101 Job Interview Questions You'll Never Fear AgainPenguin, 3 mei 2016 - 304 pagina's “An insider's guide to the perfect interview.” —Daily Express What are job interviewers actually looking for in a candidate? What questions will they ask? What does each question really mean? What are the answers that will secure you the job? James Reed, chairman of one of the world’s largest recruiting agencies, takes you into the minds of top interviewers and reveals the answers that will land your dream job. 101 Job Interview Questions You'll Never Fear Again provides the best strategies for dealing with everything from classic questions like "Tell me about yourself" and "What are your greatest weaknesses?" to puzzlers like "Sell me this pen" and "How many traffic lights are there in New York?" You’ll learn: · The “Fateful 15” questions that form the basis of nearly every question you’ll be asked. · The 101 most common questions and what the interviewer is really asking. · Top line tactics for formulating winning answers about your career goals, character, competency, and creativity. · How to identify the types of interviewers and adapt accordingly. · How to adopt the right mindset, dress code, and approach to stand out from the pack. “Gives you the answers they really want. Great as interview preparation.” —The Sun “Takes much of the fear out of preparing for a job interview.” —Sunday Post “Well-written and well-organized. Strongly recommended for anyone preparing for a job interview.” —Library Journal |
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Tell me about something funny that has happened | 39 |
The Fateful 15 | 46 |
How much money do you want? | 77 |
Show me your creativity | 78 |
Career Goal Ouestions | 80 |
Please describe the job youve applied for | 82 |
How did you hear about the position? | 83 |
What has been the biggest setback in your career? | 158 |
Your boss overslept and is now late for a client meeting He calls and asks you to tell the client that he is stuck in trafficin other words to lie for him ... | 160 |
Competency Ouestions | 162 |
What was the last big decision you had to make? | 163 |
Tell me about a time youve worked tomissed a deadline 1 65 | 165 |
Tell me about a big change youve had to deal with | 168 |
Tell me about a time youve had to persuade someone to do something | 170 |
Give me an example of something youve tried in your job that hasnt worked How did you learn from it? | 172 |
Why do you want to work at this company? | 84 |
What motivates you? | 85 |
Would you stay with your current employer if they offered you a pay raise? | 87 |
Would you be OK with the commute to this job? | 89 |
How does this job fit in with your career plan? | 90 |
Give me the names of three companies you would like to work for | 92 |
Where else have you applied? Who else are you interviewing with? | 94 |
Why have you changed jobs so frequently? | 96 |
What is your dream job? | 98 |
Whats your ideal work environment? | 101 |
Why do you want to leave your current job? | 102 |
Talk me through the gaps in your résumécareer history | 105 |
Character Ouestions | 109 |
How was your journey here? | 112 |
Where does your boss think you are now? | 114 |
What are your core values? | 115 |
What are your hobbies and interests? | 116 |
Tell me about your first job | 117 |
Who do you admire and Why? | 119 |
If you could bring anyone to this company from where you currently work who would it be? | 121 |
Tell me about a time you dealt with a difficult person | 122 |
When were you last angryand why? | 124 |
to you at Work | 125 |
What is it about this job that you would least look forward to? | 127 |
Tell me something about yourself that isnt on your résumé | 128 |
What do you most dislike about yourself? | 131 |
How would you react if I told you that you are not the strongest candidate We have interviewed so far? | 133 |
ls it acceptable to lie in business? | 134 |
If you could go back and change one thing about your career to date what would it be? | 137 |
What do people assume about you that would be wrong? | 139 |
Can you tell me about a time when you stood up for the right thing to do? | 140 |
Have you ever stolen a pen from Work? | 142 |
you enjoy schoolcollege? | 143 |
Do you know anyone at this company? | 145 |
How do you maintain a good worklife balance? | 146 |
Are your grades a good indicator of success in this business? | 147 |
Would you rather be liked or feared? | 149 |
What are your thoughts on the interview process so far? | 150 |
Why should I choose you over other candidates? | 151 |
ls it OK to spend time at work on nonworkstuff like Facebook or YouTube? | 154 |
What are three positive things your boss colleagues would say about you? | 156 |
Tell me about a time youve disagreed with a senior member of staff | 173 |
lf offered the job what would be your first priority or thing you would change? | 175 |
Why are you a good fit for the company? | 177 |
What was the last thing you taught? | 179 |
How have you ensured maximum value for money When managing resources? | 180 |
Name some top opinion influencers in this industry | 181 |
Most people are good at managing up or down but usually not both Which one are you? | 183 |
Which websites do you use personally? Why? | 185 |
How does your personal social media presence affect your employer? | 186 |
How have you improved in the last year? | 188 |
Tell me about a time a client was especially unhappy and what you did to resolve the situation | 190 |
Tell me about a time you made an important decision in the absence of a manager Why did | 191 |
Can you tell me about a recent situation where you took the initiative and made something happen? | 193 |
What is the biggest issue between you and your current previous manager? | 194 |
What is your favorite productservice in the industry? | 195 |
What is 10 percent of 100? | 198 |
Tell me about a time you supported a member of your team who was struggling | 200 |
In your current job how many hours a week must you work to get it all done? | 201 |
Give an example of a time youve had to improvise to achieve your goal | 203 |
Curveball and Creativity Ouestions | 205 |
If you were an animal what would you be? | 208 |
Every résumé has at least one lie in it Whats yours? | 209 |
Have you ever been fired? | 210 |
Tell me about a time you went against company policy | 214 |
Tell me about your family | 216 |
Are you married? Planning to have kids? When did | 217 |
Where did you last go on vacation? | 219 |
Tell me about the last good idea you had | 221 |
Would you mind if I approached your formerſ current employer for a reference? | 222 |
What would you guess is the most searchedfor phrase on YouTube? | 223 |
What books and newspapers do you read? | 226 |
Arent you overqualified for this job? | 227 |
Sell me this pen | 229 |
Give your résumé a mark out often | 230 |
Our product has seriously antisocial side effects How do you feel about that? | 232 |
How many traffic lights are there in New York City? | 233 |
What havent I asked you that I should have? | 235 |
When can you start? | 237 |
Parting Shots | 239 |
Acknowledgments | 265 |
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