|Tell me about yourself. Use “Picture Frame |Answer in about two minutes. Avoid details, don’t ramble. Touch on these four areas: |
|Approach” |Your name |
| |Educational background |
| |Work experience if any |
| |Major responsibility / accomplishments |
| |Personal summary of work style (plus career goals if applicable) |
| |Prepare in advance using this frame work |
| |My name is----- |
| |I have Graduated from ----- Currently, ---- |
| |I have 2 yrs work experience ------ |
| |At work my major achievements have been 1-----2---- |
| |In case you are a Fresher speak about your Core subjects & learnings during SIP & PG prog |
|Why should we hire you? |The best way to respond is to give concrete examples of why your skills and accomplishments |
| |make you the best candidate for the job. |
| |Take a few moments to compare the job description with your abilities, as well as mentioning |
| |what you have accomplished in your other positions. |
| |Be positive and reiterate your interest in the company and the position. |
|What do you know about our organization? |Research the target company before the interview. Basic research is the only way to prepare for|
| |this question. Do your homework, and you will score big on this question. Talk about products, |
| |services, history and people, especially any friends that work there. |
|What experience do you have? |Try to cite Subject experience relevant to the company .The papers you have presented on the |
| |subject or seminars attended. |
| |Or maybe your SIP . |
|According to your definition of success, how |Be prepared to define success, and then respond (consistent record of responsibility) could be |
|successful have you been so far? |classroom based or cultural events planned & executed by you with a team |
|(Is this person mature and self aware?) | |
|In your current or last position, what were |Give one or two accomplishment statements |
|your most significant accomplishments? In your| |
|career so far? | |
|Had you thought of leaving your present |Refer to positive aspects of the job, advancement opportunities, and what you learned. |
|position before? If yes, what do you think | |
|held you there? | |
|Would you describe a few situations in which |Give only one, and tell how you have corrected or plan to correct your work. |
|your work was criticized? |what is imp are your self -learning’s |
|If I spoke with your previous boss, what would|Be consistent with what you think the boss would say. Position the weakness in a positive way |
|he or she say are your greatest strengths and | |
|weaknesses? | |
|How would you describe your personality? |Keep your answer short and relevant to the job and the organization. Project yourself |
| |positively |
| |Eg : |
| |• I 'm a people person. I really enjoy meeting and working with a lot of different people. |
| | |
| |• I'm a perfectionist. I pay attention to all the details, and like to be sure that everything|
| |is just right. |
| | |
| |• I'm a creative thinker. I like to explore alternative solutions to problems and have an open|
| |mind about what will work best. |
| | |
| |• I'm efficient and highly organized. This enables me to be as productive as possible on the |
| |job. |
| | |
| |• I enjoy solving problems, troubleshooting issues, and coming up with solutions in a timely |
| |manner. |
|What are your strong points? |Present three. |
| |Relate them to that particular company and job opening. |
|What are your weak points? |Don't say you have one, but give one that is really a “positive in disguise.” I am sometimes |
| |impatient and do to much work myself when we are working against tight deadlines.” Or “I |
| |compliment and praise my staff, but feel I can improve.” |
| | |
| |Eg I used to wait until the last minute to set appointments for the coming week, but I |
| |realized that scheduling in advance makes much more sense. |
|How did you do in school? |Emphasize your best and favorite subjects. If grades were average, talk about leadership or |
|(Is the person motivated? What are his/her |jobs you took to finance your education. Talk about extra-curricular activities (clubs, sports,|
|values, attitudes? Is there a fit?) |volunteer work) |
|14 In your current or last position, what |Refer to your satisfiers for likes. Be careful with dislikes, give only one (if any) and make |
|features did you like most? Least? |it brief. Refuse to answer negatively. Respond that you “like everything about my current |
| |position and have acquired and developed a great many skills, but I am „¢m now ready for a new |
| |set of challenges and greater responsibilities.” |
|15 What do you look for in a job? |Flip this one over. |
|. |Despite the question, the employer is not really interested in what you are looking for. He's|
