Top 7 Questions You Will Receive in A Job Interview.
In my work experience I had the opportunity to carry out several job interviews occupying the role of employer.
Most of my years in public administration I was one more employee, although I also held supervisory positions and had personnel under my charge and on several occasions I had to reassign someone and conduct a couple of interviews.
It was in my experience in private companies that I had the opportunity to hold the position of Human Resources Manager of an engineering consulting company in the Petroleum Area.
During my time at that company, I conducted morev than 50 face-to-face interviews with mechanical engineers, electricians, civilians, and instrumentalists. I also interviewed the designers, in short, all the staff (Except my bosses, of course). I even had to do a couple of layoffs.
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I don't think I have much experience in this matter, but I do feel confident enough to share with you the Top 7 Questions You Will Receive in A Job Interview.
I. "Tell me a little about yourself".
In this first stage many questions may arise about your previous jobs, your tastes, studies, friends.
In fact, most of these questions are not important in defining your aptitude for the position. Only what the employer wants to verify is "Your Attitude". He wants to see how you act, how you respond, how you develop, know yourself a little as a person.
You can talk about anything. If you feel comfortable talking about your musical tastes, your friends, your favorite sports, whatever ... Just say it!
The important thing is how you express yourself. It is self-confidence that the interviewer is looking for.
You should not answer with doubts, fear ... remember: "You are selling yourself"!
II. "Tell me your greatest strengths and your greatest weaknesses."
This is a very difficult question to answer.
Most of the interviewees when they talk about their strengths say:
"I am a responsible person". "I like working with other people." "I'm Proactive", blah, blah, blah...
When they talk about their weaknesses they say:
"I am too perfectionist." A classic!!! LOL.
But I insist: the interviewer only wants to know you, so show yourself as an open, carefree, enthusiastic person and above all that you are very sure of yourself.
III. "What was your previous job and why did you quit?"
You can talk about your previous work, but the most important information here is: "Why did you quit?".
To this question you could answer:
"I quit because I felt underpaid." "The work schedule did not suit me."
You can talk about salary, working conditions, whatever. But remember to be honest.
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IV. "What did you study and why?"
In this aspect the interviewer wants to know if you really studied something that you like. That is, you have a profession or master a trade which you like to carry out.
They want to know if you really feel a vocation for what you do and in the same way you will feel good when you carry out the activities that are entrusted to you.
It may happen that you carry out that profession simply "because you have nothing else". If so, you can say so, nothing happens.
Again, the most important thing is to be honest, don't forget it.
V. "How do you see yourself in ... (so many years)".
This question is directly related to your expectations.
Companies generally don't look for someone who works for a few months and then leaves. On the contrary, including a new human resource to the company represents a medium or long-term investment. So, what they are looking for is someone who wants to achieve a commitment, a person who wins the trust of the company and is a candidate who can specialize by conducting short studies or seminars.
To these questions you could answer:
"I see myself working in this company, being promoted and holding a higher position within the organizational structure, compared to what I will start with."
VI. "What are your salary expectations?".
You don't have to be worried about answering this.
If you are looking for a new job because you want a better salary Just Say It. There are no problems.
Remember: We all work for money. Is that so?
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VII. "What do you know about our company?"
It is a terrible sign when an interviewee knows nothing or very little about the company with which he wants to relate.
Before facing an interview you should inquire "Everything" about the company you want to join.
When it was founded, what are its objectives, its philosophy, its recent achievements, etc. Interviewers love when applicants master all the information about the company.
I hope these tips serve you for a future occasion.
They are very frequent aspects and for which you must always be prepared so that they do not take you by surprise.
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Good advice here on what are usually quite stressful moments when applying for a new job! Always research the company though, found that to be a good one to answer and the strengths and weaknesses always comes up so do some reflection a week before the interview, practice your answers and RELAX!
Remember, you know you better than anyone!
The question "Tell me a little about yourself" seems simple but it is one of the most complex questions in a job interview. This also forms the hinge upon which other questions rest on.
