10 most popular issues in employment
Going for an interview with an employer or recruitment agency , make sure
need to prepare for questions that you asked.
And although the interview the interviewer usually more or less improvised,
a range of issues that can be set to a high degree of probability.
The better you prepare, the more natural and convincing to your
behavior during the interview. American scientists have more systematized
400 questions that are usually asked at the interview. As it turned out,
Practice interviews often reduced to 10-15 and a few standard questions
optional, depending on the specifics of a particular job. However, there
You will not find ready-made answers. Instead of learning other people's choices of good
responses are much more useful to be able to think and formulate the most
own answers. The key to good answers to interview questions is
in learning how to correctly interpret the questions. So you dramatically increase the
your chances. We have compiled a list of 12 common questions asked about
all employers and recruiters. Question 1. So, tell us a little about yourself ...
That's right: It should be immediately put its advantages over other similar
you candidates (successful work experience, special achievements in their professional
area, natural ability, etc.), stressing his desire to complete and
willingness to take on this position. Speak calmly, confidently, concisely and accurately.
In response, do not tell a lengthy autobiography and stay within 2-3 minutes.
Tell me briefly about education, and then describe the experience and achievements.
This is a good opportunity to show their strengths in a professional
plan. If the interviewer interested in something else, he asks you about it.
Error formal presentation and dry biographical data, over-excitement
underlined or indifference, confusion in the simple facts, the emphasis on small
detail, verbosity. Invalid response: "In summary, all written." Comment.
So it's time for self-presentation. Her scheme: - a brief introduction - basic
achievements in his career - a strong hand - the importance of your skills and strengths
Parties to the employer - the development vision and in this post
and the company. Remember: - maintain eye contact - express interest
and enthusiasm - calm, not panic - you should have a home
blank, do not ask probing questions like "what you want
find out? "Question 2. Why do you want to work with us? Options: Why do you
chose our company? What draws you to work in this position?
Correct: Give specific reasons for the fact that this is the position
allows you to make the most of their aspirations, abilities, knowledge
and experience, and the company will get in your face an indispensable employee ("I
experience in this particular market segment, great connections, many developments
etc. "). Error standard phrase:" I am attracted an interesting job ...
the prospect of growth ... good salary. "The main thing - it does not show itself in need
man. If you currently have a job, be sure to tell her about something
good. And after that call at some point (or individual points)
that you are not satisfied. Comments. Most companies want to hire
people who have sympathy for the company and its products. They do not want
so close to them were random people. This is your chance to prove why
to work in this company it is important to you and why you think you
come. Remember, they need proof that you can make your own
contribution and wish to grow in the position for which applying. This question is
to screen out candidates who do not have a serious understanding of the company.
Sometimes it is used, while the interviewer ponders the next question or
exploring your resume. This is your chance to gather as much information as pre-
about the company. Read more: Market, positioning the company, its products
and services, the competitive environment, news, rankings, and the potential of the company's plans,
the size and scope of the company, the names of the company's management, quotes in the press and
etc. Question 3. Have you had any failures or setbacks on the job? Options: any
you can see the complexity in life and how to deal with them? Tell us about the situation,
when you are not able to achieve the goals / failed / accepted
the wrong decision ... That's right: Speak in a positive way: a life without
problems do not happen, but the difficulties can be overcome, the fate and career of a man in
his hands, the people, for the most part, are friendly and willing to cooperate,
failure of mobilizing force. Examples should be you have prepared in advance.
Not necessarily as examples to give their biggest blunders. Importantly,
so, calling his omission could you show how you fixed it
and saved the company out of trouble (or minimized). Error Gloom
perception of reality: the complaint against fate, bad luck, injustice
and persistent intractable problems, accusations of other people and all external
circumstances. Can not show any serious weakness that affects the
decision on hiring. Beware: you can fall into the trap, giving a
of the following responses: • I can not recall such a situation. This will show
You how incredible perfection or completely naive person, incapable of
provide or make findings of problems and errors. • Give an example of an unpleasant
situation, but does not make clear in the story, that story will be
have a happy ending! Comments. What do they want to know? First of all,
what action you took, then to correct the situation. Better yet, show
for example, say you understand that things can go wrong, as necessary,
and what steps you took to prevent this. Remember, you do not, Mr.
Ideal, there are mistakes at all! Try to prepare the samples, close
to the work for which you are applying for. For example, to prepare a story about failure,
for which you do not bear full responsibility, but take the blame ... Failure
be turned into future success, you change for the better. Refer to
wisdom: Whatever does not kill us makes us stronger. In principle, we can
cite examples of non-work related. Provided that they demonstrate
Your skills are those that actually come in handy in the future. Question 4. Tell us about the situation,
when you are in a conflict in a group of colleagues or misunderstood.
