Frequently ask questions during interview - including HR questions For informations only. Some answers are not ideal or even wrong. So prepare the answer in detail by yourself. (2004 year version) 1. Tell me about yourself I was an analytical chemist with more than 10 years experience in petrochemical industry. I have a Bachelor science degree in Chemistry and post graduated diploma in pharmaceutical quality control and quality assurance. I have strong knowledge of HPLC, GC, UV/Vis and I can perform a variety of testing such as potency, dissolution, content uniformity, disintegration, friability and stability indicating test according to established in-house criteria and USP. I am also a cooperative team player. 2. What is your major weaknesses ? • I tend to drive myself too hard. • I like to see a job done quickly. • I expect others to perform beyond their capacities • I always give myself too much pressure in order to keep my knowledge updated. There are a lot of new developments and technologies in my field, so I have to keep on learning, or else it would be my weakness. • I often worry too much over my work, sometimes I work late to make sure the job is done well. 3. Looking at your resume, what do you think your weaknesses are regarding this job "I believe that my skills and abilities are a good fit for this position. Do you have any specific concerns?" 4. What are your greatest strengths? • I work well with others • I can organize my time efficiently • I can see what needs to be done and do it • 5. "Do you prefer working with others or alone?" "I'm quite happy working alone when necessary. I don't need much constant reassurance. But I prefer to work in a group--so much more gets achieved when people pull together." Sample Answer: I have experience in working both alone and in a team. I can work in both situations. However, I can concentrate and work better, if I work alone. 6. What minimum quality should a person have to be your teammate? Suggestion: Be practical and reasonable. Sample Answer: Although, I can work with any person, it will make my life easier if the person is a team player, can communicate and nice in behavior. 7. What behavior of a person do you not like? Suggestion: Search for most common one, such as lazy, not-punctual, bad behavior, foul mouth, etc 8. How do you handle a teammate who thinks he/she is always right or knows better? Sample Answer: If it does not interfere with any of my work, I try to leave it alone. If it interferes with my work I will talk and reason with the person. If that does not work I will talk to my superior. 9. .If you joined our company, another employer offer you more money, will you leave us? Sample Answer: If I accept the job that means I also like the salary I do not think I will leave. 10. How do you persuade someone to agree with your point of view? Suggestion: Answer may include explaining your view, showing the positive side, etc. Sample Answer: By communication, I tell them what benefit my point of view will bring for them. I explain the up side and the down side of my proposal and most of the time they agree. I am always ready to negotiate and modify my plan with their input, if the situation demands. So things always work out. 11. How do you handle criticism? A nice and constructive criticism helps me. Although, abusive or bad criticism may hurt my feelings, it will not reduce my performance. 12. Questions to Ask Employers • Please describe the duties of the job for me. • What kinds of assignments might I expect the first six months on the job? • Once the probationary period is completed, how much authority will I have over decisions? • What skills are especially important for someone in this position • What qualities are you looking for in the candidate who fills this position? • How often are performance reviews given? • In your opinion what is the most difficult part of this job? • What do you like about working here? • Would you like me to leave my references at this time? • What kind of training will be provided? • Who will I be reporting to directly? • Can you describe an ideal employee? • Can you tell me about the competencies necessary to perform this job? • How is performance measured and reviewed? • Can you describe a typical day in this job? • Can you portray the best and worst aspects of this job? • How long do people usually stay in this job? • Why did the last person leave this job? • How many employees are in this department? • "What skills are considered most useful for success in the job I am applying for?" • What is the next position that this job typically leads to?" "Assuming I was hired and performed well as a (the position you are applying for) for a number of years, what possible opportunities might this lead to?" • "I would really like to work for your firm. I think it's a great company and I am confident I could do this job well. What is the next step of the selection process 13. "Can you work under pressure?" "Yes, I usually find it stimulating. However, I believe in planning and proper management of my time to reduce panic deadlines within my area of responsibility." Yes,I can .I know pressure and deadlines are a part of work and I enjoy meeting realistic goals and challenges. 14. How do you handle pressure and stress? Exercising, relaxing with a good book, socializing with friends or turning stress into productive energy are more along the lines of the "correct" answers 15. What would you like to be doing five years from now? The safest answer contains a desire to be regarded as a true professional and team player Actually, I’d like to do the best job I can possible do in the position we are talking about right now. I know that if I do a great job. Good things will happen to me later. They always have. 16. Why should I hire you? I have more than 10 years analytical experience. I can perform a various of drug releasing test such as potency, dissolution, content uniformity, friability ,hardness, impurity ,moisture content and stability indicating tests with HPLC,GC, UV equipments I have the qualifications you need [itemize them], I'm a team player, I take direction, and I have the desire to make a thorough success. 17. "How do you take direction?" How do you accept criticism? I take direction well and recognize that it can come in two varieties, depending on the circumstances. There is carefully explained direction, when my boss has time to lay things out for me in detail; then there are those times when, as a result of deadlines and other pressures, the direction might be brief and to the point. While I have seen some people get upset with that, personally I've always understood that there are probably other considerations I am not aware of. As such, I take the direction and get on with the job without taking offense, so my boss can get on with her job. It's the only way." 18. "What are your biggest accomplishments?" Keep your answers job related. "Although I feel my biggest achievements are still ahead of me, I am proud of my involvement with . . . I made my contribution as part of that team and learned a lot in the process. We did it with hard work, concentration, and an eye for the bottom line." 19. "What is the most difficult situation you have faced?" "What are some of the things that bother you?" "What are your pet hates?" "Tell me about the last time you felt anger on the job." I enjoy my work and believe in giving value to my employer. Dealing with clock-watchers and the ones who regularly get sick on Mondays and Fridays really bothers me, but it's not something that gets me angry or anything like that." 20. How long would you stay with the company? I would really like to settle down with the company. I take direction well and love to learn, As long as I’m growing professionally, there is no reason for me to make a leave. 