This list of Common Interview Questions is based on the interviews I have attended in the past. I suggest all of you to review these typical interview questions and think about how you would answer them.
Here is the list:
1. Tell me about yourself
2. Why did you leave your last job? Why are you looking forward for the change? What has disappointed you in current job?
3. What experience do you bring in to the table in this field? Why should we hire you?
4. Why do you want to work for this organization? What do you know about this organization?
5. What have you done to improve your knowledge in the last year?
6. What is your definition of the dream job? What are you looking from this job?
7. Are you applying for other jobs?
8. What is your greatest strength? What makes you feel that you would be asset to the organization? How can you be an asset to this organization?
9. Can you work under pressure?
10. Do you consider yourself successful?
11. Do you know anyone who works for us?
12. Are you a team player?
13. What will your co-workers and supervisor say about you? How much your co-workers and supervisor will rate you on scale of five? Explain why?
14. What irritates you about your co-workers and boss? What qualities do you look for in your co-workers and boss?
15. How long would you expect to work for us if hired? When are you planning to retire?
16. What is your philosophy towards work?
17. Have you ever had to fire anyone? Why did you do it?
18. Have you ever been asked to leave a position?
19. What is more important to you: the money or the work?
20. What makes you feel that you would do well at this job? What motivates you to do your best on the job?
21. What is your work style? What is your management style?
22. What is important work ethics or getting things done?
23. What is your salary expectation?
24. Would you be willing to relocate if required?
25. Do you have any questions for me?
These are the top twenty-five questions around which the HR round of the interview process resolves. Once you have answers of these questions there is nothing stopping you.
How I landed into my dream job
I always wanted to be a Journalist. My parents had different plans, and I was sent to do an MBA. The MBA degree landed me in a Corporate with a decent job, but I was not happy. In search of perfect mach I changed two companies in four months. Finally at half of the salary I joined University Press, where I started business writing. I worked with the University Press for three years before responsibility called a quit. In my case, I discovered my strengths in a much early stage. The decision of quitting corporate and joining University press at half of the salary was not an easy decision. I could do that with ease because I had limited family responsibilities.
The mantras of success are start exploring your dream role early, and have clarity of thoughts. It is also important because by doing so you are giving yourself more scope for self- discovery in pursuing your passion. In my case I did not rely merely on my qualification, academic performance, skill, aptitude and a good luck. I worked hard to realize my dreams.
Ten action point which helped me get my dream job(s)
1. Explore options early in life.
2. Give yourself time to analyze options and develop clarity
3. Announce your dream role to every one – friends, relatives, job portals, recruitment consultants.
4. Explain what exactly you are looking from the job, and what you can offer to employer
5. Enrich your understanding of the industries and the companies which can offer you, your dream role.
6. Average to strong working knowledge of English both, written and oral, is essential in the global workplace. Not to forget that one of the regional language or Hindi is a must in case of India.
7. In this era of rapid change learn to unlearn old and learn new. People who have desire to keep up-to-date are in great demand.
8. Cultivate a range of IT skills to enhance your flexibility for a wider variety of dream jobs.
9. Demonstration of teamwork and enthusiasm not only in action but also through body language is must.
10. Every job demands formal attire that fits well.
I always believed that everything in this world is at your arms length if you have patience, persistence and planning.
The mantras of success are start exploring your dream role early, and have clarity of thoughts. It is also important because by doing so you are giving yourself more scope for self- discovery in pursuing your passion. In my case I did not rely merely on my qualification, academic performance, skill, aptitude and a good luck. I worked hard to realize my dreams.
Ten action point which helped me get my dream job(s)
1. Explore options early in life.
2. Give yourself time to analyze options and develop clarity
3. Announce your dream role to every one – friends, relatives, job portals, recruitment consultants.
4. Explain what exactly you are looking from the job, and what you can offer to employer
5. Enrich your understanding of the industries and the companies which can offer you, your dream role.
6. Average to strong working knowledge of English both, written and oral, is essential in the global workplace. Not to forget that one of the regional language or Hindi is a must in case of India.
7. In this era of rapid change learn to unlearn old and learn new. People who have desire to keep up-to-date are in great demand.
8. Cultivate a range of IT skills to enhance your flexibility for a wider variety of dream jobs.
9. Demonstration of teamwork and enthusiasm not only in action but also through body language is must.
10. Every job demands formal attire that fits well.
I always believed that everything in this world is at your arms length if you have patience, persistence and planning.
Dayana Mendoza - Miss Universe 2008
World might say that 13 is unlucky number but Dayana Mendoza, would probably say it’s lucky. Dayana Mendoza, a 21-year old professional model and student from Caracas, won Miss Venezuela title on on September 13th 2007. The thirteen strikes again and on 13th July 2008 she was crowned Miss Universe 2008 at the pageant in Nha Trang, Vietnam. Miss Colombia Taliana Vargas, won 1st runner-up. The second, third and fourth runners-up were Miss Dominican Republic, Miss Russia and Miss Mexico, respectively.
The judges panel comprises of Notable former beauty queens Donald Trump Jr., executive vice president of the Trump Organization; Roberto Cavalli, fashion designer and entrepreneur; Nadine Velazquez, international cover girl; Jennifer Hawkins, television presenter and Miss Universe 2004; Louis Licari, celebrity colorist and “Today Show” ambush makeover expert and John Nguyen, vice chairman of Hoan Cau, LTD Investment and Construction.
The Indian beauty!, Simran Kaur Mundi did not feature in final fifteen which included Dayana Mendoza (Venezuela), Zana Krasniqi (Kosovo), Elisa Najera (Mexico), Lam Thuy Nguyen (Vietnam), Tansey Coetzee (South Africa), Laura Dundovic (Australia), Hiroko Mima (Japan), Marianne Cruz Gonzalez (Dominican Republic), Claudia Ferraris (Italy), Taliana Vargas (Colombia), Vera Krasova (Russia), Jazmin Dammak (Hungary), Eliska Buckova (Czech Republic), Crystle Stewart (USA) and Claudia Moro (Spain).
More about – Dayana Mendoza
Birth name: Dayana Sabrina Mendoza Moncada
Birthdate: June 1, 1986 (age 22)
Birth location: Caracas, Venezuela
Height: 176 cm
Eye color: Green
Hair color: Brown
Major Competition(s): Miss Universe 2008 (Winner) and Elite Model Look International 2001 (finalist)
More about – Miss Universe pageant
Miss Universe is an annual international beauty contest run by the Miss Universe Organization.
The Miss Universe Organization is a New York-based partnership firm between NBC and Donald Trump. It was founded in 1960 by California clothing company Pacific Mills. Miss Universe pageant which is organized by Donald Trump has seen many owners. Before Donald Trump acquired it in 1996 it was managed by Kayser-Roth, Gulf and Western Industries. The NBC and Donald Trump, is managing the pageant since June 20, 2002.
The story of Miss Universe pageant is one of the success story written on the emotions of withdrawal and rejection. In 1951, Yolande Betbeze, the winner of the Miss America 1951 pageant, refused to pose in a swimsuit from its major sponsor, Catalina swimwear. Pacific Mills, the owner of brand Catalina swimwear withdrew from the sponsorship of Miss America and set up Miss USA and Miss Universe contests. In 1952, Armi Kuusela won the first Miss Universe Pageant. It was held in Long Beach, California.
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