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、 What do you enjoy least about your current role?
A good interview answer might go something like this:
“Actually, I enjoy everything about what I do. I suppose if I had to give
something up, it would be…”
The ‘something’ depends on you, but it’s best to mention something
incidental to your job, like admin or paperwork. So you might say:
“I’m not sure (pause). I suppose if I had to pick something to give up it would
be paperwork. I know it’s important, and I do it well, but if someone else did if
for me, that would be great!”
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、 Why do you want to leave your current job/company?
If you’re applying for a more senior job, you might answer:
“I really enjoy what I do, but I’m ready for more responsibility and challenge
which your job offers. Unfortunately, my current job/employer can’t give me
this.”
If this isn’t the reason, use yours instead, but always be positive in your
answers to tough interview question
11、What do you think of your current boss?
“My current boss is great. He sets the team challenging but realistic targets
and motivates us to achieve them…”
“My current boss is very good. She deals with her team firmly but fairly and
enjoys our respect because of this…”
If your current boss is not great, and you are prepared to answer more
interview questions about this, say so, but do balance each criticism with a
positive point. Remember the need to appear positive in your answers to
interview questions. You might say:
“My current boss has strengths and weaknesses. He is very good at listening
to people but sometimes, in my view, doesn’t deal with underperformers
firmly enough. This affects team morale sometimes…”
12、What will you miss about your present job?
People is the best interview answer here. Say anything else and you’re
suggesting the job you’re applying for won’t give you everything you had and
more, and might even leave you wanting!
As you think about answers to interview questions, always have in mind the
need to create a positive impression.
“Well I’m confident that the job you’re offering will give me everything I have
now and more so I don’t think I’ll miss anything about the job itself. But I’ll
miss some of the people of course…”
13、What can you tell me about XYZ Company?
If you need to, start by saying “Is it ok if I refer to my notes?”. When you get
the nod, off you go.
A good interview answer should include short factual statements covering
such things as the Company’s history, its products, staff numbers, turnover
and future business objectives. Something like this is fine:
“I believe the Company began in 1967, with just one outlet, but now has 25.
From what I’ve read, you sell A, B and C products across Europe and the
States and have a turnover in excess of $5 million. You employ 125 staff. I
beleive you hope to enter the Asian market by 2010 . “I’ve done some
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research and can tell you more if you like”.
You will likely hear “No, that’s fine. Thank you.”
Your interviewers will be impressed that you prepared and made notes and
you’re off to a good start.
14、What do you think XYZ Company can offer you?
There are two bits to this interview question, the role and the Company.
Mention both. You might say:
“I’m told the Company has a firm commitment to individual training and
development. This is great news for me because I’m keen to learn and