Tell me something about yourself,
take me through your profile.
So I finished my schooling
and then just didn’t feel like studying anymore
and then I took a break because my mum told me to
Done.
My weakness is actually my strength you know,
I am not so hard working, but I am definitely a smart-worker,
I get everything done by the interns you know!
So my short-term goal is to get another tattoo
and watch all Hrithik Roshan films, what’s yours?
See, I will only work with you for a year to get experience
and then I’ll find a better job! Okay?
Thank you for your time, we'll let you know. Bye!
Nervous about your interview?
Well, it is justified.
I’ve seen quite a few epic interview fails
and some wins too,
my own!
So, I can understand your predicament.
Everything from your confidence,
to your attitude
to your interests, will be noticed.
Which makes it all the more important for you to
make a lasting impression.
And how do you do that?
You answer all the questions with balance,
practice and calculation.
That’s right,
unfortunately real life job interviews are
nothing like what you see in the movies,
Doing what Raju Rastogi did in
the movie 3 Idiots,
can backfire on you.
So it’s safe to stick by the book here,
with a hint of your personality and some spontaneity.
This question aims to understand-
the kind of employee you are,
so it’s a good idea to use this to make a
brief self-pitch
on why you are perfect for this job.
Start with talking about how passionate you are
about your profession,
and take them through all you exciting work projects in detail.
Tell them about some of your professional goals
and career milestones,
but remember not to recite your resume.
Answer the question like this -
I am very passionate about writing.
In my previous organisation,
I started out as a writer but grew in that role
to take on content operations as well.
I am now looking for a role where I can apply those learnings,
and take on bigger responsibilities.
Did you get it?
This question is asked to find out
how serious you are about your prospects with the company,
so treat it that way.
Do your research about the organisation.
Incorporate their vision and mission in your answer.
Instead of giving a vague answer,
tell them why you want to take on the role on offer
and how excited you are to work with them.
Use this answer -
I am especially impressed by how you integrate
consumer insights into your storytelling.
I would like use my skills of social media management
and data driven strategy to help enhance your campaigns.
It would truly be a privilege for me to
work with team such as yours.
Answer this with honesty.
Share real-life examples where you displayed these strengths.
Use the keywords from the job description in your answer.
Optimising your answer as per the job description
is the smart way to be.
Say something like this -
My colleagues say I am a people’s person
and know how to fulfill a brief on a deadline.
I am also a fast learner and a problem solver.
Treat this question as the employer’s way of understanding
whether you can ease through high-pressure situations, or not.
Your answer, in this case, should be tweaked to not reflect too
poorly on your profile.
Don't lie about not having a weakness!
That's impossible! Everybody has one.
How do you answer in this tricky situation? -
I trust people easily, and that tends to put me in an odd spot,
especially when it comes to dealing with clients.
However, I am learning to change that.
The recruiter wants to know how serious you are
about your career.
They want to know if your goals align with theirs.
Show your potential employer that you are ambitious,
driven and passionate.
Don’t make false claims of being with the
same organisation for the next five years,
instead tell them about how you love your job
and you want to scale up the ranks doing what you like.
A good cheat tip is to talk
about your dream job and tie that in with the position on offer.
In the next five years, I am hoping to grow
through the ranks
at an organisation that values my work,
and eventually become an expert in the application of
digital marketing strategy.
There are also some commonly asked questions,
which you are not bound to answer.
Watch this video to know how to answer them.
So these were the most commonly asked
job interview questions.
Make sure to tweak them according to you.
Practice them well before you land that coveted job!
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share it with people who need help with interviews.
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We'll be back next week with another helpful video
to help you get a job.
Until then, raise your power.
