All Interview Questions and their suitable answer

SL. No.		Questions	Replies
1.		Tell something about yourself?	The most often asked question in interviews. You need to have a short statement prepared in your mind. Be careful that it does not sound rehearsed. Limit it to work-related items unless instructed otherwise. Talk about things you have done and jobs you have held that relate to the position you are interviewing for. Start with the item farthest back and work up to the present. For Example Myself Mr Jio. I have completed Graduation/PG (highest qualification) in year 2002, and thereafter I am in Job. ·        Presently I am working with M/s XYZ Industries Ltd., New York since January 2010 to till date. Here my Job responsibilities are (Explain Major responsibilities) ·        Prior to this organisation I was with M/s ABCD Limited there I have done (explain major job responsibilities)
2.		Tell something about your family background?	·        In my family we are two brothers & one sister. ·        My father is retired from Central Government job (or Business Man / Doctor / CA etc.) ·        My elder / younger brother is Chartered Accountants working with M/s PSU Limited and my sister is a Doctor, she is in practice.
3.		Why you want to change the current job?	Sir, I want to change the present job for betterment. (Note- In any case should not be criticize to any past or present employer)
4.		What is your expectation about salary from this job?	Sir, currently I am getting $2000/- (gross) per month but money is not a matter for me, I am very much eager to work in a company like (name of job opening company) OR - Being a fresher, to gain experience is my first priority. I will feel great starting my professional career with such a reputed organisation. So I expect a considerable salary according to my ability and according to your company norms. OR - Sir/mam As a fresher, I need a platform to improve my skills and knowledge. As money is the basic need for anyone to survive I except a considerable salary according to company norms and my work. OR - Sir, as I am a fresher right now, I do not have any experience about salary. I hope you will pay me that will be enough to fulfil my economic needs and considering my designation.
5.		Which types of work/activities you will prefer?	Express your preference (e.g., Auditing, Accounting, Investigation, Logistics, Dispatch, supervising etc.) but such preferred job is in opening.
6.		How Did you hear about the position?	From Advertisement in News Paper or other reliable source like from a friend or otherwise.
7.		What do you know about the company?	Something tell about company’s profile where you appear for interview.
8.		Which types of transaction activity is carried out by you in your present employment (i.e., XYZ Industries Ltd.)?	M/s XYZ Industries Ltd. engaged in manufacturing activities of FMCG products.
9.		Why should we hire you?	Since I have practical experience in this field, I know the work and related skills & expertise as you are searching.
10.		What benefit you will give us if we select you?	As I have work knowledge in these fields, hence I can do the work as you desired.
11.		What is your strength and weakness?	Until the target is reached, I cannot take rest. The ability to connect with people from diverse back grounds and mixed up in any environment. I think this is my strength. Weaknesses - I cannot tolerate negligency even if it is committed by my boss. However, mistake is a different thing.
12.		How will you define your ideal job? Or Describe your ideal company, location and job.	*For me an ideal company is that which helps me to enhance my skills and helps me in developing myself as a professional. My ideal job is one which gives me satisfaction and also in which I can use my whole potential. My ideal location is that where I can get new things to learn and where the people around me are hardworking, honest and for whom the work is the first priority.
13.		What is your short-term goal / long term goals in life?	My short time goal is to get placed in an organization where I can gain knowledge and where my knowledge is useful to the organization. My long-term goal is to grab the highest position in the Organization (in finance & accounts or commercial or HR or corporate as per requirement by the moment).
14.		How can you assure us that you will work with us for long? Or How long would you expect to work for us if hired?	If you fulfill my expectation then I will not think about other jobs. As long as I have the career growth, job satisfaction, respect and a healthy environment I don't need to change my company. I will work for the company as long as company requires my service and as long as I will grow technically and economically. I will work with the company as long as my presence benefits both company and mine. Like company get good results and I will reach higher position professionally and economically.
15.		What’s your work philosophy?	Work hard for the development of the organization and for myself.
16.		What’s your life philosophy?	Sincere in life.
17.		What’s required to be successful?	Hard work, tolerance & friendly nature.
18.		How do you handle challenges?	Accept challenges with smile and plain, control, execute and report to superior in a systematic way.
19.		What motivates you to do good job?	In Short or in one line we can say - Criticize, comment, suggestion and independence in my work motivates me.
20.		How you have contributed to the company where you work till now?	I have completed the work on time with satisfaction of my boss. That is my boss is happy with me.
21		Suppose we offer you another position in another department?	If you think well, then this is my pleasure.
22.		What if I abuse you?	That will your introduction my role is nothing.
23.		What will you do if your Boss or co-worker arrives late?	They will be accountable to satisfy to their bosses.
24.		What will you do if we do not select you?	This is your matter, I shall continue with my present job.
25.		What will you do if your Boss gives you a deadline, which you feels are impossible to meet?	I shall express my feelings, views, reasons, analysis and possible drawback relating to such deadline before my Boss. Thereafter I shall follow such direction and guidelines as provide my Boss.
