Common Interview Questions

This is a common interview question

Following are 4 sample answers

Sample Answer #1

I am Rohan, a computer graduate from MIT. I like to apply my analytical skills to develop world-class products in the ABC domain. When I am not working, I volunteer at NGOs as it allows me to serve needy people. I also travel a lot and am an active member of the ABC travel group or club through which I could explore my hobby more.

Sample Answer #2

As a technical project manager, I have more than six years of experience at top Wall Street Companies. In a recent company, I led the development of an award-winning new trading platform. I am a person that survives in a fast-paced environment. At the moment, I am looking for a chance to apply my technical expertise and my creative problem-solving skills at an innovative software company like this one.

Sample Answer #3

For the last 5-6 years, I am deeply involved with my administrative work. I have always been interested and enjoyed working in the computer industry, but I consider myself lucky that I got an opportunity to work at different levels like business analyst, programmer, and assistant manager. My main strength is the ability to maintain a great rapport with the customer and my attention to their details.

Sample Answer #4

I am one of the top graduates of my batch in College. I am known in school as an organizer, having held several committees and organizations since my first year. I am a dedicated person who never stops working on something until it is perfect. It would be a pleasure for me to discuss how I can be such an asset to your company.

Tips:

• Try to cover your accomplishment in your answer
• Talk about the work or project that resembles the requirement of the position
• Mention what led you to this point in your career and why the job is the perfect match for you
• Don’t narrate anything personal
• End your answer by telling them you want the position and why
• Use selective terminology in your answer like problem-solving, innovative, fast-paced, creative, and so on

What not to say

• Don’t speak the same thing that is already mentioned in your resume

Following are 4 sample answers

Sample 1:

I would be proud to work for a company like yours with such a long history of leadership in the industry. I have carried out web research and believe that the company’s ABC products and its future projections are very impressive and promising. The XXX team is the team I would take pride to work with. A place where my skills or background fits perfectly and can be utilized, respectively.

Sample 2:

Your company made its fortune in making great products that help people do X. But on top of that, it is the kind of place where I can fit in and excel, so I was thrilled to see you have this opening. Your company believes in providing superior service, and I share the same value. It enables me to not only fit into your organization but complement the team as well.

Tips:

• Conduct thorough research of the company and the company’s top executive before facing an interview
• Learn about the company’s vision and how you can contribute to it
• As a professional, you should be able to demonstrate your eagerness to work for the company
• Demonstrate evidence that you understand the employer’s business
• Mention why you rely on XYZ company for your growth and why it is the best place to utilize your skill and experience for the benefit of the company
• Demonstrate your belief in the company’s product or service

This is a popular interview question

Following are 5 sample answers

Sample 1

I feel successful with continuous progress. I find it exciting when I am allowed to implement new ideas and see their fruition. I would define my success as I have learned through the years and use them when circumstances arise or demand.

Sample 2

I feel successful when I meet my short-term as well as long-term goals. I try to achieve the set goals and work hard as much as I can. I try to reach those goals and achieve the desired outcome. I want to recognize myself as someone with a progressive attitude who does his best and gives 100% to attain goals. To me, success is not just my personal achievements but also my the efforts of the people around me.

Sample 3

Success to me is knowing that I am excelling in my performance and feeling fulfilled. My work should add value to the company and its customers. Knowing that each day, I am making the world a better place, is a success to me. I would define success at work as what I have learned from key job assignments experiences.

Sample 4

Success to me is spending the majority of the time focused on work that is fulfilling and increasing my efficiency to become helpful for the organizations growth. While I also believe that greater success can be achieved while working as a team towards a common goal.

Sample 5

Yes. During my ___ year career, I have learned to set goals and to make sure I meet each of them. I make sure obstacles do not hinder me from reaching my goals, but instead should inspire me to exert more. I believe the new position I am applying for will enable me to reach up higher and be more successful

Tips:

• Summarize your career goals
• Don’t say something that sounds self-centric

Yes. I love traveling. Adjusting to new places and meeting new people would be a delightful experience for me.

As of now, I haven’t thought much about it. I’m more focused on learning the requirements for this position that I am applying for.

I left my previous job because I feel I want to do more, to get hold of a greater opportunity to serve.

I have created several systems that are still in use to this day. Some of the systems I’m proud of which include [mention those remarkable ones]

My co-worker [name] at [company] never gets tired of telling other people how brilliant I am when it comes to [specific task].

Following are sample answers

Sample Answer 1:

In my ABC years of experience as a manager, I have built up solid motivational and team-working skills. I was awarded twice as the manager of the year for my excellent methodologies for motivating employees to encounter challenges and meeting deadlines. If hired, I will carry forward this ability of leadership and strategies to achieve profit gains for this company.

Sample Answer 2:

The subjects I chose while working for my degree in ABC subject have prepared me for this particular post. Also, my two-year experience working with company X has given me the platform to master the skills that I needed to deliver for this position. It seems as if I was prepared all my life to land this job.

Yes, definitely. While I will deny the fact that I can work independently with minimal supervision, I’m also one companion every leader would ever want to be in his team. Whatever task is assigned to me, I make sure it meets and exceeds what is expected of me. I also make it a point to reach out to teammates whenever needed.

I have only one philosophy when it comes to working: every piece of work, regardless of size, has to be done on time and in the right manner.

I learned that without proper coordination, even the simplest task could cause problems in a project. I had this problem during my first job. From that time on, I made sure every I think follows every detail and coordination.

Basically, my management style comes with promptness and flexibility. To make sure goals are achieved, I religiously study and make plans down to the smallest detail. While I do implement a strict sense of being time-bounded, I also add reasonable allowances and make room for contingencies.

Being successful means goals that are set are being met. Being successful also means standards are not only reached but also exceeded wherever possible.

I understand that being asked to work for an extended number of hours comes with a good reason in the first place, so I’m ok with it. It an extra effort means something for the company. I’ll be happy to do it.

I have high hopes that I will be hired. In case it turns the other way around, I would have to move on and search for another job.

I have attended several self-improvements, time management, and personality development seminars. I have also participated in training workshops related to [industry].

My skills in [key skills for the position] are outstanding. I have earned a lot of awards and certifications from my past employers. As an employee, I handle pressure with ease and can work with minimal supervision.

I would like to be in this company for a long time. For as long as management sees me as an asset, I am willing to stay.

I understand the nature of this position that I am applying for quite well, along with the pressure that comes with it. Being under pressure doesn’t discourage me but motivates me more.

I’m sorry, but I can’t recall any instance when I had such a problem with a supervisor.

Because I love this job, I feel very confident in myself and my ability to deliver nothing short of quality output. My years of experience helped me develop these skills.

I always get along fine with my co-workers. I tend to be open-minded and very considerate.

I feel my skills are the best fit for this job.

I once felt that I was not being given enough challenges to work on. I was a bit disappointed because I was so eager to go for more.

I would look into two essential things: the ability to do the job proper attitude to do it. Skills without the right attitude will not contribute to productive output.

I tend to be versatile when it comes to being a team player. I can act as a leader, an assistant, a communicator, a secretary, whatever role that will ensure the success of the team. That’s because understanding the different roles will allow each player to take on the role of others, in times of need.

It was a time when I had to choose between joining a group of employees protesting some issues in the company and staying away from the issue. I ended up being a mediator between the employees and our immediate supervisor, and I was glad I made that decision because it all ended well and without further conflicts in the workplace.

I would be willing to do that to the best of my ability. I can manage personal matters on my own without causing conflicts when management needs me most. However, I will not comprise on my values.