Top Ten Job Interview Questions and Answers
10.Question:"Why are you changing careers?"
Right answer:"I am seeking a new challenge," etc.
Wrong answer:"Tough new sentencing laws."
9. Question:"Have you ever been fired?"
Right answer:"No."
Wrong answer:"No, but I've been shot at."
8. Question:"What do you know about this company"
Right answer:Let them know how much research you've done.
Wrong answer:"Your address, but I had to ask directions a couple of times, nah'mean?"
7. Question:"Are you prepared to relocate?"
Right answer:"Yes, I'll move to wherever the work is."
Wrong answer:"Definitely, 'cos if Big Tony catches up with me and I ain't got his cash I'll be done over good and proper."
Wrong answer 2:"Hell no, I'm keeping it real."
6. Question:"Have you reduced costs at your last company?"
Right answer:"Yes, I suggested a number of areas where processes were made more efficient and costs were cut."
Wrong answer:"At 13-5 a ki', it's puro. You can't lose money, no way!"
5. Question:"Why should we employ you?"
Right answer:"I feel I can make a valuable contribution to your company."
Wrong answer:"This is a real nice building. I'm sure you don't want anything to HAPPEN to it..."
4. Question:"What do you think of the last company you worked for?"
Right answer:"I had some good experiences there, and I feel the training they provided will be very valuable in the future."
Wrong answer:"If I thought they were any good, I'd still be working there innit?"
3. Question:"What can you bring as a person to this company?"
Right answer:"The courage of my convictions."
Wrong answer:"An assault conviction."
2. Question:"How do you handle criticism?"
Right answer:"I always think that it is important to get feedback on how I am performing so that I can improve any areas which my manager/supervisor highlights."
Wrong answer:"By cussing the manager out, then putting a brick through their car window or maybe slashing their tyres."
1. Question:"Where do you see yourself in five years time?"
Right answer:"Steadily working my way up the company."
Wrong answer:"In your seat."