Sample Interview Questions

51. How do you plan to achieve those goals?
Answer :I plan on gaining additional skills by taking related classes and continuing my involvement with a variety of professional associations.

I noticed that XYZ company (the company you are interviewing with) provides in-house training for employees and I would certainly be interested in taking classes that would be relevant.

I will continue my professional development my participating in conferences, attending seminars, and continuing my education.

52. You haven't worked for a long time. Are you sure you can handle this job?
Answer :You may have gaps in your employment due to family responsibilities. Perhaps you've been a homemaker or a caregiver. You may have retired and then decided to work again.

Memorize one phrase or short sentence to explain your situation. Then emphasize the experience you've gained.

53. What kind of worker are you?
Answer :Again, no one is perfect. Showing that you tackle every assignment with all of your energy and talents is admirable but mention that you also learn from your mistakes.

54. What causes you to lose your temper?
Answer :Everybody has a low boiling point on some particular issue. Pick one of yours; something safe and reasonable. People who are late to meetings, blame shifting, broken appointments and office ''back-stabbing'' are suitable responses. Don't say that you never fly off the handle. You won't be believed.

55. What did you like most about your previous job?
What did you like least about your previous job?
Answer :An employer can evaluate the type of worker you will be by the items you choose. Cite specifics. You are also providing clues about the environment you seek. What you liked most can include a strong teamwork atmosphere, high-level of creativity, and attainable deadlines. What you liked least should include any situations you are unlikely to encounter in your new position.

56. Your resume suggests that you may be over-qualified or too experienced for this position. What's Your opinion?
Answer :Emphasize your interest in establishing a long-term association with the organization, and say that you assume that if you perform well in his job, new opportunities will open up for you. Mention that a strong company needs a strong staff. Observe that experienced executives are always at a premium. Suggest that since you are so wellqualified, the employer will get a fast return on his investment. Say that a growing, energetic company can never have too much talent.

57. How long would you stay with us?
Answer :Say that you are interested in a career with the organization, but admit that you would have to continue to feel challenged to remain with any organization. Think in terms of, ''As long as we both feel achievement-oriented.''

58. Tell me about a time you had to handle multiple responsibilities. How did you organize the work you needed to do?
Answer :While attending college, I also worked at a law firm. I was successful because I practiced good time-management skills and I made a to-do list every day. As I completed each task, I checked it off the list. It is funny how something so simple can keep you so organized. As a result of my to-do lists, I was able to visualize my daily progress.

59. Describe a situation in which you found that your results were not up to your professor's or supervisor's expectations. What happened? What action did you take?
Answer :Recently I was asked to put together a proposal for a migration of network systems. Misunderstanding my boss, I thought it was just an informal paper. When I presented it to him days later, he was upset with the quality since it had to be presented to our VP. I explained my misunderstanding, apologized, reworked the paper, and had it back to him with enough time for him to review it before he presented it successfully at the meeting.

60. What would you do with your life if money was not a concern?
Answer :I am not depending on money to make me happy. What makes me happy is having a satisfying job that provides challenge and new situations daily.