Lisa82 · 41-45, F
I teach engineering and I have my seniors write these down because often times employers will ask these questions
Questions Often Asked By Employers
Tell me about yourself.
What are your short-range and long-range career goals, and how are you preparing to achieve them?
Why did you choose this career?
What do you consider to be your greatest strengths? Weaknesses?
How would you describe yourself? How would a friend or professor describe you?
How has your college experience prepared you for your career?
Why should I hire you?
How do you determine or evaluate success?
In what ways do you think you can make a contribution to our company?
Describe the relationship that should exist between a supervisor and those reporting to him/her.
Describe your most rewarding high school/college experience.
If you were hiring for this position, what qualities would you look for?
What led you to choose your field or major?
What have you learned from participation in extracurricular activities?
How do you work under pressure?
Describe the ideal job/college.
Why did you decide to seek a position with this organization and what do you know about us?
What major problems have you encountered and how did you deal with it?
What criteria are you using to evaluate the company/college for which you hope to work/attend?
What salary do you want?
Questions Often Asked By Employers
Tell me about yourself.
What are your short-range and long-range career goals, and how are you preparing to achieve them?
Why did you choose this career?
What do you consider to be your greatest strengths? Weaknesses?
How would you describe yourself? How would a friend or professor describe you?
How has your college experience prepared you for your career?
Why should I hire you?
How do you determine or evaluate success?
In what ways do you think you can make a contribution to our company?
Describe the relationship that should exist between a supervisor and those reporting to him/her.
Describe your most rewarding high school/college experience.
If you were hiring for this position, what qualities would you look for?
What led you to choose your field or major?
What have you learned from participation in extracurricular activities?
How do you work under pressure?
Describe the ideal job/college.
Why did you decide to seek a position with this organization and what do you know about us?
What major problems have you encountered and how did you deal with it?
What criteria are you using to evaluate the company/college for which you hope to work/attend?
What salary do you want?
MarkPaul · 26-30, M
Well, we all go through this. Treat it like a game because it really is one... with serious consequences for sure, but still, it's all game play. Go in with confidence, don't be rehearsed, and enjoy answering the questions rather than being intimidated by them. Focus on asking well-thought-out questions back.
If you do get the job, know that no one will show this much interest in you and what you have to say post-interview. If you don't get the job, don't take it personally and move on to the next one, the sooner the better.
If you do get the job, know that no one will show this much interest in you and what you have to say post-interview. If you don't get the job, don't take it personally and move on to the next one, the sooner the better.
MartinTheFirst · 26-30, M
Haha i know the feeling all too well.. My advice is to believe in yourself, be humble and honest, don't jump through hoops for an interview unless it feels like there's a chance (you'll gain enough experience after 3 failed interviews), do not put all eggs in one basket (but do try harder on the ones you really want), and when you do not get the job let yourself feel bad for a couple of days but try your best to not take it personal, most likely there're just too many applying.
Also, after every interview, treat yourself to something small, like a pizza or a drink 😍! Make it fun to go out there!
Also, after every interview, treat yourself to something small, like a pizza or a drink 😍! Make it fun to go out there!
helsbels · 31-35, F
@MartinTheFirst Thanks, good tips! I 'know' all the 'right things to do' and I am sure I will be ok, it's just the natural nerves and pressure I suppose, the fear that I won't remember or have the exact right thing to say in the moment although outside of the interview it comes easily.
MartinTheFirst · 26-30, M
@helsbels They dont seem to mind you thinking about things or correcting yourself that much so take your time to get things as correct as you can, the importance there is the destination.
I actually got employed not necessarily because i knew a lot of things, but because when he asked me if I knew something, I didn't try to make something up but said I'd have to look into it. 😂
I actually got employed not necessarily because i knew a lot of things, but because when he asked me if I knew something, I didn't try to make something up but said I'd have to look into it. 😂
Lisa82 · 41-45, F
Questions Often Asked By Applicants
What are the strengths of the organization or department?
What are the career opportunities for someone entering this position?
What kind of orientation and training is available to new employees?
How large is the company/college? How large is this particular department/major?
To whom would I be reporting and what kind of communication channels are there?
What are the long-range plans for this organization?
