INTERVIEW QUESTION AND ANSWERS

Take the time to prepare relevant and insightful questions for each interview. 1. What type of training is provided? 2. How well do students succeed in this graduate program? 3. What would you like done differently by the next person who fills the position? 4. What type of people seem to do well in this company? 5. What kind of support does this person receive in terms of people, finances, etc.? 6. What are some of the objectives that you would like accomplished in this job? 7. What are some of the most difficult problems facing someone in this position? How do you think these could best be handled? 8. How do students get paired for research opportunities in this graduate program?

1. Review the list of Sample Questions to Ask (this list includes questions for a job or graduate school interview). 2. Make a list of your own questions. Do not rely on generic questions. You should always ask questions because the employer will know that you are interested in the organization/program. 3. Keep questions focused on the position and company. Save salary and employee benefits questions for after the offer has been extended.

1. What are your weak points or weaknesses? Do not say “None.” Give only one. Discuss your efforts to improve or manage your weakness.  “My computer skills are not as strong as I would like them to be, so I have taken a Microsoft Office course which has been helpful.” 2. Why are you interested in our company/program? Talk about information that you found through research. Maybe the innovative approach to business is what attracted you. Perhaps the research at the institution or a referral from a professor piqued your interest in the graduate school. 3. Describe what you find stressful in a job. How do you handle the stress? Provide examples of when you have been in stressful situations. Your response should include a positive result. The interviewer wants to understand how you achieve personal and professional balance. 4. What are your strengths? Provide three adjectives or examples of your strengths. Present them as they relate to the particular position and organization

How do you handle pressure and stress? This is also a most important and ever asking question like tell me about yourself, what are your weaknesses. You're likely already stressed from the interview and the interviewer can see if you're handling it well or not. Everybody feels stress, but the degree varies. Saying that you whine to your shrink, kick your dog or slam down a fifth of Jack are not good answers. Exercising, relaxing with a good book, socializing with friends or turning stress into productive energy are more along the lines of the "correct" answers. 

What are your weaknesses? The question is asked in most of the interviews, Everybody has weaknesses, but don't spend too much time on this one and keep it work related. Along with a minor weakness or two, try to point out a couple of weaknesses that the interviewer might see as strengths, such as sometimes being a little too meticulous about the quality of your work. (Avoid saying "I work too hard." It's a predictable, common answer.) For every weakness, offer a strength that compensates for it.

The dress code for men in most of the countries and most of the professions are same, The details of dress code is as follows Dark, solid or pin-striped suit OR you can go on clean and neat pant/ shirt with tie Shined, dark shoes Conservative tie Clean, well-groomed nails Avoid flashy cuff links, rings, necklace or earrings

The dress code is also a important thing for successful interview, the dress code for girls are as follows Suit (pant or skirt) or tailored dress in solid or subtle color, no extreme slits, necklines or hemlines In India most of the ladies go on sarees/ Chudidars, it is suitable for only few professions like teacher, receptionist etc. While attending a call center interview Suit (pant or skirt) is preferable. Polished, closed-toe shoes, basic dark pumps with medium or low heels (no open-toed or backless shoes) Light make-up and jewelry Clean nails and no chips if polished Match stockings appropriately (no bare legs)

Behavioral-based Interviews is popular after 2010 This interviewing technique based on the idea that past behavior and performance predicts future behavior and performance, interviewer focus on experiences, behaviors, knowledge, skills, and abilities that are job related Most of the interviewers are turning to behavioral based interviews as the preferred method of screening and evaluating applicants. The Behavioral based interview method provides a fair, equitable, and effective system to guard against costly and unproductive “mis-hires”

Telephone interview is a cost-effective way to screen candidates, The Candidates should treat the interview as seriously as an in-person interview. If Your interview calls calls without information and wants to interview you on the spot, let him or her know that you have a conflict and suggest alternatives, Go to a quiet place Listen carefully to what the interviewer is saying. Note following tips of telephone interview Speak slowly and enunciate clearly Address professionally Make a list of important points to highlight Have your resume in front of you Stand up if that will give you more energy

The following questions are most likely to be asked while interview a civil foreman for construction sites. Only few companies ask high level questions to civil foreman what they ask for Civil Engineers. Look at the few interview questions given below 1) Tell me about yourself and your experience in civil construction? 2) Why did you choose civil field after your academic qualification rather than continuing you education? 3) Are you interested to Diploma/ BE in civil Engineering? 4) What are the main reasons of building collapse? 5) What are the key responsibilities of a civil foreman in construction site? 6) Where did you work as Civil Foreman? 7) Are you ready to handle a position of site Engineer? 8) What are the safety measures you should take in your site to prevent incidents? 9) What is Height work permit?, Who issue permit to labours? 10) If there is a Emergency in your working area, whom you contact first? 11) Why tool box talk is necessary every day before