When it comes to finding a job, the fewer people you're competing against to get
a position, the better. Responding to job ads posted on the major job sites is
a highly competitive situation because for most positions, at least a couple
hundred people will respond. It's far better for the employer to find you in a
less competitive situation. This week's job searching tip discusses
establishing yourself as a known authority so potential employers can find you.
Another simple and non-competitive way to get noticed by employers and
recruiters is to send your resume to them before they have even had a chance to
post a job ad. By using ResumeArrow, you can have your resume sent instantly to
thousands of employers and recruiters in your job category and geographic
location. To find out more, visit this web address:
http://www.jobsearchinfo.com/dist.htm
WRITING ARTICLES
Writing an article is a great way to raise your profile in your industry and/or
profession. Published authors are perceived as experts and more knowledgeable
than others in the profession. If you've discovered an interesting way of doing
something at work that you think others would like to know about, that could be
a great topic for an article. Of course if it's something unique to your
company, you need to make sure your employer wouldn't consider it a proprietary
trade secret. Another potential topic is discussing what you foresee happening
in your industry or profession in the future.
Once you have a topic, your article can simply discuss your experiences with it.
Or, you may want to interview other professionals who have experience with the
topic to get their input. Being able to quote other people in the article can
make it even more interesting.
You also should have at least one trade journal/magazine in mind for your
article. If you're not sure what magazines there are for your profession or
industry, check with your professional or trade association. You can find a
directory of associations on the Association Executives site at www.asaenet.org.
You can even e-mail the editor of the magazine you're targeting about the
article you're thinking of writing and ask if the topic you have in mind is
something they would be interested in.
WRITING A REGULAR COLUMN OR A BOOK
If you write an article and you find the experience enjoyable, you might want to
consider writing a regular column for a magazine or even writing a short book.
Having a regular column or having had a book published gives you enormous
credibility. It also makes it easier for you to get other exposure for
yourself. Published authors and columnists have an easier time getting
opportunities to speak at conferences, getting interviewed on radio and TV
shows, etc.
TEACHING A CLASS
If you have a knack for explaining things, teaching a college class might be for
you. Becoming an adjunct professor at a college and teaching a class about your
profession also helps to raise your profile. The biggest benefit is the
credibility it gives you. As an adjunct professor, you'd be more likely to be
given opportunities to speak at conferences, etc.
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Conquering Interviews with Better Negotiating Skills
Negotiation is a skill that we all use at some time in our lives. Whether it's
with looking for a job, a dispute with a spouse, buying a car or a house, we all
have occasions where we have to negotiate.
Keys to Successful Negotiation
Negotiation experts will tell you the most important aspect in a good
negotiation is knowledge. This requires researching the subject you are
negotiating about thoroughly. In the case of interviewing, the more you know
about the industry, the company, and the job ahead of time, the better.
Especially when it comes to negotiating compensation, knowing what other people
in the same type of position are paid can be very helpful. Negotiating skills
can also be helpful in terms of persuading an interviewer that you are the right
person for the job.
Typically, when an employer decides they are going to recruit someone, they base
their need on a specific person or a type of person that they have imagined. If
the position is one that previously existed and the person who had the position
last was good at their job, they are probably envisioning the ideal candidate
should be just like the former employee. Drawing out what the employer is
looking for and convincing the employer that you would be a good fit requires
negotiating skills.
The good news is there are ways that you can research a company, an industry,
and compensation before the interview. Does the company look for people who fit
a certain profile? How much do people in your position generally get paid in
the industry? To find out more about the company or industry, check out the
Vault Reports web site:
http://news.jobsearchinfo.com/vault.htm
To find out about what other people are being paid in the industry, consider
getting a Personal Salary report. This is a report that will detail what
someone in your position should make in a given industry:
http://news.jobsearchinfo.com/salary.htm
A second principle used by effective negotiatiors is to come up with
alternatives. Good negotiators don't walk into a negotiation with only one way
they can get what they want. They think of several scenarios under which they
could be satisfied. This kind of creative thinking can be very impressive in a
job interview situation. For example, if you are not the best match for the
position as they described it, presenting to the interviewer a couple of other
scenarios under which you could be a better fit with their organization can
score you major points and possibly turn a situation that could have been a
waste of time for both parties into one with a positive outcome.
When most people hear the word "negotiation," they automatically think of one
party being successful and the other not. Typically we think of a negotiator
overpowering their opponent and getting them to agree to something they didn't
want. While some negotiators do use tricks, most successful negotiators do not
rely on them because they do not work in the long term. After all, someone can
only be tricked one time, and after that they won't trust you anymore. In a
good negotiation, both parties come away successful and get something they want.
Another important point to keep in mind is that you have something the other
person wants. They wouldn't take the time to interview you if you weren't
potentially valuable to them. As in any negotiating situation, you should
always be prepared to walk away if an outcome that you would be satisfied with
does not appear to be available.
Hopefully these tips will help you in your job interviews. Another way to gain
an advantage in interviews is to know in advance how to answer questions that
are likely to come up. This would fall under the category of preperation as
discussed above
with looking for a job, a dispute with a spouse, buying a car or a house, we all
have occasions where we have to negotiate.
Keys to Successful Negotiation
Negotiation experts will tell you the most important aspect in a good
negotiation is knowledge. This requires researching the subject you are
negotiating about thoroughly. In the case of interviewing, the more you know
about the industry, the company, and the job ahead of time, the better.
Especially when it comes to negotiating compensation, knowing what other people
in the same type of position are paid can be very helpful. Negotiating skills
can also be helpful in terms of persuading an interviewer that you are the right
person for the job.
Typically, when an employer decides they are going to recruit someone, they base
their need on a specific person or a type of person that they have imagined. If
the position is one that previously existed and the person who had the position
last was good at their job, they are probably envisioning the ideal candidate
should be just like the former employee. Drawing out what the employer is
looking for and convincing the employer that you would be a good fit requires
negotiating skills.
The good news is there are ways that you can research a company, an industry,
and compensation before the interview. Does the company look for people who fit
a certain profile? How much do people in your position generally get paid in
the industry? To find out more about the company or industry, check out the
Vault Reports web site:
http://news.jobsearchinfo.com/vault.htm
To find out about what other people are being paid in the industry, consider
getting a Personal Salary report. This is a report that will detail what
someone in your position should make in a given industry:
http://news.jobsearchinfo.com/salary.htm
A second principle used by effective negotiatiors is to come up with
alternatives. Good negotiators don't walk into a negotiation with only one way
they can get what they want. They think of several scenarios under which they
could be satisfied. This kind of creative thinking can be very impressive in a
job interview situation. For example, if you are not the best match for the
position as they described it, presenting to the interviewer a couple of other
scenarios under which you could be a better fit with their organization can
score you major points and possibly turn a situation that could have been a
waste of time for both parties into one with a positive outcome.
