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What qualities do you look for in a boss?
Be generic and positive. Safe qualities are knowledgeable, a sense of humor, fair, loyal to Subordinates and holder of high standards. All bosses think they have these traits.
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What irritates you about co-workers?
This is a trap question. Think real hard but fail to come up with anything that irritates you. A short statement that you seem to get along with folks is great.
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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. If you fall for it and tell about a problem with a former boss, you may well below the interview right there. Stay positive and develop a poor memory about any trouble with a supervisor.
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Do your skills match this job or another job more closely?
Probably this one. Do not give fuel to the suspicion that you may want another job more than this one.
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Why do you think you would do well at this job?
Give several reasons and include skills, experience and interest.
isuchandra
- Feb 28th, 2006
Sir, i have an techinical skills where i can involve for doing a good work.i have patience and i can create better output.during the project class lot of problem we have faced i have tried hard for overcome from this problem.
prakash_lp
- Dec 13th, 2005
i will do well in this job because i already have previous experience in the similar field. so i will use my previous experience in this job. and i am interested in learning new things anda enhance my skills.
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Do you think you are overqualified for this position?
Regardless of your qualifications, state that you are very well qualified for the position.
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What have you learned from mistakes on the job?
Here you have to come up with something or you strain credibility. Make it small, well intentioned mistake with a positive lesson learned. An example would be working too far ahead of colleagues on a project and thus throwing coordination off.
prakash_lp
- Dec 13th, 2005
making mistakes is of human nature but feeling gulilty of the mistake or feeling sorry will be the waste of time so learn from the mistakes and do not repeat it is whata my supriors had advised me. so i realise my mistake and i do not repeat them.
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What has disappointed you about a job?
Don't get trivial or negative. Safe areas are few but can include: Not enough of a challenge. You were laid off in a reduction Company did not win a contract, which would have given you more responsibility.
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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: Then, point out (if true) that you are a hard working quick learner.
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Tell me about a time when you helped resolve a dispute between others?
Pick a specific incident. Concentrate on your problem solving technique and not the dispute you settled.
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What has been your biggest professional disappointment?
Be sure that you refer to something that was beyond your control. Show acceptance and no negative feelings.
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Tell me about the most fun you have had on the job?
Talk about having fun by accomplishing something for the organization.
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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.
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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.
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Tell me about a suggestion you have made?
Have a good one ready. Be sure and use a suggestion that was accepted and was then considered successful. One related to the type of work applied for is a real plus.
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