Interview Tips

1. Why do you want to leave your present job?

ANSWER: In fact, I don’t want to leave my present job, sir. I am very happy there and doing well.
But, I feel that I require challenges in new job and also opportunity for development. The job
which you have advertised will definitely give me immense opportunity to grow up with your well
reputed organization.

2. Why do you want the job which we have advertised?

ANSWER: I am well aware of the reputation of your company. I am sure your company can give
me extensive experience and dexterity ( skill in handling things) I require which will be an asset
for me to grow up in this company in future. It is my absolute desire that getting employment in a
concern like yours will help me to ascend to a higher position in the long run.

3. What makes you feel that you will be suitable for this post?

ANSWER: From the contents of the advertisement I am of the opinion that there are six requisite
needs to work efficiently for this position – Intelligence, Initiative, Problem solving capacity, Inter-
personal relations, communication skills, a charming personality and above all a desire to excel
and I am sure I have all these.

4. How will you react when you feel that your superior officer is not correct on a
Particular issue and that he differs from you?

ANSWER: I will try to convince him to agree to my point of argument and even if he does not
agree with me and I feel that I am still correct on my stand point, I will come back to him after
some time with better arguments when I feel that he is in better mood. He will have to get
convinced or convince me.

5. Why have you been working as a .... (post) for all these years?

ANSWER: Sir, my goal was clear. I always wanted to be .. (new position), but I never wanted to
get rejected in this interview and with this motive in mind I worked there. I got the exposure. I am
now more experienced and more informed and know better all the soft skills.

6. Why are you unemployed now?

ANSWER: I am a winner. I believe in winning each game. I practice before I play. This is the
attitude that I was preparing for a better position and that is why I did not join any job.

7. Why You want a job on less salary as compared to present one?

ANSWER: Money is not the only thing to live and exist. I am a person of high self esteem. I know
that am to learn and grow and excel and for that even if I get less salary I would love to work in a
better organization like yours.

8. For what purpose you want Employment – for fascination or necessity?

ANSWER: Of course for both. I know money is important, I have desires, wants, ambitions and
only money can do that. So it a necessity. But money can be earned elsewhere also. This job
fascinates me. So why not to fulfill both the requirements.

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9. But you can earn better elsewhere?

ANSWER: I know, if money is the only criteria then no doubt I can earn better else where. But my
passion for this kind of work can be here in your esteemed company.

10. What is your aim in Life?

ANSWER: As far as my immediate aim, that is to become …. in your company, but ultimately I
want to reach at the top position of your company through my hard work, dedication, commitment
and loyalty.

11. Do you believe in unionism?

ANSWER: Question is not of believing in unionism, point is why this union is? If it talks of some
vested interests only then sorry for them. Of course if it takes care of the employees without
giving any harm to employer then I do feel this good.

12. If selected, will you feel that your ambition has been fulfilled?

ANSWER: Yes, my immediate aim is this, so my feelings will be good.

13. If you are not selected, will you feel down-hearted?

ANSWER: I don’t see any reason of my rejection. You need a good candidate and I need a good
company, so there is a win-win situation already. There is no question of my rejection.

NOTE: Communicate a pride and not an arrogance.

14. What impression have you drawn from this Interview?

ANSWER: I have given an opportunity to you to judge my ability and suitability for this job. Where
as I learnt more. After this interview I am more experienced. I am happy that I am going to work in
a good company. Now I have more regards for you and your company.

15. If you get better job elsewhere will you stay with us?

ANSWER: Firstly, I will have to know the definition of a better job. If it is for growth and better
prospects then yes, I will opt for that. I suppose every one will do that, may be admitting or not.

16. What types of persons do you dislike?

ANSWER: I like each one, but I dislike certain bad qualities say, unethical, not true to their words,
unhygienic and filthy language.

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