Possible Interview Questions and how to answer them-Part III

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR THIS SITEWhat are you looking for in a new job?

Make sure your answer fits in with the company who is interviewing you. A suitable reply would be that you are looking for a new job where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones.

Are you considering any other positions at the moment?

If you are, say so, but do not give too many details away. If you do not have any other job offers at the moment just say that you have a few offers.

What did you do on a day to day basis?

Stress the positive things you did, including your achievements. Even if some or much of it was paperwork, you can still show your interest in the way it was tackled.

Did you increase sales or profits in your last job?

This question is only relevant for senior managers or sales people. If you have increased sales and/or profit then do not be afraid to emphasise this point. If you have not increased sales say why not, e.g. general downturn in the market, etc. It might then be a good idea to mention an achievement in a previous job if your performance was better there.

What interests do you have outside work?

Your hobbies and interests can tell an employer a lot about you. Think about which interests will paint the right picture of you given the position you are discussing and include whether you are sociable or solitary, and whether you can take on ‘leadership’ roles.

Are you prepared to relocate?

If you are, say so. If you do not want to move then you do not have to accept the job – try and come across as someone who is positive.

Are you willing to travel?

Again if you are, say so. You want to sound positive, so find out how much travelling is involved before you turn down the job.

What did you earn in your last job?

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You have to be very careful when answering this question because once an interviewer knows your current salary they will try and fix your salary based on this figure. This may be satisfactory if you only want a modest rise in salary and your current salary is in line with their salary range, but, what if your current salary is substantially lower than the rate for the job, or if you want a salary rise? In these cases you would be best advised to say that you do not really want to prejudice yourself by being too high or too low. Ask if you can discuss this later after the responsibilities for the job have been discussed; you may also want to ask them what the range for the job is (if you do not already know).

What level of salary are you looking for now?

Again be very careful when you answer this question – you do not want to appear to be greedy. If you are applying for a specific vacancy you could ask them what the salary range is. Once they have answered you could say I think my experience would place me at the top end of your range. If they ask you this question fairly early on in the interview you could delay answering by saying It is hard to discuss salary without first knowing a little bit more about the job and the responsibilities.

What will your referees say about you?

Say that you expect excellent references.

Fantasy questions

These may be very difficult to answer. Such questions might include: If you could invent something, what would it be? You should give the answer, which in your opinion will give you the best chance of getting the job.

I hope this article has been very revealing?

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