Interview Tips: Job Interview Questions to Prepare Yourself For, Part 1

November 2, 2009

This week we’ll focus on possible questions that a company could ask you in a job interview.  This will allow you to think about the answers beforehand and prepare for the interview. (For more interview preparation tips, read this post.)

POSSIBLE JOB INTERVIEW QUESTIONS:
• Tell me about yourself.  What are your qualifications for this position?
(Note: Here, you must have a copy of your resume ready to hand over. Read this post for tips on writing a memorable resume.)

• What do you consider your biggest accomplishment in life so far?

• Tell me about your work experience. What makes you a good fit for this company?
(Note: You need to know enough about the position you are applying for to be able to spell out how your skills will be a benefit to the company.)

• Tell me what you know about this company and why you want to work here.
(Note: You must do your homework about the company you’re interviewing with before the interview, and be an expert on their products and services. Read this post for more about the importance of doing your research.)

• What kind of company do you want to work for?
(Note:  This question will help the employer decide if you will fit in with their team.)

• What are your two greatest strengths – which would make you an asset to this company?

• What do you consider to be your two biggest weaknesses?  Please describe in detail.

• What would you say were your most important accomplishments in your last (or present) job?

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Mylene Duffy is the founder of the Bilingual Job Fair. She has hired many professionals over the course of her career, and is an advocate for bilingual employment. Mylene did not speak English when she came to live in the States in the early 80’s. She took an intensive English course and enrolled at Syracuse University, where she graduated with a degree in communications. She is now proud to be fully bilingual in English and Spanish.

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