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Interview Questions

This document provides guidance on how to conduct oneself during a job interview. It emphasizes presenting oneself positively, highlighting one's strengths and experiences, asking informed questions about the company, and following up professionally after the interview. The key points are to sell yourself as a strong candidate, stay optimistic, be prepared to discuss what makes you qualified, have examples ready to demonstrate your strengths and how you could overcome weaknesses, and express genuine interest in the company and role.

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Interview Questions

This document provides guidance on how to conduct oneself during a job interview. It emphasizes presenting oneself positively, highlighting one's strengths and experiences, asking informed questions about the company, and following up professionally after the interview. The key points are to sell yourself as a strong candidate, stay optimistic, be prepared to discuss what makes you qualified, have examples ready to demonstrate your strengths and how you could overcome weaknesses, and express genuine interest in the company and role.

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Interviews

Overview
• Think of the interview as a chance to sell a
product – you!
• Use every question as an opportunity to sell
yourself.
• Always stay positive.
• After you answer a question, start talking about
why you would be a good worker.
• Dress well.
• Shake hands!
• Smile.
• Make eye contact.
• Speak clearly.
• Relax! Be yourself.
Tell me about yourself.
• This is your opportunity to shine!
• Talk about who you are, where you
come from and what motivates you.
• Tell an interesting story that will help
them remember you.
Tell me about yourself.
• Example Answers:
• I grew up on a farm in Ireland. I have 10
brothers and sisters. We all worked on the
farm every day after school and during
vacations. I think this kind of work is fun
and good for you.
• I feel grateful for the opportunity my
parents have given me to have a good
education and a chance at a career. I will
not waste this opportunity.
What are your strengths?
• Many people in Asia are modest.
• If you are speaking to a Western
person, you should not be afraid to
talk about what you are good at.
What are your strengths?
• Example Answers:
• I am good at working with other
people.
• I am a team player.
• I am good at finishing tasks on time.
• I am a good communicator. I will
always keep my teacher or boss
informed on what is going on.
• I am a hard worker.
• For example . . .
What are your weaknesses?
• This is a difficult question!
• Don’t be too honest!
• How do you answer this question
without saying something damaging?
• DO NOT SAY:
• I am lazy!
• I don’t know any English!
• I drink too much!
What are your weaknesses?
• Examples Answers:
• To be honest, my friends tell me I am
too much of a perfectionist.
Sometimes I find it hard to stop
working on something until it is
exactly correct, even though there
may be other things to do. So I am
working on that. I try to think about
time management and prioritization.
What are your weaknesses?
• Example Answers:
• To be honest, sometimes I am a little
too work-oriented. My friends tell me
I need to be able to relax sometimes
or I could burn out. But I find it
difficult because I care a lot about
doing a good job.
What are your weaknesses?
• Example Answers:
• To be honest, I am sometimes
nervous when speaking in front of
large groups of people. I have been
working on that by practicing in front
of friends. I feel that I am getting
better and becoming more confident
all the time.
Why do you want this job?
• DO NOT SAY:
• The pay is good.
• I heard the work is easy.
• Sell yourself!
• Focus on how you can help your boss,
not on your own needs.
Why do you want this job?
• Example Answers:
• I think I can make a positive
contribution at your company
because of my English speaking
skills, etc.
• I am really interested in working in
the tourist/airline industry because I
love meeting new people/travel and
this job will allow me to develop my
English speaking skills.
Why do you want this job?
• Example Answers:
• I read about your company, and it
seems you are growing quickly. I
want to be part of this exciting
project.
• Flattery often works!
Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?

• They want you to be ambitious and to see


yourself staying at their company for a
long time.
• Example Answers:
• I would like to be working for your
company, perhaps managing or helping to
train other people.
• I think this company has a great future and
I believe I will have many opportunities to
develop my career with you. I hope to be
with you for a long time.
Why should we hire you?
• This is a difficult question. Many people
freeze when they hear it.
• They want to see how you handle pressure.
• Example Answers:
• I know you have many good candidates.
One thing that makes me unique is that I
am very motivated. If I get this
opportunity, I will not waste it. I will do
my very best to make a difference with
your company. I see my future with you
and I will not let you down.
Why did you leave your last job?
• This question may not apply if you
have not yet had a job.
• If you get this question, remember to
focus on the positive.
• Never say anything negative about
your last employer.
Why did you leave your last job?
• Example Answers:
• I really enjoyed my last job. It gave
me some great experience working
with people. Right now I am looking
to move forward with my career.
Working with your company will give
me an opportunity to develop my
English skills and to move forward
with my career.
What do you know about this industry/company?

• Always research the company and industry


on the internet before the interview.
• Look at:
• Wikipedia
• Google News
• The company’s web site
• Talk about positive and exciting
developments (e.g., the business is
growing, how things are changing, etc.)
Are you willing to relocate?
• Always say yes.
• You can always negotiate that once
you have the job.
• Example Answer:
• I am very excited about travel,
meeting new people and learning
about other places in the world. Also,
it will be an opportunity for me to
improve my English.
Do you have any questions for me?
• DO NOT ASK:
• How much will you pay me?
• What are the benefits?
• How about the vacation?
• How long is the lunch break?
Do you have any questions for me?
• Use this question to show you have done
some research about the company.
• Example Questions:
• I noticed on your web site that you will
soon open a new office in London. How
exciting! Is your company growing
quickly?
• I saw read in a news article that your
company plans to offer new services to its
customers soon. Can you tell me more
about it?
The End of the Interview
• They will ask
• “Do you have any more questions”?
• If you have already asked 2 or 3
questions about the company, say
this:
• “No, thank you. I have done a lot of
research about your company and am
very excited about the prospect of
working with you.”
The End of the Interview

• They will say


• “Thanks. We will contact you
shortly.”
• You should say:
• “Thank you for your time. It was a
pleasure meeting you.”
When you get home
• Send them a “thank you” email when
you get home.
• Thank them for their time.
• Say you enjoyed speaking with them
and are very interested in working
with their company.
The Offer
• If they are interested, they will
probably call you within a few days.
• If not, they might send you a letter or
an email.
• If they do make you an offer, they
will probably send you a written offer
of employment by email or mail.
The Offer
• The offer will tell you about pay,
benefits, vacations, etc. (all the stuff
you should not ask about in the
interview).
• Usually you have a few days to
decide whether to accept.
• If you decide to accept, call them and
tell them the good news. They will
tell you the next steps.
Thank You.

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