QuestionFirst know the reason behind the question.Think what they would like to hear about.

And say that.

Spend some time in forming your perfect answer. While doing so try to seek the reason and then talk about it.

You can’t answer it well if you did not listen properly or did not pay attention to the question.

In such situations or if you took enough pause and still have no answer, you can ask to repeat or rephrase the question.

This shouldn’t be done too often and should be done with politeness and sometimes with “pardon me”.

Wanna know more?

Animal & Tree

Why us?

Underperformers

Style: Individual or team?

Multi-tasking in time crunch

Rate: 1-10?

Why u?

Overqualified?

Last job – (dis)likes

Know us?

Ask me

Your future?

Weakness?

Strengths?

Why job change?Who’re u?

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Tell about yourself This question usually takes about one to two minutes to answer and

will be your elevator pitch.

You want to give them a brief rundown of who you are as a person and show how you articulate you are.

Talk about highlights from job positions or schooling and how you can contribute to the company with your background and experiences.

Know what the company is looking for. If it prizes technical skills, play those up. Showcase the qualities needed for the job you're

interviewing for.

Before the interview, write down two to three notable achievements, and be sure to bring them up.

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Have you ever had to confront the situation where someone on a team wasn’t pulling their weight? If so, what did you do?

Don’t say (negative)- “I reported to my supervisor” or (boast around) “I confronted him in front of all.”

Instead say – “You got your work completed and offered your help directly or your supervisor did it”. If you were the supervisor, you should say –”I talk in person for such issues

and mostly there were valid reasons like health or performance. I distributed the tasks so as to meet the

deadline and get quality work done with focused members. Such situations usually don’t repeat once resolved properly.”

Bad-mouthing should never be part of the interview!BACK

How does this position fit in with your overall career plans?

Align your goal with the company’s.

Tell how you can make a positive contribution in this role and get an opportunity to learn, develop and grow even

more to contribute back again.

You’ve to identify the company as one, which has values, and goals that you share and you would be able to grow

with the company.

That’s got to be authentic of course. BACK

What animal would you like to be? What tree would you like to be?

The type of animal or tree you select should reflect qualities that will be appreciated in the workplace.

Perhaps an elephant (intelligent, strong, and loyal) or an oak (sturdy, dependable).

I read various stories and I would choose Banyan tree and Eagle as individual and Goose as team player.

You choose what works for you. Of course, you can always turn the tables and ask the interviewer what she chose

when she was asked that question. BACK

Is there anything else you need to know about the company and the position? This is often the last question and the answer must be

–”Yes, I wish to know more”.

Look inquisitive. Find something to ask that has not already been covered, like- why this position is available? how it gels

with other positions? what are the opportunities for growth?

Where the company is heading? What’s the ultimate purpose? Become as knowledgeable as you can about your potential new boss and the company. The more you know

the more empowered you will be. BACK

Why you need a change in job?Telling the truth is right except you were sacked out due to performance or other

(ethical, moral etc.) issues. E.g.: seeking greater opportunity,

challenges or responsibility

Make sure that you have very strong references regardless of

why you left, or are leaving, a position.BACK

Your greatest strengths?Align your strongest qualities with past

experience and achievements if they are directly related to the responsibilities of the

job you are applying for.

If you’re confused about the JD, four specific skills that employers value highly are-

self-motivationInitiative

team spiritwork long hours BAC

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Your weaknesses?Turn this question around and present a

personal weakness as a professional strength and back-up by experience.

Can discuss an area where you're seeking improvement back-up with plan to work on.

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See yourself N years down the line….Talk about what motivates / aspires / inspires

you to-be, especially in relevance with job description and company profile or

organizational chart.

If you did not study about the company or JDuse common knowledge and look realistically

self-motivated and positive about any opportunities that might be coming in.

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Any questions? Additions?Never say NO. Show your interest in the company by

preparing some key questions in advance.

If you think the interviewer has any doubts, now's the time to restate why you're the most logical candidate for the

opening.

Asking about corporate culture or what the interviewer likes the best about the company will give you insight and let the interviewers know that you're interviewing them as well .

Call their first name and sound more charming.

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Tell about our company/industry?

Do your homework. Check out the company website and their "About Us" section.

Most public companies post Investor Information which typically lists their Management Team, Board

of Directors and past financial performance.

Write down a few key points that you can cite when asked. Interviewers want to know that you're

interested in more than just a job.BACK

What do/did you like most and least about your present/most recent job?

Concentrate your answer on areas that are relevant to the position and be specific. Not atmosphere/company but

team.

When discussing least-liked aspects of your present or previous job, try to mention an area of responsibility that's far removed from the functions of the job you're seeking.

But be sure your answer indicates that you either performed the assignment well or that you learned something useful. This shows that you stick with tasks, even ones that don't

particularly interest you.BACK

Aren't you overqualified for this position?

DON’T AGREE especially in today's job market. They want to be sure you’re going to make a commitment and become

part of the team for the long term. Maybe they’re worried you’ll get bored and move on.

Instead focus on the experience and skill set you'll bring to the position and the value they'll receive by hiring you. Get a buy in by quoting founder’s vision / culture / challenges of a startup / willingness to start lower down the ladder to prove

your worth by learning something new / recognize the dramatic growth of company etc.

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What sets u apart from other applicants?

It’s to probe your readiness for the job, your ability to handle it, your willingness to work hard and your

fitness for the job.

Describe how your experience, career progression, qualities and achievements make you an asset. Keep it professional, and focus on the value you'll bring to the position. Highlight your ability by discussing your specific skills and accomplishments, but don't forget

to show your interest in the job itself.BACK

How do you rate yourself on a scale of 1 to 10?

10 or 11 are not just over the top but arrogant (unless you can absolutely substantiate that assertion).

At least remain better than average as nobody hires someone mediocre.

Avoid stopping at a number but also define what values you provide and things u r open to learn to reach a perfect 10.

You can say you want to be surrounded by rock stars, since rock stars only like working with other ones

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What would you do if you have multiple tasks to accomplish in a day and it is flat-out impossible

to do them all?This is to check your approach problem solving. Can you

think strategically? Are you able to handle stress?

Don’t say you expect a more reasonable and understanding boss or you’d stay all night until you got it accomplished.

Discuss how you would prioritize, delegate the tasks but make a point that you want to make sure that the jobs are done right rather than rushed. This all should be visualized beforehand and you must inform your superior in advance

about extra time or resources needed. BACK

Do you prefer working alone or as part of a team?

Of course everyone is expected to be a team player and not a loner. But identify right off the bat is what’s required of the

position you’re seeking. Some companies have single man projects and one manager heading every one.

If your role is to handle a lot of projects by yourself then you could state that you have experience working alone and

enjoy it. But also appreciate that creative brainstorming with a group is vital, and that you are adept in those

circumstances too. Indicate that you like to have personal responsibilities on some aspects of a team project too.

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Reference:

http://www.popsugar.com/smart-living/Typical-Job-Interview-Questions-Answers-20280663?stream_view=1#photo-20280975

http://www.careercast.com/career-news/10-toughest-interview-questions-%E2%80%93-and-how-answer-them

http://belimitless.com/gchahal/life/career/smart-answers-to-awkward-interview-questions