1. Tell me about yourself The most often asked question in interviews.

You need to have a short statement prepared in your mind. Be careful that it does not sound rehearsed. Limit it to work-related items unless instructed otherwise. Talk about things you have done and jobs you have held that relate to the position you are interviewing for. tart with the item farthest back and work up to the present. 2. Why did you leave your last job? tay positive regardless of the circumstances. !ever refer to a major problem with management and never speak ill of supervisors" co-workers or the organi#ation. $ f you do" you will be the one looking bad. %eep smiling and talk about leaving for a positive reason such as an opportunity" a chance to do something special or other forward-looking reasons. 3. What experience do you have in this field? peak about specifics that relate to the position you are applying for. $f you do not have specific e&perience" get as close as you can. 4. Do you consider yourself successful? You should always answer yes and briefly e&plain why. ' good e&planation is that you have set goals" and you have met some and are on track to achieve the others. . What do co!"or#ers say about you? Be prepared with a quote or two from co-workers. (ither a specific statement or a paraphrase will work. )ill *lark" a co-worker at mith *ompany" always said $ was the hardest workers she had ever known. $t is as powerful as )ill having said it at the interview herself. $. What do you #no" about this or%ani&ation? This question is one reason to do some research on the organi#ation before the interview. +ind out where they have been and where they are going. ,hat are the current issues and who are the major players'. What have you done to improve your #no"led%e in the last year? Try to include improvement activities that relate to the job. ' wide variety of activities can be mentioned as positive self-improvement. .ave some good ones handy to mention. (. )re you applyin% for other jobs?

Be honest but do not spend a lot of time in this area. %eep the focus on this job and what you can do for this organi#ation. 'nything else is a distraction. *. Why do you "ant to "or# for this or%ani&ation? This may take some thought and certainly" should be based on the research you have done on the organi#ation. incerity is e&tremely important here and will easily be used. /elate it to your long-term career goals. 1+. Do you #no" anyone "ho "or#s for us? Be aware of the policy on relatives working for the organi#ation. This can affect your answer even though they asked about friends not relatives. Be careful to mention a friend only if they are well thought of.
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11. What #ind of salary do you need? ' loaded question. ' nasty little game that you will probably lose if you answer first. o" do not answer it. $nstead" say something like" that"s a tough question. *an you tell me the range for this position- $n most cases" the interviewer" taken off guard" will tell you. $f not" say that it can depend on the details of the job. Then give a wide range. 12. )re you a team player? You are" of course" a team player. Be sure to have e&amples ready. pecifics that show you often perform for the good of the team rather than for yourself is good evidence of your team attitude. 2o not brag> just say it in a matter-of-fact tone- This is a key point. 13. ,o" lon% "ould you expect to "or# for us if hired? pecifics here are not good. omething like this should work? $"d like it to be a long time. 5r 's long as we both feel $"m doing a good job. 14. ,ave you ever had to fire anyone? ,o" did you feel about that? This is serious. 2o not make light of it or in any way seem like you like to fire people. 't the same time" you will do it when it is the right thing to do. ,hen it comes to the organi#ation versus the individual who has created a harmful situation" you will protect the organi#ation. /emember firing is not the same as layoff or reduction in force. 1 . What is your philosophy to"ards "or#?

The interviewer is not looking for a long or flowery dissertation here. 2o you have strong feelings that the job gets done- Yes. That"s the type of answer were that works best here. hort and positive" showing a benefit to the organi#ation. 1$. -f you had enou%h money to retire ri%ht no". "ould you? 'nswer yes if you would. But since you need to work" this is the type of work you prefer. 2o not say yes if you do not mean it. 1'. ,ave you ever been as#ed to leave a position? $f you have not" say no. $f you have" be honest" brief and avoid saying negative things about the people or organi#ation involved. 1(. /xplain ho" you "ould be an asset to this or%ani&ation? You should be an&ious for this question. $t gives you a chance to highlight your best points as they relate to the position being discussed. 3ive a little advance thought to this relationship.
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1*. Why should "e hire you? 4oint out how your assets meet what the organi#ation needs. 2o not mention any other candidates to make a comparison. 2+. Tell me about a su%%estion you have made? .ave a good one ready. Be sure and use a suggestion that was accepted and was then considered successful. 5ne related to the type of work applied for is a real plus. 21. What irritates you about co!"or#ers? This is a trap question. Think real hard but fail to come up with anything that irritates you. ' short statement that you seem to get along with folks is great. 22. What is your %reatest stren%th? !umerous answers are good" just stay positive. ' few good e&amples? Your ability to prioriti#e" Your problem-solving skills" Your ability to work under pressure" Your ability to focus on projects" Your professional e&pertise" Your leadership skills" Your positive attitude

