1. Why did you choose this profession?
Suggestion: Answer should be close to actual reason. If the job is in advertising, the reason can be you have artistic ability; you can visualize what people will like etc. Avoid negative answer, such as, for money, you do not know what to do so you have chosen this profession, etc.
Sample answer: I always liked math and problem solving, even when I was kid. When I was in high school, I was fascinated with the computer and the programming so I decided to be a computer scientist. Now I know I made the right decision and I am happy about it.
2. What can you tell us about yourself?
Suggestion: Answer may include where you came from, what school you went to, your education, skill, job and accomplishments. Try to answer the questions in one to two minutes. Use the information from your resume and cover letter for this answer. Do emphasize your strong points.
3. What are your strong points?
Suggestion: Talk about strong points related to the job you applied.
4. What are your weak points? How do you correct them?
Suggestion: Be honest and choose one or two less damaging correctable weak points and tell them how you are planning to correct them.
Sample answer: Sometimes I do not succeed on an assignment on the first try; I get demoralized and become less enthusiastic. Since I identified my problem, I am working on it. I am convincing myself that it is not possible for anyone to succeed anywhere on the first try and I am not an exception. To tell you the truth, it is working .Now; if I fail I do not give up any more and try harder.
5. Why should we hire you for this position?
Suggestion: Your answer should include your education, skill and experience pertaining to the job position. Talk about some skill you have which may put you above other applicants.
6. What is the toughest problem you have solved so far?
Suggestion: Talk about a problem you have solved. if you have solved many tough programs, chose the one that may be related to this company’s work and/or which may impress them. For example, if the company is a financial institution, talk about some financial problems you have solved.
7. Tell us about one of work assignments or dealings where you failed. What should have you done?
Suggestion: Choose a less damaging situation.
8. How do you handle failure or disappointment?
Suggestion: Answer positively. Answer may include you may feel bad and take caution so that it does not happen again.
Sample answer: As a normal human being, failure hurts my feeling. However, I do not let it get in my way.
9. Do you criticize others? Under what condition?
Suggestion: Use your judgment. Remember criticism hurts feeling and does not help in any normal situation
10. Are you a good communicator?
Suggestion: Interviewer looks for a good communicator. If you are not a good communicator, start practicing.
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