Excuse me: What questions do examiners usually ask when companies come to recruit, and how to answer the most reasonable questions?

A thorny question asked by the interviewer

You may have read books about job hunting and reviewed the answers to interview criteria questions in your mind. But what should you do if the interviewer asks other questions, questions that you didn't think of? This kind of question may be the most difficult, because it will show the agility of your thinking. They may be so tempting that you are caught off guard and fall into the trap of the interviewer, showing all aspects of yourself, including some personalities you didn't intend to reveal.

1. "What books have you read recently?" When applying for the position of court clerk, three federal judges asked me this question. I told them the name of the novel I was reading. One judge said that he had never heard of this book, another said that he only read books by Montana writers, and the third said that he knew the author of this book and was as interested in news as I was. -Anne Marie,1April 23, 999

Our suggestion: it is best to consider the relationship between this problem and this job. Instead of reading the novel you are reading, it is better to talk about some popular periodicals or books related to law. Although you may find that the interviewer is as interested in literature as you are, the interviewer's purpose in asking this question is to know whether you know the latest development in the professional field.

2. When I hear "What kind of person do you want to be in XX years?" I tried to answer this question in a humorous way (for example, I hope to live in the tropics after winning the lottery), but I am curious why professionals ask this question. -Susan,1April 29, 999

Our suggestion: Your intuition is correct! What exactly do they want to know? "Five years later, I hope I will still work hard and do my best." Such an answer will make the interviewer feel that you have worked hard and set high standards for yourself. You can also express that you want to continue learning and create greater value for your field.

I've always wondered what bosses really want to hear when they ask "What's your weakness?"? . Tell them you like chocolate? Or tell them that your weakness is that you won't tell others about yourself? Do you know how to answer this question? -Barbara,1April 30, 999

Our suggestion: This is a very common problem. If you say you have no shortcomings, you will appear arrogant. It would be frivolous to answer this question in a humorous way. This is a difficult question to answer, and the interviewer wants to see how you handle it. Talking from other angles, one disadvantage is the advantage. Don't fall into the interviewer's trap, treat the other person as a mother, father or confessor, and say something important to whether you can get the job or not! A good answer is: "It's hard for me to work with people who don't do their duty. I have high standards for my work, and I hope others will have high standards for myself. I am learning to explicitly ask others to participate more in my work before I get angry at unfair situations. " It also points out how to overcome this shortcoming.

In the past few years, I have encountered three thorny problems. Unfortunately, because I was not psychologically prepared, I couldn't give a satisfactory answer.

(1) Do you have many dates? This question was asked by a female interviewer of an American defense company. )

Why did you come here today? An investment bank interviewer walked into his office and saw the questions I asked when I was sitting there waiting for him. )

(3) If a spaceship landed outside at this time, would you go in? If it could go anywhere, where would you ask it to take you? A question asked by an investment bank interviewer. ) —— Kelly,1May 3, 999

Our suggestion: These questions are challenging. Although the first question seems a bit unusual, it was asked by a woman in love, but you still need to answer it seriously to satisfy the other person. A better answer is: "If you are worried that I am more concerned about my private life than my work, then I want to assure you that I am very devoted to my work. Similarly, I try to maintain a balanced life and enrich my spare time in various ways. " This not only answers the interviewer's questions, but also does not violate his privacy.

The question "Why are you here today" provides you with an opportunity to explain your enthusiasm for this job. If you don't take this sentence seriously, then this is a thorny issue. During the interview, it is very important to relax yourself and not to analyze the real meaning of each question. Try to make your answer closer to the relationship between you and the interviewer, and show that you have your own advantages as a candidate for this position. "I'm here to discuss my job search with you. Would you like to hear me introduce myself? " If the interviewer had interviewed not only the applicant for this position that day, he might have asked the same question. )

The problem with spaceships is how risky you are. To answer this question, you need to organize your language according to your knowledge of the job you are applying for. If this job requires you to be innovative, you can say, "Yes, I will go up and meet the most innovative people who have walked on this planet and ask them what their favorite way is, so as to keep myself as creative as possible."