23. Tell me about your dream job. tay away from a specific job. You cannot win. $f you say the job you are contending for is it" you strain credibility. $f you say another job is it" you plant the suspicion that you will be dissatisfied with this position if hired. The best is to stay genetic and say something like? ' job where $ love the work" like the people" can contribute and can"t wait to get to work. 24. Why do you thin# you "ould do "ell at this job? 3ive several reasons and include skills" e&perience and interest. 2 . What are you loo#in% for in a job? ee answer @ 0A 2$. What #ind of person "ould you refuse to "or# "ith? 2o not be trivial. $t would take disloyalty to the organi#ation" violence or lawbreaking to get you to object. <inor objections will label you as a whiner. 2'. What is more important to you0 the money or the "or#? <oney is always important" but the work is the most important. There is no better answer. 2(. What "ould your previous supervisor say your stron%est point is? There are numerous good possibilities? Loyalty" (nergy" 4ositive attitude" Leadership" Team player" (&pertise" $nitiative" 4atience" .ard work" *reativity" 4roblem solver 2*. Tell me about a problem you had "ith a supervisor? Biggest trap of all. This is a test to see if you will speak ill of your boss. $f you fall for it and tell about a problem with a former boss" you may well below the interview right there. tay positive and develop a poor memory about any trouble with a supervisor. 3+. What has disappointed you about a job? 2on"t get trivial or negative. afe areas are few but can include? !ot enough of a challenge. You were laid off in a reduction *ompany did not win a contract" which would have given you more responsibility. 31. Tell me about your ability to "or# under pressure? You may say that you thrive under certain types of pressure. 3ive an e&ample that relates

to the type of position applied for. 32. Do your s#ills match this job or another job more closely? 4robably this one. 2o not give fuel to the suspicion that you may want another job more than this one. 33. What motivates you to do your best on the job? This is a personal trait that only you can say" but good e&amples are? *hallenge" 'chievement and /ecognition. 34. )re you "illin% to "or# overtime? 1i%hts? Wee#ends? This is up to you. Be totally honest. 3 . ,o" "ould you #no" you "ere successful on this job? everal ways are good measures? You set high standards for yourself and meet them. Your outcomes are a success. Your boss tells you that you are successful. 3$. Would you be "illin% to relocate if re2uired? You should be clear on this with your family prior to the interview if you think there is a chance it may come up. 2o not say yes just to get the job if the real answer is no. This can create a lot of problems later on in your career. Be honest at this point and save yourself future grief. 3'. )re you "illin% to put the interests of the or%ani&ation ahead of your o"n? This is a straight loyalty and dedication question. 2o not worry about the deep ethical and philosophical implications. )ust say yes. 3(. Describe your mana%ement style. Try to avoid labels. ome of the more common labels" like progressive" salesman or consensus" can have several meanings or descriptions depending on which management e&pert you listen to. The situational style is safe" because it says you will manage according to the situation" instead of one si#e fits all. 3*. What have you learned from mista#es on the job? .ere you have to come up with something or you strain credibility. <ake it small" wellintentioned mistake with a positive lesson learned. 'n e&ample would be working too far ahead of colleagues on a project and thus throwing coordination off.

