Here the interviewer testing the extent of your research so if you’ve not prepared adequately then it will be obvious. Gather your research from the organisation’s website and see if you can find information on the department from corporate brochures and reliable media sources.
why do you want to leave your current post?
This is another common question which will be asked at some stage of your interview process so have your answer prepared! Make sure you don’t waffle and that you’re direct focussing on the future. Under no circumstances should you speak badly of your previous/current employer.
Besides being tactless the interviewer will be left wondering if you might bad-mouth his company or even worse, disclose sensitive information. Be as positive as possible and practice your answer so that you sound confident about you goals and aims for the future. [Read more…]
Why did you choose this particular career path and decide to apply for this job?
The interviewer is trying to ascertain your reasons for pursuing a career in this area. They’re also trying to get to find out what attracts you to the job and what your career needs are.
Your response will then be analysed to see how they measure up to the needs of the organisation. ‘Is there a synergy between your goals and ambitions and those of the organisation?’ That’s what the interviewer will be thinking. [Read more…]
Tell Me About Yourself
This question is asked in the majority of interviews so you should always be prepared for it. With that said it can be one of the most difficult questions to answer particularly for those who aren’t used to talking about themselves. But if you’ve prepared an answer beforehand then it makes the task easier because you won’t have to think on your feet.
Bear in mind that the interviewer is assessing how well you could potentially fit for the job, team and culture of the organisation so make sure your answer is relevant.
A good approach in practicing this question is to thoroughly revise the job description, person specification and your career history the following items will provide the foundation of your answer [Read more…]
Have you ever had difficulty working with previous bosses?
It is inevitable that in your working life that you will have to deal with people with different personalities and it’s highly likely that you will not always agree with your co-workers and bosses.
On the surface this question seems to be an opportunity for you to vent your previous bad experiences and disagreements that you have had with former bosses and provide the interviewer with an inside scoop on how bad your previous employer was. But far from it this question has a lot more to do with you and how you dealt with different personalities positively and effectively. [Read more…]
Can you talk me through X section on your CV and then go on to talk about your current role and responsibilities?
To some this question might seem pointless and you might think he/she’s ‘got my details in front of them’ and be tempted to say ‘it’s all written on my CV’. That’s definitely the wrong answer. Here the interviewer is ‘testing’ your ability to communicate a clear, confident, relevant and succinct summary of what you have done to date. This should not cover your entire career and you can ask the interviewer if there is any particular area of the CV that they want you to start from. achievements. Think of it as a great opportunity for you to ‘sell’ yourself because you can mention relevant achievements for example, [Read more…]
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