- Talk about yourself !
(Ask one of the following to get a better idea of what the interviewer wants. Then develop you response in less than two minutes)
- Certainly. What specific point would you like me to discuss further ?
- With pleasure! Something in the past or a recent development ?
- What would you like to talk about, a professional or a personal issue ?
- With pleasure! Should I develop something in detail or just give you a brief summary ?
- What was you last salary ?
- My last salary was exactly within the range that I now seek, which is between --- and --- (mention a range).
- My last employer and I had an agreement that forbids me from discussing my salary, either within the company or outside.
- I will gladly discuss my last salary, after we have negotiated my future salary.
- My salary was completely consistent with the contribution I made to my last employer.
- Have you ever laid off or fired a person ?
- No.
- Yes. It is a difficult task, so I always did my best to be tactful and compassionate.
- Yes, several times. I took full responsibility in my job for everything. I believe I handled it correctly.
- Yes. It is part of a supervisor’s job, and you must be ready to do it.
- Yes, though it was difficult, I believe it is important for everyone’s morale to have only highly competent people on staff.
- How do you react when you realize that you have made a mistake ?
- I study the consequences and then react.
- I pause to analyze the situation and then take corrective steps.
- I assume my responsibility and get back to work again.
- I ask for the opinions and advice of friends and co-workers.
- I discuss the situation with my supervisor and develop a strategy so I don’t repeat my mistake.
- Are you willing to lower your salary expectations ?
- Yes. (remain queit)
- Yes, if you readjust the salary after an initial period that we negotiate now.
- Yes, if you can readdress it later to be commensurate with the responsibilities entrusted to me.
- What you call “salary expectations” is the just compensation for my work. However, I remain open to discussion.
- Yes, if it’s possible to be compensated with other nonsalary benefits.
- If the work environment is good and there are strong possibilities for promotion, I would consider it.
- It depends on the job description.
- By how much ?
- Should I make you a firm job offer ?
- Yes, after having specified to me --- (name it).
- I would appreciate it very much !
- Yes, because my skills match your requirements and I am very interested in the job.
- Yes, I have always had a keen interest and desire for these kinds of responsibilities.
- I would prefer we discuss the job requirements in greater depth before an offer is made.
- Why are you looking for a job ?
- I am not looking for a job, I am offering my services to you.
- My present job no longer matches my aspirations and goals.
- I am making a career change and wish to offer my services to a corporation that ---(give one or two distinctive features).
- I have reevaluated my goals and am starting a new phase in my career.
- How long will you stay with us ?
- As long as I can contribute to your development.
- I am looking for a long-term position.
- I am a very loyal person.
- As long as the organization continues to grow.
- As long as it is a mutual satisfying relationship.
- Why have you been unemployed for so long ?
- It took time to polish my knowledge in --- (name the topic, i.e., computers or foreign languages)
- I took time to do a thorough self-assessment. Now everything is clear. The proof---I am in your office !
- I carefully study the proposals made to me and consider only those options that will provide me with quality work.
- I will only accept a job that fits my qualifications.
- How would you describe your last boss ?
- A very competent person who knows his job.
- A person who has excellent relationships with his subordinates and people in general.
- A very efficient person who is well organized and with whom I loved working.
- An excellent specialist in the field.
- Due to the nature of my job, we had limited contact. Our relationship was satisfactory but not very personal.
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