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20 Questions Commonly Asked In An Interview

• Tell me something about yourself?
• (Start with the present and give a brief summary of achievements).
• Where would you like to be 5 years from now?
• What is the most diffcult situation you have had to face?
• How did you handle it and what was the outcome?
• How could you add value by joining this company?
• What do you know about this company?
• What would you like to specialise in? (technology, career path etc.)
• Why do you feel you are right for this position?
• What are your strengths?
• What are your weakness?
• What were your reasons for leaving your previous company?
• How would your friends describe you?
• How do you handle confrontation?
• What is your motto in life?
• Describe yourself in one word?
• What was your greatest disappointment?
• Do you prefer to work in a team or individually?
• Do you delegate work or do you prefer to handle everything yourself?
• Who has had the most influence in your life and why?

20 Questions To Ask In An Interview

• What specific expertise or skill do you feel is most important for someone to succeed in this position/company?
• What is the most difficult aspect of this position?
• What is the first problem I will be solving (i.e. biggest or most difficult challenge)?
• What exactly am I going to be doing?
• Who will I be reporting to? What interaction will I have with him (i.e. do you see him once per week or 24 hours per day)?
• Any set criteria for promotion, or is it based on merit?
• When asked about salary expectations, remember to be as open and negotiable as possible – a commitment to a figure could overprice or under price you – allow you consultant to negotiate the best salary for you.
• How can I contribute to the team?
• What would your expectations be of me in order to be successful?
• Is your preference a team player or independent worker?
• Do you have performance measures in place (e.g. performance appraisals etc.)?
• Do you offer additional training?
• How can I improve on the person who held this position before?
• What exciting projects does the company have planned for the future?
• Company and company history (i.e. competitors, holding company, structure of company)?
• Ask to see the work place (it shows interest).
• What is the company culture and working environment?
• What is the company vision?
• What are your future growth plans for this department?
• What are the company policies?

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