Interview questions
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This document provides guidance on answering common interview questions. It discusses how to answer questions about yourself, why you should be hired, why you want to work at the company, your weaknesses, dislikes about previous jobs, future goals, interests in the company, motivations, strengths and weaknesses for an HR role, and reasons for wanting a registry job. Specific tips include focusing on relevant experiences and skills, providing concrete examples, avoiding negativity, relating goals to the role and company, and highlighting qualities important to the position.
Interview questions
- 1. The most common interview question’s Prepared by Willy madinda Tutorial Assistant (T.A) Tanzania Public Service College +255 714 367 2121 willy2002tz@yahoo.com
- 2. INTERVIEW QUESTIONS 1. Tell us about yourself: This is often the opening question in an interview. It's also one of the most difficult if you're not prepared. Remember, the interviewer does not want to hear about your hometown or your family background. This question calls for your one-minute commercial that summarizes your years of experience and skills and your personality in the context of the job for which you are interviewing. Get to the point and sell your professional self. Develop a few brief sentences that demonstrate you have what it takes to do the job -- experience, proven results and desire to contribute.
- 3. 2. Why should we hire you? The key to answering any question about you versus your competition is using specifics. "Everybody is going to speak in generalities, so you need something that will make you stand out a bit," show them that you are best-suited for the job. Point out achievements and accomplishments that are relevant to the position, as well as experiences in dealing with different types of records. Pinpoint the qualities you have that are truly valuable to the company.
- 4. 3. Why do you want to work here? What do you know about our company? "I would use this opportunity to show off what I know about the company and, more importantly, how I would fit in." if there is problem I would point out things I have done in similar companies that could address their problems."
- 5. 4. What are your weaknesses? The secret to answering this question is using your weaknesses to your advantage. I would turn my weaknesses into strengths, For example, if my weaknesses include my lack of patience I would then state that because of this, I have learned to take special measures to ensure that I remain calm and attentive." Just make sure that you do give a real answer to this question. None of us is without faults, so don't pretend that you do not have weaknesses.
- 6. 5. What did you dislike about your last job? Why did you leave your last job? You need to be cautious about these kinds of questions and make sure you do not end up sounding bitter. "I would never talk down about my former company, the boss, or my former co-workers," Tara said. You need to have a good understanding about the job for which you're applying to turn this question into a positive one. It may be best to say that you really enjoyed many aspects of your job, then focus on how this new job will give you the opportunity to contribute more in a particular area that is key to the position.
- 7. 6. Where do you see yourself in five years? An interviewer does not want to hear that your five- year aspiration is to be working in a different industry. You need to talk about goals you have that relate to the job. This will demonstrate that you understand the industry, the company and are motivated to succeed there.
- 8. 7. What are you interested in this company? Deeply search for the background of the company to answer this question. Find out some good points and tag line or slogan. Come up with some good points and position which attracted you towards that particular company. Look out for some responsibilities, essential activities, company’s mission and vision in the job itself.
- 9. 8. What are those things that motivate you to do this job? Your answer should be dependable on your past experiences and background. Relate it with the post you are applying for. Some motivation includes increased responsibility, challenge, team involvement, task complexity, interpersonal interaction, learning opportunities and growth.
- 10. 9. you want to work as a HR officer, what are your strengths and weaknesses. Always try to focus on your strengths that are related with the HR job. Explain some of your of your positive points. Explain some points that reflect your strengths in this context. Also explain your weaknesses in terms of strengths.
- 11. 10. What qualities are most important for HR job? You must be able to recognize all important HR qualities. i.e. planning, controlling, directing team work.
- 12. 11. Why do you want to join a Registry job? If you are asked about this question, don’t be afraid to answer this question relevant. Always give some relevant answers. I want to enjoy new challenges, I want to practice my real ability and contribute positively to the organization.