Job Interview Question - Answers

▪ How would you describe yourself?

I am hardworking, self-disciplined, organized
▪ What specific goals have you established for your career?
I have improved my knowledge of … by observing my superiors in my previous
jobs. I have always followed the literature and progress with regard to my field
of study.
▪ Why do you want to leave your job?
After working there three years, I have learned a great deal about managing
people and developing new markets. But it is time for me to move on to a larger
and more progressive organization where I can use my marketing experience in
several different areas. I am ready to take on more responsibilities. This change
will be a positive step in my professional growth.
▪ Please describe the ideal job for you.
The ideal job for me is the one where I can fully use my skills and education
▪  What are your strengths?
I believe my strongest trait is my attention to detail. This trait has helped me
tremendously in this field of work.
▪ Do you have the qualifications and personal characteristics
necessary for success in your chosen career?
I believe my education and skills will enable me to be successful in this position.
My self-discipline, self-initiative and social skills will be other plusses to
achieve a high performance.
▪ What are some of your weaknesses?
I don’t enjoy accounting. I know it’s important, but I find it boring. Even at
home my wife takes care of our books. Marketing is what I like to do. Other
people are much better at bookkeeping than I am.

▪ What are your strengths?

I believe my strongest trait is my attention to detail. This trait has helped me
tremendously in this field of work.
▪ What short-term goals and objectives have you established for
yourself?
First of all, I would like to use my skills fully in my career. Experience will help
me gain a better insight to my job field.

▪ How would you evaluate your ability to deal with conflict?

I can analyse and evaluate matters quickly and I am also good with working
under pressure.
▪ What does success mean to you?
Success means to achieve a goal I have set for myself. Success means to
produce a high quality of work before the deadline.

▪ How do you handle change?

I handle change smoothly and carefully. Whenever there is a change of any sort,
I analyse the situation and always try to find ways I can contribute to the change
in a positive way
▪ Describe what you’ve accomplished toward reaching a recent
goal for yourself.
During the last two years, I attended …studies and projects which I contributed
a lot and which were a great success
▪ What major problem have you had to deal with recently? How
did you handle it?
I have had to deal with a last minute problem which required quick decisions in
a very short time recently. With a calm attitude under a lot of pressure, I have
been able to solve the matter efficiently.
▪ What plans do you have for continued study? An advanced
degree?
I would like to study and get a master’s degree in my field of study
▪ Do you work well under pressure?
I work well under pressure because I use the pressure to help me to work more
efficiently.
▪ Would it be a problem for you to relocate?
I would not hesitate to move to another city if my job requires me to
I have no reservations for travelling through the country or abroad

50 QUESTIONS TO BE READY FOR JOB INTERVIEW

1. What are your strengths?
2. What are your weaknesses?
3. Why are you interested in working for [company name]?
4. Where do you see yourself in five years? Ten years?
5. Why do you want to leave your current company?
6. Why was there a gap in your employment
between [date] and [date]?
7. What can you offer us that someone else cannot?
8. What are three things your former manager would like you to
improve on?
9. Are you willing to relocate?
10. Are you willing to travel?
11. Tell me about an accomplishment you are most proud of.
12. Tell me about a time you made a mistake.
13. What is your dream job?
14. How did you hear about this position?
15. What would you look to accomplish in the first 30/60/90
days on the job?
16. Discuss your resume.
17. Discuss your educational background.
18. Describe yourself.
19. Tell me how you handled a difficult situation.
20. Why should we hire you?
21. Why are you looking for a new job?
22. Would you work holidays/weekends?
23. How would you deal with an angry or irate customer?
24. What are your salary requirements? 
25. Give a time when you went above and beyond the
requirements for a project.

