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khamira
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what are 3 interview questions you will ask ?
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Joseph Canuto
Recruiter
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Union City, California
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Joseph’s Answer
Hi Khamira,
As a recruiter, I'm interviewing people all the time. While my questions can differ from role to role, these two questions are the ones I ask consistently across all my candidates ( I may also have follow up questions to dig deeper based on answers I receive):
- What is it about my company and the role that piqued your interest? (At the end of the day, I'm not looking for something rehearsed or "what I think the recruiter wants to hear" - be genuine in this answer).
- What motivates you? What are you looking to get out of an opportunity like this if you were to land the role? (i.e. are you growth driven opportunities to build your skillset? are you looking for leadership opportunities? are you driven by increase your total income? etc.)
Hope this helps.
Best,
Joseph
Matthew Horton
Manager, Education Specialists
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Matthew’s Answer
- Discuss one of your greatest successes either at school, work, other?
- Discuss a project or task that didn't end as expected and what you learned?
- When working as part of a team what type of role do you typically take on?
Alejandra Salgado Ramirez
Engineer
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Mexico City, Mexico
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Alejandra’s Answer
Hi Khamira, I think I will ask these questions:
1 How do you deal with conflict?
2 What are your strenghts?
3 Why should I choose you between other candidates?
Amanda Grady, MSA
Assurance Associate
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New York, New York
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Amanda’s Answer
Hi Khamira!
Great question! Three questions that I've seen in interviews would be:
1) Why are you the best candidate for the role? (Why should we hire you?)
2) Tell me about a time you worked on a team project or job and had to work with someone difficult. (This shows how you handle conflict).
3) What should I know that's not on your resume? (Any passions /extra-curricular activities)
Goodluck on your journey!
Great question! Three questions that I've seen in interviews would be:
1) Why are you the best candidate for the role? (Why should we hire you?)
2) Tell me about a time you worked on a team project or job and had to work with someone difficult. (This shows how you handle conflict).
3) What should I know that's not on your resume? (Any passions /extra-curricular activities)
Goodluck on your journey!
Katya Lev
Financial center manager
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New York, New York
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Katya’s Answer
Hi Khamira, when I was conducting interviews for the retail/banking positions. I interviewed many tellers. Platform, multi branch managers, assistant managers-so depending on the job the questions of course varies.
1) Please tell me about your experience and how your skills relate for this position?
2) Please describe a challenging situation -what was the situation, what steps did you take to resolve the situation, how did it make you feel and what was the result?
3) Please describe your expectations of customer experience. How do you make sure you delivered exceptional client experience to your clients ?
where are you going for the interview? Can I help you debrief and go through the mock interview?
best regards
1) Please tell me about your experience and how your skills relate for this position?
2) Please describe a challenging situation -what was the situation, what steps did you take to resolve the situation, how did it make you feel and what was the result?
3) Please describe your expectations of customer experience. How do you make sure you delivered exceptional client experience to your clients ?
where are you going for the interview? Can I help you debrief and go through the mock interview?
best regards
Carl Luo
Solution Engineer
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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Carl’s Answer
Apart from the stand career questions, I like to explore the person hobbies and habit outside of the work environment this helps to determine if the person is a cultural fit. Here are the following 3 questions for me:
1. What do you do on your weekend?
2. What hobbies do you have?
3. What are your aspirational goals?
1. What do you do on your weekend?
2. What hobbies do you have?
3. What are your aspirational goals?
Jacqueline Falbo
Technical Account Manager
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Joliet, Illinois
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Jacqueline’s Answer
Hi Khamira,
Some questions I've encountered are:
What are your weaknesses?
How do you deal with difficult people?
How do you feel working with a team and what role do you see yourself in that team? ( ie major contributor, leader, etc.)
David Kelly
International Tax Senior Manager
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Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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David’s Answer
Hi Khamira,
The three questions I ask which usually provide the greatest insight into a candidate would be as follows:
- What do you do to unwind / relax after a busy day studying or working?
- What skills have you learned in prior jobs that you feel will help you in this role (remember that every job or activity you have completed in the past will have provided you with new skills, new insights, new perspective, etc.)?
- How would your friends and former colleagues describe your personality?
When I interview potential future teammates, I want to get behind their CV and understand what they are like as a person and how they will fit into my team. Always be yourself in an interview and answer questions honestly (it is OK if you do not know the answer to a question, just be honest about it and try and answer based on the knowledge you do have - that illustrates problem solving ability, ability to work under pressure and mental agility).
Hope that helps.
