The document provides guidance on answering common interview questions by giving examples of strong responses. It recommends focusing responses on personal and professional qualifications, enthusiasm for the role and organization, and career goals. For weaknesses, it advises acknowledging minor flaws in a positive light. It also provides tips on discussing salary expectations strategically without making compensation the primary focus.

2. Achievements (Both Academic and Non-Academic) – 30 sec

3. Work (experience, if any) – 15 sec

4. Skills (Personal, Technical…including hobbies) – 45

5. What is important to you in a job?

6. Mention specific rewards other than salary

7. Tell that you are ready to face any challenges in work

8. Talk about your feeling of accomplishment

9. Why do you want to work for this organisation?

10. Cite organisation’s reputation

11. Talk about the opportunities it offers

12. Stress your choice of preference (what & why)

13. Mention what impresses you particularly about the org

14. Why should we employ you?

15. Point to your academic performance

16. Emphasize on your job skills

17. Talk about your enthusiasm about working for the firm

18. Refer to some past activities/experience where that indicate your personal abilities

19. Match your skills with that of job requirement

22. “I am good at decision making”

23. “I am willing to take risks and face challenges”

24. “I work well with others”

25. “I can organize my time efficiently”

27. “I like to see a job done quickly”

28. “I am a perfectionist”

29. “I hate talking while at work”

30. “I am a bit critical about my own performance”

32. Social and solitary

33. Hobbies that has a positive impact on your personality and job

34. Are there any minus points in your academics?

35. Take stock of your weaknesses before you go to interview

36. Practice discussing them in a positive light

37. You find they are minor when you discuss them along with all the positives you offer

38. Why there is a gap in your academics?

39. Be prepared to give a clever answer

40. But be honest

41. Explain about your limitations and weaknesses

42. Remember, if you perform well in the interview this may not be a big issue

43. Where do you want to be after 5 years from now?

44. Have specific career goals in your life (otherwise you cannot answer)

45. Don’t be unrealistic

46. Be confident

47. Be clear

48. Be a visionary (having clear picture about your future)

49. Be aware of your potential and the positions in and the growth of the firm

50. What would you do if….?

51. What you answer here is not important than how you answer

52. Think sharp and be creative

53. Do a quick guess but be poised

54. A calm approach is best

55. Give several alternative choices

57. Don’t tell, “Anything is OK”

58. Be clear and specific

59. Try to tell a comfortable figure near the regular

60. If you are not sure, tell it is negotiable

61. Leave an impression that salary is important to you but not important as your job satisfaction and career prospects