Here we have covered all the important interview questions
and their probable answer that can be asked during interview
process. Interview questions are categorized into
General Questions
Educational Background
General Question
Tell me about yourself
One of the most effective ways to prepare for this question
is to develop a 60-second biographic sketch that emphasizes
a pattern of interests, skills, and accomplishments.
My name is Rahul and I am from Mumbai the Industrial capital
of India. I did my schooling from Mumbai. After that I perused
graduation in B.Com from St.Stephan College with aggregate
percentage of 73%. During my graduation I was involved in
many extra-curricular activities. I also participated in
many debate and dance competitions in which I stood second
position. I always believe in right attitude and my strength
lies in my positive attitude and to understand every situation
in a positive way.
Where do you see yourself five years from now?
“In five years I hope to be work with your organization
in a responsible position that enables me to utilize my
talents and work closely with my colleagues in solving important
problems. I see myself taking on new and exciting challenges
in an enjoyable environment and bring some positive result
within your organization.”
Why did you leave your last job?
“Sir/Madam I was not getting the challenge and the type
of work for which I want to work for. I always had the dream
to work with your organization but to be in a safer side
I was working in my previous job”.
Do you consider yourself successful?
“Yes, I believe in setting goals and thereby putting efforts
to achieve that goal. Some times I do fail in achieving
goal but immediately after the failure I analyze my mistakes
and converting it to the success.”
What do you know about this organization?
“For this answer go www.wikipedia.com and search for your
organization and make notes of that content and prepare
yourself for the interview.”
Why do you want to work for this organization?
Tell something positive things about this company and relate
with your goal.
“Sir/Madam Railway is the biggest employer in the world
and is considered as the one of the best management organization
which manages thousand of the trains daily, so definitely
it would give me the challenge to work, it will teach me
to manage everything in a different way apart from this
I will get chance to meet different sections of people from
the globe and will get the opportunity to resolve their
issues.”
Or
“Sir/Madam Banking sector is the backbone of the country
and your bank is considered as the best customer satisfaction
bank so I will not get only chance to work with big brand
but also get the opportunity to work in a challenging environment.
I will be able to nourish my skill and get opportunity to
understand customer’s behavior there by nurturing my managerial
skill.”
Do you know anyone who works for us?
“If any of your relative/friend/neighbor work for this organization
just tell them their post and location.”
What are the feedback’s you receive
from them about our organization?
“Sir/Madam I don’t think I need to take any feedback from
them as he/she is working from last 8 years and this itself
shows that this organization is so good.”
Or
Yes sir/madam we talk sometime and he tells the very interesting
facts like working culture and transparency in your process.
Are you a good team player?
“Yes, I am always involved in class activities during my
graduation time and participated in many games in which
I played as a team player and won many competitions.”
Explain how you would be an asset
to this organization OR Why should we hire you?
“The most important thing in life is a right attitude and
I believe myself a positive thinker so this would help to
make good coordination with the colleagues there by making
the office environment healthy.”
Tell me any changes that would
you like to bring within this organization.
“As there is no big change required but at some levels little
things needs to be changed like proper evaluation of the
employee that would help him/her to get better opportunity
within organization. Motivation classes which will reduce
stress level and up-to-date training on modern functionalities
that will make employee more effective and result driven.”
What is more important to you:
the money or the work?
“Both are equally important. If I am given a good work but
not rewarded or paid well then definitely my morale will
get reduce similarly if I am paid well but has not been
assigned good work then my skill will get down.”
What motivates you to do your
best on the job?
“Challenging work, continuous learning and career scope”
Would you be willing to relocate
if required?
“I always believe in flexibility. But my first priority
will always be my home location but in this current scenario
I am ready to locate anywhere because at the initial level
I have to learn and make me effective”.
If you were hiring a person for
this job, what would you look for?
“Flexibility, Positive attitude, learning spirit” Do you
have any questions for me? “Always have some questions prepared.”
Or
“What is the future plan for your organization in terms
of market perspective?”
Or
“How organization is taking help of technology to become
world class organization”
Why have you chosen the government
job over private jobs as private jobs gives more salary
and perks?
“Recently we have seen the downfall of Satyam this was the
eye opener for whole globe that private jobs are not secured,
definitely we can get good salary but in terms of life satisfaction
and social coordination only government job can give”
Or
“Six pay commissions have already come into existence
so we will get the same level of salary as private job gives.”
