4/18/15

The best answers to frequently asked questions in job interviews

You know respond well to the most common questions asked by recruiters in a job interview? Get to know the list and see how you can be hired

Universia Portugal selected the 16 most common questions in job interviews (you can post your question below we will help you to answer). Consult the most appropriate answers to frequently asked questions and get your job:


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1. Talk about yourself
The recruiter does not want a short answer. Talk about something that you really highlight the other candidates and above all to promote a discussion.

2. Describe the best and the worst boss you ever had
Describes what you learned. Whether it was the best or worst boss you ever had. You can even say that, with good bosses learned what to do and with the bad, what not to do.

3. Talk about your professional goals
The recruiter is not interested in knowing whatever is on your decisions. Want to make sure that not sent the curriculum by chance, because who knows how to decide and will be a great boss.

4. Do you prefer working alone or in teams?
Replied that you are able to work both ways. Offers examples to substantiate your claim.

5. Give some examples of teamwork
Offers valid examples of group work, or it has to be the right time.

6. Have you ever had difficulty working with a manager?
This question should be answered with special attention. Never say that you did not get along for trivial reasons, but because you had different opinions and expectations. Do not exaggerate in critiquing your old boss.

7. How do you handle pressure?
A good way to answer this question is: "I deal with situations, not with pressure or stress this way, I work and solve the problem, not stress.."

8. What are your salary aspirations?
First of all, you have to research what is the average salary for your profession. Cites the base salary of its occupation and expects a proposal. Then you can say you're going to think or simply can refuse. The negative response may offer a higher salary, but it is a very risky strategy. Acts according to your needs.

9. How would you describe yourself?
Before you answer, think of the company for which you will work and the position to which you're applying. Then said your strengths in a few sentences.

10. What kind of work environment you prefer to work?
Can you answer that you are a flexible professional. Harnesses and asks how the work environment in the company.

11. Why do you want to work here?
To reply to this question as well, it is important that you have done some previous work to the interview and that you have you well informed about the company. Then think about what it can offer you to you taking into account their skills, objectives and future goals.

12. What are your goals for the future?
Our tip is that aproveites to relate your goals with the company and your profession.

13. What is he liked and what you did not like in your last job?
Do not overdo it to speak ill of your former company because the recruiter may find that you can do the same in the future. Takes the opportunity to talk about yourself and about your style. Thus, the recruiter will realize that you'll adapt to the company.

14. What have you learned from your mistakes?
In this case, it gives you examples of something that went wrong and that you managed to fix. Tell me the truth.

15. What interests you in this job?
The best way to answer this question is to describe the very vague. This answer always works.

16. Why should we hire you?
Give concrete examples of what you did and what you can do in the company. He also talks about your knowledge in the area and your expertise.


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