| |interested in what he is looking for. |
| |Address his interests, rather than yours. Use words like “contribute,” “enhance,” “improve,” |
| |and “team environment.” Fit your answer to their needs Relate your preferences and |
| |satisfiers/dissatisfies to the job opening. |
|How long would it take you to make a |“Not long, because of my experience, transferable skills and ability to learn.” |
|meaningful contribution to our firm? | |
|How long would you stay with us? |“As long as I feel that I am contributing, and that my contribution is recognized. I am |
| |looking to make a long term commitment.” |
|18 What motivates you ? |Your response will vary based on your background and experiences, but, you will want to share |
| |your enthusiasm and what you like(d) best about your job./during B School |
| | |
| |Eg I was motivated both by the challenge of finishing the projects ahead of schedule and by |
| |managing the teams |
| | |
| |I've always been motivated by the desire to do a good job at whatever position I'm in. I want |
| |to excel and to be successful in my job, both for my own personal satisfaction and for my |
| |employer. |
|What has been the greatest disappointment in | |
|your life | |
|Do you prefer to work independently or on a |Teamwork Skills |
|team? |Here are some skills you'll want to keep in mind as you brainstorm: |
| |Leadership |
| |Active listening |
| |Mediating conflicts |
| |Developing consensus |
| |Drawing out the input of introverts |
| |Delegating, setting goals and timetables |
| |Monitoring progress |
| |Encouraging slackers to pull their weight |
| |Recognizing the achievements of others |
| |Framing key issues |
| |Jumping in to do additional work during times of crisis |
|Describe your style of working |I am very focused on my work, and consequently, am able to work quickly. |
| |I keep a steady pace, and check my work as I go along, to prevent mistakes from snowballing. |
| |Because I am very organized, I am able to accomplish a lot in a limited amount of time. |
| |I'm organized and efficient and I'm able to multi-task very well. |
| |I'm always on top of my projects, but I do welcome input and will consult with team members to |
| |ensure we're all on the same track. |
|Why do you consider yourself an ideal |Make a list of the top five qualifications for the ideal candidate. Review that list and try to|
|candidate |think of how you have applied those skills, qualities or areas of knowledge to make a strong |
| |contribution in your paid employment, internships, volunteer work, academics or activities. |
|Describe what would be an ideal working |Team work is the key. Add more |
|environment? | |
|How would you evaluate your present firm? |Be positive. |
| |Refer to the valuable experience you have gained. |
| |Don't mention negatives EVER |
|Do you prefer working with figures, or with |Be aware of what the job requires and position your answer in that context. In many cases it |
|words? |would be both. |
|What kinds of people do you find difficult to |Use this question as a chance to show that you are a team player: “The only people I have |
|work with? |trouble with are those who aren't team players, who just dont perform, who complain |
| |constantly, and who fail to respond to any efforts to motivate them.” |
| | |
| |The interviewer is expecting a response focused on personality and personal dislikes. Surprise |
| |her by delivering an answer that reflects company values. |
|How would your co-workers describe you? |Refer to your social & professionals strengths and skills. |
|What do you think of your boss? |If you like him or her, say so and tell why. If you don't like him or her, find something |
| |positive to say. |
|Why do you want to work in a company of this |Explain how this size or type of company works well for you, using examples from the past if |
|size. Or this type? |possible. |
|If you had your choice of jobs and companies, |Refer to job preferences. Say that this job and this company are very close to what best suits |
|where would you go? |you. |
|Why do you want to work for us? |You feel you can help achieve & work on the company’s objectives |
| |You like what you have learned about the company, its policies, goals and management: |
|What was the last book you read? Movie you |Think this through. Your answer should be compatible with accepted norms. |
|saw? Sporting event you attended? | |
|What are you doing, or what have you done to |Talk about formal courses and training programs. |
|reach your career objectives? | |
|What was wrong with your last company? |Again, choose your words carefully. |
| |Don't be negative. Say that no Company is perfect, it had both strengths and weaknesses. |
