5. Tell me about yourself.
You need to mention:
• who you are AS A WORKER
• your biggest strength or achievement
• and how it may benefit the company.
6. Example:
• I'm a product designer specialized in the creation of
furniture made of sustainable materials.
• My best ability is that of introducing low-cost new
technologies into innovative designs that not only benefit
the customer but also the environment.
• I have developed a wooden and organic cotton chair that
detects muscular tension by means of electronic devices
which has sold more than 100 units.
7. What is your greatest weakness?
• Remember:
Always turn the negative into POSITIVE.
8. Example
• Being organised wasn't my strongest
point, but I implemented a time
management system that really helped my
organization skills.
9. Example 2
• I like to make sure that my work is perfect,
so I tend to perhaps spend a little too
much time checking it. However, I've
come to a good balance by setting up a
system to ensure everything is done
correctly the first time.
10. Example 3
• I used to wait until the last minute to set
appointments for the coming week, but I
realized that scheduling in advance makes
much more sense.
11. When was the last time you were
angry? What happened?
Question #2
12. Tips
• Do NOT admit that you are likely to lose
your temper.
• Do NOT tell anything about your personal
life.
• LIE LIE LIE!!
13. Example:
• Anger to me means loss of control. I do
not lose control. When I get stressed, I
step back, take a deep breath, thoughtfully
think through the situation and then begin
to formulate a plan of action.
15. Tips:
• Problems meeting deadlines, unhappy
customers, a colleague suddenly quits,...
• Be specific describing what you did to sort
that out.
• Try to reflect your leadership skills in
problem-solving situations.
19. Examples:
• I enjoyed the contact with the people I
worked with.
• There was a friendly and fun atmosphere
and I actually enjoyed going into work
each morning.
20. Examples:
• I felt the leadership team was great as
well.
• They knew all of their employees on a first
name basis and tried to make those
personal connections.
21. Dislike:
• Something related to being not challenged
enough at the job.
• Remember to balance your answer. Do
not show grudge or resentment.
22. Examples:
• I felt I was not able to reach my full
potential because there was no room for
advancement.
• (Remember to say something positivepositive as
well):
Although I enjoyed working there and
appreciate ...
23. Who was your best boss and
who was the worst?
Question #5
24. Examples:
• WORST: I've learned from each boss I've
had. From the good ones, what to do; from
the challenging ones - what not to do.
• BEST: Early in my career, I had a mentor
who helped me a great deal, we still stay
in touch.
25. What have you been doing
since your last job?
Question #6
26. Tips:
• Talk about activitivies that prove you are
dynamic even when unemployed.
• Have answers for predictable questions
(e.g. if you’ve been unemployed for a long
time, they’ll want to know why)
27. Examples:
• I worked on several freelance projects,
while actively job seeking.
• I volunteered for a literacy program that
assists disadvantaged children.
• I took some continuing education classes
and seminars.
28. What was your biggest
accomplishment in this position?
And your biggest failure?
Question #7
29. Accomplishment:
• Look for an example related with the job
position you’re applying for.
• Don’t sound pretentious.
30. Tips:
• Give an example of something directly
related to the job you are interviewing for.
31. Failure:
• Be sure that it's a minor one and turn it
into a positive.
• Example:
If you were working on a project that was
behind deadline, explain to the interviewer
how you adjusted the workload and the
timeline to get back on track.
33. • Research standard salaries first.
• A sum based upon the position and the
overall compensation package.
• Tell the employer you'd like to know more
about the responsibilities and the
challenges of the job prior to discussing
salary.
35. Examples:
• What is the company's management style?
• How much travel is expected?
• Is relocation a possibility?
• Would you like a list of references?
• If I am extended a job offer, how soon would you like me to start?
• What can I tell you about my qualifications?
• When can I expect to hear from you?
