HR.15 - Are you willing to travel- July 31, 2008 When the interviewer asks about your willingness to travel, it means that this position requires some travelling. If you say no, then you may not get hired because they are looking for someone who is able to travel. It is perfectly acceptable to ask how much travel is involved. You can say: I am completely mobile. Well I can go to any part of the country or even abroad if situation permits. I know as an auditor that Ill have to make business trips. So Im definitely willing to...http://uttambpt.blogspot.com/2008/07/hr15-are-you-willing-to-travel.html HR.14 - Why do you want to work for us- July 31, 2008 The interviewer wants to know why you chose to serve his company. Basically this question is asked to people having experience in their respective field. Dont start babbling and dont give a short answer. Do some research about the company and then answer this question by associating sufficient data and information. Try to find out the status of the company, the turnover of the company, why this company is best among the competitors, etc. Such information will help you to answer in the best...http://uttambpt.blogspot.com/2008/07/hr14-why-do-you-want-to-work-for-us.html HR.13 - Why didnt you pursue a career in your major- July 30, 2008 Your answers can be: 1) Sir, since I am a student of ECE, as u know that ECECSEIT are sister branches and all are interrelated and secondly I think it will be of my best if I utilize my sharp analytical skills in a software industry so I basically do not have any problem to SWITCH from ECE to IT. And I believe flexibility must be there within us to progress in life. 2) As I didnt know exactly what I wanted to do, I majored in something I was very interested in. But after working for a...http://uttambpt.blogspot.com/2008/07/why-didnt-you-pursue-career-in-your.html HR.12 - What made you choose your major- July 30, 2008 Well if you are applying for a computer related position and if you are a Computer Science major, they wont ask this question to you. But if you are an Electronics (or any other) major and interview for a computer position, then they might want to know why you chose to major in Electronics (or any other). To create an answer, you can say that your academic interests were broad and therefore you sought your major to achieve a balance between knowledge and skill. Besides your personal interest,...http://uttambpt.blogspot.com/2008/07/what-made-you-choose-your-major.html HR.11 - Do you prefer to work alone or as a team player- July 28, 2008 When interviewer asks such questions it means they are trying to learn whether you are a team player or you like working independently. Even if you have a strong preference to work alone or with others, the best answer is to say both. If a job is mostly about working alone, there might be some team work involved. Theres no work or job which doesnt need team work at some point of time. The reality is that most jobs require us to work both independently and in teams. Your response to this...http://uttambpt.blogspot.com/2008/07/hr11-do-you-prefer-to-work-alone-or-as.html HR.10 - Why do you want to leave your current job- July 20, 2008 This question looks very simple but its not that easy to answer it. What ever may be the reason always be truthful. Never bad-mouth your previous company, superiors and co-workers because it will definitely sound negative on your part. If you do so, the interviewer may think you may talk bad about his company the next time youre looking for another job. Also never speak a lie if you were fired. A background check will easily reveal everything. Try to deflect the reason from you personally. If.http://uttambpt.blogspot.com/2008/07/why-do-you-want-to-leave-your-current.html HR.9 - What kind of salary are you looking for- July 17, 2008 Never bring up the salary topic. Always allow the interviewer to do it first. Do not give a figure right away. If you state a figure you risk stating something that is too high or something that is too low. In either case the loss is yours. Many a times peoples and friends around us suggest saying something as Im sure whatever I am offered will be a fair price. No doubt its a safe answer but I would recommend answering this question with a range. The thumb rule of any negotiations is: The...http://uttambpt.blogspot.com/2008/07/what-kind-of-salary-are-you-looking-for.html HR.8 - Why should we hire you- July 17, 2008 The interviewer asks this question just to find out how your skills, experience and knowledge can add value to the job.Well to answer this question you need to learn what they are looking for and then tie them with your strengths. This ensures that you are a viable fit for the position. The more detail you give the stronger your answers will be. Try to summarize all your accomplishments and relate what makes you unique. Some answers that you are looking for: 1) You should hire me because.http://uttambpt.blogspot.com/2008/07/hr8-why-should-we-hire-you.html HR.7 - Where do you see yourself five years from now- July 7, 2008 Well this is a similar question to the short term question but you need to answer them differently. Some answers are: 1) I see myself as a Senior Software Engineer in your esteemed organization where by with all my enhanced learning and skill, I shall be able to make up a valuable and meaningful contribution to your organization. 2) In five years, I want to be a senior analyst (Senior Software EngineerManagerLead). I want to expertise to directly impact the company in a positive way. 3).http://uttambpt.blogspot.com/2008/07/hr7-where-do-you-see-yourself-five.html HR.6 - What are your Long Term Goals- July 7, 2008 Generally such questions are asked by the interviewer to check how serious the candidate is about his career. Avoid answers as becoming rich and retiring early. These are incorrect answers. Try to give an ambitious answer that shows you really love your career. Be descriptive and try to convince them that you are a hard worker and not just a mediocre one. You can answer as: 1) My long term goal is to be an instructor. I have always loved to teach and hence I would like to grow newer...http://uttambpt.blogspot.com/2008/07/hr6-what-are-your-long-term-goals.html |