21. How do you deal with frustrations ? Keep optimistic, communicate with family, friends and collegues 22. What did you like your last job? (the answer should be immigration to Canada) I really liked everything about the job. 23. What kind of boss do you like to deal with? I think my boss should be knowledgeable , forward looking and innovative. Fortunately my bosses in my previous jobs are all excellent leaders, they all gave me very good impressions. 24. How do you think the importance of oral and written English in your career life? Specialized English was one of the most important programs at my university. I’ve always done a lot of research in my field ,most of them were written in English. 25. How would your last employer describe you? She described me as a responsible, reliable, punctual and dedicated employee, She told me that my leave was a loss for my company. 26. What are your salary expectations? My salary requirements are negotiable. I am very interested in this job. It really matches my skills and experience. I’m sure you’ll make me a fair offer. 27. Do you have Canadian experience? I have a lot of skills in this field and I have learned a lot from TIPT. I am a quick learner. 28. How is your health? I have excellent health. 29. When are you available for work? I am free right now. I can start to work immediately. 30. How much were you absent from work in your last job? I’ve had an excellent attendance record . I take pride in my work and know that my contribution is needed. 31. Why did you leave your last job? Why to Canada? I immigrated to Toronto. Because Canada is the best country to live. 32. In what areas could you most improve? I’ll continue to learn English and specialized knowledge to keep up to date in my field. 33. Are you thinking of going back to school or college? I plan to stay in this field for quite a while. I am ready to take any training or upgrading recommended by the employer 34. How do you get along with co-workers ? ( Example ) I often communicated with others. When they are in difficulties, I can see what needs to be done and do it. So I have good relationship with my co-workers. I believe if you are kind to others, they will respect you .approach to you and make friends with you. One of my colleague was depressed after she had a baby and her husband was working in another city. I invited her to my home for dinner, we talked about work and family, and I gave her help whenever I thought it’s necessary, she did well in her job, she was very thankful to what I had done to her. | |
What is a Behavioral Interview and Behavioral Interview Questions and Answers What is a Behavioral Interview and Behavioral Interview Questions and AnswersWhatis a behavioral interview? Behavioral based interviewing isinterviewing based on discovering how the interviewee acted in specificemployment-related situations. The logic is that how you behaved in thepast will predict how you will behave in the future i.e. pastperformance predicts future performance.Traditional Interview vs. Behavioral Interview In a traditional interview, you will be asked a series of questionswhich typically have straight forward answers like "What are yourstrengths and weaknesses?" or "What major challenges and problems didyou face? How did you handle them?" or "Describe a typical work week." In a behavioral interview, an employer has decided what skills areneeded in the person they hire and will ask questions to find out ifthe candidate has those skills. Instead of asking how you would behave, they will ask how youdid behave. The interviewer will want to know how you handled asituation, instead of what you might do in the future.Questions in a Behavioral InterviewBehavioral interview questions will be more pointed, more probing and more specific than traditional interview questions: Give an example of an occasion when you used logic to solve a problem. Give an example of a goal you reached and tell me how you achieved it. Describe a decision you made that was unpopular and how you handled implementing it.Have you gone above and beyond the call of duty? If so, how?What do you do when your schedule is interrupted? Give an example of how you handle it.Have you had to convince a team to work on a project they weren't thrilled about? How did you do it?Have you handled a difficult situation with a co-worker? How?Tell me about how you worked effectively under pressure.Follow-up questions will also be detailed. You may be asked what you did, what you said, how you reacted or how you felt. Preparation for the Potential Behavioral InterviewWhat's the best way to prepare? It's important to remember that youwon't know what type of interview will take place until you are sittingin the interview room. So, prepare answers to traditional interviewquestions. Then, since you don't know exactly what situations you will be askedabout if it's a behavioral interview, refresh your memory and considersome special situations you have dealt with or projects you have workedon. You may be able to use them to help frame responses. Preparestories that illustrate times when you have successfully solvedproblems or performed memorably. The stories will be useful to help yourespond meaningfully in a behavioral interview. Finally, review the job description, if you have it, or the jobposting or ad. You may be able to get a sense of what skills andbehavioral characteristics the employer is seeking from reading the jobdescription and position requirements. Take a look at what employersare advised about developing the job posting for a behavioral interview on the About Human Resources site. During the Behavioral InterviewDuring the interview, if you are not sure how to answer thequestion, ask for clarification. Then be sure to include these pointsin your answer: A specific situation The tasks that needed to be doneThe action you tookThe results i.e. what happenedIt's important to keep in mind that there are no right or wronganswers. The interviewer is simply trying to understand how you behavedin a given situation. How you respond will determine if there is a fitbetween your skills and the position the company is seeking to fill.So, listen carefully, be clear and detailed when you respond and, mostimportantly, be honest. If your answers aren't what the interviewer islooking for, this position may not be the best job for you anyway. | |
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