Thursday, July 15, 2010

Trick Interview Questions And How to Handle It

Q.1. Have you already done the best work you are capable of?


My Answer Tips: Candidate should show confidence in regards to past work, believe that the best work is ahead of him, see this position, and the co-workers, as a positive way achieve more. Candidate should be modest, but confident.


Q.2. How long will you stay with the company?


My Answer Tips: Candidate should have researched the company and be able to explain how he/she will integrate themselves in the company.


Q.3. Who is your role model?


My Answer Tips: Applicant’s role model should contain the qualities and competencies employers would like to see in a successful candidate.


Q.4. What would you like to be doing five years from now?


My Answer Tips: Applicant should see themselves well integrated in the company. Candidate should have researched the company and explain their potential skills that could benefit the company.


Q.5. How would your friends describe you?


My Answer Tips: Answer should show focused and hard-working qualities and competencies. Descriptions should show the skills needed for this position.


Q.6. How would you react if I told you your interview so far was terrible?


My Answer Tips: This is a test to see how well the candidate can hold themselves together. Interviewer is looking for the ability to “think on your feet” and the skills to respond articulately under pressure. Applicant should be diplomatic notice that the interviewer used the word “if”.


Q.7. Why should I hire you?


My Answer Tips: Candidate should take the opportunity to sell their skills, knowledge, and abilities. Candidate should try to prove why t hey are perfect for the job, that they will do the job, and that they are manageable.


Q.8. What can you do for us that someone else cannot do?


My Answer Tips: Candidate should be eager to show his/her knowledge and interest in the company and eager to show that they have all the necessary skills and competencies to do the job successfully.


Q.9. What was the last book you read or the last movie you saw and how did it affect you?

My Answer Tips: Job seeker should emphasize his/her acquired skills, competencies, and interests. Some books or videos could demonstrate that the applicant is trying to improve their skills and knowledge.


Q.10. Can you tell me what things really bother you?


My Answer Tips: This question is similar to others in this section. The want to see if your answers maintain a reasonable level of consistency or if they are merely a façade. They are looking out for candidates with chips on their shoulder and repressed anger. The employer is seeking those who dislike under-performance and sloppy work practice.


Q.11. Do you feel you could have done a better job than your previous boss?

My Answer Tips: Candidates should not strongly criticize their old bosses. Their answers need to show diplomacy and tact with reasonable arguments. An enterprising attitude could be a positive option.


Q.12. What are some of the things about your boss that you disliked?


My Answer Tips: Candidate should remain calm and poised. They should not have strong, unreasonable emotions.


Q.13. As we still have some time left, can you tell me a story?

My Answer Tips: Candidate should maintain his/her composure and use the question to sell his/her abilities and skills to the employer.


Q.14. Could I ask you, how do you rate me as an interviewer?

My Answer Tips: This is a test looking for the candidate’s composure and ability to think on his/her feet. Applicant should be able to respond articulately under pressure.


Q.15. What is the worst thing you have heard about our company?


My Answer Tips: This question is designed to shock the applicant and test their composure and ability to think on their feet.



For mean time ask yourself;Why in the world should this company hire me over all the other applicants?How can I rise above all the other applicants once I've landed the job interview?

See ya soon!

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