Saturday, September 10, 2011

Job Interview Questions: What kind of questions do people ask during a job interview?

I am applying for a job at Mandy's and its my first job and job interview. I want to know some of the questions the interviewer asks the interviewee. I have never been on a job interview so I am really scared. Please help. =)

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Yay! Here's the questions I've been asked and have asked myself....

1) What experiences do you have related to this position?
2) What experience and knowledge have you obtained? (study your resume before interview)
3) Why are you applying for this position? (Either for advancement or to challenge your current skills in a new environment)
4) Do you know anything about our company? (This is where you research the company and what they do, as well as what they expect their employees to do for their customers)
5) What are your strengths and weaknesses? (make sure to give examples on how you are improving your weaknesses)
6) Why are you leaving your current position? (Kind of like question #3 - make sure it is positive and don't say "because I hate my job / boss")

Spell check your resume, have a friend to take a look at it as a 'second eye'.
Practise in a mirror for eye contact.
This part may be silly but REVIEW your resume and remember what you had written on there. It would look a bit strange when they ask you question #2 and you just read the resume. I could have easily done that for you, but they want to hear it from YOU.
Though they may have a copy of your resume at hand, they may still ask you question #2.

Always make sure to notify the people you've put down as a reference so they will not be surprised by receiving a call from your potential boss.

Practise on your hand shake.
Firm handshake, smile, eye contact.
Dress at your best, NO torn jeans or worn out shirts!!!!! You want to impress them not make them think you're a gangsta okay? You can play gangsta at home LOL

Thank them for their time before leaving. It is also okay to ask questions as well, such as...
1) How soon will I hear from you?
2) What is your dress code?
3) Does your company provide medical benefits?
And any other questions you may have on mind.

Good luck!!!!
:)

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  • As it's your first interview they can't ask you about previous positions so don't worry too much. They make ask you things like:

    What has been your greatest achievement so far?

    Describe a time when you gave great service to somebody?

    Describe a time when you felt under pressure to do better?

    Things like that. If I were you I'd just make it all up! Go with your school history and describe things other people did if you can't think of anything!

  • The website linked in my sources is a webpage made for helping people with their interviews. I hope you find it useful. Good luck with your interview. Be sure to dress properly. Make eye contact, smile, try not to fidget and be confident. Try to get a good nights sleep the day before being alert and well rested is important.

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