Sunday, 15 April 2012

Behavioural Interview Question

Prepare for questions you are likely to be asked:

  • Tell me about yourself – think about what you are passionate about and give them a quick overview of you (2-3 sentences)
  • What are your reasons for leaving your last position?
  • What are your greatest strengths? What areas do you need to develop?
  • Why are you interested in this position?
  • What do you consider to be your greatest accomplishment?
  • What was your most significant contribution during your last role?
  • What are your goals?
  • What do you know about our organisation? Why do you want to work for us?
  • How would your last boss and colleagues describe you?
  • Which of your previous jobs have you liked the best? Why? Are there any roles you have not liked? Why
  • What was the most difficult decision you have ever had to make?
  • What are your salary expectations?
  • What are you looking for out of your next job?

When answering questions:

  • Use ‘I’ not ‘We’
  • Always give a high-level answer first unless specifically asked for details
  • When you have finished answering a question, at times you might want to ask ‘Have I answered the question thoroughly?’ or ‘Would you like me to go into more detail?’ This will assure you that you have not left out any details the interviewer might be looking for.
  • Try to match the interviewers’ demeanour. If they are relaxed, try not to be overly serious.

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