26. Who are our competitors?

27. What was your biggest failure?
28. What motivates you?
29. What’s your availability?
30. Who’s your mentor?
31. Tell me about a time when you disagreed with your boss.
32. How do you handle pressure?
33. What is the name of our CEO?
34. What are your career goals?
35. What gets you up in the morning?
 36. What would your direct reports say about you?
37. What were your bosses’ strengths/weaknesses?
38. If I called your boss right now and asked him/her what is
an area that you could improve on, what would he/she say?
39. Are you a leader or a follower?
40. What was the last book you read for fun?
41. What are your co-worker pet peeves?
42. What are your hobbies?
43. What is your favorite website?
44. What makes you uncomfortable?
45. What are some of your leadership experiences?
46. How would you fire someone?
47. What do you like the most and least about working in this
industry?
48. Would you work 40+ hours a week?
49. What questions haven’t I asked you?
50. What questions do you have for me?

Skype Job Interview Tips

1. Check your equipment

• Check your Skype name - does it give the right impression? A
professional sounding name is better than a jokey or cool
name. Create a new Skype account for interviews if you want
to keep your informal name for your friends.
• Download the latest version of Skype to ensure you are getting the
best quality performance.
• Basic Skype interview tips stress testing all your equipment
thoroughly and not just 5 minutes before the call! Make sure
your Skype connection is working properly. Test your camera
and microphone the day before the interview.
• Ensure your internet connection is good enough to handle the
video call.
• A headset has a better sound quality than your computer so try
and use one.
• Close all other programs and windows on your computer before
you take the call. Receiving email notifications during your
interview is unprofessional and distracting.

2. Create the right environment

• Ensure that where you conduct your Skype interview is
businesslike and free of distractions and interruptions. A neat
and tidy room where you can close the door is best.
• Let others in the house know that you cannot be interrupted and to
keep things quiet for you. Keep your windows closed if there is
a possibility of distracting outside noises such as pets.
• Check what your environment looks like. If it is messy it can give
the impression that you are a disorganized and untidy person.
Look at the wall behind you and remove any distracting
pictures or posters. Good Skype interview tips include keeping
your surroundings as neutral as possible.
• Make sure your desk or table is uncluttered and you are able to
easily access your documents and a pen and paper to take
notes.
• A bright window or light behind you means you will appear as a
dark silhouette. Light from above or below can create shadows
on your face. Light should come from in front of you. Have
natural light or a lamp aimed at your face from behind your
screen.

3. Practice before interview

Carrying out a practice really does help to make you feel more
comfortable and confident. Candidates can feel very self-conscious
during this type of interview.

4. Dress for the interview

• The first impression you make during your Skype interview is key
to setting the tone. Make sure you dress appropriately and look
smart and professional.
of instances where candidates have had to stand up to adjust
equipment and have been caught out! Important Skype
interview tips include dressing as though you were having a
face to face interview. This creates the right mindset and
improves your performance.
• Check your interview clothing is clean, properly pressed, has no
buttons missing or tears or stains.
• Neutral, solid colors such as blues and greys look best on video.
• Men should ensure that they are cleanly shaven or have neatly
trimmed facial hair.
 
5. Skype interview tips for communication
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• Look at your body language in your mock interview and check you
are sending the right non-verbal signals. Good eye-contact, an
upright posture, a sincere smile and using your hands properly
all contribute to the right impression.
• Don't allow your eyes to wander around the room, keep focused
and give the interviewer your full attention. Avoid looking down
 at your interview answers on a piece of paper, practice these
beforehand so you are ready to respond in a natural and
confident manner.
• Avoid focusing on the small image of yourself in the corner of the
screen, you will spend the interview looking at yourself instead
of the interviewer. You can use your settings to disable this
image and prevent this happening.
• Look into the camera and not into the screen to make eye contact.
If you look at your screen instead of the camera you will
appear to be looking down at the interviewer. If you are using
a laptop it may be better to elevate it on a couple of books so
that the camera is at eye-level.
• Check the tone and pace of your voice, make sure you can be
easily heard and understood. Speak clearly and confidently.
Avoid talking too fast but convey enthusiasm for the job by
showing energy in your voice. 
• With some Skype connections there is a slight transmission delay
with the picture, be aware of this and pause to make sure the
interviewer has finished speaking before you answer.
• Make sure the connection is closed before doing or saying
something after the interview.

The rule of thumb is to treat the Skype interview as though you

were in the same room as the interviewer. This will ensure that you
perform to the best of your ability.