Option: How do you resolve conflicts? Correct: Give an example of negligence
subordinates, and how you fix the situation ... The examples should be limited
industrial relations. In fact, recruiters are always looking for people who
get along well with other people, but decide to put the company
problem. They are looking for someone who can rise above the conflict and emotions, to find
decision win-win. The error is not the time to tell how much you hate
your current boss or colleagues! Nor should we say, as hard work
in your company and how many arguments you have to change jobs. Can not
also say: "I never have problems with other people." Comment.
This question gives you an opportunity to demonstrate your communication
skills and experience of teamwork. The interviewer is looking for expressions of maturity and
ability to remain calm, while others around you are losing
them. Do not think that you expect from a complete solution. Rather - example
you've worked out a collective decision, taking into account the views of different parties.
Question 5. Where and who do you see yourself in 3/5/10 years? Option: How do you
their work career (the plan to do) after 2 years (five, ten
years)? That's right: It should answer that you are planning a career in the future
growth stages of formulating goals and personal career. Moderately better to overestimate,
than underrate themselves. Error Wonder and answers: "How do I know?", "Concepts
I do not have, "" As it will, "" I do not know, "" God knows ", etc. are prohibited
phrases like "just doing their job ..." comment. Remember, the plans you have
MUST! But the plans should be disclosed only service, no "escape
easy to retire, "" open a business, "" begin to travel, "and so
Also part of the work and expectations must be realistic. What they want to hear?
• How you are serious about his company? Is the company
part of your long-term plan, or they are just a stepping stone? •
Seriously if you approach to planning your career? • Do you know what
want? Is there a specific goal? • How does this work help you reach them?
• Are you ambitious? While that ambition can be a positive
or negative. • How to fit the post in your long-term plans?
Is not this work just patching up holes? • Do you have any general
long-term plans? How far can a company plan to work with
You? However, beware of a threat to your future leaders. If
they will fear that you can "podsidet" them, your chances are slim ...
Question 6. What are your strengths would have celebrated your ex-manager?
Option: What are your strengths? Honestly those properly mark your
qualities that are valued in this paper in the office. Always
always appreciated the professionalism, activities, honesty, kindness
to people, honesty and loyalty. Error-coyly modest reply: "Let
this trial around ...". comment. Often it is difficult to praise myself.
A must! To be able to "sell" themselves did not seem arrogant boaster
- One of the most important skills in life. Many people are simply afraid to "sell"
himself, fearing seem zaznaykoy. Do you really own strengths
quality? Or false modesty does not give you the opportunity to praise himself?
Then prepare yourself! • Conduct self-assessment and find those that were produced
certification. What it says about your strengths? Can you imagine
Evidence? Can you tie your benefits with new responsibilities?
• Ask your colleagues. Let the praise you and remind you of your accomplishments.
• Examine the job demands more time to understand what a person with competence
they are seeking. Reach the largest number of examples of the required qualities. Question
7. What would your supervisor about your weaknesses? Options: What
Would you like a change and why? What are your weaknesses? Regulations
answers: 1. You should be prepared for this issue and prepare an answer 2.3.
2. Your "weakness" should not directly or significantly affect the quality of
proposed work. 3. You have to tell you the examples of how you work
on rectifying his shortcomings. Right: Readily name 2.3
their disadvantage, skillfully presenting them as advantages, for example, "Always
telling the truth in your eyes ... Too demanding of himself and others ... I often
called a "workaholic", etc. Remember, deficiencies must be a continuation of
your strengths. Honest mistake recognition of deficiencies (new to this
work, not enough special education, lazy, quick-tempered, etc.).
Also wrong to say "I have no weaknesses" - it is perceived
as a lack of criticality in relation to itself, the tendency to blame in case
the failure of your colleagues or simply a lie. Comment is not the time to remember
of serious mistakes and shortcomings. Maybe they do not play a role in
new work. On the other hand, do not claim to exclusivity
and the absence of flaws in the growth and development. The main thing - to recognize the quality and
skills that you plan to develop and explain briefly what work
over an already under way. Give examples of how much progress you have achieved ...
Recruiter also wants to see how you can evaluate yourself and how
This estimate coincides with his opinion. It is best to choose a drawback,
which does not affect your ability to do the job for which employs.
And be sure to turn a negative into a positive! Atypical example, the programmer
may say: "I used to be a weak voice, and I hesitate to speak
before an audience. But now I am taking the lessons of oratorical skill. "Why
the response is good: - the ability to speak in public is not important for
Programmer - such problems experienced by many people, and there is nothing
unusual - he has shown to work on them. If the work required
presentation skills, an example would not fit. In this case, it was possible to
would complain, for example, poor math skills. And as the struggle
with the "lack" to declare that "I always carry with me now calculator"
or "every night to solve mathematical puzzles," ... In the end, you can
answer, as one of our great candidates, who have long
become an employer. In response to my question "What is your main weakness?"