When most people hear the word "negotiation," they automatically think of one
party being successful and the other not. Typically we think of a negotiator
overpowering their opponent and getting them to agree to something they didn't
want. While some negotiators do use tricks, most successful negotiators do not
rely on them because they do not work in the long term. After all, someone can
only be tricked one time, and after that they won't trust you anymore. In a
good negotiation, both parties come away successful and get something they want.
Another important point to keep in mind is that you have something the other
person wants. They wouldn't take the time to interview you if you weren't
potentially valuable to them. As in any negotiating situation, you should
always be prepared to walk away if an outcome that you would be satisfied with
does not appear to be available.
Hopefully these tips will help you in your job interviews. Another way to gain
an advantage in interviews is to know in advance how to answer questions that
are likely to come up. This would fall under the category of preperation as
discussed above
Having a Positive Outlook for Every Job Interview
If you're like most people, you've had both good and bad interviewing
experiences. You may have noticed a lot of what determines how well an
interview goes depends on your emotional state and how positively you're
thinking about the opportunity, about yourself, etc. This week's job searching
tip outlines how you can get yourself into a positive state of mind for every
interview.
You Are Your Own Strongest Asset
Interviews are about selling yourself. So if you don't think your product is
good, nobody's going to buy it. The best thing you can do for yourself is
believe in yourself. You know you're a valuable person, and you should act like
it. Realize your true potential and everybody else will too. When you think
positively, you develop the confidence that attracts people to you. When you
feel good about yourself and what you have to offer, people recognize this and
they want to learn more about you. A positive attitude is the best thing you can
bring to a job interview. You are your own strongest asset. The best way to
begin thinking positively about yourself is to "do your homework." Here are
five simple steps that can help you fully realize how valuable you are to a
potential employer:
1. Assess your skills
Make a mental list or jot down on paper what your best qualities are. It's
important to be honest with yourself about this. You need to know these things,
so
you'll feel confident about communicating them to others. Put aside some time to
make this list, so you will be prepared when the time comes. If you're not sure
where to start, ask a trusted friend who knows you well to suggest what they
think your strongest points are.
2. Be prepared and get organized
Make sure the job you're going out for is the right one for you. Do some
research about the company and about the job you are being asked to do. Make
sure that you are qualified for the position and you have the skills needed to
do the job. The more knowledgeable you are about the job, the more appealing you
become. When you get to the interview, you don't want any surprises. Brainstorm
about possible interview questions and come up with thoughtful answers to them.
Find out as much information about the position as you can and then match the
job tasks with your personal strengths. You may not be perfect for the job, but
you will be prepared to explain how your other qualities will compensate for
what you are lacking in.
3. Keep a positive state of mind
Remember, you can have your dream job. If you have had bad luck in the past,
remind yourself that there's always hope. Hard work does pay off. You may not
find it right away, but if you stay positive, you will get positive results.
4. Re-program yourself
Sometimes the only thing getting in our way is ourselves. Your mind frame has a
lot to do with the way you see things and how you get things done. Make your job
search a positive one. Everything you do in your search will somehow benefit
you. Keep reminding yourself that the end result will be a good one. Next, make
little changes that will help you in the long run. Keep your resume looking
fresh and updated. Create tailor-made resumes and cover letters for various jobs
you're applying for. This will make you come across more as a unique individual
with a distinctive set of skills, and you will start to see yourself that way.
Lastly, don't focus on the things you've done that have hurt your job search.
Instead, focus on the things you've done to improve your chances and make a list
of things you can do from now on.
5. Visualize and achieve
The most important thing about positive thinking, is seeing yourself achieving
your goal. You know you can do it, so start by telling yourself that. You are
your best motivator, so act as if. Visualize yourself in the career you desire
and you will start to believe. Whatever you do-take yourself seriously. You have
the power, so use it. Visualize by imagining or seeing a picture of what you
want in your mind. Believing in yourself is the best thing you can do to get
closer to your dream. Realize this dream and you will achieve it.
With your newfound attitude, you should be moving fast on the road to success.
You will be amazed by the power of positive thinking and how much it can do for
you. This will give you the power and confidence to prove yourself to others and
show them how indispensable you are. Let the potential employer know how
valuable you are. Let them feel like they need you as much as you need them. You
are skilled, experienced, and confident and you deserve the job you want!
experiences. You may have noticed a lot of what determines how well an
interview goes depends on your emotional state and how positively you're
thinking about the opportunity, about yourself, etc. This week's job searching
tip outlines how you can get yourself into a positive state of mind for every
interview.
You Are Your Own Strongest Asset
Interviews are about selling yourself. So if you don't think your product is
good, nobody's going to buy it. The best thing you can do for yourself is
believe in yourself. You know you're a valuable person, and you should act like
it. Realize your true potential and everybody else will too. When you think
positively, you develop the confidence that attracts people to you. When you
feel good about yourself and what you have to offer, people recognize this and
they want to learn more about you. A positive attitude is the best thing you can
bring to a job interview. You are your own strongest asset. The best way to
begin thinking positively about yourself is to "do your homework." Here are
five simple steps that can help you fully realize how valuable you are to a
potential employer:
1. Assess your skills
Make a mental list or jot down on paper what your best qualities are. It's
important to be honest with yourself about this. You need to know these things,
so
you'll feel confident about communicating them to others. Put aside some time to
make this list, so you will be prepared when the time comes. If you're not sure
where to start, ask a trusted friend who knows you well to suggest what they
think your strongest points are.
2. Be prepared and get organized
Make sure the job you're going out for is the right one for you. Do some
research about the company and about the job you are being asked to do. Make
sure that you are qualified for the position and you have the skills needed to
do the job. The more knowledgeable you are about the job, the more appealing you
become. When you get to the interview, you don't want any surprises. Brainstorm
about possible interview questions and come up with thoughtful answers to them.
Find out as much information about the position as you can and then match the
job tasks with your personal strengths. You may not be perfect for the job, but
you will be prepared to explain how your other qualities will compensate for
what you are lacking in.
