Interview Questions and answer for Freshers (All Jobs)
If you’re a Fresher/ new graduate just entering the workforce, you probably don’t have work experience for the interviewer to evaluate. Therefore, they will tend to focus on your performance in school, how open you are to learning, and how well you can translate what you’ve learned to apply it at work. As always, your goal is to stand out from all the other graduates.
Question No.1. Would you tell me something about yourself?
Answer tips: The interviewer doesn’t want to hear a long, rambling answer. You will need their help in narrowing the scope of this broad question so you can give a satisfactory response. Ask, “What area of my background are you most interested in?” so the interviewer can be more specific and help you avoid giving irrelevant information. You are virtually guaranteed to get this question, so make sure to have a 30 second to 1 minute answer prepared.
Question No.2. Why did you choose (your Subject) as a field of study? Why did you select (name of college) to obtain your degree?
Answer tips: These questions are attempts to determine how you reason. Therefore, you should say you went into (your field) because it was your favorite subject, for example - not because all your friends majored in (your Subject). Likewise, you want to emphasize that you chose a certain institution because of the quality of the program or the presence of a particular faculty member-not that your parents wanted you to or that your friend was going there. Your responses should emphasize that these decisions involved careful thought.
Question No.3. Have you had a chance to work on any group projects?
Answer tips: This question is an invitation to talk about what you learned in school that could be used on the job. You could say you learned about teamwork and interacting with others, or describe a project you did from start to finish and what you assimilated in the process. Concentrate on what you got out of the experience that has prepared you for real-world situations.
Question No.4. Have your career plans changed since you began your studies?
Answer tips: An interviewer may ask this question to determine how focused you are and whether you’re drifting along without a game plan. If your career plans did change, be prepared to provide an acceptable reason.
Question No.5. If I were to call your references, how do you think they would describe you?
Answer tips: The interviewer is looking for clues to what kind of person you are. Your answer will reflect how you feel about yourself and what it would be like to work with you. Don’t rattle off a list of adjectives; select 1–2 traits, and be ready to back up your answer with concrete examples. Stick with positive characteristics, such as “goal oriented,” “enthusiastic,” “able to speak and write effectively,” “team leader,” “goes the extra mile to get things done,” or “someone who likes challenges.”
Question No.6. Tell me about your research.
Answer tips: This is not an invitation to launch into a seminar. The interviewer is looking for a short (probably 3-5 minutes) overview of what you have done. Hit the highlights of your undergraduate research, thesis work, or summer/co-op experience. Provide sufficient detail so the interviewer can understand your personal contributions and results — where you added value — but don’t go into excessive descriptions. Bring a 1–2 page handout to help get your points across quickly and leave with the interviewer for recalling the details. Focus on outcomes from your research. In addition to what you did, you should be able to explain the value of the project
Question No.7. What are your short-term goals? Long-term goals?
Answer tips: The interviewer wants to see whether you’ve thought about what you want to do with your life. Your short-term goal might be “To learn everything you can about the organization and the industry, to identify the opportunities.” By that time, you should have a better feeling for your long-range goals. It’s difficult to form true long-term goals before you have some work experience as a basis. You can be honest about that.
Question No.8. We have many people applying for this position. What makes you more qualified than the other applicants?
Answer tips: In one sense, this question seems unfair; the interviewer is asking you to compare yourself with the competition, which you know nothing about. Don’t let that tactic intimidate you; instead, consider this an opportunity for you to sell yourself and your skills. Stress your positive personality traits (drive, motivation, and communication skills), your desire to learn, and your ambition. Summarize the job description, and match each point with your skills.
If you’re a Fresher/ new graduate just entering the workforce, you probably don’t have work experience for the interviewer to evaluate. Therefore, they will tend to focus on your performance in school, how open you are to learning, and how well you can translate what you’ve learned to apply it at work. As always, your goal is to stand out from all the other graduates.
Question No.1. Would you tell me something about yourself?
Answer tips: The interviewer doesn’t want to hear a long, rambling answer. You will need their help in narrowing the scope of this broad question so you can give a satisfactory response. Ask, “What area of my background are you most interested in?” so the interviewer can be more specific and help you avoid giving irrelevant information. You are virtually guaranteed to get this question, so make sure to have a 30 second to 1 minute answer prepared.
Question No.2. Why did you choose (your Subject) as a field of study? Why did you select (name of college) to obtain your degree?
Answer tips: These questions are attempts to determine how you reason. Therefore, you should say you went into (your field) because it was your favorite subject, for example - not because all your friends majored in (your Subject). Likewise, you want to emphasize that you chose a certain institution because of the quality of the program or the presence of a particular faculty member-not that your parents wanted you to or that your friend was going there. Your responses should emphasize that these decisions involved careful thought.
Question No.3. Have you had a chance to work on any group projects?
Answer tips: This question is an invitation to talk about what you learned in school that could be used on the job. You could say you learned about teamwork and interacting with others, or describe a project you did from start to finish and what you assimilated in the process. Concentrate on what you got out of the experience that has prepared you for real-world situations.
Question No.4. Have your career plans changed since you began your studies?
Answer tips: An interviewer may ask this question to determine how focused you are and whether you’re drifting along without a game plan. If your career plans did change, be prepared to provide an acceptable reason.
Question No.5. If I were to call your references, how do you think they would describe you?
Answer tips: The interviewer is looking for clues to what kind of person you are. Your answer will reflect how you feel about yourself and what it would be like to work with you. Don’t rattle off a list of adjectives; select 1–2 traits, and be ready to back up your answer with concrete examples. Stick with positive characteristics, such as “goal oriented,” “enthusiastic,” “able to speak and write effectively,” “team leader,” “goes the extra mile to get things done,” or “someone who likes challenges.”
Question No.6. Tell me about your research.
Answer tips: This is not an invitation to launch into a seminar. The interviewer is looking for a short (probably 3-5 minutes) overview of what you have done. Hit the highlights of your undergraduate research, thesis work, or summer/co-op experience. Provide sufficient detail so the interviewer can understand your personal contributions and results — where you added value — but don’t go into excessive descriptions. Bring a 1–2 page handout to help get your points across quickly and leave with the interviewer for recalling the details. Focus on outcomes from your research. In addition to what you did, you should be able to explain the value of the project
Question No.7. What are your short-term goals? Long-term goals?
Answer tips: The interviewer wants to see whether you’ve thought about what you want to do with your life. Your short-term goal might be “To learn everything you can about the organization and the industry, to identify the opportunities.” By that time, you should have a better feeling for your long-range goals. It’s difficult to form true long-term goals before you have some work experience as a basis. You can be honest about that.
Question No.8. We have many people applying for this position. What makes you more qualified than the other applicants?
Answer tips: In one sense, this question seems unfair; the interviewer is asking you to compare yourself with the competition, which you know nothing about. Don’t let that tactic intimidate you; instead, consider this an opportunity for you to sell yourself and your skills. Stress your positive personality traits (drive, motivation, and communication skills), your desire to learn, and your ambition. Summarize the job description, and match each point with your skills.
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