He looked straight into his eyes, smiled and said: "Chocolate".
a range of issues that can be set to a high degree of probability.
The better you prepare, the more natural and convincing to your
behavior during the interview. American scientists have more systematized
400 questions that are usually asked at the interview. As it turned out,
Practice interviews often reduced to 10-15 and a few standard questions
optional, depending on the specifics of a particular job. However, there
You will not find ready-made answers. Instead of learning other people's choices of good
responses are much more useful to be able to think and formulate the most
own answers. The key to good answers to interview questions is
in learning how to correctly interpret the questions. So you dramatically increase the
your chances. We have compiled a list of 12 common questions asked about
all employers and recruiters. Question 1. So, tell us a little about yourself ...
That's right: It should be immediately put its advantages over other similar
you candidates (successful work experience, special achievements in their professional
area, natural ability, etc.), stressing his desire to complete and
willingness to take on this position. Speak calmly, confidently, concisely and accurately.
In response, do not tell a lengthy autobiography and stay within 2-3 minutes.
Tell me briefly about education, and then describe the experience and achievements.
This is a good opportunity to show their strengths in a professional
plan. If the interviewer interested in something else, he asks you about it.
Error formal presentation and dry biographical data, over-excitement
underlined or indifference, confusion in the simple facts, the emphasis on small
detail, verbosity. Invalid response: "In summary, all written." Comment.
So it's time for self-presentation. Her scheme: - a brief introduction - basic
achievements in his career - a strong hand - the importance of your skills and strengths
Parties to the employer - the development vision and in this post
and the company. Remember: - maintain eye contact - express interest
and enthusiasm - calm, not panic - you should have a home
blank, do not ask probing questions like "what you want
find out? "Question 2. Why do you want to work with us? Options: Why do you
chose our company? What draws you to work in this position?
Correct: Give specific reasons for the fact that this is the position
allows you to make the most of their aspirations, abilities, knowledge
and experience, and the company will get in your face an indispensable employee ("I
experience in this particular market segment, great connections, many developments
etc. "). Error standard phrase:" I am attracted an interesting job ...
the prospect of growth ... good salary. "The main thing - it does not show itself in need
man. If you currently have a job, be sure to tell her about something
good. And after that call at some point (or individual points)
that you are not satisfied. Comments. Most companies want to hire
people who have sympathy for the company and its products. They do not want
so close to them were random people. This is your chance to prove why
to work in this company it is important to you and why you think you
come. Remember, they need proof that you can make your own
contribution and wish to grow in the position for which applying. This question is
to screen out candidates who do not have a serious understanding of the company.
Sometimes it is used, while the interviewer ponders the next question or
exploring your resume. This is your chance to gather as much information as pre-
about the company. Read more: Market, positioning the company, its products
and services, the competitive environment, news, rankings, and the potential of the company's plans,
the size and scope of the company, the names of the company's management, quotes in the press and
etc. Question 3. Have you had any failures or setbacks on the job? Options: any
you can see the complexity in life and how to deal with them? Tell us about the situation,
when you are not able to achieve the goals / failed / accepted
the wrong decision ... That's right: Speak in a positive way: a life without
problems do not happen, but the difficulties can be overcome, the fate and career of a man in
his hands, the people, for the most part, are friendly and willing to cooperate,
failure of mobilizing force. Examples should be you have prepared in advance.
Not necessarily as examples to give their biggest blunders. Importantly,
so, calling his omission could you show how you fixed it
and saved the company out of trouble (or minimized). Error Gloom
perception of reality: the complaint against fate, bad luck, injustice
and persistent intractable problems, accusations of other people and all external
circumstances. Can not show any serious weakness that affects the
decision on hiring. Beware: you can fall into the trap, giving a
of the following responses: • I can not recall such a situation. This will show
You how incredible perfection or completely naive person, incapable of
provide or make findings of problems and errors. • Give an example of an unpleasant
situation, but does not make clear in the story, that story will be
have a happy ending! Comments. What do they want to know? First of all,
what action you took, then to correct the situation. Better yet, show
for example, say you understand that things can go wrong, as necessary,
and what steps you took to prevent this. Remember, you do not, Mr.
Ideal, there are mistakes at all! Try to prepare the samples, close
to the work for which you are applying for. For example, to prepare a story about failure,
for which you do not bear full responsibility, but take the blame ... Failure
be turned into future success, you change for the better. Refer to
wisdom: Whatever does not kill us makes us stronger. In principle, we can
cite examples of non-work related. Provided that they demonstrate
Your skills are those that actually come in handy in the future. Question 4. Tell us about the situation,
when you are in a conflict in a group of colleagues or misunderstood.
