QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CANDIDATE part II

1. How do you handle criticism?
Suggestion: Choose your answer wisely.
Sample Answer: A nice and constructive criticism helps me. Although abusive or bad criticism may hurt my feelings, it will not reduce my performance.
2. How do you manage your time?
Suggestion: Should be positive, and explain with example.
3. How do you handle deadline and pressure?
Suggestion: Be positive in your answer and explain with example.
4. How do you persuade someone to agree with your point of view?
Suggestion: Answer may include explaining your view, showing the positive side, etc
Sample Answer: By communication, I tell them what benefit my point of view will bring for them. I explain the up side and the down side of my proposal and most the time they agree. I am always to negotiate and modify my plan with their input, if situation demands. So things always work out.
5. What do you find frustrating?
Suggestion: Be positive in your answer, explain with example.
6. Are you willing to learn new skills? Can you learn fast?
Suggestion: Answer should be yes. Give them an example where you really learn fast
7. Do you have problem in getting along with others?
Suggestion: Be positive, should not be a problem.
8. How do you deal with surprises? For example; In an exam, you have been asked a question from a topic that has never been taught to you; how do you handle it?
Sample Answer: I try not to get nervous. First I answer all the questions I know and then I go back to this problem. I answer it as best as I can.
9. Did you prepare for this interview? How?
Suggestion: Answer may include; researching about the company, reviewing your skill etc.
Remember this question may generate more questions and you must be ready to answer them.
10. What are your hobbies?
Suggestion: Talk about your good hobbies.
11. Do you like to travel?
Suggestion: Answer should be yes, however be honest.
12. Do you have any problem in relocation?
Suggestion: Tell the truth. Remember, the more flexible you are, the more chances you have to get the job.
13. Where would you like to be in five years?
Suggestion: Be positive and honest. Do not give an impression that you will leave or take over someone else’s job (worse if that is the position of the interviewer)
Sample Answer: In five years, I want to be a valuable part of this company and help it o reach its goal. I also want to mange a challenging project and bring in the latest technology that will benefit the company.

Resources;
1. job interview success
2. Guide to job interviews
3. Principals interview