Type 1: “Why did you decide to seek a position in this company?” “You are a top company and I am convinced there would be no better place to work. You provide your employees with an open working environment based on team work.” Type 2: “Why did you leave your last job?” (Hint: Don’t lie and don’t speak badly of your past employer) “I felt there was a lack of potential for upward mobility, I needed a more challenging job” Type 3: “How would you describe your ability to work in a team?” ”As part of my college basketball team I learned we must work together. My individual training in the gym contributed to the team’s overall success. I like a mix, with a group I get the group input, but some projects are done better if just one person is working on them” Type 4: “What skills have you developed in your previous roles?” “During my internship I worked for a few days in each of the departments of a company. This gave me a great insight into management techniques and how a big organisation works” Type 5: “Would you be willing to travel in this job?” “I understand that in order to build a good long term relationship with our customers it sometimes necessary to travel. I am more than willing to do this” Type 6: “Describe your leadership skills?” “It is important to take everyone’s opinion into account and give them the opportunity to excel. My role, as I see it, is organise and get things in order” |