General Interview Questions with Answers#2

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QUESTION : Can you tell me something about the team this position is being recruited into?

NOTES ABOUT THIS QUESTION:

You are projecting yourself into the role being interviewed for,
great! This is an important question because one of the main concerns any interviewer will have is whether you'll fit into the existing team or not. The real value here is not in the question, but in your follow-up to the

interviewer's answer. For example you could respond:

That sounds great. It's very similar to team's I've worked in
previously, I'm sure I would find it very easy to fit in.

Now you've helped the interviewer decide whether you're a good fit for the team or not.

Another way to pose this question would be to front-load it with one of your strengths; again with the aim of showing the interviewer you're the right person for the team:

I'm very hard working, would this style suit the team this position is being recruited into?


QUESTION : Where do you see this company in three years?

NOTES ABOUT THIS QUESTION:

Beware, this is a dangerous question to ask unless you're prepared. However if you are prepared, then it's a great chance to impress the interviewer. Have you spotted the danger in the question? By asking this question you've given the interviewer an opportunity to respond:

That's a very good question, but before I respond, why don't you tell me where YOU see this company in three years?

If you haven't researched the firm then you will expose your lack of preparation that could seriously impact your prospects. However, if you are prepared, you could initiate a dialog comparing your response with that of the interviewer. I guarantee you will create an unforgettable impression.



QUESTION : What kind of salary are you seeking?

HOW TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION:

When preparing for the interview you should try to discover the
salary range for the job from the recruitment consultant or human
resources department. This information can put you in a strong
position when the time comes to negotiate a salary.

Unless pressed, you should not give a specific number here. Instead you should specify your value relative to a 'salary band'. Most firms have salary bands for each position. You should aim to negotiate a salary towards the peak of the range for the position in which you are interviewing.

If you are pushed for a specific salary, respond with a target range. This will help lay the groundwork for future negotiations. You should qualify yourself by specifying that your answer is based on the information that you have to hand about the job. Do not give the actual range that would satisfy you, as your prospective employer may try to bargain you down at a later point. For example, if your target salary range is 26,000 - 30,000, you should specify a higher range such as 28,000-32,000.

SAMPLE ANSWER #1:

I would expect a salary which reflects the experience and
qualifications that I bring to the role. What range do you have in mind?

SAMPLE ANSWER #2:

I've got a strong background in this industry and my skills are a
perfect match for this role. I would expect my compensation to be at the upper end of the position's salary band. Can you tell me what that salary band is?

SAMPLE ANSWER #3:

Based on the information I have about the position, a salary in the range 28,000-32,000 would reflect the experience and expertise that I would bring to the role.


QUESTION : Do you like to work as part of a team or alone.
Why?

HOW TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION:

Team-work is an important aspect of any job. You should be capable of convincing your employer that you're a team player, while at the same time demonstrating to her that you are capable of carrying yourself and your workload and that you will not be dependent on others to do your own job.

EXAMPLE ANSWER:

I work very well when I'm part of a team, I value the ability to
bounce ideas off other people and also provide my input, whenever
it's wanted. Of course I'm more than capable of working alone
whenever I'm required to do so too.