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facing a job interview-the hard part
MADE
#1 Posted : Monday, June 15, 2009 7:30:00 AM
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You have attended several job interviews but you still wonder why an offer hasnt come your way. Several answers pop in your mind including tribalism. Now yu need to rediscover yaself and do a personal appraisal....
Review these typical interview questions and think about how you would
answer them. Read the question listed; you will also find some
strategy suggestions with it. NB. Some questions will not be directly put to you as stated below. This is juz a sample,bring up those hard questions for discussion.

1. Tell me about yourself:
The most often asked question in interviews. You need to have a short
statement prepared in your mind. Be careful that it does not sound
rehearsed. Limit it to work-related items unless instructed otherwise.
Talk about things you have done and jobs you have held that relate to
the position you are interviewing for. Start with the item farthest
back and work up to the present.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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?

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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 kindly 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. If interviewer insists on a specific figure,say something like; 45K-50K

It's not where yu are,but where yu want to be.
Age is transforming me into an Elder;becoz Admin hasn't made me one.
Thiong'o
#2 Posted : Wednesday, August 20, 2014 12:45:55 PM
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8 Things You Should Never Do in a Job Interview
1. Don't swear.
2. Don't talk stock options.
3. 3. Don't bash your current/ex-employer.
4. Don't ask the VP of sales about dental insurance.
5. Don't slouch in your chair.
6. Don't say you weren't looking for a job.
7. Don't stuff food in your face before you answer a question.
8. Don't say you might have to take a call during the meeting.
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