Q:Can you sell yourself in two minutes? Go for it.
A:With my qualifications and experience, I feel I am hardworking, responsible
and diligent in any project I undertake. Your organization could benefit
from my analytical and interpersonal skills.
Q:Give me a summary of your current job description.
A:I have been working as a computer programmer for five years. To be specific,
I do systemanalysis, trouble shooting and provide software support.
Q:Why did you leave your last job?
A:Well, I am hoping to get an offer of a better position. If opportunity knocks,
I will take it.
A:I feel I have reached the glass ceiling in my current job.
/ I feel there is no opportunityfor advancement.
Q:How do you rate yourself as a professional?
A:With my strong academic background, I am capable and competent.
A:With my teaching experience, I am confident that I can relate to students
very well.
Q:What contribution did you make to your current (previous) organization?
A:I have finished three new projects, and I am sure I can apply my experience
to this position.
Q:What do you think you are worth to us?
A:I feel I can make some positive contributions to your company in the future.
Q:What make you think you would be a success in this position?
A:My graduate school training combined with my internship should qualify me
for this particular job. I am sure I will be successful.
Q:Are you a multi-tasked individual?or Do you work well under stress or
pressure?
A:Yes, I think so.
A:The trait is needed in my current (or previous) position and I know I
can handle it well.
Q:What is your strongest trait(s)?
A:Helpfulness and caring.
A:Adaptability and sense of humor.
A:Cheerfulness and friendliness.
Q:How would your friends or colleagues describe you?
A:(pause a few seconds) They say Mr. Chen is an honest, hardworking and
responsible man who deeply cares for his family and friends.
A:They say Mr. Chen is a friendly, sensitive, caring and determined person.
Q:What personality traits do you admire?
A:(I admire a person who is)honest, flexible and easy-going.
A:(I like) people who possess the can do spirit.
Q:What leadership qualities did you develop as an administrative personnel?
A:I feel that learning how to motivate people and to work together as a
team will be the major goal of my leadership.
A:I have refined my management style by using an open-door policy.
Q:How do you normally handle criticism?
A:Silence is golden. Just don‘t say anything; otherwise the situation could
become worse. I do, however, accept constructive criticism.
A:When we cool off, we will discuss it later.
Q:What do you find frustrating in a work situation?