4+. Do you have any blind spots? Trick question. $f you know about blind spots" they are no longer blind spots. 2o not reveal any personal areas of concern here. Let them do their own discovery on your bad points. 2o not hand it to them. 41. -f you "ere hirin% a person for this job. "hat "ould you loo# for? Be careful to mention traits that are needed and that you have. 42. Do you thin# you are over2ualified for this position? /egardless of your qualifications" state that you are very well qualified for the position. 43. ,o" do you propose to compensate for your lac# of experience? +irst" if you have e&perience that the interviewer does not know about" bring that up? Then" point out Bif trueC that you are a hard working quick learner. 44. What 2ualities do you loo# for in a boss? Be generic and positive. afe qualities are knowledgeable" a sense of humor" fair" loyal to subordinates and holder of high standards. 'll bosses think they have these traits. 4 . Tell me about a time "hen you helped resolve a dispute bet"een others? 4ick a specific incident. *oncentrate on your problem solving technique and not the dispute you settled. 4$. What position do you prefer on a team "or#in% on a project? Be honest. $f you are comfortable in different roles" point that out. 4'. Describe your "or# ethic. (mphasi#e benefits to the organi#ation. Things like" determination to get the job done and work hard but enjoy your work are good. 4(. What has been your bi%%est professional disappointment? Be sure that you refer to something that was beyond your control. how acceptance and no negative feelings. 4*. Tell me about the most fun you have had on the job. Talk about having fun by accomplishing something for the organi#ation.

+. Do you have any 2uestions for me? 'lways have some questions prepared. Duestions prepared where you will be an asset to the organi#ation are good. .ow soon will $ be able to be productive- 'nd what type of projects will $ be able to assist on- are e&amples. 1. Tell me about yourself? $ am down-to-earth" sweet" smart" creative" industrious" and thorough. 2. ,o" has your experience prepared you for your career? *oursework? 'side from the discipline and engineering foundation learning that $ have gained from my courses" $ think the design projects" reports" and presentations have prepared me most for my career. ,ork (&perience? Through internships" $ have gained self-esteem" confidence" and problem-solving skills. $ also refined my technical writing and learned to prepare professional documents for clients. tudent 5rgani#ations? By working on multiple projects for different student organi#ations while keeping up my grades" $=ve built time management and efficiency skills. 'dditionally" $=ve developed leadership" communication" and teamwork abilities. Life (&perience? $n general" life has taught me determination and the importance of maintaining my ethical standards. 3. Describe the ideal job. $deally" $ would like to work in a fun" warm environment with individuals working independently towards team goals or individual goals. $ am not concerned about minor elements" such as dress codes" cubicles" and the level of formality. <ost important to me is an atmosphere that fosters attention to quality" honesty" and integrity. 4. What type of supervisor have you found to be the best? $ have been fortunate enough to work under wonderful supervisors who have provided limited supervision" while answering thoughtful questions and guiding learning. $n my

e&perience" the best supervisors give positive feedback and tactful criticism. . What do you plan to be doin% in five years3 time? Taking the 4( e&am and serving in supervisory8leadership roles both at work and in professional8community organi#ationBsC. $. What contributions could you ma#e in this or%ani&ation that "ould help you to stand out from other applicants? $n previous internships" my industriousness and ability to teach myself have been valuable assets to the company. <y self-teaching abilities will minimi#e overhead costs" and my industriousness at targeting needs without prompting will set me apart from others. 'dditionally" one thing that has always set me apart from my scientific8engineering peers are my broad interests and strong writing abilities. $ am not your typical Eleft-brainedE engineer" and with my broad talents" $ am likely to provide diverse viewpoints. '. What sort of criteria are you usin% to decide the or%ani&ation you "ill "or# for? <ost importantly" $ am looking for a company that values quality" ethics" and teamwork. $ would like to work for a company that hires overachievers. (. What made you choose your major? <y academic interests are broad" so $ sought civil engineering to achieve a great balance of mathematics" chemistry" biology" physics" and writing. *. ,ave your university and major met your expectations? The *ollege of (ngineering at < 7 has e&ceeded my e&pectations by providing group activities" career resources" individual attention" and professors with genuine interest in teaching. <y major has met my e&pectations by about :1F. $ would have enjoyed more choices in environmental courses" and would have preferred more calculus-based learning. 1+. What made you choose this colle%e? $ chose this college for the following reasons? my budget limited me to in-state schools" $ was seeking an area with dog-friendly apartments" the < 7 web site impressed me" $ saw active student groups" and the people were very friendly. 11. List 0-A of your greatest achievements since you=ve been in college and why/eceiving the ,( 5utstanding <ember 'ward and *ollege of (ngineering tudent ervice 'ward