Nice piece buddy. I actually saw this piece late :(
I'm glad I saw it
Hi @juanmolina
I have something I want to share to complement your good information based on your experience.
I have an experience that will complement what you are proposing, which is already very complete. And I think that is another point to consider, of course, for those who have experience in that area.
My father is a behavioral specialist, he also teaches social studies. He is in charge of the selection of the staff at the school he owns with his wife.
He can tell a lot about the interviewee just by the way he moves, sits, walks, it's something interesting.
And obviously, the questions you ask here are important. But helped by an analysis of the person's reactions, believe me, it's a good combination to go deeper.
Behavioral specialist?
Wow, amazing! Maybe he is a psychologist or some related profession?
This knowledge comes as a ring to the finger in these types of circumstances. Unconsciously, whoever conducts a job interview as an employer develops a certain "instinct" in this regard.
Thank you for complementing with your valuable comment, brother.
He did not study psychology, but at some point in his youth he worked with many, and also psychiatrists.
Besides that, as a teacher, she has specialized in the area of behavioral guidance and has a master's degree in NLP. Among other things. He is a compulsive reader and observer... really, in spite of so much time he doesn't stop surprising me. He is at ease with his analysis of people.
I would love to spend a few hours talking with him. It would be an enriching experience.
The power to learn is ageless. Just this morning I talked to him and he told me he's doing two online degrees, one in neuroscience and one in complex thinking.
He's already 66, and he's studying all the time.
He's a good role model.
Yeah, I'm sure anyone could sit down and talk to him for hours.
Dear @juanmolina
I've been wondering .... if one day I will actually have to look for a full time job - I may have a difficult time since I've been always in charge of my own time and my own little company.
Posts like yours surely have great value and timing to learn something new about being interviewed is just great. Thx buddy
I love to learn something based on other person experience. not just by reading informative article. Great job!
I believe that it's wise to admit that you know some general informations from their website, and that you were planning to ask them to introduce their business in more details.
Personally I don't believe, that it's necessary to know A LOT about company to which we've applied for job. Obviously as long as you're not applying to corpo :) (which I wouldn't).
That's just my lose thoughts.
ps.
The truth is that I'm quite curious how would I do during interviews. Basically I would probably look at person conducting interview as a "gate" to new partnership. And as much as I would like to tell little bit about myself, my focus would be on learning about company, vision and their expectations. Letting them know, that I need to know as much as possible to ensure that I can bring value into their business/project. After all I wouldn't be interested in taking position which I don't believe is suitable for my set of skills. And I would like other person to understand, that I'm also here to consider if I'm interested in taking their position.
I wonder how those kind of conversations would worked out.
Enjoy your weekend,
Yours, Piotr
I think on several occasions, the fear is just saying the wrong thing, you know when someone goes for an interview, the best character is often portrayed and there is a fear of almost not getting the job.
Dear @juanmolina
I've been thinking lately, that if one day I will actually have to look for a full time job - I may have a difficult time since I've been always in charge of my own time and my own little company.
Posts like yours surely have great value and timing to learn something new about being interviewed is just great. Thx buddy
Enjoy your weekend,
Yours, Piotr
It will be a big change in your life routine if you had to get a full time job. Hopefully you can continue to carry your economy as you have done so far.
It is a great honor for me that you find real value in my publications.
Thanks for the comforting comment.
thanks for your prompt reply buddy. appreciate it :)
Interesting post. Specially useful for job-seekers because it comes from someone who has hired before. I do think that honesty works but at the same time one has to be smart about answers. And since these questions are fairly common, there are many who can game the system.
I personally feel such questions do not indicate if a person will work hard or will be successful at work.
Remember that the interviewer is experienced and is studying your answers.
But you're right, maybe someone could trick him.
With your level of expertise, your guidelines should be thoroughly considered, thanks for putting this beautiful piece together.
Top 7 Questions You Will Receive in A Job Interview.
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