General asking question on facing interview

1. Tell me about yourself:
The most often asked question in interviews. Limit it to ur academics, work-related items ,brief of ur family, ur traits. Talk about things you have done and jobs you have held that relate to the position you are interviewing for.
2. Why did you leave your last job?
Stay positive regardless of the circumstances. Never refer to a major
problem with management and never speak ill of supervisors, co-workers
or the organization. If you do, you will be the one looking bad. Keep
smiling and talk about leaving for a positive reason such as an
opportunity, a chance to do something special or other forward-looking
reasons. Best answer is better prospects or to gain knowledge in this field.
3. What experience do you have in this field?
Speak about specifics that relate to the position you are applying for.
If you do not have specific experience, get as close as you can.
4. Do you consider yourself successful?
You should always answer yes and briefly explain why.
 A good explanation is that you have set goals, and you have met some and are
on track to achieve the others.
 I don’t claim to be an achiever, but I have been a student n have excelled in it with distinction throughout. Im even a proud daughter/son . nd im hoping to continue d trend in my career too.
5. What do co-workers say about you?
 Pooja, a co-worker at xyz Company(OR a Friend), always said I was the hardest workers she had ever known.
 Dhaval was always jealous of my art to convince customers.
6. What do you know about this organization?
This question is one reason to do some research on the organization
before the interview. Find out where they have been and where they are
going. What are the current issues and who are the major players?
7. What have you done to improve your knowledge in the last year?
Try to include improvement activities that relate to the job. A wide
variety of activities can be mentioned as positive self-improvement.
 Business news channels/ news paper/ magazines
 I have cleared IRDA/ AMFI/ NCFM/ BCFM exams to gain additional knowledge in financial sector.
8. Are you applying for other jobs?
Be honest but do not spend a lot of time on this question. Anything else is
a distraction. Be precise .
9. Why do you want to work for this organization?
This should be based on the research you have done on the organization. Sincerity is extremely important here and will easily be sensed. Relate it to your long-term
career goals.
10. Are you a team player?
You are, of course, a team player. Be sure to have examples ready.
 During MBA , we were assigned projects n assignments in a group. And most of the times I have been d team leader also. So I have a gd experience of not only working in a team but also to lead team.
 To me team n sports are synonyms . I have played cricket / football/ volleyball at college / state level. So I very well know d importance of being in a team.
11. How long would you expect to work for us if hired?
Specifics(3-5 yrs) here are not good.
 As long as we both feel I’m doing a good job.
 I ,d like it to be a long time
12. If you had enough money to retire right now, would you?
Answer yes if you would. Do not say yes if you do not mean it.
 But since I need to work, this is the type of work I would prefer.
13. Have you ever been asked to leave a position?
 If you have not, say no.
 If you have, be honest, brief and avoid saying negative things about the people or organization involved
14. Explain how you would be an asset to this organization
Mention your strengths
 Positive skills / traits
 Your academics especially your additional financial certificates
 Your keen interest in that specific sector / organization
15. Why should we hire you?
 Point out how your assets meet what the organization needs.
 Do not compare yourself with other candidates
 If given a fair chance I would prove my competence n be an asset to d company.
16. What irritates you about co-workers?
This is a trap question. A short statement that you seem to get along with folks is great.
 Co workers/ team members is our 2nd family. Small discrepancy are a part of every family. so I don’t think much on such issues.
 I am veg so I would appreciate if my team members avoid eating non veg before me.
17. What is your greatest strength?
Numerous answers are good, just stay positive. Give few good examples
 Your problem-solving skills
 Your ability to work under pressure
 Your ability to focus on projects
 Your professional expertise
 Your leadership skills
 Your positive attitude
18. Tell me about your dream job.
Stay away from a specific job.
 A job where I love the work, like the people, can contribute and
enhance myself.
 A job where we work really hard but party even harder.
19. Why do you think you would do well at this job?
Give several reasons and include skills, experience and interest.
20. What kind of person would you refuse to work with?
 Do not name any company or any person or any community .
 Some one who has a watch but no time management.
 Some one who is not ethical.
21. What is more important to you: the money or the work?
 Money is always important, but the work is the most important.
 Though money is the prime motive to work, but at the end of a tiring day, what work you did gives more satisfaction than merely the wages earned.
 Surely , work is worship.
22. What would your previous supervisor say your strongest point is?
There are numerous good possibilities:
Loyalty, Energy, Positive attitude, Leadership, Team player, Expertise,
Initiative, Patience, Hard work, Creativity, Problem solver
23. Tell me about a problem you had with a supervisor
Biggest trap of all. This is a test to see if you will speak ill of your boss.
 Stay positive and develop a poor memory about any trouble with a supervisor.
 Co workers/ team members is our 2nd family. Small discrepancy are a part of every family. so I don’t think much on such issues.
24. What has disappointed you about a job?
 Unethical conduct
 Racial or gender or communal Discriminations
25. Tell me about your ability to work under pressure.
You may say that you thrive under certain types of pressure. Give an example that relates to the situation.
26. What motivates you to do your best on the job?
This is a personal trait that only you can say, but good examples are:
 Challenge
 Achievement& Recognition
 My belief in myself.
 Confidence n belief my parents have in me.
27. Are you willing to work overtime? Nights? Weekends?
This is up to you. Be totally honest.
28. Are you mobile? OR Would you be willing to relocate if required?
You should be clear on this with your family prior to the interview if you think there is a chance it may come up. Do not say yes just to get the job if the real answer is no. This can create a lot of problems later . Be honest at this point and save yourself future grief.
29. Are you willing to put the interests of the organization ahead of your own?
This is a question to test your loyalty and dedication. Just say yes.
30. Describe your management style.
 The situational management i.e . to manage according to the situation, instead of one size fits all.
 To delegate right work to right person and get the best from him.
 Leadership style because it delivers best performance.
31. What have you learned from mistakes on the job?
Make it small, well intentioned mistake with a positive lesson learned.
 Working too far ahead of colleagues on a project and thus throwing coordination off.
 To always ask for feedback and work on loopholes
 Being organized wasn't my strongest point, but I implemented a time management system that really helped my organization skills.
 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.
32. What are your weakness? OR Do you have any blind spots?
Tricky question. If you know about blind spots, they are no longer blind
spots. Do not reveal them.
 I tend to work too much that I forget to eat.
 I cant overlook injustice , and end up putting myself in problem
 At times I seek too much perfection in my work.
 I like to make sure that my work is perfect, so I tend to perhaps spend a little too much time checking it.
33. If you were hiring a person for this job, what would you look for?
Be careful to mention traits that are needed and that you have.