$ got involved with student activities to overcome my debilitating shyness. /eceiving these awards signified that $ had accomplished a transition from dragging myself to participate to feeling energi#ed by it. /eceiving the ,( ,eb ite 'ward ,ithout training in web design" $ competed against not only the other student sections" but professional sections around the nation. 2espite competing with more .T<L-e&perienced people" $ brought this award to my section. 'fter getting so much from ,(" $ was able to give something back. (arning the highest grade in an organic chemistry class of G011 people $ worked very hard for this grade and loved the subject" so it was a great feeling to see that the hard work paid off. 12. ,hich subjects have you enjoyed studying the most and why$ have enjoyed hydrology" fluids" solid H ha#ardous waste management" water and wastewater treatment" and oceanography because $ love water and environmental topics. *alculus and linear algebra e&cite me because $ love logic. $ enjoyed the writing and analysis in economic history. Business law thrilled me because $ have a strong interest in legal matters. 13. ,hich subjects did you dislike and why$ntroductory soil elicited little interest in me" most likely because the professor was ine&perienced" the book was ineffective" and $ had little spare time that semester to look into other resources. 14. 2o you have plans to continue your educationYes" but not immediately. $ plan to continue part time with either an <B' or an environmental engineering masters" depending on which will be more beneficial to my work. 1 . .ow would a professor who knows you well describe you- 5ne who does not know you well' professor who knows me well would likely describe my personal qualities? sweet" down-to-earth" smart" hard-working" and conscientious. 's specific e&amples of those who did not know me well" my soils professor and soils teaching assistant each considered me smart and respectful" and both thought that $ must have enjoyed the class a lot" due to my performance. 1$. 3iven the chance" how would you alter your education%nowing now what $ like the most" $ would have used my electives for e&tra math and psychology classes" since $ tend to be well-rounded enough that a variety of classes are unnecessary> my personal reading is diverse enough. $ have found that mathematics and psychology are helpful to all career and life paths. 1'. ,hich part-time job did you enjoy the most and why,orking for 4< (nvironmental was most enjoyable to me" since $ felt like $ was

significantly contributing to the company" and $ enjoyed learning on my own. 1(. $nterests? ome of my interests include dogs" hiking" snow-shoeing" water sports" writing" reading Bespecially *harles 2ickens= novelsC" skiing" drawing" crafts" and computers. 1*. ,hat are your strengths<y strongest strength is the ability to teach myself difficult material" regardless of the subject Bwith the e&ception of theater and drawing blood from dogs" which $ have no talent forC. 'dditionally" $ have always e&celled verbally and look forward to writing opportunities. 2+. ,hat are your weaknesses$ tend to try to do too many things" leaving little time for myself. $ have worked on balancing myself for the last several months. $ am also working on improving my public speaking skills. 21. ,hat sort of serious problems have you e&perienced" and how have you handled them<y apartment building burned down at the end of )anuary during one of my semesters at < 7. Before the fire got too bad" $ was able to rescue my pets and the neighbor=s dog" as well as my te&tbooks and backpack" but $ lost most of my mementos and possessions. ,hile the firemen were preparing their hoses" $ drove to school Bwith the animals in the carC to meet my lab partners" who were waiting for me. $ e&plained the situation" emailed my professors" and rushed back to the apartment. +ortunately" $ had renter=s insurance. $ missed about a week of school to deal with the insurance matters and find a new place to live. $n order to salvage my grades and sanity" $ dropped a course and honored my e&isting student group and research commitments. taying active socially and keeping myself well-rounded were the best healing tools for me. ,ithin a few weeks" $ was caught up and had recovered reasonably from the loss of sentimental items. 22. 2o you or have you in the past e&perimented with illegal drugs!o. <y only addictions are caffeine and sugar. 23. ,ould you be willing to take a drug test5f course. 24. 2o you drink alcohol socially!o" but $ enjoy hirley Temples quite a bit.

