1. "What can you tell me about yourself?" This is not an invitation to give your life history. The interviewer is looking for clues about your character, qualifications, ambitions, and motivations.
The following is a good example of a positive response. "In highschool I was involved in competitive sports and I always tried to improve in each sport I participated in. As a college student, I workedin aclothing store part-time and found that I could sell things easily.The sale was important, but for me, it was even more important to make sure that the customer was satisfied. It was not long before customers cameback to the store and specifically asked for me to help them. I’mverycompetitive and it means a lot to me to be the best."
2. "Why do you want to work forus?This is an obvious question and, if you have done your research on the company, you should be able to give a good reason. 0rganize your reasons into several short sentences that clearly spell out your interest.
"You are a leader in the field of electronics.Your company is a Fortune 5O0 company. Your management is very progressive."
3. "Why should I hire you?" Once again, you should not belong winded, but you should provide a summary of your qualifications.Bepositive and show that you are capable of doing the job.
Based on the internships that I have participated in and the related part-time experiences I have had, I can do the job.
4. "How do you feel about your progress to date?" Never apologize for what you have done.
"I think I did well in school. In fact, in a number of coursesIreceived the highest exam scores in the class." "As an intern for theXCompany, I received some of the highest evaluations that had beengivenin years.
5. "What would you like to be doing five years from now?" Knowwhatyou can realistically accomplish. You can find out by talking toothersabout what they accomplished in their first five years withaparticular company.
"I hope to be the best I can be atmyjob and because many in this line of work are promoted to areamanager,I am planning on that also."
6. "What is your greatest weakness?" You cannot avoid thisquestionby saying that you do not have any, everyone has weaknesses.
The best approach is to admit your weakness but show that youareworking on it and have a plan to overcome it. If possible, citeaweakness that will work to the company’s advantage. "I’ m suchaperfectionist that I won’t stop until a job is well done.
7. "What is your greatest strength"?" This is a real opportunity totoot your own horn. Do not brag or get too egotistical, but let theemployer know that you believe in yourself and that you know yourstrengths.
"I feel that my strongest asset is my ability to stick to thingsto get them done. I feel a real sense of accomplishment when I finish ajob and it turns out just as I'd planned. I've set some high goals formyself. For example, I want to graduate with highest distinction. Andeven though I had a slow start in my freshman year, I made up for it bydoing an honor's thesis."
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