Interview questions

1. Interview questions Part two 971002502 英文四 韓琳 Lynn

2. Why Did You Leave Your Last Job? • Why do they ask? • to understand your motives and gain insight • as how you handle your work relationships • to ensure you’re a person of integrity How to answer this question???

3. Emphasize Results • things you accomplished • a positive ending • (having successfully done that, I’m ready for…) • let them know “you can count on me” • Don’t do that •  “I wasn’t being challenged”, “boring” or “the pay was low” • Recover •  circle back to it, revisit the reason before the end of the interview

4. Be Polite • make it clear that the organization you seek has the qualities to • perform at a higher level • sometimes promises exceed reality • Don’t do that •  badmouth • Recover •  I know that my former company is trying to do its best under the • circumstances. I’m looking for a company that’s a better fit for me • (decent, self aware)

5. This interview is about you!!

6. Do You Have Any Questions? • the most common answer : • ask those relating to the job, the company and the industry • don’t ask about benefits • don’t say “No, I think you just about covered everything I wanted to • know. I'm sure I'll have more questions if I get the job • get a sense of what will be expected by asking questions about the • problems the interviewer mentioned (showing your interest in them) NO

7. Tips • Timing Is Important •  ask appropriate questions. To be on the safe side (the job's • responsibilities and how you fit the position

8. Questions will give you the opportunity to find out if this is a good place!!

9. What Is Your Salary History? • ask this question on the street? • a common question in an interview • the best way to deal with it is to defer • the subject until you have more facts • Example: • A provides her salary history in the resume. However, the hiring manager will view her experience and salary expectations, if he decides she’s not right, A even won’t get an interview. • B doesn’t provide her salary history, the hiring manager judge her by her • experience and background, he wants more information, B may get a call.

10. verify the job's scope before you talk about salary • research the job market before the interview to give you an idea • of what the position is worth • consider the timing • be prepared to reveal your past salary or history at some point in • the interview process

11. Describe Your Work Style • ~help the interviewer determine how well you’ll fit into the company~ • Do You Like to Work Autonomously or Collaboratively? • detailing how you work with others is important • collaborative is the majority • if you prefer working independently “While I do my best work • alone, I like input and feedback along the way” • if you work collaboratively, tell them a lot

12. How Do You Like to Work with Your Boss? • the interviewer wants to see if you and the boss would work well • together • simply states the goal or give more specific direction up front • What Is Your Communication Style? • if you like to communicate through email, phone or in-person meetings • during the job interview, discuss the framework in which you typically • communicate • give an overview / get deep into the details “I tend to give the overview • and then a few supporting details.”

13. What Hours Do You Work? • get in early and leave before rush hour / conform to whatever the work • hours are • show them you are committed to doing whatever is necessary to be • successful “I’ll work as late as needed to get the job done.” • Do You Plan Your Day? • people who plan their days typically get more done • show them that one of your strengths is prioritization • portray you in the most positive light “I start at 7 a.m., like to work • collaboratively, plan my days and always make sure I get the most • important things done early

14. Describe Your Ideal Work Environment • companies have different personalities, so it’s important for them to hire • people who fit • when you’re interviewing, you are being screened for a certain skill set and • cultural fit • Small vs. Large • small: get exposed to more things faster • large: greater resources and more formalized training • where you are in your career: (1)beginner: learn things in a large one • (2) experienced: try things you learned in a • small one • let the interviewer know why you prefer one environment over another. 

15. Formal vs. Informal • formality of processes / extemporaneous meetings in hallways and business • decisions made over a casual lunch • Work-Life Balance • a litmus test for how well you’ll fit into the organization • give it a great deal of thought because your work environment will have • many implications for your long-term happiness • Mission Statement • Review the company’s mission statement to understand how it addresses its • long-term goals and the way it does business. Let the interviewer know how • the company’s mission reflects your values.

16. Photos http://misterhaire.wordpress.com/2011/11/21/preparing-for-an-interview/ http://www.bettermondays.com/?p=71 http://betsysharp.wordpress.com/2010/06/16/what-gives/ http://www.indiatalkies.com/2011/05/uae-asks-workers-complain-salary-paid.html

17. Thanks for your attention