Identify Hooks -hooks are how applicant dress or their personality, but the best hook is a strong story
rong story that’s work-related.
Essence of the Job they Applying For- framing their responses so that they reveal their significant knowledge about the job .
Know What Makes them A Great Fit for the job- Knowing exactly what makes them fit into the position perfectly and speak to it during the interview,
skipping the clichés and go right into qualities about their self that are unique to the job. They will make it
clear that they are the perfect fit.
Knowledge bout the company-Make sure you know the basics; how the company makes money, the top executives, and what the company aims to
accomplish in the
near future (strategic objectives)
Follow-On Questions- avoiding awkward silences and uncertainty,
1. . "Tell me a little about yourself."
2. "What are your biggest weaknesses?"
3. "What are your biggest strengths?"
4. "Where do you see yourself in five years?"
5. "Out of all the other candidates, why should we hire you?"
6. "Why do you want this job?"
7. "Describe your dream job."
8. "What kind of work environment do you like best?"
9. "Tell me about the toughest decision you had to make in the last six months."
10. "Tell me about a time you disagreed with a decision. What did you do?"
11. "Tell me how you think other people would describe you."
12. "What can we expect from you in your first three months?"
For the interviewer (check THE FOLLOWING COLUMN BASED ON THEIR RESPONSES/ANSWERING SKILLS)
QUESTIONS 5 (Excellent) 4 (very 3 (satisfactory 2 (fair) 1 (poor)
satisfactory)
1. "Tell me a little about yourself."
2. "What are your biggest weaknesses?"
3. "What are your biggest strengths?"
4. "Where do you see yourself in five years?"
5. "Out of all the other candidates, why should we hire
you?"
6. "Why do you want this job?"
7. "Describe your dream job."
8. "What kind of work environment do you like best?"
9. "Tell me about the toughest decision you had to make
in the last six months."
10. "What can we expect from you in your first three
months?"
11. "Tell me how you think other people would describe
you."
SIGNATURE ABOVE PRINTED NAME OF THE INTERVIEWER:_________________ NAME OF INTERVIEWEE:_____________________________
JOB ETIQUETTE(RATE THE APPLICANTS FROM 10% AS THE LOWEST 50% AS THE HGHEST ACCORDING TO THE GIVEN CRITERIA)
10%-20% 21%-30% 31%-40% 41%-50% REMARKS
1. dress accordingly in business attire/ casual attire
neat, tidy, and well-groomed, and presenting a
positive image .
2. copies of resume along with a list of
references to offer the interviewer
3. arriving a few minutes early, or on time, at the
latest,
4. Greetings to the interviewer with a firm
handshake and introducing self to the interviewer.
prepared for a little small talk, but not overdoing it.
5. Eye-contact,responses and knowledge that is significant
to the questions
TOTAL
PERCENTAGE
SIGNATURE OVER PRINTED NAME OF THE INTERVIEWER:_______________ NAME OF THE INTERVIEWEE:____________________________
A Glassdoor study of tens of thousands of interviews found the 50 questions you’re most likely to be asked in your next interview:
1. What are your strengths?
2. What are your weaknesses?
3. Why are you interested in working for us?
4. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years?
5. Why do you want to leave your current company?
6. What can you offer us that someone else can’t?
7. Why was there a gap in your employment between these two dates?
8. What are three things your former manager would like you to improve on?
9. Are you willing to relocate?
10. Are you willing to travel?
11. Tell me about an accomplishment you are most proud of.
12. Tell me about a time you made a mistake.
13. What is your dream job?
14. How did you hear about this position?
15. What would you accomplish in the first 30/60/90 days on the job?
16. Discuss your resume.
17. Discuss your educational background.
18. Describe yourself.
19. Tell me how you handled a difficult situation.
20. Why should we hire you?
21. Why are you looking for a new job?
22. Would you work holidays/weekends?
23. How would you deal with an angry or irate customer?
24. What are your salary requirements?
25. Give a time when you went above and beyond the requirements for a project.
26. Who are our competitors?
27. What was your biggest failure?
28. What motivates you?
29. What’s your availability?
30. Who’s your mentor?
31. Tell me about a time when you disagreed with your boss.
32. How do you handle pressure?
33. What is the name of our CEO?
34. What are your career goals?
35. What gets you up in the morning?
36. What would your direct reports say about you?
37. What were your bosses’ strengths/weaknesses?
38. If I called your boss right now and asked him what is an area that you could imp
39. If I called your boss right now and asked him what is an area that you could improve on, what would he say?
40. Are you a leader or a follower?
41. What was the last book you read for fun?
42. What are your co-worker pet peeves?
43. What are your hobbies?
44. What is your favorite website?
45. What makes you uncomfortable?
46. What are some of your leadership experiences?
47. How would you fire someone?
48. What do you like the most and least about working in this industry?
49. Would you work 40+ hours a week?
50. What questions haven’t I asked you?
Though these questions may be less exciting to prepare for than “Batman vs. Superman,” they are what you need to be ready for.
Most interviewees are only prepared for about 10 questions, so this list alone can give you a leg up.
Study the list carefully and have answers ready–but not robotically rehearsed–so that you can speak comfortably, flexibly, and confidently about each of
these topics.