David
Rose Mlakar
Core Assurance
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Columbus, Ohio
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Rose’s Answer
Three questions I typically ask during interviews:
1) One question that shows I did my research on the company before the interview. Example: I saw on the company website that last year alone employees did 50,000 hours in community service work. Did you participate in any of this?
2) One question that shows I was listening during the interview. Most of the time interviewers mention their personal lives at some point during the interview. I like to remember at least one thing they said and ask them to elaborate on it further. For example: You mentioned before that you traveled to Ireland with the company. What was your favorite part about living there for 3 months?
3) I always like to ask one question that shows my continuing interest in the job at hand or the company in general. For example: What course or courses did you take in college that you feel best helped you to prepare for your work at company XYZ?
Some additional pointers:
-Always come to the interview with your questions already written down on a notepad and at least three copies of your resume. Having your questions written down is expected by employers and keeps you from forgetting your best questions.
-Write down at least 7 questions to ask. It is always better to have more than less in case some of your questions are answered throughout the interview. If you bring a lot of questions only ask your best 3 questions at the end. Usually there is not enough time for more than that and you do not want to force the interview to go for too long.
-Never forget to end the interview by asking for the interviewer's business card and send them an email in the next 24 hours thanking them for their time.
1) One question that shows I did my research on the company before the interview. Example: I saw on the company website that last year alone employees did 50,000 hours in community service work. Did you participate in any of this?
2) One question that shows I was listening during the interview. Most of the time interviewers mention their personal lives at some point during the interview. I like to remember at least one thing they said and ask them to elaborate on it further. For example: You mentioned before that you traveled to Ireland with the company. What was your favorite part about living there for 3 months?
3) I always like to ask one question that shows my continuing interest in the job at hand or the company in general. For example: What course or courses did you take in college that you feel best helped you to prepare for your work at company XYZ?
Some additional pointers:
-Always come to the interview with your questions already written down on a notepad and at least three copies of your resume. Having your questions written down is expected by employers and keeps you from forgetting your best questions.
-Write down at least 7 questions to ask. It is always better to have more than less in case some of your questions are answered throughout the interview. If you bring a lot of questions only ask your best 3 questions at the end. Usually there is not enough time for more than that and you do not want to force the interview to go for too long.
-Never forget to end the interview by asking for the interviewer's business card and send them an email in the next 24 hours thanking them for their time.
Nandita Padmanabhan
Strategic Sourcing Co-Op
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New Brunswick, New Jersey
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Nandita’s Answer
While questions are typically different depending on the role you are applying for, there are definitely some common ones I feel like apply to all different roles and industries. You should definitely be able to answer the question "tell me about yourself", walking the interviewer through your education and related experiences. Aside from this, some popular questions are "what are your strengths and weaknesses?" and "tell me about a time when you had to work as a part of a team", etc. Hope this helps!
Sathisha Ananthrao
Software professional
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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Sathisha’s Answer
a) To know about you- Tell me yourself.?
b) To know about your work - Tell me about your recent project?
c) To know about your skills - Would ask about domain skills questions?
b) To know about your work - Tell me about your recent project?
c) To know about your skills - Would ask about domain skills questions?
Raquel Davis
Registered Nurse, premed student
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Providence, Rhode Island
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Raquel’s Answer
Hello Khamira, I know most people have answered questions they ask to interviewees or questions they have commonly been asked in interviews, but I would like to add a question that I have learned is great to ask the people who are interviewing you. One question that I have always gotten a good response from interviewers with is “is there anything on my application that is concerning to you?”
This is a pretty uncommon question and every time I have asked it the interviewer has been surprised and impressed. It shows that you acknowledge that there may be flaws in your application while also giving you the opportunity to address them. It often opens up a very honest dialogue.
Best of luck.
This is a pretty uncommon question and every time I have asked it the interviewer has been surprised and impressed. It shows that you acknowledge that there may be flaws in your application while also giving you the opportunity to address them. It often opens up a very honest dialogue.
Best of luck.
Gloria Ortiz
Instructional Designer
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Irving, Texas
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Gloria’s Answer
Hi khamira,
This is something that depends on what job I am hiring for. For the most part, I want to know the following:
- What do you bring to this job? (Qualifications, enthusiasm for the job)
- Why did you choose this job at this company?
- What are your future plans with regard to this job or career?
When I hire people, I want people who have experience and who want to grow in their role. That does not always mean wanting to be promoted up in the organization. It can also mean that you want to be the best at what you do. With that goal, it means that you constantly have to be learning and innovating within your own skills. The passion for the job is something that will come through even if you don't have all the experience requested in the job description.
Gloria
This is something that depends on what job I am hiring for. For the most part, I want to know the following:
- What do you bring to this job? (Qualifications, enthusiasm for the job)
- Why did you choose this job at this company?