Or
To be secured government job is always being the
best over private jobs.”
What are your strengths?
“My strengths are interpersonal skills, and I can usually
win people over to my point of view. Also, I have good judgment
about people and an intuitive sense of their talents and
their ability to contribute to a given problem. ”
Or
“I am a regular improver (try to show that you are regular
improver). My percentage has consistently increased from
class 10th to graduation.”
Or
“I never loose hope this is my third attempt after the two
times rejection in written test and this time I cleared
the test and sitting in front of you”
What are some of your major weaknesses?
This is not the time to confess all your problems or to
confidently say you have no weaknesses. The best way to
handle this question is to mention personal weaknesses that
should look strength also that you have already improved
upon. For example,
“I have a real weakness for chocolate that tends to go right
to my waist! I’m watching my calories carefully these days!”
Or
“I’ve never been good with accounting. I’m glad
this job doesn’t involve accounting.”
Or
“I have a tendency to take on too much on my own.
I am working on this by delegating more.”
Or
I am not too much social .I am working on this by interacting
relatives/friends and attending social parties
How do you manage stress in your
daily work?
“I try to get out for lunch at least once during the week
to clear my head.”
Or
“I memorize the best moment of my life and just reducing
the stress.”
Educational Background
Why did you attend that particular
college?
“I chose this college because of its competitive atmosphere
and the good reputation. This college emphasizes on practical,
job-related courses and student participation in activities
related to their specific career plans”.
Did your family have any influence
on your choice of college?
“My family is always supportive to me and gives suggestions
in a needful time, but they realized I was pretty sure of
myself and knew what I wanted. They stood back and let me
decide. They agreed with my decision and encouraged me to
go ahead with this.”
Why didn’t you do better in school
or your marks are so less?
“Apart from studies I was just involved with other activities
and growing up. I always got along with my teachers and
classmates, and I even won awards for (perfect attendance/science
projects/debate club). The importance of grades did not
have an impact on me then. I believe in clarifying the concept
and in exams, apart from knowledge some others factors plays
a very important role like writing speed and hand writing.
Today I am sitting in front of you because of my clear concept
and reducing the mistakes that brought low marks.”
What was your favorite subject
in college?
“Name those subjects which you know very well. Try to prepare
at least two subject of your graduation before going to
interview.”
Did your grade/marks average reflect
your work ability?
“My grades were above average to excellent, and I think
my work record has been the same. There is a different method
of evaluation in school, of course, and I’ve worked harder
on the job than I did in school. At work, it is results
that count, and I have always been able to achieve results.
It’s not just what you know, but what you do with what you
know. This has always been my formula for career success.
”
OR
“I earned average grades in school, but my work record has
been good to excellent. In school you are evaluated simply
by how well you show what you know. At work it’s what you
do with what you know, the results you achieve counts for
everything. I have always concentrated on the result, and
I’ve always delivered. “
Name two things you learned
in your college that can help you in job.
“Many of the subjects I studied in school specifically apply
to this field, including … ,…, and … Yet what school
really taught me that has worked throughout my career was
how to solve problems, how to apply myself, and, finally,
how to set a goal and achieve it.”
Do you subscribe to any magazines
or professional journals? Which ones?
“Yes, I subscribe to and read ______________. (Mention the
most influential journals in your field. If you don’t know
then simply say I used to read news paper.”
What is your hobby/interest?
CookingIf your hobby is cooking then be prepare for these types
question
1 When did you start cooking? Who taught you to cook?
2 What kind of variety did you have in food?
3 What foods were cooked for celebrations or special
events?
4 What did you eat in a typical daily meal?
5 What was a Sunday meal?
6 What was your mother’s favorite dish to make?
If interviewer asks you to tell to make any recipe then
confidently answer whatever you know, also prepare some
words related with cooking from the dictionary.
MUSIC/DANCE
1. What kind of songs do you sing?
“Name any song that you remember and if they say to sing
then sing few words because they just want to see your
confidence.”
2. Can you sing/dance at this time?
“Say confidently yes”
3. Who is your favorite singer/dancer?
“Name your favorite singer/dancer and remember few
his latest/old songs/dance”
Travel
What is favorite tourist place?
“Tell any place which you know very well.
Do you remember any interesting
incident during the trip?
“Tell any incident that happened during your any trip
and it should not be too long.”