While applying for any job, the first thing you need is a job specific resume. This resume must clearly reflect you and describe your job related skills and traits. But once you cross this first step, you will have to face the personal interview where you have to interact with the employer and explain to them how you are suitable for the job. The questions asked during the interview differ with the applied position. However, there are some common interview questions that are asked by the employers for all types of jobs. Here we discuss some such job interview questions and their answers those can be helpful to you in preparing for your personal interview.
Common Interview Question
Q Tell us something about yourself
A This is the most common question asked by the interviewer. It is the first question asked by almost all employers when you go for the interviews. Do not reply with your work related details unless you are told to. Explain about yourself and talk of the jobs you have done in past that are relevant to your applied position. This is the common question asked by every employer, hence think of the suitable answer before you appear for the interview.
Q Why did you leave your previous job?
A This is another commonly asked question. Employer will always want to know the reason behind leaving the previous job. Do not respond with the negative answer. Do not mention the major drawbacks in the management or the company of your previous employer and if you do so; you will be the one creating bad impression. Never go negative whatever the circumstances may be. Stay positive and talk about the positive reasons like looking for the opportunity, etc.
Q Why this company?
A To answer this question you need to do some homework before you go for the interview. You should know the basic things about the company and its work profile. If the job profile of your applied position is similar to your previous work experiences, you can tell this to the employer and display your willingness to work with the company. Highlight your career goals and explain to the employer how you are thinking of accomplishing them working in the company.
Q What do you know about this company?
A This question is directly related to the above question. The proper research for the company profile will help in answering this question. There is no need to go into details of the company profile. State the general work carried out in the company and the exact work you will have to do if you are selected.
Q What experience do you have in this field?
A If you are not hopping your job and applying for the similar job profiles that you worked before, it will be much easier for you to answer this question. If you are applying for different job profile, you can explain to the employer about your previous job profile and how your acquired skills that benefited you.
Q Have you applied anywhere else?
A This is the best question to tell the employer that you are in demand for the jobs. Stay honest and mention few other companies where you have applied for without going into many details.
Q What are your salary expectations?
A It is necessary to stay prepared for answering this question before appearing for the interview. Sufficient market research and knowing the market salary of the people working on similar position will definitely help you in deciding your expectation. Do not discuss about the salary requirements unless asked by the interviewer. Do not mention the exact figures and keep them negotiable for later discussion.
Follow the other important tips when going for the job interview. Preparing yourself on these commonly asked questions will definitely help you.
