10. How reliable you were?
The interviewer wants to know that how you work on deadlines and how you come up with new ideas in a limited time to solve a specific problem.
11. What are your salary requirements?
Be careful to answer this question you should know market value of the job you have applied. You could also say that you are expecting a salary based on your job responsibilities, work experience, skills and market value. But if you have a specific salary package in your mind go for it.
12. Why do you want to work for this company?
Stress the positive aspects of the target company. It is always good to research the company in depth before interview. Talk about company turnover, products, policies, services, etc.
13. What do you know about this company?
You would be surprised at the number of candidates who turn up for interviews with very less or no information about the company. It is important that you should gather information about the company. Collect all information on company's share, turnover, etc.
14. Have you been interviewing for other jobs?
Say yes but also add: ?I have given first choice to your company.
15. What has been your greatest professional achievement so far?
Use this question as an opportunity to explain your most rewarding achievement.
Talk about substantial contribution, team achievement, unique expertise, etc.
16. How do you prioritize various activities?
Often you might be in a position to decide on which activity to accomplish first. Respond this question by saying how you set priorities between urgent and important.
17. What motivates you to give your best?
This is not the time to say money, even if it is. You could be motivated by recognition for a good job done.
18. What do you think of your boss?
Tell them about your boss good points. If you do not like your boss even though don't say negative, find something good to say.
19. What is your code of conduct?
You must be aware of the sense of rightness, fairness and goodness that are defined within the company. Instead of defining guidelines for conduct, you should define yourself as an all rounder candidate who loves to work and enjoys the challenges.
20. When would you start work?
No hard and fast rule in your answer. Ask for 1 or 2 weeks grace period before starting your new job so that you would start your work without any hurdles.
21. Can you tell me something about yourself?
It is the most common question. Be prepared to answer this question in about two minutes. Stress on the relevant facts about your education, career, work experience, skills and personal and professional life. Don't forget to answer briefly and honestly.
22. Why do you think this job is good for you?
This is your chance to prove yourself. Tell about additional experiences and qualifications you have possessed which are relevant to the job.
You can also say: I would like a role that gives me an opportunity to serve the company, the society and above all, my nation.
23. Do you have any questions for me?
Don't forget to ask a question because it shows that you are interested in this job. You may ask anything about company and job you are applying for.
24. Why do you want to leave your current job?
Be very careful to answer this tricky question. Don't mention anything negative about your current company or employer and not to sound angry or rude.
For example instead of saying, I do get more challenges in my current job
Respond instead with: I am keen to get more challenges and chances to prove myself.
25. What experience do you have?
Tell them your experience related to the company's concerns. Try to give examples to describe your job responsibilities. If you do not have relevant experience, you can mention about your training programs, skills and show them how customer service experience can be applied to management positions.
Different types of questions
Questions tend to fall into a three main categories: Behavioral questions determine if you have desired skills for the job; Hypothetical questions require handling different types of situations; And stress questions are designed to test your sense of humor.