HR Interview Questions For Freshers

hello friend" these are some ./ question.....i think these are helpful for freshers in facing interviews.... 9. Tell me about yourself$ am down-to-earth" sweet" smart" creative" industrious" and thorough. 0. .ow has your e&perience prepared you for your career*oursework? 'side from the discipline and engineering foundation learning that $ have gained from my courses" $ think the design projects" reports" and presentations have prepared me most for my career. ,ork (&perience? Through internships" $ have gained self-esteem" confidence" and problem-solving skills. $ also refined my technical writing and learned to prepare professional documents for clients. tudent 5rgani#ations? By working on multiple projects for different student organi#ations while keeping up my grades" $=ve built time management and efficiency skills. 'dditionally" $=ve developed leadership" communication" and teamwork abilities. Life (&perience? $n general" life has taught me determination and the importance of maintaining my ethical standards. A. 2escribe the ideal job. $deally" $ would like to work in a fun" warm environment with individuals working independently towards team goals or individual goals. $ am not concerned about minor elements" such as dress codes" cubicles" and the level of formality. <ost important to me is an atmosphere that fosters attention to quality" honesty" and integrity. I. ,hat type of supervisor have you found to be the best$ have been fortunate enough to work under wonderful supervisors who have provided limited supervision" while answering thoughtful questions and guiding learning. $n my e&perience" the best supervisors give positive feedback and tactful criticism.

J. ,hat do you plan to be doing in five years= timeTaking the 4( e&am and serving in supervisory8leadership roles both at work and in professional8community organi#ationBsC. K. ,hat contributions could you make in this organi#ation that would help you to stand out from other applicants$n previous internships" my industriousness and ability to teach myself have been valuable assets to the company. <y self-teaching abilities will minimi#e overhead costs" and my industriousness at targeting needs without prompting will set me apart from others. 'dditionally" one thing that has always set me apart from my scientific8engineering peers are my broad interests and strong writing abilities. $ am not your typical Eleft-brainedE engineer" and with my broad talents" $ am likely to provide diverse viewpoints. L. ,hat sort of criteria are you using to decide the organi#ation you will work for<ost importantly" $ am looking for a company that values quality" ethics" and teamwork. $ would like to work for a company that hires overachievers. ;. ,hat made you choose your major<y academic interests are broad" so $ sought civil engineering to achieve a great balance of mathematics" chemistry" biology" physics" and writing. :. .ave your university and major met your e&pectationsThe *ollege of (ngineering at < 7 has e&ceeded my e&pectations by providing group activities" career resources" individual attention" and professors with genuine interest in teaching. <y major has met my e&pectations by about :1F. $ would have enjoyed more choices in environmental courses" and would have preferred more calculus-based learning. 91. ,hat made you choose this college$ chose this college for the following reasons? my budget limited me to in-state schools" $ was seeking an area with dog-friendly apartments" the < 7 web site impressed me" $ saw active student groups" and the people were very friendly.

4uic# tips to ans"er the personal intervie" 2uestions

's you go for a personal interview" always e&pect the question MTell us something about yourselfN. 3o prepared to answer it. 7nderstand the requirements of the role properly and keep your answer ready for M,hy does this role interest you-N To judge your stability in the personal interview" the interviewer might ask a direct question like M,hy do you think should we take you-N 3o prepared to answer it. 4repare your answer to the question the interviewer might ask about your strengths and weaknesses in the interview. Take the word weaknesses as liberally as possible. 'naly#e the qualities that you required to achieve something big. Talk your latest achievement in the interview. ,hen asked about mistakes" mention the one from long past. !ever approach the interviewer as a M)ob BeggarN. 3o as a M4roblem olverN. 'nswer in positive when you are asked if you are speaking to some other companies for your job search. how your fle&ible attitude during the personal interview. This can be done by being open to relocation. $f you have stayed in your last job for too long or have switched the jobs very frequently" have an answer ready to the queries that might appear during the personal interview. 2emonstrate the keenness to learn if you do not have all the required e&perience. !ever talk bad about your last jobs or employers. ound ambitious but stable. ound like a team player but be open to take the autonomous responsibilities. 2onOt jump on the salary in the initial part of the interview. Let the interviewer take it out first. tudy about the company before you go for the interview. 'sk intelligent questions when give a chance to ask questions to interviewers. tay confident" composed and calm during the interview.