|What kind of hours are you used to working? |“As many hours as it takes to get the job done.”-be pro active. |
|(Does the person match job and criteria?) | |
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|What would you do for us? |Relate past success in accomplishing the objectives which are similar to those of the |
| |prospective employer. |
|What has your experience been in supervising |Give examples from accomplishments. |
|people? | |
|Are you a good supervisor? |Draw from your successes. Yes, my people like and respect me personally and professionally. |
| |They often comment on how much they learn and develop under my supervision. |
|Did you ever fire anyone? If so, what were the|If you haven’t, say so, but add that you could do it, if necessary. |
|reasons and how did you handle it? | |
|How have you helped your company? |Refer to accomplishments. |
|What is the most money you ever accounted for?|Refer to accomplishments. If you haven't had budget responsibility, say so, but refer to an |
|Largest budget responsibility? |accomplishment that demonstrates the same skill. |
|What are the most difficult situation you |Remember, you are talking to a prospective employer, not your best friend. |
|ever faced on the job? |Don't mention a catastrophe that resulted in a personal or corporate failure. |
| |Never digress into personal or family difficulties, and don’t talk about problems you've had |
| |with supervisors or peers. |
| |You might discuss a difficult situation with a subordinate, provided that the issues were |
| |resolved inventively and to everyone’s satisfaction. |
|Describe some situations in which you have |Refer to accomplishments. |
|worked under pressure or met deadlines? |Everyone has had a few of these pressure situations in a career. Behavior-related questions aim|
| |at assessing a candidates character, attitude, and personality traits by asking for an account |
| |of how the candidate handled certain challenging situations. |
| |Plan for such questions by making a list of the desirable traits relevant to the needs of the |
| |industry or prospective employer and by preparing some job-related stories about your |
| |experience that demonstrate a range of those traits and habits of conduct. |
| |Before answering the questions, listen carefully and ask any clarifying questions you think |
| |necessary. Tell your story and conclude by explaining what you intended your story to |
| |illustrate. |
|How do you handle rejection? |Rejection is part of business. |
| |People don’t always buy what you sell. |
| |The trick here is to separate rejection of your product from rejection of yourself: “I see |
| |rejection as an opportunity. I learn from it. When a customer takes a pass, I ask him what we |
| |could do to the product, price or service to make it possible for him to say yes. Dont get me |
| |wrong: You have got to makes sales. But rejection is valuable, too. Its a good teacher.” |
|In your present position, what problems have |Refer to accomplishments |
|you identified that had previously been | |
|overlooked? | |
|Give an example of your creativity. |Refer to accomplishments. |
|Give examples of your leadership abilities. |Draw examples from accomplishments. |
|What are your career goals? |Talk first about doing the job for which you are applying. Your career goals should mesh with |
| |the hiring company goals. |
|What position do you expect to have in two |Just say you wish to exceed objectives so well that you will be on a promotable track. |
|years? | |
|What are your objectives? | |
|(How does the person handle stress? What is | |
|their confidence level?) | |
|Why should we hire you? |This may sound suspicious, negative, or just plain harsh. Actually, its a call for help. |
| |The employer wants you to help him/her hire you. Keep your response brief. |
| |Recap any job requirements the interviewer may have mentioned earlier in the interview, then, |
| |point by point, match your skills, abilities and qualifications to those items. |
| |Relate a past experience which represents success in achieving objectives which may be similar |
| |to those of the prospective employer. |
|You may be over-qualified or too experienced |“A strong company needs a strong person.” An employer will get faster return on investment |
|for the position we have to offer. |because you have more experience than required. |
|Why haven you found a new position before now?|“Finding the right job takes time. I am not looking for just any job.-mention it’s a career |
| |that you are chasing. |
|If you could start again, what would you do |No need to be self-revealing. “Hindsight is 20/20; everyone would make some changes, but I have|
|differently? |learned and grown from all my decisions.” |
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