Would you rather be a small fish in a big pond or a big fish in a small pond? A big fish in a small pond-then this pond belongs to me, but there is nothing I can conquer. A small fish in a big pond-so I have many chances to succeed! ! ! -Scott,1May 6, 999

Our suggestion: Your answer sounds good, but you should improvise. If you want to find a position in a fortune 500 company, then this answer is very suitable. But if you are interviewing in a small-scale enterprise, such an answer will make people feel that you are a little wasteful in doing this job. There is no best answer to this question-only the answer that best suits the job you are applying for and the situation at that time.

If you could start your career again, how would you change it?

Nothing ... I'm happy now, so I don't want to change anything.

What is your current career choice?

"I'm interested in three fields ..." Talk about specific positions and industries.

What do you think is the essence of success? According to your definition of success, how successful are you so far?

Think carefully about how to answer and how to connect with your career achievements.

How much do you know about our company?

Be sure to come prepared! Spend some time looking up information about this company on the Internet or in the library. Learn as much information as possible, including its products, scale, income, reputation, image, management talents, employees, skills, history and philosophy. Show interest in the company; Let the interviewer tell you about this company.

Why do you want to work for us?

Don't talk about what you want. Let's talk about what they need first: you want to devote yourself to a specific project of the company; You want to solve a problem in the company; You can contribute to the specific goals of the company.

What can you do for us? What can you do for us that others can't?

Take your past experience as an example. Tell me that you successfully solved a problem for your former employer that may be similar to the problem faced by this company.

What do you think attracts you most about this job? What doesn't appeal to you?

List more than three factors that attract you, and only one factor that doesn't attract you.

Why should we hire you?

Because of your knowledge, experience, ability and skills.

What are your expectations for this job?

I hope to provide an opportunity to develop my skills, show myself and get recognition from others.

Please tell me your definition of the position you are applying for.

Concise-give an action-oriented and result-oriented definition.

How long will it take you to make an important contribution to our company?

It won't take long-you expect to contribute to the company after a short adaptation period.

How long will you stay with us?

As long as we both feel that I have contributed to the company, made achievements and made progress, I will go on.

What do you think your former boss will say about your strengths and weaknesses if I talk to him?

Emphasize skills-don't deny your weaknesses too much; At any time, it is safer to say that your skills need to be improved than to say your shortcomings.

Can you work under pressure and deadlines?

Yes, business has always been like this.

How do you change your job?

Make it more and more perfect, of course.

Do you prefer management or production?

It depends on what the job is and the challenges it brings.

Now, what do you think you neglected in the past?

Answer succinctly, don't talk big.

Do you think you will perform better in companies of different sizes and types?

It depends on the job-talk about it in a little detail.

How do you resolve conflicts within the research team?

Let's talk about this problem in private first.

What is the most difficult decision you have ever made?

Try to relate your answer to the job application.

Why didn't you find a new position before this?

It is easy to find a job; It is difficult to find a suitable job. The implication is that you have been very picky. )

Have you ever thought about quitting your present job? If so, what do you think kept you from resigning immediately?

It was the challenge brought by this job, and now this challenge is gone.

What do you think of your boss?

Make positive comments as much as possible.

Can you describe under what circumstances your work was criticized?

Make positive comments as much as possible.

Are you still considering other types of jobs and companies?

The answer depends on the industry this company is engaged in.

Why do you want to quit your present job?

Answer this question concisely and make yourself feel comfortable and honest at the same time. If possible, give an objective reason, such as the merger or cancellation of our department.

How do you feel about losing all these benefits?

A little worried, but not alarmed.

Describe your ideal working environment.

Treat every employee's working environment fairly.

How do you evaluate the company you are currently working for?

A very good company has brought me a lot of valuable experience.