FAQ for an Interview Session:Tough Questions  

Personality Questions

• Do you generally speak to people before they speak to you?
  Depends on the circumstances.
  
  
• What was the last book you read? Movie you saw? Sporting event you attended?
  Tell about books, sports or films to show that you have balance in your life.
  
  
• What is the toughest part of a job for you?
  Be honest, remember, not everyone can do everything.
  
  
• Are you creative?
  Well, did that surprise you? Smile. Yes, in a way. Give examples. Remember you are not M.F. Hussain or Reena Dhaka, so cut out the crap.
  
  
• What are your future goals?
  Avoid, "I would like the job you advertised." Instead, give long-range goals.
  
  
• What are your strong points?
  Present at least three, and relate them to the company and the present job you have in hand, and of course, the job you are being interviewed for. For god's sake, don't try to prove yourself to be a superhuman with super powers.
  
  
• What are your weak points?
  Never say you have none. That's impossible to digest. Try not to site personal characteristics as weaknesses, but be ready to have one if the interviewer presses. Turn a negative into a positive answer: "I am sometimes intent on completing an assignment, and I get too deeply involved when we are late."

• If you could start your career again, what would you do differently? "Nothing … I am happy today, so I don't want to change my past." You don't want to project yourself as being sorry or dejected about the past. You should have pride in your achievements till date.
  
  
• What career options do you have at the moment?
  " I see three areas of interest…". Relate those to the position and industry.
  
  
• How would you describe the essence of success? According to the definition of the success, how successful have you been so far?
  Be honest and positive. Be forthcoming with your achievements and the recognition of your efforts by the company. Give due credit to teamwork and team members, but your leadership skills to bring out the best from the team must be clear.

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