3. Keep a positive state of mind
Remember, you can have your dream job. If you have had bad luck in the past,
remind yourself that there's always hope. Hard work does pay off. You may not
find it right away, but if you stay positive, you will get positive results.
4. Re-program yourself
Sometimes the only thing getting in our way is ourselves. Your mind frame has a
lot to do with the way you see things and how you get things done. Make your job
search a positive one. Everything you do in your search will somehow benefit
you. Keep reminding yourself that the end result will be a good one. Next, make
little changes that will help you in the long run. Keep your resume looking
fresh and updated. Create tailor-made resumes and cover letters for various jobs
you're applying for. This will make you come across more as a unique individual
with a distinctive set of skills, and you will start to see yourself that way.
Lastly, don't focus on the things you've done that have hurt your job search.
Instead, focus on the things you've done to improve your chances and make a list
of things you can do from now on.
5. Visualize and achieve
The most important thing about positive thinking, is seeing yourself achieving
your goal. You know you can do it, so start by telling yourself that. You are
your best motivator, so act as if. Visualize yourself in the career you desire
and you will start to believe. Whatever you do-take yourself seriously. You have
the power, so use it. Visualize by imagining or seeing a picture of what you
want in your mind. Believing in yourself is the best thing you can do to get
closer to your dream. Realize this dream and you will achieve it.
With your newfound attitude, you should be moving fast on the road to success.
You will be amazed by the power of positive thinking and how much it can do for
you. This will give you the power and confidence to prove yourself to others and
show them how indispensable you are. Let the potential employer know how
valuable you are. Let them feel like they need you as much as you need them. You
are skilled, experienced, and confident and you deserve the job you want!
The 25 most difficult questions
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The 25 most difficult questions you'll be asked on a job interview
Being prepared is half the battle.
If you are one of those executive types unhappy at your present post and embarking on a New Year's resolution to find a new one, here's a helping hand. The job interview is considered to be the most critical aspect of every expedition that brings you face-to- face with the future boss. One must prepare for it with the same tenacity and quickness as one does for a fencing tournament or a chess match.
This article has been excerpted from "PARTING COMPANY: How to Survive the Loss of a Job and Find Another Successfully" by William J. Morin and James C. Cabrera. Copyright by Drake Beam Morin, inc. Publised by Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.
Morin is chairman and Cabrera is president of New York-based Drake Beam Morin, nation's major outplacement firm, which has opened offices in Philadelphia.
1. Tell me about yourself.
Since this is often the opening question in an interview, be extracareful that you don't run off at the mouth. Keep your answer to a minute or two at most. Cover four topics: early years, education, work history, and recent career experience. Emphasize this last subject. Remember that this is likely to be a warm-up question. Don't waste your best points on it.
2. What do you know about our organization?
You should be able to discuss products or services, revenues, reputation, image, goals, problems, management style, people, history and philosophy. But don't act as if you know everything about the place. Let your answer show that you have taken the time to do some research, but don't overwhelm the interviewer, and make it clear that you wish to learn more.
You might start your answer in this manner: "In my job search, I've investigated a number of companies.
Yours is one of the few that interests me, for these reasons..."
Give your answer a positive tone. Don't say, "Well, everyone tells me that you're in all sorts of trouble, and that's why I'm here", even if that is why you're there.
3. Why do you want to work for us?
The deadliest answer you can give is "Because I like people." What else would you like-animals?
Here, and throughout the interview, a good answer comes from having done your homework so that you can speak in terms of the company's needs. You might say that your research has shown that the company is doing things you would like to be involved with, and that it's doing them in ways that greatly interest you. For example, if the organization is known for strong management, your answer should mention that fact and show that you would like to be a part of that team. If the company places a great deal of emphasis on research and development, emphasize the fact that you want to create new things and that you know this is a place in which such activity is encouraged. If the organization stresses financial controls, your answer should mention a reverence for numbers.
If you feel that you have to concoct an answer to this question - if, for example, the company stresses research, and you feel that you should mention it even though it really doesn't interest you- then you probably should not be taking that interview, because you probably shouldn't be considering a job with that organization.
Your homework should include learning enough about the company to avoid approaching places where you wouldn't be able -or wouldn't want- to function. Since most of us are poor liars, it's difficult to con anyone in an interview. But even if you should succeed at it, your prize is a job you don't really want.
4. What can you do for us that someone else can't?
Here you have every right, and perhaps an obligation, to toot your own horn and be a bit egotistical. Talk about your record of getting things done, and mention specifics from your resume or list of career accomplishments. Say that your skills and interests, combined with this history of getting results, make you valuable. Mention your ability to set priorities, identify problems, and use your experience and energy to solve them.
5. What do you find most attractive about this position? What seems least attractive about it?
List three or four attractive factors of the job, and mention a single, minor, unattractive item.
6. Why should we hire you?
Create your answer by thinking in terms of your ability, your experience, and your energy. (See question 4.)
7. What do you look for in a job?
Keep your answer oriented to opportunities at this organization. Talk about your desire to perform and be recognized for your contributions. Make your answer oriented toward opportunity rather than personal security.
8. Please give me your defintion of [the position for which you are being interviewed].
Keep your answer brief and taskoriented. Think in in terms of responsibilities and accountability. Make sure that you really do understand what the position involves before you attempt an answer. If you are not certain. ask the interviewer; he or she may answer the question for you.
9. How long would it take you to make a meaningful contribution to our firm?
Be realistic. Say that, while you would expect to meet pressing demands and pull your own weight from the first day, it might take six months to a year before you could expect to know the organization and its needs well enough to make a major contribution.
10. How long would you stay with us?
Say that you are interested in a career with the organization, but admit that you would have to continue to feel challenged to remain with any organization. Think in terms of, "As long as we both feel achievement-oriented."
11. Your resume suggests that you may be over-qualified or too experienced for this position. What's Your opinion?
Emphasize your interest in establishing a long-term association with the organization, and say that you assume that if you perform well in his job, new opportunities will open up for you. Mention that a strong company needs a strong staff. Observe that experienced executives are always at a premium. Suggest that since you are so wellqualified, the employer will get a fast return on his investment. Say that a growing, energetic company can never have too much talent.
12. What is your management style?
You should know enough about the company's style to know that your management style will complement it. Possible styles include: task oriented (I'll enjoy problem-solving identifying what's wrong, choosing a solution and implementing it"), results-oriented ("Every management decision I make is determined by how it will affect the bottom line"), or even paternalistic ("I'm committed to taking care of my subordinates and pointing them in the right direction").