34. Do you think you are overqualified/ under qualified for this position?
Regardless of your qualifications, state that you are very well qualified for the position.

35. How do you propose to compensate for your lack of experience?
 First, if you have experience that the interviewer does not know about, bring that up.
 I’m a quick learner and would not let u down if given an opportunity.
 I think everything has pros n cons .A fresher is more dedicated and u can mould him n train him as per your needs. I know I don have work ex but its matter of only few months. So I just ask for some time and assure u a long term relation.
36. What qualities do you look for in a boss?
Safe qualities are knowledgeable, a sense of humor, fair, loyal to subordinates and holder of high standards.
37. What kind of salary do you need?
Be specific – anything around 1.8lac to 3 lac
OR
A loaded question. A nasty little game that you will probably lose if you answer first. So, do not answer it. Instead, say something like
 That’s a tough question. Can you tell me the range for this position?
 Anything suitable for a MBA as per industry norms.

38.Where do you see yourself 3-5 yrs from now?
 My long-term goals involve growing with a company where I can continue to learn, take on additional responsibilities, and contribute as much of value as I can.
 I see myself as a top performing employee in a well-established organization, like this one. I plan on enhancing my skills and continuing my involvement in (related) professional associations.
 Once I gain additional experience, I would like to start my consultancy or advisory firm or be a helping hand to my dad.
 To follow the typical career path in an organization with my skills and experiences and probably be your replica some day .


39.Your hobbies / interests?

A very simple question which gives birth to several relevant questions. So be careful while mentioning them . Do not bluff as questions like Why ? How? When ? where? Can be asked.


40. How r you feeling? Are you nervous?

I’m feeling perfect. I m happy to be here.