Top 10 Best Answers to the 10 Worst Questions Ask on a Job Interview
Here’s what to say when the interviewer ask you these questions.
We have already read the 10 worst answers to the ten worst questions ask on a job interview, now let’s find out the best answers.
Job hunting is not easy, especially in the current economy. Dozens of people compete for the job you are aspiring for. Your application and references open the door, but face-to face interviews make or break you. According to S. Barnes, here’s what you say when the interviewer asks…
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What do you think this job involves?
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“I understand you need someone who has a thorough knowledge of word processing and spread sheets. Since I’d work in the branch office with two other people, I imagine you need someone who is versatile enough to fill in with answering phones and waiting on customers.
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Do you perform better alone or as a team player?
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“I enjoy being part of a team. Working with colleagues to achieve common goals is one of my new strong points. However, I’m also a self starter, and I’m equally at ease accomplishing assignments on my own.”
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What did you dislike most about your last job?
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“My last job was satisfying in many respects, but it didn’t give me enough challenges or opportunities to grow in my career.”
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What problems did you solved in your last job?
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“I enjoy solving problems but I’m even better in preventing them.”
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What kind of supervisor do you prefer?
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“I work well with most personality types. My favorite supervisors expected me to work independently under their direction. I appreciate a boss who knows I will use good judgment when it’s appropriate to make my own decisions and when I need input from a superior.”
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6. What is your greatest weakness?
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“My computer skills meet the requirements of this job, but I’d like to be more proficient. I’ve signed up for an intermediate level class at the junior college to help enhance my knowledge.”
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What occupies your time off the job?
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“A balance life is important to me, so I work hard at maintaining good relations with family and friends and involving myself with community events. I find it makes me a better employee when I successfully achieve that kind of harmony in my life.”
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How would you get ahead of this organization?
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“I’d like to know more about career ladders in the company and the kinds of additional education, skills, and experience you expect before an employee is promoted. I understand I would need to prove my capabilities and value to the company before I could be promoted.”
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9. How long would you commit to this job?
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“If you offer this job to me, I intend to stay with the company. Ideally, I’d like to remain until I retire. My career is important, and it’s possible that a different challenge might make me leave at some time in the future. Right now I’d be happy to commit to doing an excellent job for you as long as we’re both satisfied with my performance.”
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What are your salary requirements?
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“I’d be interested to know what your company pays for positions which require my qualifications. Naturally, I’d like a salary that compensates me for my skills and the effort I put into the job but I’m willing to negotiate a figure that would be acceptable to both of us.”
Remember that most interview questions are directed to see if you have the ability and the desire to do the work and if you can get along with other people.
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9 Comments
Excellent responses, most people need to practice these so they are comfortable saying them.
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Unofre
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Best wishes.
Sincerely,
-Liane Schmidt.
thank you so much to all of you guys,