A participative style is currently quite popular: an open-door method of managing in which you get things done by motivating people and delegating responsibility.
As you consider this question, think about whether your style will let you work hatppily and effectively within the organization.
13. Are you a good manager? Can you give me some examples? Do you feel that you have top managerial potential?
Keep your answer achievementand ask-oriented. Rely on examples from your career to buttress your argument. Stress your experience and your energy.
14. What do you look for when You hire people?
Think in terms of skills. initiative, and the adaptability to be able to work comfortably and effectively with others. Mention that you like to hire people who appear capable of moving up in the organization.
15. Have you ever had to fire people? What were the reasons, and how did you handle the situation?
Admit that the situation was not easy, but say that it worked out well, both for the company and, you think, for the individual. Show that, like anyone else, you don't enjoy unpleasant tasks but that you can resolve them efficiently and -in the case of firing someone- humanely.
16. What do you think is the most difficult thing about being a manager or executive?
Mention planning, execution, and cost-control. The most difficult task is to motivate and manage employess to get something planned and completed on time and within the budget.
17. What important trends do you see in our industry?
Be prepared with two or three trends that illustrate how well you understand your industry. You might consider technological challenges or opportunities, economic conditions, or even regulatory demands as you collect your thoughts about the direction in which your business is heading.
18. Why are you leaving (did you leave) your present (last) job?
Be brief, to the point, and as honest as you can without hurting yourself. Refer back to the planning phase of your job search. where you considered this topic as you set your reference statements. If you were laid off in an across-the-board cutback, say so; otherwise, indicate that the move was your decision, the result of your action. Do not mention personality conflicts.
The interviewer may spend some time probing you on this issue, particularly if it is clear that you were terminated. The "We agreed to disagree" approach may be useful. Remember hat your references are likely to be checked, so don't concoct a story for an interview.
19. How do you feel about leaving all your benefits to find a new job?
Mention that you are concerned, naturally, but not panicked. You are willing to accept some risk to find the right job for yourself. Don't suggest that security might interest you more than getting the job done successfully.
20. In your current (last) position, what features do (did) you like the most? The least?
Be careful and be positive. Describe more features that you liked than disliked. Don't cite personality problems. If you make your last job sound terrible, an interviewer may wonder why you remained there until now.
21. What do you think of your boss?
Be as positive as you can. A potential boss is likely to wonder if you might talk about him in similar terms at some point in the future.
22. Why aren't you earning more at your age?
Say that this is one reason that you are conducting this job search. Don't be defensive.
23. What do you feel this position should pay?
Salary is a delicate topic. We suggest that you defer tying yourself to a precise figure for as long as you can do so politely. You might say, "I understand that the range for this job is between $______ and $______. That seems appropriate for the job as I understand it." You might answer the question with a question: "Perhaps you can help me on this one. Can you tell me if there is a range for similar jobs in the organization?"
If you are asked the question during an initial screening interview, you might say that you feel you need to know more about the position's responsibilities before you could give a meaningful answer to that question. Here, too, either by asking the interviewer or search executive (if one is involved), or in research done as part of your homework, you can try to find out whether there is a salary grade attached to the job. If there is, and if you can live with it, say that the range seems right to you.
If the interviewer continues to probe, you might say, "You know that I'm making $______ now. Like everyone else, I'd like to improve on that figure, but my major interest is with the job itself." Remember that the act of taking a new job does not, in and of itself, make you worth more money.
If a search firm is involved, your contact there may be able to help with the salary question. He or she may even be able to run interference for you. If, for instance, he tells you what the position pays, and you tell him that you are earning that amount now and would Like to do a bit better, he might go back to the employer and propose that you be offered an additional 10%.
If no price range is attached to the job, and the interviewer continues to press the subject, then you will have to restpond with a number. You cannot leave the impression that it does not really matter, that you'll accept whatever is offered. If you've been making $80,000 a year, you can't say that a $35,000 figure would be fine without sounding as if you've given up on yourself. (If you are making a radical career change, however, this kind of disparity may be more reasonable and understandable.)
Don't sell yourself short, but continue to stress the fact that the job itself is the most important thing in your mind. The interviewer may be trying to determine just how much you want the job. Don't leave the impression that money is the only thing that is important to you. Link questions of salary to the work itself.
But whenever possible, say as little as you can about salary until you reach the "final" stage of the interview process. At that point, you know that the company is genuinely interested in you and that it is likely to be flexible in salary negotiations.
24. What are your long-range goals?
Refer back to the planning phase of your job search. Don't answer, "I want the job you've advertised." Relate your goals to the company you are interviewing: 'in a firm like yours, I would like to..."
25. How successful do you you've been so far?
Say that, all-in-all, you're happy with the way your career has progressed so far. Given the normal ups and downs of life, you feel that you've done quite well and have no complaints.
Present a positive and confident picture of yourself, but don't overstate your case. An answer like, "Everything's wonderful! I can't think of a time when things were going better! I'm overjoyed!" is likely to make an interviewer wonder whether you're trying to fool him . . . or yourself. The most convincing confidence is usually quiet confidence.
The 25 most difficult questions you'll be asked on a job interview
Being prepared is half the battle.
If you are one of those executive types unhappy at your present post and embarking on a New Year's resolution to find a new one, here's a helping hand. The job interview is considered to be the most critical aspect of every expedition that brings you face-to- face with the future boss. One must prepare for it with the same tenacity and quickness as one does for a fencing tournament or a chess match.
This article has been excerpted from "PARTING COMPANY: How to Survive the Loss of a Job and Find Another Successfully" by William J. Morin and James C. Cabrera. Copyright by Drake Beam Morin, inc. Publised by Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.
Morin is chairman and Cabrera is president of New York-based Drake Beam Morin, nation's major outplacement firm, which has opened offices in Philadelphia.
1. Tell me about yourself.
Since this is often the opening question in an interview, be extracareful that you don't run off at the mouth. Keep your answer to a minute or two at most. Cover four topics: early years, education, work history, and recent career experience. Emphasize this last subject. Remember that this is likely to be a warm-up question. Don't waste your best points on it.
2. What do you know about our organization?
You should be able to discuss products or services, revenues, reputation, image, goals, problems, management style, people, history and philosophy. But don't act as if you know everything about the place. Let your answer show that you have taken the time to do some research, but don't overwhelm the interviewer, and make it clear that you wish to learn more.
You might start your answer in this manner: "In my job search, I've investigated a number of companies.
Yours is one of the few that interests me, for these reasons..."
