Interview Tips

AB Associates is committed to providing you, the job seeker, with assistance and information during your job search. We have compiled a thorough page of information regarding the job interview process. This can often be the most stressful event of a job search, here we have tried to provide you with as much knowledge as possible to have the confidence to get that new job.

Before you go for any interview, you’re expected to learn as much as possible about the company and the position. Your recruiter would usually provide you some information. Other information could be taken from the web or you could go to library. In today's world of mass communication, there is no excuse for lack of research.

Typical interview questions:

 Tell me about yourself.
Answer in a professional sense. Review your past positions, education and other strengths.

 What do you know about our organization?
It concerns your research about the company. Be positive.

 Why are you interested in this position?
Describe how you feel your qualifications match the job requirements and express your desire to work for the company.

 What are the most significant accomplishments in your career thus far?
Select recent accomplishments that relate to this particular position.

 Describe a situation in which your work was criticized.
Focus on how you solved the situation and how you became a better person because of it.

 How would you describe your personality?
 How do you perform under pressure?
 What have you done to improve yourself over the past year?
 What did you like least about your last position?
 Why are you considering leaving your current position?
 What is your ideal working environment?
 How would your coworkers describe you?
 What do you think of your boss?
 Have you ever fired anyone? What was the situation and how did you handle it?
 Are you creative?
 What are your career goals?
 Where do you see yourself in two years?
 Why should we hire you?
 What salary are you looking for?
 What other types of jobs/companies are you considering?
 

Questions you should ask at the interview:

 Why is this position available?
 What are your goals for this position?
 What type of training programs will be offered to the person in this position?
 What obstacles must be overcome for the person in this position to succeed?
 How will my performance be evaluated?
 What opportunities are there for growth?
 What growth do you anticipate for the company in the long run?