How long was my predecessor in this position? Why did he/she leave?
How will I be evaluated? How often?
Is there an opportunity to transfer from one division to another?
What are the prospects for promotion in the future? What are some of the qualities or accomplishments you would consider important for promotion?
What is the management philosophy of this organization? What is the general philosophy?
In what areas of the organization do you expect growth?
Is continuing education encouraged? Is tuition reimbursement offered?
Can you tell me about the history of this position, and changes anticipated?
What are your expectations of the person in this position?
Is overtime the norm in this office?
What kind of support staff is available? What is the ratio of support staff to professionals, and how is work distributed?
Generally, what percentage of time will be devoted to each of my responsibilities?
Do you work with daily, weekly, monthly, or annual deadlines?
Does the organization have a process for sharing creative ideas?
What are the strengths of the organization or department?
What are the career opportunities for someone entering this position?
What kind of orientation and training is available to new employees?
How large is the company/college? How large is this particular department/major?
To whom would I be reporting and what kind of communication channels are there?
What are the long-range plans for this organization?
How long was my predecessor in this position? Why did he/she leave?
How will I be evaluated? How often?
Is there an opportunity to transfer from one division to another?
What are the prospects for promotion in the future? What are some of the qualities or accomplishments you would consider important for promotion?
What is the management philosophy of this organization? What is the general philosophy?
In what areas of the organization do you expect growth?
Is continuing education encouraged? Is tuition reimbursement offered?
Can you tell me about the history of this position, and changes anticipated?
What are your expectations of the person in this position?
Is overtime the norm in this office?
What kind of support staff is available? What is the ratio of support staff to professionals, and how is work distributed?
Generally, what percentage of time will be devoted to each of my responsibilities?
Do you work with daily, weekly, monthly, or annual deadlines?
Does the organization have a process for sharing creative ideas?
Mudkip · 31-35, M
You should just get a goodnight sleep and look into the job you're applying for. Don't overthink or overwhelm yourself with it. Be fluent and don't sound like every other person applying. They can see that. Good luck.
samueltyler2 · 80-89, M
Most people can hold themselves together for a 30 min interview bthey are looking to see more deeply about you "passion" for the job.
HowtoDestroyAngels · 46-50, M
Good luck to you. Hope you get the job!
helsbels · 31-35, F
@HowtoDestroyAngels Thank you
NYCChick · 31-35, F
Good luck on the job if u have alot experiance in a certain field its easy to land a job in that field
JackDaniels · 46-50, M
Good luck. I hope you get the job.
FreeSpirit1 · 51-55, F
Good luck 👍
SpectralMourning · 41-45, M
I'm all for the bare necessities line of questioning. So many businesses still conduct interviews with so much filler that tells absolutely nothing. If they ask for your biggest strength you should say "My intolerance of bullshit questions" and then walk out of the room. Okay don't do that, but you can fantasize about doing it.
DunningKruger · 61-69, M
Unfortunately, that is the way the world works.
Good luck on your interview.
Good luck on your interview.
ironborn · 51-55, M
Good luck
pdockal · 56-60, M
Good luck
SunshineGirl · 36-40, F
Good luck. What is the job you've applied for?
helsbels · 31-35, F
@SunshineGirl Thank you, it's sort of admin/team assistant.
HatBroski · 31-35, M
Good luck honey
Lisa82 · 41-45, F
If you prepare for these two list typically you'll have good questions to ask them and you'll be prepared to answer some of the better questions
robertsnj · 56-60, M
what kind of job? hope you get it
Good luck ... before, during, and after.
AmericanAvenger · 56-60, M
It is too easy for losers to lie on just those 2 questions and there are multiple people vying for every job. Just frame every answer to the value that you can bring to them.
JimboSaturn · 56-60, M
Fucking hate it. The last couple of interviews I didn't really prepare. Sometimes I feel like preparation just makes my answers sound contrived. Although I didn't get the job so maybe my ad lib plan didn't work.
come2gether · 46-50, M
Make sure to have questions for the interviewer
1490wayb · 56-60, M
be sure to include key words you find in the job description!!
Ferric67 · M
Chatgpt a mock job interview in the profession you are applying for
Luck favors the prepared mind
Luck favors the prepared mind
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