Give your answer a positive tone. Don't say, "Well, everyone tells me that you're in all sorts of trouble, and that's why I'm here", even if that is why you're there.
3. Why do you want to work for us?
The deadliest answer you can give is "Because I like people." What else would you like-animals?
Here, and throughout the interview, a good answer comes from having done your homework so that you can speak in terms of the company's needs. You might say that your research has shown that the company is doing things you would like to be involved with, and that it's doing them in ways that greatly interest you. For example, if the organization is known for strong management, your answer should mention that fact and show that you would like to be a part of that team. If the company places a great deal of emphasis on research and development, emphasize the fact that you want to create new things and that you know this is a place in which such activity is encouraged. If the organization stresses financial controls, your answer should mention a reverence for numbers.
If you feel that you have to concoct an answer to this question - if, for example, the company stresses research, and you feel that you should mention it even though it really doesn't interest you- then you probably should not be taking that interview, because you probably shouldn't be considering a job with that organization.
Your homework should include learning enough about the company to avoid approaching places where you wouldn't be able -or wouldn't want- to function. Since most of us are poor liars, it's difficult to con anyone in an interview. But even if you should succeed at it, your prize is a job you don't really want.
4. What can you do for us that someone else can't?
Here you have every right, and perhaps an obligation, to toot your own horn and be a bit egotistical. Talk about your record of getting things done, and mention specifics from your resume or list of career accomplishments. Say that your skills and interests, combined with this history of getting results, make you valuable. Mention your ability to set priorities, identify problems, and use your experience and energy to solve them.
5. What do you find most attractive about this position? What seems least attractive about it?
List three or four attractive factors of the job, and mention a single, minor, unattractive item.
6. Why should we hire you?
Create your answer by thinking in terms of your ability, your experience, and your energy. (See question 4.)
7. What do you look for in a job?
Keep your answer oriented to opportunities at this organization. Talk about your desire to perform and be recognized for your contributions. Make your answer oriented toward opportunity rather than personal security.
8. Please give me your defintion of [the position for which you are being interviewed].
Keep your answer brief and taskoriented. Think in in terms of responsibilities and accountability. Make sure that you really do understand what the position involves before you attempt an answer. If you are not certain. ask the interviewer; he or she may answer the question for you.
9. How long would it take you to make a meaningful contribution to our firm?
Be realistic. Say that, while you would expect to meet pressing demands and pull your own weight from the first day, it might take six months to a year before you could expect to know the organization and its needs well enough to make a major contribution.
10. How long would you stay with us?
Say that you are interested in a career with the organization, but admit that you would have to continue to feel challenged to remain with any organization. Think in terms of, "As long as we both feel achievement-oriented."
11. Your resume suggests that you may be over-qualified or too experienced for this position. What's Your opinion?
Emphasize your interest in establishing a long-term association with the organization, and say that you assume that if you perform well in his job, new opportunities will open up for you. Mention that a strong company needs a strong staff. Observe that experienced executives are always at a premium. Suggest that since you are so wellqualified, the employer will get a fast return on his investment. Say that a growing, energetic company can never have too much talent.
12. What is your management style?
You should know enough about the company's style to know that your management style will complement it. Possible styles include: task oriented (I'll enjoy problem-solving identifying what's wrong, choosing a solution and implementing it"), results-oriented ("Every management decision I make is determined by how it will affect the bottom line"), or even paternalistic ("I'm committed to taking care of my subordinates and pointing them in the right direction").
A participative style is currently quite popular: an open-door method of managing in which you get things done by motivating people and delegating responsibility.
As you consider this question, think about whether your style will let you work hatppily and effectively within the organization.
13. Are you a good manager? Can you give me some examples? Do you feel that you have top managerial potential?
Keep your answer achievementand ask-oriented. Rely on examples from your career to buttress your argument. Stress your experience and your energy.
14. What do you look for when You hire people?
Think in terms of skills. initiative, and the adaptability to be able to work comfortably and effectively with others. Mention that you like to hire people who appear capable of moving up in the organization.
15. Have you ever had to fire people? What were the reasons, and how did you handle the situation?
Admit that the situation was not easy, but say that it worked out well, both for the company and, you think, for the individual. Show that, like anyone else, you don't enjoy unpleasant tasks but that you can resolve them efficiently and -in the case of firing someone- humanely.
16. What do you think is the most difficult thing about being a manager or executive?
Mention planning, execution, and cost-control. The most difficult task is to motivate and manage employess to get something planned and completed on time and within the budget.
17. What important trends do you see in our industry?
Be prepared with two or three trends that illustrate how well you understand your industry. You might consider technological challenges or opportunities, economic conditions, or even regulatory demands as you collect your thoughts about the direction in which your business is heading.
18. Why are you leaving (did you leave) your present (last) job?
Be brief, to the point, and as honest as you can without hurting yourself. Refer back to the planning phase of your job search. where you considered this topic as you set your reference statements. If you were laid off in an across-the-board cutback, say so; otherwise, indicate that the move was your decision, the result of your action. Do not mention personality conflicts.
The interviewer may spend some time probing you on this issue, particularly if it is clear that you were terminated. The "We agreed to disagree" approach may be useful. Remember hat your references are likely to be checked, so don't concoct a story for an interview.
19. How do you feel about leaving all your benefits to find a new job?
Mention that you are concerned, naturally, but not panicked. You are willing to accept some risk to find the right job for yourself. Don't suggest that security might interest you more than getting the job done successfully.
20. In your current (last) position, what features do (did) you like the most? The least?
Be careful and be positive. Describe more features that you liked than disliked. Don't cite personality problems. If you make your last job sound terrible, an interviewer may wonder why you remained there until now.
21. What do you think of your boss?
Be as positive as you can. A potential boss is likely to wonder if you might talk about him in similar terms at some point in the future.
22. Why aren't you earning more at your age?
Say that this is one reason that you are conducting this job search. Don't be defensive.
23. What do you feel this position should pay?
Salary is a delicate topic. We suggest that you defer tying yourself to a precise figure for as long as you can do so politely. You might say, "I understand that the range for this job is between $______ and $______. That seems appropriate for the job as I understand it." You might answer the question with a question: "Perhaps you can help me on this one. Can you tell me if there is a range for similar jobs in the organization?"
If you are asked the question during an initial screening interview, you might say that you feel you need to know more about the position's responsibilities before you could give a meaningful answer to that question. Here, too, either by asking the interviewer or search executive (if one is involved), or in research done as part of your homework, you can try to find out whether there is a salary grade attached to the job. If there is, and if you can live with it, say that the range seems right to you.
