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Unit 3: Interview Skills

22. Tell me about your dream job: Stay away from a specific job. You cannot win. If you say the Notes
job you are contending for is it, you strain credibility. If 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: A job where I love the work, like the people, can contribute
and can't wait to get to work.
23. Why do you think you would do well at this job?: Give several reasons and include skills,
experience and interest.

24. What kind of person would you refuse to work with?: Do not be trivial. It would take
disloyalty to the organization, violence or lawbreaking to get you to object. Minor
objections will label you as a whiner.
25. What is more important to you: the money or the work?: Money is always important, but
the work is the most important. There is no better answer.

26. What would your previous supervisor say your strongest point is?: There are numerous
good possibilities:
Loyalty, Energy, Positive attitude, Leadership, Team player, Expertise, Initiative, Patience,
Hard work, Creativity, Problem solver
27. 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.
28. 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.
29. Tell me about your ability to work under pressure: You may say that you thrive under
certain types of pressure. Give an example that relates to the type of position applied for.
30. 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.
31. What motivates you to do your best on the job?: This is a personal trait that only you can
say, but good examples are: Challenge, Achievement, Recognition

32. How would you know you were successful on this job?: Several ways are good measures:
You set high standards for yourself and meet them. Your outcomes are a success. Your
boss tell you that you are successful

33. Would you be willing to relocate if required?: You should be clear on this with your family
prior to the interview if you think there is a chance it may come up. Do 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.
34. Are you willing to put the interests of the organization ahead of your own?: This is a
straight loyalty and dedication question. Do not worry about the deep ethical and
philosophical implications. Just say yes.

35. Describe your management style: Try to avoid labels. Some of the more common labels,
like progressive, salesman or consensus, can have several meanings or descriptions
depending on which management expert you listen to. The situational style is safe, because
it says you will manage according to the situation, instead of one size fits all.

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