Here are some other job interview questions you might
want to rehearse.
Your Qualifications
What can you do for us that someone else can't do?
What qualifications do you have that relate to the
position?
What new skills or capabilities have you developed
recently?
Give me an example from a previous job where you've
shown initiative.
What have been your greatest accomplishments recently?
What is important to you in a job?
What motivates you in your work?
What have you been doing since your last job?
What qualities do you find important in a coworker?
Your Career Goals
What would you like to being doing five years from now?
How will you judge yourself successful? How will you
achieve success?
What type of position are you interested in?
How will this job fit in your career plans?
What do you expect from this job?
Do you have a location preference?
Can you travel?
What hours can you work?
When could you start?
Your Work Experience
What have you learned from your past jobs?
What were your biggest responsibilities?
What specific skills acquired or used in previous jobs
relate to this position?
How does your previous experience relate to this
position?
What did you like most/least about your last job?
Whom may we contact for references?
Your Education
How do you think your education has prepared you for
this position?
What were your favorite classes/activities at school?
Why did you choose your major?
Do you plan to continue your education?
Asking Questions During a Job Interview :- At most interviews, you will be invited to ask questions
of your interviewer. This is an important opportunity
for you to learn more about the employer, and for the
interviewer to further evaluate you as a job candidate.
It requires some advance preparation on your part. Here
are some guidelines for asking questions:
Clarify:- It's OK to ask a question to clarify something the
interviewer said. Just make sure you are listening.
Asking someone to clarify a specific point makes sense.
Asking someone re-explain an entire subject gives the
impression that you have problems listening or
comprehending. For example, you can preface a clarifying
question by saying: "You mentioned that at ABC Company
does (blank) . . .Can you tell me how that works in
practice?" A job interview is an opportunity for you to learn more about a
potential employer. Indeed, what you learn from an
interview may determine whether or not you want the job
you're interviewing for. The following are examples of
the types of questions you might ask at your job
interview.
Making a Good Impression on Job Interviews Here’s what
you should keep in mind the day of the interview and
immediately afterward.
After the Interview:- End the interview with a handshake and thank the
interviewer for his or her time. Reiterate your interest
in the position and your qualifications. Ask if you can
telephone in a few days to check on the status of your
application. If they offer to contact you, politely ask
when you should expect the call. Send a "Thanks for the
Interview" note. After the interview, send a brief
thank-you note. Try to time it so it arrives before the
hiring decision will be made. It will serve as a
reminder to the interviewer concerning your
appropriateness for the position, so feel free to
mention any topics discussed during your interview. If
the job contact was made through the Internet or e-mail,
send an e-mail thank-you note immediately after the
interview, then mail a second letter by post timed to
arrive the week before the hiring decision will be made.
Follow up with a phone call if you are not contacted
within a week of when the interviewer indicated you
would be.
Establishing Rapport During a Job
Interview: By establishing a rapport with your interviewer, you
build "common ground" between the both of you. It is
important to listen and be sensitive to the
interviewer's style. This can make communication easier
and the whole interview more comfortable.Listen closely to the interviewer for cues on how you
should act. Is he being formal or informal? How loudly
is he speaking? What sort of information is he trying to
solicit: general, professional, or personal? Once you've
determined where the interviewer is 'coming from,' you
can follow his or her lead. Try to speak with the same
rhythm and tone of voice. Make some friendly
observations about your surroundings. If the interview
is conversational, make small talk about your interests,
hobbies, or what you did last weekend. Be positive and
upbeat. All of these will help both of you relax and
establish a connection. It's important to appear open
and friendly as well. Give the interviewer a firm
handshake if he offers it, and remember to smile. Make
sure you look attentive, with good posture and
consistent eye-contact.