If the interviewer continues to probe, you might say, "You know that I'm making $______ now. Like everyone else, I'd like to improve on that figure, but my major interest is with the job itself." Remember that the act of taking a new job does not, in and of itself, make you worth more money.
If a search firm is involved, your contact there may be able to help with the salary question. He or she may even be able to run interference for you. If, for instance, he tells you what the position pays, and you tell him that you are earning that amount now and would Like to do a bit better, he might go back to the employer and propose that you be offered an additional 10%.
If no price range is attached to the job, and the interviewer continues to press the subject, then you will have to restpond with a number. You cannot leave the impression that it does not really matter, that you'll accept whatever is offered. If you've been making $80,000 a year, you can't say that a $35,000 figure would be fine without sounding as if you've given up on yourself. (If you are making a radical career change, however, this kind of disparity may be more reasonable and understandable.)
Don't sell yourself short, but continue to stress the fact that the job itself is the most important thing in your mind. The interviewer may be trying to determine just how much you want the job. Don't leave the impression that money is the only thing that is important to you. Link questions of salary to the work itself.
But whenever possible, say as little as you can about salary until you reach the "final" stage of the interview process. At that point, you know that the company is genuinely interested in you and that it is likely to be flexible in salary negotiations.
24. What are your long-range goals?
Refer back to the planning phase of your job search. Don't answer, "I want the job you've advertised." Relate your goals to the company you are interviewing: 'in a firm like yours, I would like to..."
25. How successful do you you've been so far?
Say that, all-in-all, you're happy with the way your career has progressed so far. Given the normal ups and downs of life, you feel that you've done quite well and have no complaints.
Present a positive and confident picture of yourself, but don't overstate your case. An answer like, "Everything's wonderful! I can't think of a time when things were going better! I'm overjoyed!" is likely to make an interviewer wonder whether you're trying to fool him . . . or yourself. The most convincing confidence is usually quiet confidence.
50 Common Interview Questions
Advice on Answering 50 Common Interview Questions
What kind of salary do you need? Are you applying for other jobs? Why should we hire you? You probably ask questions like these in interviews. Here are some insights on how job-seekers prepare their answers. Review these typical interview questions and think about how you would answer them. After the questions are listed, you'll find some strategy suggestions. (Excerpted from the book The Accelerated Job Search by Wayne D. Ford, Ph.D, published by The Management Advantage, Inc. < http://www.manageme nt-advantage.com/>).**Why did you leave your last job?Stay positive regardless of the circumstances. Never refer to a major problem with management and never speak ill of supervisors, co-workers, or the organization.If you do, you will be the one looking bad. Keep smiling and talk about leaving for a positive reason such as an opportunity, a chance to do something special, or other forward-looking reasons. **What experience do you have in this field?Speak about specifics that relate to the position you are applying for. If you do not have specific experience, get as close as you can. **Do you consider yourself successful?You should always answer yes and briefly explain why. A good explanation is that you have set goals, and you have met some and are on track to achieve the others. **What do co-workers say about you?Be prepared with a quote or two from co-workers. Either a specific statement or a paraphrase will work. "Jill Clark, a co-worker at Smith Company, always said I was the hardest worker she had ever known." It is as powerful as Jill having said it at the interview herself. **What do you know about this organization?This question is one reason to do some research on the organization before the interview. Find out where they have been, and where they are going. What are the current issues, and who are the major players? **What have you done to improve your knowledge in the last year?Try to include improvement activities that relate to the job. A wide variety of activities can be mentioned as positive self-improvement. Have some good ones handy to mention. **Are you applying for other jobs?Be honest but do not spend a lot of time in this area. Keep the focus on this job and what you can do for this organization. Anything else is a distraction. **Why do you want to work for this organization?This may take some thought and certainly should be based on the research you have done on the organization. Sincerity is extremely important here, and will easily be sensed. Relate it to your long-term career goals. **Do you know anyone who works for us?Be aware of the policy on relatives working for the organization. This can affect your answer even though they asked about friends not relatives. Be careful to mention a friend only if they are well thought of. **What kind of salary do you need?A loaded question. A nasty little game that you will probably lose if you answer first. So, do not answer it. Instead, say something like, "That’s a tough question. Can you tell me the range for this position?" In most cases, the interviewer, taken off guard, will tell you. If not, say that it can depend on the details of the job. Then give a wide range. **Are you a team player?You are, of course, a team player. Be sure to have examples ready. Specifics that show you often perform for the good of the team rather than for yourself are good evidence of your team attitude. Do not brag, just say it in a matter-of-fact tone. This is a key point. **How long would you expect to work for us if hired?Specifics here are not good. Something like this should work: "I’d like it to be a long time." or "As long as we both feel I’m doing a good job." **Have you ever had to fire anyone? How did you feel about that?This is serious. Do not make light of it or in any way seem like you like to fire people. At the same time, you will do it when it is the right thing to do. When it comes to the organization versus the individual who has created a harmful situation, you will protect the organization. Remember firing is not the same as layoff or reduction in force. **What is your philosophy towards work?The interviewer is not looking for a long or flowery dissertation here. Do you have strong feelings that the job gets done? Yes. That’s the type of answer that works best here. Short and positive, showing a benefit to the organization. **If you had enough money to retire right now, would you?Answer yes if you would. But since you need to work, this is the type of work you prefer. Do not say yes if you do not mean it. **Have you ever been asked to leave a position?If you have not, say no. If you have, be honest, brief, and avoid saying negative things about the people or organization involved. **Explain how you would be an asset to this organization.You should be anxious for this question. It gives you a chance to highlight your best points as they relate to the position being discussed. Give a little advance thought to this relationship. **Why should we hire you?Point out how your assets meet what the organization needs. Do not mention any other candidates to make a comparison. **Tell me about a suggestion you have made.Have a good one ready. Be sure and use a suggestion that was accepted and was then considered successful. One related to the type of work applied for is a real plus. **What irritates you about co-workers?This is a trap question. Think "real hard" but fail to come up with anything that irritates you. A short statement that you seem to get along with folks is great. **What is your greatest strength?Numerous answers are good, just stay positive. A few good examples:Your ability to prioritize. Your problem-solving skills. Your ability to work under pressure. Your ability to focus on projects. Your professional expertise. Your leadership skills. Your positive attitude. **Tell me about your dream job.Stay away from a specific job. You cannot win. If you say the job you are contending for is it, you strain credibility. If you say another