is meant to test your ability to communicate and sell yourself
to the public. Mostly, they expect you to take at least a minute.
Focus
on: Pull points from: Education relating to job, what you have been
doing lately, a few technical and soft skills you have including
anything that qualifies you for the job.
3. What attracts you to this organization?
The
question tests your familiarization or if you assessed the organization
culture and its sector of operation and why you think you fit in. The
question is used to find out your connection with the organization.
4. How did you find out about this job?
This question is meant to test your networking and relationship building abilities. For example, if you heard about the job from friends or a current employee of the organization,
it my show your networking skills. If you found out from the internet,
that may show your interest in computer and technology. If you found out
from a rarely publicized media, it my show you are focused on finding a
job.
5. How long were you in your last job?
This question tests your focus and dedication to a job.
If
you fell out with your former employer, the interviewers will want to
know why? How did you handle it? They may also ask for reasons for
leaving your previous job. If you mention low pay, they might be
offering less to keep you onboard.
6. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
The question simply requires you to identify failures you have experienced and how you confronted them.
Strengths - The strengths you mention must explain your abilities to tackle the job, challenges and creating solutions to problems
Weaknesses
– If you mention where you failed, you should explain how you dealt
with the situation to get back on foot, your attitude to seek help from
team members and/or accept criticism.
7. Where do you see yourself in 5 years
Tests
if you see yourself growing with the company, they always need someone
who wants to stay around. Have the future of the company in your plan.
8. What is your most recent achievement?
The
question checks if you are proud of your achievements, small or big.
How you relate your achievements with support from other teams.
