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Industry Trend Questions
- What important trends do you
see in our industry?
Keep your answer to two or three trends.
Your Work Habits and Style
- If I spoke with your previous
boss, what would he say are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?
Emphasize skills -- don't be overly negative about your weaknesses; it's always
safer to identify a lack of a skill as an area for improvement rather than
a shortcoming.
- Can you work under pressures,
deadlines, etc.?
Yes, it's a way of life in business.
- How have you changed the nature
of your job?
Improved it ... of course.
- Do you prefer staff or line work?
Why?
Depends on the job and its challenges.
- In
your present position, what problems have you identified that had previously
been overlooked?
Keep it brief and don't brag.
- Don't you feel you might be better
off in a different size company? Different type company?
Depends on the job -- elaborate slightly.
- How do you resolve conflict on
a project team?
First you discuss the issues privately.
- What was the most difficult decision
you ever had to make?
Try to relate your response to the prospective employment situation.
Your Career Goals
- If you could start your career
again, what would you do differently?
Nothing ... I am happy today, so I don't want to change my past.
- What career options do you have
at the moment?
"I see three areas of interest..." Relate those to the position and industry.
- How would you describe the essence
of success? According to your definition of success, how successful have you
been so far?
Think carefully about your answer and relate it to your career accomplishments.
If You Are Leaving a Job
- Why are you leaving your present
job?
Refine your answer based on your comfort level and honesty. Give a "group"
answer if possible, e.g. our department was consolidated or eliminated.
- How do you feel about leaving
all of your benefits?
Concerned but not panicked.
- Describe what you feel to be
an ideal working environment.
One in which people are treated as fairly as possible.
- How would you evaluate your present
firm?
An excellent company that afforded me many fine experiences.
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