job is it, you plant the suspicion that you will be dissatisfied with this position if hired. The best bet is to stay generic and say something like: "A job where I love the work, like the people, can contribute, and can’t wait to get to work." **Why do you think you would do well at this job?Give several reasons and include skills, experience, and interest. **What are you looking for in a job?See answer #23. **What kind of person would you refuse to work with?Do not be trivial. It would take disloyalty to the organization, violence or lawbreaking to get you to object. Minor objections will label you as a whiner. **What is more important to you: the money or the work?Money is always important, but the work is the most important. There is no better answer. **What would your previous supervisor say your strongest point is?There are numerous good possibilities: Loyalty Energy Positive attitude Leadership Team player Expertise Initiative Patience Hard Work Creativity Problem solver **Tell me about a problem you had with a supervisor.Biggest trap of all. This is a test to see if you will speak ill of your boss. If you fall for it and tell about a problem with a former boss, you may well blow the interview right there. Stay positive and develop a poor memory about any trouble with a superior. **What has disappointed you about a job?Don’t get trivial or negative. Safe areas are few but can include:Not enough of a challenge. You were laid off in a reduction. Company did not win a contract, which would have given you more responsibility. **Tell me about your ability to work under pressure.You may say that you thrive under certain types of pressure. Give an example that relates to the type of position applied for. **Do your skills match this job or another job more closely?Probably this one. Do not give fuel to the suspicion that you may want another job more than this one. **What motivates you to do your best on the job?This is a personal trait that only you can say, but good examples are:A challenge Achievement Recognition **Are you willing to work overtime? Nights? Weekends?This is up to you. Be totally honest. **How would you know you were successful on this job?Several ways are good measures:You set high standards for yourself and meet them. Your outcomes are a success. Your boss tells you that you are successful. **Would you be willing to relocate if required?You should be clear on this with your family prior to the interview if you think there is a chance it may come up. Do not say yes just to get the job if the real answer is no. This can create a lot of problems later on in your career. Be honest at this point and save yourself future grief. A**re you willing to put the interests of the organization ahead of your own?This is a straight loyalty and dedication question. Do not worry about the deep ethical and philosophical implications. Just say yes. Describe your management style.Try to avoid labels. Some of the more common labels, like "progressive" , "salesman" or "consensus", can have several meanings or descriptions depending on which management expert you listen to. The "situational" style is safe, because it says you will manage according to the situation, instead of "one size fits all." **What have you learned from mistakes on the job?Here you have to come up with something or you strain credibility. Make it a small, well-intentioned mistake with a positive lesson learned. An example would be ... working too far ahead of colleagues on a project and thus throwing coordination off. **Do you have any blind spots?Trick question. If you know about blind spots, they are no longer blind spots. Do not reveal any personal areas of concern here. Let them do their own discovery on your bad points. Do not hand it to them. **If you were hiring a person for this job, what would you look for?Be careful to mention traits that are needed and that you have. **Do you think you are overqualified for this position?Regardless of your qualifications, state that you are very well qualified for the position. **How do you propose to compensate for your lack of experience?First, if you have experience that the interviewer does not know about, bring that up. Then, point out (if true) that you are a hard working quick learner. **What qualities do you look for in a boss?Be generic and positive. Safe qualities are knowledgeable, a sense of humor, fair, loyal to subordinates, and holder of high standards. All bosses think they have these traits. **Tell me about a time when you helped resolve a dispute between others.Pick a specific incident. Concentrate on your problem solving technique and not the dispute you settled. **What position do you prefer on a team working on a project?Be honest. If you are comfortable in different roles, point that out. **Describe your work ethic.Emphasize benefits to the organization. Things like, "determination to get the job done" and "work hard but enjoy your work" are good. **What has been your biggest professional disappointment?Be sure that you refer to something that was beyond your control. Show acceptance and no negative feelings. **Tell me about the most fun you have had on the job.Talk about having fun by accomplishing something for the organization. **Do you have any questions for me?Always have some questions prepared. Questions involving areas where you will be an asset to the organization are good. "How soon will I be able to be productive?" and "What type of projects will I be able to assist on ?" are examples.
What kind of salary do you need? Are you applying for other jobs? Why should we hire you? You probably ask questions like these in interviews. Here are some insights on how job-seekers prepare their answers. Review these typical interview questions and think about how you would answer them. After the questions are listed, you'll find some strategy suggestions. (Excerpted from the book The Accelerated Job Search by Wayne D. Ford, Ph.D, published by The Management Advantage, Inc. < http://www.manageme nt-advantage.com/>).**Why did you leave your last job?Stay positive regardless of the circumstances. Never refer to a major problem with management and never speak ill of supervisors, co-workers, or the organization.If you do, you will be the one looking bad. Keep smiling and talk about leaving for a positive reason such as an opportunity, a chance to do something special, or other forward-looking reasons. **What experience do you have in this field?Speak about specifics that relate to the position you are applying for. If you do not have specific experience, get as close as you can. **Do you consider yourself successful?You should always answer yes and briefly explain why. A good explanation is that you have set goals, and you have met some and are on track to achieve the others. **What do co-workers say about you?Be prepared with a quote or two from co-workers. Either a specific statement or a paraphrase will work. "Jill Clark, a co-worker at Smith Company, always said I was the hardest worker she had ever known." It is as powerful as Jill having said it at the interview herself. **What do you know about this organization?This question is one reason to do some research on the organization before the interview. Find out where they have been, and where they are going. What are the current issues, and who are the major players? **What have you done to improve your knowledge in the last year?Try to include improvement activities that relate to the job. A wide variety of activities can be mentioned as positive self-improvement. Have some good ones handy to mention. **Are you applying for other jobs?Be honest but do not spend a lot of time in this area. Keep the focus on this job and what you can do for this organization. Anything else is a distraction. **Why do you want to work for this organization?This may take some thought and certainly should be based on the research you have done on the organization. Sincerity is extremely important here, and will easily be sensed. Relate it to your long-term career goals. **Do you know anyone who works for us?Be aware of the policy on relatives working for the organization. This can affect your answer even though they asked about friends not relatives. Be careful to mention a friend only if they are well thought of. **What kind of salary do you need?A loaded question. A nasty little game that you will probably lose if you answer first. So, do not answer it. Instead, say something like, "That’s a tough question. Can you tell me the range for this position?" In most cases, the interviewer, taken off guard, will tell you. If not, say that