Questions Frequently Asked in Job Interviews

On a huge demand of our readers, we are finally sharing the questions ( types ) which are very frequent in interviews now a days. 

The answers vary as per the skill set and experience level of individual. Though it can help you in expecting what is going to be asked in the interview and with that, you can shape your answer. 

We don't recommend you to tell a lie in interview. We recommend honest answers, as its preferred and have better chances of selection. 

1. Tell me honestly about the strong points and weak points of your boss?
   
2. A is the mother of B and C. If D is the husband of C. What is A to D?
   
3. If FRIEND is coded as HUMJTK, how can CANDLE be written in that code?
   
4. Tell me something about yourself which is not there in your resume / CV?
   
5. Describe the best boss you ever reported to?
   
6. Tell me about something that's not on your resume?
   
7. What are three positive things your last boss would say about you?
   
8. If you could start your career over again, what would you do differently?
   
9. Where do you see yourself in next 5 Years ?
   
10. What are your greatest professional strengths ?
    
11. What do you expect from your supervisor ?
    
12. What will you do if our competitor offers you a higher salary ?
    

We will keep on adding more questions to the list.. 

If you have your own question, please share it in comments sections. 

to be contd...

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Never Do this before Your Job Interview

In my earlier posts, I have shared some of the interview tips. Thanks for all your overwhelming responses. Though, do you know that, there is a prelim screen, that happens when you are totally unaware of it.
If you have been to interviews earlier, remember random people walking by you while you are waiting for interview. Yes, you got it. That's it.
Just before interview, when waiting, most of the times candidates let their guard down and then happens the unexpected.

Here I am listing couple of points, that you must never do just before your job interview.

Don't be over confident : 
Confidence is one of the most essential part of interview, though being overconfident can be detrimental. The moment you get over confident, you loose your guard and it push you to talk out of order or act out of control.
Generally it happens with couple of favorable signs or hints from interviewer about your candidacy, but you must know that, its all a part of interview. They let you assume and the assumptions take tings south. So, never assume that you have got the job until you really get it in written with due approvals.


Don't be over punctual : 
No doubt, punctuality is a desired quality that employers look for in the candidates. However, arriving too early can leave a negative impression on the interviewer.
Arriving too early means longer waits and who loves to wait.. slowly its starts making you board and anxious. Their are fair chances that, you might slip in interview.



Don't wear your RUDE look : 
Politeness is a sweet candy that makes receiver and giver both happy. No wonder, you will be very polite to the interviewer but you must be polite with other people also you meet during your interview, you never know who is going to work with you and in what capacity. Also, if you are rude to anybody and it gets reported you may just miss out on the job opportunity.




Don't be social butterfly, Avoid Social Media : 
Focus on your interview and keep that smartphone away till the time being. Don't risk losing your focus on errant things on social media. You may miss your call, you may miss your entire focus on interview. I guess your social media profiles and feeds are not important than your career.

- Alok Upadhayay

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4 Questions that HR / Recruiters Love to Ask and How to Answer it

If you are preparing for an upcoming interview, then this post is for you. 

Though, no one can be sure about, what questions the HR Person of Recruiter is going to ask in interview but its not totally unpredictable. There are some set of questions that are very frequent in any interview and with right information and preparation you can be ready for some of the surprises. 

Based on the querries received about how to answer some particular questions, here are top 4 question that most of aspirants asked. 

Question 1: Have you been diagnosed with any major medical problem?

How to Answer : 1st tip, never lie in interview. If its about any major medical problem, its recommended to answer it correctly with Yes/No, followed by your statement. 

If No, then say : No Sir/Ma'am, I have never been diagnosed with any major medical problem and consider myself medically sound and fit for the job. 

If, its Yes, then also share about your treatment and recovery speed. It will put positive impact. 

Also, if its a major problem, then the company / HR is going to know about it sooner or later and then your employment can be in jeopardy.

Also, most of the companies ask you to give it in written on " Job Application Form" with self attested disclaimer. So, its good to state the truth. 

 Question 2: We have shifts, will you be comfortable working in different shifts?

How to Answer : Though, most of interviewees answer it as straight forward YES. 

Its recommended to asses your situations first and then answer it. Don't answer the question just for the sake of getting the job. If in your employment history, you have never worked in shifts, then it will be difficult for you and the recruiter sitting there is experienced enough to know it. 

Also, before asking this question, the HR Personal has already asked enough about you to know you. 

If you are actually capable of working in shifts and have prior experience only then answer as YES. 

If you have no experience of working in shifts, but ready to take the challenge, answer it as : Yes, I am open to work in shifts. 

It will be followed by other questions like : How will you manage your work life balance ? So be ready with answer stating your planned routine life, or new possibilities that will allow you flexibility. 

In case you find yourself unable to work in shifts, then answer honestly as NO. You never know, that if the job is actually gonna need you to work in shifts. 

Question : Have you ever been convicted of any crime in your life?

How to Answer : Yes or No, speak the truth. 

If you have been convicted of any crime, that will appear in your background check, that most companies do. So, its better to state it. 

If you have been a good person in your life, then answer its as No, I have never been convicted of any crime in my life. 

Question : What was the last salary withdrawn by you OR What's your previous /current salary?

How to Answer : I have seen people lying about it, speaking big numbers as previous salary. 

You must know that, the employers ask for your previous 3-6 months salary slips and bank statement details. 

So, its good to share your actual salary details in the interview. 

All the above question can simply be answered as YES or NO, though its recommended to answer honestly with brief explanation. It will help you to present you as a transparent and honest person and can boost your chances of getting selected. 

By - Alok Kumar Upadhayay

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