SUGGESTED QUESTIONS YOU MAY BE ASKED

These questions are just an indication of what could be asked. Don't assume that the interviewer is an experienced interviewer who will ask you all the questions you want them to ask you.

Do understand that the interviewer wants you to do well and is not trying to catch you out. He/she wants to see you at your best.

1.   Why did you choose this particular career/job? Why did you choose the qualification you pursued?

 

2.   What do you know about our company?

 

3.   Why to you want to work for us?

 

4.   What are your strengths? - name a few

 

5.   Do you have any weaknesses? - what are they?

 

6.   What are your own special abilities?

 

7.   What qualities have you got to offer this company?

 

8.   Where do you see yourself progressing in the next three years?

 

9.   Why do you want to leave your current employment? And why have you left jobs in the past?

 

10.   How do you spend your spare time? What are your hobbies?

 

11.   What motivates you?

 
12.   Do you have any questions to ask (only ask good questions - do not discuss money at first interview!)
  • training facilities
  • career progression
  • opportunities to move within the group
  • what the interviewer is looking for (if you dare!)
13.   When have you felt you have not been in control of a difficult situation/person/customer at work - explain why and what you would do differently?

 
14.   How do you feel the new age legislation will impact on the workplace? How will you embrace the new roles within this position?

 
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OTHER SCENARIOS, OF WHICH YOU SHOULD BE ADVISED BEFORE YOU ATTEND YOUR INTERVIEW:

- Role play - 3-4 mins - to see how you react to situations relating to the role.

eg:

  • customer service - responding to a difficult customer
  • Financial Accountant - discussing a financial report with a non financial manager
  • IT support - explaining/resolving an IT problem with a not too 'IT' individual

- Presentations - 3-5 mins - prepare on Powerpoint/rehearse!

- Psychometric profile - Don't worry! Takes between 10 minutes and an hour. Be calm and methodical. (You will be given a copy of your profile, this is now a legal requirement).

- A tour around the workplace - smile, ask a few questions, smile at the workforce (don't be self conscious!). Thank the person for the tour.