FAQ for an Interview Session:Tough Questions  

Your Work Habits and style

• How would you be rated by your previous superior in terms of your strengths and weaknesses?
  Be prepared. Outline your strengths and weaknesses. Don't be generous with weaknesses. You don't want yourself to be projected as a person full of weaknesses. Weaknesses should be ones that can be eliminated. In fact, you ought to be working on them. Strengths should flow and merge sublimely with your achievements in your resume.
  
  
• Ability to work under pressure?
  If possible, give examples where you were under pressure to deliver, and you came off with flying colors. You should be prepared to slog.
  
  
• How have you changed the nature of your job?
  You brought a sincerity and challenge to the job. You recognized & rewarded the hard work put in by others, and respected the opinion of others. Remember, you are not supposed to change the way the organization works.
  
  
• Do you prefer line or staff work?
  Be honest and sincere.
  
  
• In your present position, what problems have you identified that had previously been overlooked?
  Keep it brief. Be reasonable and don't hyperbole.
  
  
• Don't you feel you might be better off in a different size company? Different Type Company?
  Depends on job. Elaborate lightly to defend your earlier statement.
  
  
• How do you resolve the conflict on a project team?
  First you discuss the issues privately.
  
  
• What was the most difficult decision you ever had to make?
  Try to relate your response to the prospective employment situation.

• What do you know about the company?
  Always go to a war prepared, as the old saying goes. Do the homework before the interview board. Find the basic information about the company from the net, company website, friends. Find out as much as you can about the company's products, size, turnover, management, people, working culture, history and philosophy. CoolAvenues ComBasicsTM and CorpoDomTM provide you information on the most sought after companies. CoolAvenues InsiderGuideTM prepares you for the Interview with your prospective employer, which is based on past experience of successful candidates with any particular organization. Importantly, project an informed interest; let your interviewer tell you about the company.
  
  
• How much do you expect, if we offer this position to you?
  Be careful, the market value of the job may be the key answer, e.g. "My understanding is that a job like the one you're describing may be in the range of Rs ___."
  
  
• What kind of salary are you worth?
  Have a specific figure in mind…. Don't be hesitant. But if you are keen on the job and do not want to be caught on the wrong foot, best strategy is to avoid some number. You can say that salary is not an issue and you are looking for a satisfying job and salary should be comparable with the people with similar experience and background. This strategy is good for fresh recruits and at junior level when one does not have much bargaining power.
  

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