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The following questions are commonly asked on interviews.
Looking them over will help ensure confident, thorough
replies that any potential employer is hoping to
hear.
Also following are a few tips that will help your
interview be a success.
The Top 10 Commonly Asked Questions:
- Based on your resume and background, what do
you think qualifies you best for this position?
- Based on your qualifications, what overall
contribution will you make to our company?
- What would you consider to be one of your greatest
strengths?
- What would you consider to be one of your greatest
weaknesses?
- Do you have the ability to multi-task? Please
provide an example.
- What are your long and short-term professional
goals?
- What did you like most about your last position?
- What did you like least?Why did you leave your
last position?
- Would you prefer to work as a part of a team
or autonomously?
- What is the salary you are requesting?
Tips for successful interviewing:
- Timeliness is important - plan to arrive 10-15
minutes early
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- Always dress professionally (traditional business
attire) even if you know the office is business
casual. First impressions go a long way!
- Stand up to meet the person interviewing you,
greet them with a firm handshake.
- Always maintain good eye contact, speak slowly
and articulately. It is important to present
yourself in a professional and confident manner
demonstrating a positive attitude.
- Be a good listener. Process the information
and make mental notes of important questions
you would like to ask that are relevant to the
position you are interviewing for.
- At the conclusion of the interview, respectfully
thank the interviewer for their time.
- If you have a high level of interest in the
position it would be appropriate to close with
that comment.
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