Option: How do you resolve conflicts? Correct: Give an example of negligence
subordinates, and how you fix the situation ... The examples should be limited
industrial relations. In fact, recruiters are always looking for people who
get along well with other people, but decide to put the company
problem. They are looking for someone who can rise above the conflict and emotions, to find
decision win-win. The error is not the time to tell how much you hate
your current boss or colleagues! Nor should we say, as hard work
in your company and how many arguments you have to change jobs. Can not
also say: "I never have problems with other people." Comment.
This question gives you an opportunity to demonstrate your communication
skills and experience of teamwork. The interviewer is looking for expressions of maturity and
ability to remain calm, while others around you are losing
them. Do not think that you expect from a complete solution. Rather - example
you've worked out a collective decision, taking into account the views of different parties.
Question 5. Where and who do you see yourself in 3/5/10 years? Option: How do you
their work career (the plan to do) after 2 years (five, ten
years)? That's right: It should answer that you are planning a career in the future
growth stages of formulating goals and personal career. Moderately better to overestimate,
than underrate themselves. Error Wonder and answers: "How do I know?", "Concepts
I do not have, "" As it will, "" I do not know, "" God knows ", etc. are prohibited
phrases like "just doing their job ..." comment. Remember, the plans you have
MUST! But the plans should be disclosed only service, no "escape
easy to retire, "" open a business, "" begin to travel, "and so
Also part of the work and expectations must be realistic. What they want to hear?
• How you are serious about his company? Is the company
part of your long-term plan, or they are just a stepping stone? •
Seriously if you approach to planning your career? • Do you know what
want? Is there a specific goal? • How does this work help you reach them?
• Are you ambitious? While that ambition can be a positive
or negative. • How to fit the post in your long-term plans?
Is not this work just patching up holes? • Do you have any general
long-term plans? How far can a company plan to work with
You? However, beware of a threat to your future leaders. If
they will fear that you can "podsidet" them, your chances are slim ...
Question 6. What are your strengths would have celebrated your ex-manager?
Option: What are your strengths? Honestly those properly mark your
qualities that are valued in this paper in the office. Always
always appreciated the professionalism, activities, honesty, kindness
to people, honesty and loyalty. Error-coyly modest reply: "Let
this trial around ...". comment. Often it is difficult to praise myself.
A must! To be able to "sell" themselves did not seem arrogant boaster
- One of the most important skills in life. Many people are simply afraid to "sell"
himself, fearing seem zaznaykoy. Do you really own strengths
quality? Or false modesty does not give you the opportunity to praise himself?
Then prepare yourself! • Conduct self-assessment and find those that were produced
certification. What it says about your strengths? Can you imagine
Evidence? Can you tie your benefits with new responsibilities?
• Ask your colleagues. Let the praise you and remind you of your accomplishments.
• Examine the job demands more time to understand what a person with competence
they are seeking. Reach the largest number of examples of the required qualities. Question
7. What would your supervisor about your weaknesses? Options: What
Would you like a change and why? What are your weaknesses? Regulations
answers: 1. You should be prepared for this issue and prepare an answer 2.3.
2. Your "weakness" should not directly or significantly affect the quality of
proposed work. 3. You have to tell you the examples of how you work
on rectifying his shortcomings. Right: Readily name 2.3
their disadvantage, skillfully presenting them as advantages, for example, "Always
telling the truth in your eyes ... Too demanding of himself and others ... I often
called a "workaholic", etc. Remember, deficiencies must be a continuation of
your strengths. Honest mistake recognition of deficiencies (new to this
work, not enough special education, lazy, quick-tempered, etc.).
Also wrong to say "I have no weaknesses" - it is perceived
as a lack of criticality in relation to itself, the tendency to blame in case
the failure of your colleagues or simply a lie. Comment is not the time to remember
of serious mistakes and shortcomings. Maybe they do not play a role in
new work. On the other hand, do not claim to exclusivity
and the absence of flaws in the growth and development. The main thing - to recognize the quality and
skills that you plan to develop and explain briefly what work
over an already under way. Give examples of how much progress you have achieved ...
Recruiter also wants to see how you can evaluate yourself and how
This estimate coincides with his opinion. It is best to choose a drawback,
which does not affect your ability to do the job for which employs.
And be sure to turn a negative into a positive! Atypical example, the programmer
may say: "I used to be a weak voice, and I hesitate to speak
before an audience. But now I am taking the lessons of oratorical skill. "Why
the response is good: - the ability to speak in public is not important for
Programmer - such problems experienced by many people, and there is nothing
unusual - he has shown to work on them. If the work required
presentation skills, an example would not fit. In this case, it was possible to
would complain, for example, poor math skills. And as the struggle
with the "lack" to declare that "I always carry with me now calculator"
or "every night to solve mathematical puzzles," ... In the end, you can
answer, as one of our great candidates, who have long
become an employer. In response to my question "What is your main weakness?"
He looked straight into his eyes, smiled and said: "Chocolate".
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