advance in the Company. The role itself appears challenging and rewarding
which I’ll find very motivating”.
15、If you’re successful, what do you think you’ll be doing day-to-
day?
You might start by saying “I understand that I’ll be…”. Then you could talk
about the main role, any other activities and any targets you expect to be
given.
16、What are your strengths/weaknesses?
IMPORTANT — this common job interview question can be asked in many
different ways, such as “What qualities do you admire in others that you
would like to develop in yourself?”
Strengths should be easy enough to think about (keep the position in mind).
Talking about weaknesses can be harder but good interview answers are still
possible. Many people choose to mention something which they’ve recognized
as being a weakness but have overcome.
“I’d like to be more organized, like one of my colleagues. She doesn’t have to
try. But because I don’t find it as easy as her, I use to-do lists and a diary to
help me successfully manage my work”.
On a final note, it’s much safer to highlight your lack of experience or
knowledge as a weakness than a fault in your personality. Employers can
always give you experience but few want to help you overcome shortcomings
in your personality! So avoid telling interviewers that you “get bored” or “too
involved” or “frustrated”!
17、Why did you think you are suited to this job?
What they are really asking is “You know what we are looking for so can you
tell us what you have done or what you have, that is relevant.”
18、Why should we give the job to you above other applicants?
This is often our closing question. We want to know, in a nutshell, why you are
the best candidate for the job. This is a chance to list your best attributes as
they relate to the vacancy. Don’t be cocky, but don’t be shy.
19、How well do you work under pressure?
“I know that all jobs involve some sort of pressure at some time. I can work as
well under pressure as I do at any other time but when I am busy, I prioritize
activities so that my workload is manageable.”
If the interviewers focus on other pressure, such as pressure to meet targets,
dealing with difficult customers etc, give an appropriate reply, mentioning
past situations where you have coped under such pressure.
20、What sort of people do you find it difficult to work with?
“I am an easy going person who seems to get on with everyone. If I have to
pick a type of person that bothers me, it’s the one who doesn’t pull their
weight or isn’t worried about the standard of their work because it reflects
badly on the rest of the team.”
21、Sell me this pen!
In interviews for sales job, you may hear this, believe us! In fact, one of us
had a non-sales interview and was asked this, unexpectedly. The object you
are asked to sell could in fact be anything. Some interviewers like to see
whether you focus on the benefits of the object or its features. The features of
the pen might be that it’s blue, with a roller ball and plastic coating. The
benefits might be that it’s reliable, easy to hold and leak proof.
22、What key skills do you think you need to be successful in this
role?
You got this far because your job application form or resume or CV matched
the interviewers’ criteria as specified in the job advert. Just expand on this in
your job interview answers. List the skills you think are required, giving a little
explanation as to why each is needed.
You might then be asked to give examples where you’ve used one or more of