Employment interviews are all about questions. Some questions will help the interviewer get to know you better, while others are directed at measuring your interest, experience, and accomplishments. You might be asked to answer questions that inquire about your future plans and that challenge your reactions. Be prepared to answer questions related to your salary expectations, and decide what you are going to say if the interviewer asks about subjects that are illegal to consider when making hiring decisions. Consider the scenario, and then answer the question.
You are a recruiter interviewing a potential job candidate. You are unsure how interested the applicant is in working for your company.
What questions can you ask to gauge the applicant's interest in your company and in the position?
a. What do you know about our company?
b. How old are you?
c. Do you have any disabilities?
d. What interests you in our products or services?
Consider the scenario, and then answer the question.
You are a hiring manager interviewing a candidate for a marketing position. You want to determine the candidate's ability to set realistic goals and achieve them.
What questions can you ask that will help you determine whether the candidate is goal oriented?
What would you most like to accomplish if you were to get this position?
Do you prefer to work by yourself or with others?
How much money are you looking for? How should you respond if you are asked to discuss a time when you solved a difficult problem?
a. Tell a childhood story that illustrates your strength of character.
b. Tell a work-related story that explains the situation or task, what you did, and the result.
c. Tell a story that highlights your ability to persuade your friends.