Best Interview Questions and Answers

Question 1

Why are you the best person for this job?

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"You need someone who can produce results, and my background and experience are proof of my ability. For example..."

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"I've held a lot of positions like this one, and that experience will help me here."

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"Because I am good at what I do."

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"Our discussion here leads me to believe this is a good place to work."

Question 2

If asked a point blank question such as: Are you creative? Are you analytical? Can you work under pressure? etc. What is the best way to answer?

Accepted Answer

Answer yes and give a specific example

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Answer yes or no

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Answer yes and give an explanation

Question 3

Describe yourself.

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Give three specific examples of your personality traits and accomplishments.

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Outline personal data, hobbies, and interests.

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Give an overview of your personality and work habits.

Question 4

Why are you in the job market?

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"I have a solid plan for my career. Within that plan I am looking for additional responsibility and more room for growth."

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"I have invested a great deal of time with my company and become disenchanted with the way things are done."

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"I have been passed over for promotions when I know I am capable of doing more. I want to move on to a company that will not stunt my growth."

Question 5

What are you looking for in a position?

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"I'm looking for an opportunity to apply my skills and contribute to the growth of the company while helping create some advancement opportunities for myself."

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"I'm looking for an organization that will appreciate my contributions and reward my efforts."

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"I'm looking for a position that will allow me to make enough money to support my lifestyle. I am a hard worker and will give a concerted effort to earn the money I need."

Question 6

What do you know about our organization?

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"Everything I've seen and heard makes me want to be a part of this organization. I understand your industry is ________ and your primary customer is __________. A particularly exciting part of your business appears to be _________ ."

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"I've done a little homework and here is what I know about your organization...(cite examples)"

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"I know enough to know this is an exciting place to work. It appears to be fit for my career goals."

Question 7

What are your short term objectives?

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"Short-term, I'd like to find a position that is a good fit and where I can contribute to a company's bottom line. The position we are here to discuss today would appear to be such an opportunity. Could you tell me more about it?"

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"Short term, I just want a job."

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"Bills are beginning to pile up. In the short run I need to find work so I can keep up with my obligations."

Question 8

What are your long term objectives?

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"If selected I would hope to meet my goals and take advantage of opportunities to learn so I will be considered for other positions within the company. I hope to build my career with a company such as this one."

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"I would think over long term I would be preparing myself to do your job."

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"Long term, I hope to start my own business."

Question 9

Where do you see yourself in five years?

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"That really depends on the firm I join. I would like to take a position with some responsibility and room for growth. The key is with the right challenge I intend to continually contribute and grow with the firm."

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"In five years I will have either been promoted to your job or have started my own business."

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"This is a very volatile market. I find it difficult to project out five years."

Question 10

Before we go any further, what kind of money do you need to make?

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"My salary requirements are negotiable. Your firm has a reputation of compensating employees fairly and I trust you would do the same in my case. I am very interested in finding the right opportunity and will be open to any fair offer when I do so."

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"I was making 50k at my last job and I feel I am worth at least 10% more."

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"Money is not very important to me. I need to be able to pay the bills but the work environment is far more important to me."