it can depend on the details of the job. Then give a wide range. **Are you a team player?You are, of course, a team player. Be sure to have examples ready. Specifics that show you often perform for the good of the team rather than for yourself are good evidence of your team attitude. Do not brag, just say it in a matter-of-fact tone. This is a key point. **How long would you expect to work for us if hired?Specifics here are not good. Something like this should work: "I’d like it to be a long time." or "As long as we both feel I’m doing a good job." **Have you ever had to fire anyone? How did you feel about that?This is serious. Do not make light of it or in any way seem like you like to fire people. At the same time, you will do it when it is the right thing to do. When it comes to the organization versus the individual who has created a harmful situation, you will protect the organization. Remember firing is not the same as layoff or reduction in force. **What is your philosophy towards work?The interviewer is not looking for a long or flowery dissertation here. Do you have strong feelings that the job gets done? Yes. That’s the type of answer that works best here. Short and positive, showing a benefit to the organization. **If you had enough money to retire right now, would you?Answer yes if you would. But since you need to work, this is the type of work you prefer. Do not say yes if you do not mean it. **Have you ever been asked to leave a position?If you have not, say no. If you have, be honest, brief, and avoid saying negative things about the people or organization involved. **Explain how you would be an asset to this organization.You should be anxious for this question. It gives you a chance to highlight your best points as they relate to the position being discussed. Give a little advance thought to this relationship. **Why should we hire you?Point out how your assets meet what the organization needs. Do not mention any other candidates to make a comparison. **Tell me about a suggestion you have made.Have a good one ready. Be sure and use a suggestion that was accepted and was then considered successful. One related to the type of work applied for is a real plus. **What irritates you about co-workers?This is a trap question. Think "real hard" but fail to come up with anything that irritates you. A short statement that you seem to get along with folks is great. **What is your greatest strength?Numerous answers are good, just stay positive. A few good examples:Your ability to prioritize. Your problem-solving skills. Your ability to work under pressure. Your ability to focus on projects. Your professional expertise. Your leadership skills. Your positive attitude. **Tell me about your dream job.Stay away from a specific job. You cannot win. If you say the job you are contending for is it, you strain credibility. If you say another job is it, you plant the suspicion that you will be dissatisfied with this position if hired. The best bet is to stay generic and say something like: "A job where I love the work, like the people, can contribute, and can’t wait to get to work." **Why do you think you would do well at this job?Give several reasons and include skills, experience, and interest. **What are you looking for in a job?See answer #23. **What kind of person would you refuse to work with?Do not be trivial. It would take disloyalty to the organization, violence or lawbreaking to get you to object. Minor objections will label you as a whiner. **What is more important to you: the money or the work?Money is always important, but the work is the most important. There is no better answer. **What would your previous supervisor say your strongest point is?There are numerous good possibilities: Loyalty Energy Positive attitude Leadership Team player Expertise Initiative Patience Hard Work Creativity Problem solver **Tell me about a problem you had with a supervisor.Biggest trap of all. This is a test to see if you will speak ill of your boss. If you fall for it and tell about a problem with a former boss, you may well blow the interview right there. Stay positive and develop a poor memory about any trouble with a superior. **What has disappointed you about a job?Don’t get trivial or negative. Safe areas are few but can include:Not enough of a challenge. You were laid off in a reduction. Company did not win a contract, which would have given you more responsibility. **Tell me about your ability to work under pressure.You may say that you thrive under certain types of pressure. Give an example that relates to the type of position applied for. **Do your skills match this job or another job more closely?Probably this one. Do not give fuel to the suspicion that you may want another job more than this one. **What motivates you to do your best on the job?This is a personal trait that only you can say, but good examples are:A challenge Achievement Recognition **Are you willing to work overtime? Nights? Weekends?This is up to you. Be totally honest. **How would you know you were successful on this job?Several ways are good measures:You set high standards for yourself and meet them. Your outcomes are a success. Your boss tells you that you are successful. **Would you be willing to relocate if required?You should be clear on this with your family prior to the interview if you think there is a chance it may come up. Do not say yes just to get the job if the real answer is no. This can create a lot of problems later on in your career. Be honest at this point and save yourself future grief. A**re you willing to put the interests of the organization ahead of your own?This is a straight loyalty and dedication question. Do not worry about the deep ethical and philosophical implications. Just say yes. Describe your management style.Try to avoid labels. Some of the more common labels, like "progressive" , "salesman" or "consensus", can have several meanings or descriptions depending on which management expert you listen to. The "situational" style is safe, because it says you will manage according to the situation, instead of "one size fits all." **What have you learned from mistakes on the job?Here you have to come up with something or you strain credibility. Make it a small, well-intentioned mistake with a positive lesson learned. An example would be ... working too far ahead of colleagues on a project and thus throwing coordination off. **Do you have any blind spots?Trick question. If you know about blind spots, they are no longer blind spots. Do not reveal any personal areas of concern here. Let them do their own discovery on your bad points. Do not hand it to them. **If you were hiring a person for this job, what would you look for?Be careful to mention traits that are needed and that you have. **Do you think you are overqualified for this position?Regardless of your qualifications, state that you are very well qualified for the position. **How do you propose to compensate for your lack of experience?First, if you have experience that the interviewer does not know about, bring that up. Then, point out (if true) that you are a hard working quick learner. **What qualities do you look for in a boss?Be generic and positive. Safe qualities are knowledgeable, a sense of humor, fair, loyal to subordinates, and holder of high standards. All bosses think they have these traits. **Tell me about a time when you helped resolve a dispute between others.Pick a specific incident. Concentrate on your problem solving technique and not the dispute you settled. **What position do you prefer on a team working on a project?Be honest. If you are comfortable in different roles, point that out. **Describe your work ethic.Emphasize benefits to the organization. Things like, "determination to get the job done" and "work hard but enjoy your work" are good. **What has been your biggest professional disappointment?Be sure that you refer to something that was beyond your control. Show acceptance and no negative feelings. **Tell me about the most fun you have had on the job.Talk about having fun by accomplishing something for the organization. **Do you have any questions for me?Always have some questions prepared. Questions involving areas where you will be an asset to the organization are good. "How soon will I be able to be productive?" and "What type of projects will I be able to assist on ?" are examples.
Friday, November 9, 2007
Wolf Wiemer - Sr. Supply Chain Manager
Wolf Wiemer is a Sr. Supply Chain Manager and Office / Operations Manager located in the Greater Phoenix Arizona Area.
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