- What are your future plans with regard to this job or career?
When I hire people, I want people who have experience and who want to grow in their role. That does not always mean wanting to be promoted up in the organization. It can also mean that you want to be the best at what you do. With that goal, it means that you constantly have to be learning and innovating within your own skills. The passion for the job is something that will come through even if you don't have all the experience requested in the job description.
Gloria
Theresa Wong
Paralegal
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Washington, Washington
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Theresa’s Answer
Hi Khamira,
Great question! It's helpful to think ahead and prepare answers to the questions you've received so you are well prepared to answer any questions you are given.
1) When was the last time you worked on a team? Describe your experience.
2) Tell me about a time you missed a deadline and tell me how you handled the situation.
3) Why did you apply for this position?
Good luck!
Great question! It's helpful to think ahead and prepare answers to the questions you've received so you are well prepared to answer any questions you are given.
1) When was the last time you worked on a team? Describe your experience.
2) Tell me about a time you missed a deadline and tell me how you handled the situation.
3) Why did you apply for this position?
Good luck!
Don OHair
Director, Corporate Compliance
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Morgan Hill, California
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Don’s Answer
I have always focused a lot on behavioral questions. Some of the ones I use:
1. Tell me about a time you've had a conflict with a colleague/classmate. What was that conflict and what did you do to address it?
2. Tell me about a time when you challenged status quo/"the norm." What did you observe, what was the change you suggested and how did you go about putting it into action?
3. You have a team member/classmate that is struggling with finishing a task. What would you do/did you do to address the challenge or change the behavior?
1. Tell me about a time you've had a conflict with a colleague/classmate. What was that conflict and what did you do to address it?
2. Tell me about a time when you challenged status quo/"the norm." What did you observe, what was the change you suggested and how did you go about putting it into action?
3. You have a team member/classmate that is struggling with finishing a task. What would you do/did you do to address the challenge or change the behavior?
Luis Orozco
Cisco TAC
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Mexico City, Mexico
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Luis’s Answer
Hi Khamira,
- What are you doing here, what are you looking for? This but said in a nicer way. Hehe.
- How you see yourself in 1-5 years?
- Your strengths?
Hope this can be usefull for you.
Regards!
Luis | Cisco TAC
Doreen Somerville
District Manager
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Rosedale, Maryland
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Doreen’s Answer
1. What was your favorite subject in school?
2. What is your proudest academic or professional accomplishment?
3. Why should I select you for this position over all of the other candidates who applied?
2. What is your proudest academic or professional accomplishment?
3. Why should I select you for this position over all of the other candidates who applied?
Bridie Kennedy
Sales Manager
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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Bridie’s Answer
* How did you prepare for this interview? Was there anything that surprised you about our company?
* If you find yourself working with a team that is not motivated, how do you keep yourself motivated and motivate others?
* Tell me about a time that you failed at something.
* If you find yourself working with a team that is not motivated, how do you keep yourself motivated and motivate others?
* Tell me about a time that you failed at something.
Maria Cristina Villalobos
Project Manager
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Mexico City, Mexico
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Maria Cristina’s Answer
Hi Khamira, I think my questions will be:
- How you decide to come here?
- What are your expectations?
- What inspire you the most?
Hi Khamira - here are the questions I usually ask when I am interviewing people:
1. If I asked your co-workers to describe you in one word, what would it be?
2. What is the best organizational tool/process that you use often?
3. Name an accomplishment that you are most proud of.
Jolina Gallero
Anton Chernyshev
Engineer
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Saint Petersburg, Russia
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Anton’s Answer
Hi Khamira,
1. Why do you want to work here?
2. Who do you see yourself in 5 years?
3. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Hope it will help,
Regards
Anton
1. Why do you want to work here?
2. Who do you see yourself in 5 years?
3. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Hope it will help,
Regards
Anton
Simeon Snow
Risk Assurance
1792
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Houston, Texas
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Simeon’s Answer
I would ask about these:
1. Describe a time you had to work together with others and how you contributed.
2. Describe a time you made a mistake and learned from it.
3. Describe a time you gave yourself a goal and worked to achieve it.
1. Describe a time you had to work together with others and how you contributed.
2. Describe a time you made a mistake and learned from it.
3. Describe a time you gave yourself a goal and worked to achieve it.
Alejandra Hernandez-Montaño
Manager
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Mexico City, Mexico
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Alejandra’s Answer
Hi Khamira, my questions would be:
- What energizes you?
- What are your strengths?
- What would you like to accomplish by being part of this team/company?