Interview Module

Choose the best entrance to an interview from the list below.

• Enter the room, greet the interviewers clearly, shake hands and sit down.
• Enter the room with permission, greet the interviewers clearly, shake hands firmly and request to be seated.
• Enter the room with permission, sit down and greet the interviewers, and introduce self.
• Enter the room, sit down, sit up straight and wait for interviewers to begin the process.

What are your strengths? Tell us what you are good at. (*choose the most appropriate response)

• Baking a cake. I like baking and I passionate about it.
• My strongest attribute is the attention to detail. I believe I am able to plan and execute effectively.
• Persistent, I can get what I want almost all the time.
• I am very friendly, I like people and people like me.

Why did you choose our organisation? (*choose the most appropriate response)

• I like your company. I would want to work for a company that sells the most designs.
• I have read that this is a successful company and I would really love to be part of it.
• I've learned a lot about this company. The job itself sounds really fun and interesting, especially because you work with schools and I just finished a project for middle school teachers.
• Frankly, I have applied for many positions and I would like the opportunity to work here. Maybe I can be of value to your company.

How would you answer the "What are your weaknesses?" question? 

• Be positive and highlight a growth mindset. (e.g. I have realised that I had poor time management because I take too much time on my projects. But I am learning to be more effective with my tasks......)
• Be honest. Truly explain my weakness  to show sincerity. (e.g. I am a forgetful person.)
• Choose a strength as my weakness. (e.g. My weakness is that I tend to indulge myself in work too much.......)

Why should we hire you? (*Choose the best answer)

• I think you should hire me because I'm smart, hard-working, loyal and thrifty.
• I am a hard-working employee, I'm punctual and reliable and have great communication skills.
•  I guess because I’m smart and I work hard and I’m totally willing to do whatever you need and I love everything I’m going to do here and really really want to be a part of this company and…
• You have explained that you are looking for a sales executive who is able to effectively manage over a dozen employees. In my 15 years of experience as a sales manager, I have developed strong motivational and team-building skills. I was twice awarded manager-of-the-year for my innovative strategies for motivating employees to meet and surpass quarterly deadlines. If hired, I will bring my leadership abilities and strategies for achieving profit gains to this position.

What is necessary to include when the interviewer/s ask/s "Tell me about yourself.".

• Family history,schooling history and employment history (if applicable), relationship status (e.g. single/married/engaged)
• Keep it specific and short. (Qualifications and personal attributes)
• Hobbies, Likes and dislikes, character attributes
• All of the options mentioned here.

How would you answer' "Do you have any questions for us?"

• No, I am fine. I think you just about covered everything I wanted to know. I'm sure I'll have more questions if I get the job.
• How much time off would I have? How long are the lunch breaks?
  
• I am not pretty sure about what your company does. Can you elaborate it for me so I can know what is it is required for me in this role I am applying for.
• What would a typical day look like in this role?
  What Do You Like Most About Working Here?