26.		Where else have you appeared for interview?	No (If you speak Yes then explanation require, hence better is to no.)
27		Can you relocate if we provide / would not provide you accommodation or can you travel?	Yes, sir I have no issue (No, if any difficulty and explain those difficulties) Or Yes sir, I have no issues because I am living apart from my home since last 5 years so no homesickness secondly it is the best opportunity to learn new things from new people in new environment.
28.		What will be frequency for your leave	This is my strength that I take leave, only when any emergency.
	29.	Why do you want to work at our company?	Sir, I'm fresh graduated and I saw an advertisement for the post in newspaper (or comes to know from a reliable source or from my friend) that have an opening in your organization. I felt that your company is best choice for fresh graduated people. So I came here to get opportunity of internship so that I got experience from your esteemed company. Which can gave me better future. For that I need a reputed company like yours.
	30.	What is the difference between confidence and over confidence?	If I feel that I am only person who can do this job and without me my seniors / Management is handicapper, it is over confidence. But if I feel that I can also do this job, it is my confidence.
	31.	What is the difference between hard work and smart work?	Smart work is goal oriented that is it is immaterial that you must give your 100% effort to achieve your goal. Hard work refers to put your 100% effort to achieve goal, but it is not certain to achieve your goal 100% or 0%.
	32.	Can you work under pressure?	According to me, you feel pressure when you are not able to complete your given work in time, hence I feel they should be pressure on everyone to do the work with sincerely and accurately. Yes, I can work under pressure. Which is feel pressure for the other people but for me it is task which I have to be completed. Hence, I think I can do anything to complete the task.
	33.	What makes you angry?	Yes of course I got angry when someone disturbs me at the time of my job because job comes first in my life. But instead of all these things we have to control this habit because this ultimately destroys our mental condition.
	34.	What are your career options right now?	Right now my carrier goal is to getting job in a reputed mnc company like yours and to convert the theoretical knowledge in to practical knowledge and to be a integral part in your company.
	35.	Explain how would be an asset to this organization?	Sir, the discipline, dedication and determination are the asset that the employee must have to grow himself as well as his company & I'm one of them how have these qualities.
	36.	Would you lie for the company?	Sir, it depends on the situation. Usually I do not prefer to lie because getting success based on lie would never be call success. But if my lie is for the benefit of the company then I can lie only hen there is no alternative solution.
	37.	If you won $10 million lottery, would you still work?	*Yes sir, I will work because if luck can bring me lottery, fate can make me lose it as well. There are always ups and downs in life.
	38.	On a scale of one to ten, rate me as an interviewer.	Sir I am not in a position to rate you, but sir I am really feeling comfortable in front of you. So I would like to give you 9.5 out of 10 and sir again, though I am not the right person to rate you but I have deducted 0.5 as there is always scope for improvement.
	39.	Why did you resign from your previous job?	In Short for betterment.
	40.	Why should I hire you from the outside when I could promote someone from within?	Promoting to existing employees is a good and positive approach, but combination of old branches and new leaves always make a better tree. So it will be always better for a organization if a fresh new attitude/thought mixed with an experience thought. *People within the organization might have a better understanding of the organizations business, workflow, process etc. And the improvement areas of the company but recruiting a candidate from outside will have a different perspective towards things which provides a chance to implement new traits which he/she has come across for the betterment of the company. Promoting someone within organisation is a good idea sir if you are conducting interviews for this particular position it means you require an individual from outside your organisation, otherwise I won't be sitting in front of you for the interview and secondly a new person from other organisation always brings difrent skills and market knoledge which contribute in organisation growth.
	41.	What experience do you have in this field?	Speak about specifics that relate to the position you are applying for. If you do not have specific experience, get as close as you can.
	42.	Do you consider yourself successful?	You should always answer yes and briefly explain why. A good explanation is that you have set goals, and you have met some and are on track to achieve the others.
	43.	What do co-workers say about you?	Be prepared with a quote or two from co-workers. Either a specific statement or a paraphrase will work. Jill Clark, a co-worker at Smith Company, always said I was the hardest workers she had ever known. It is as powerful as Jill having said it at the interview herself.
	44.	What do you know about this organization?	This question is one reason to do some research on the organization before the interview. Find out where they have been and where they are going. What are the current issues and who are the major players?
	45.	What have you done to improve your knowledge in the last year?	Try to include improvement activities that relate to the job. A wide variety of activities can be mentioned as positive self-improvement. Have some good ones handy to mention.
	46.	Are you applying for other jobs?	Be honest but do not spend a lot of time in this area. Keep the focus on this job and what you can do for this organization. Anything else is a distraction.
	47.	Why do you want to work for this organization?	This may take some thought and certainly, should be based on the research you have done on the organization. Sincerity is extremely important here and will easily be sensed. Relate it to your long-term career goals.
	48.	Do you know anyone who works for us?	Be aware of the policy on relatives working for the organization. This can affect your answer even though they asked about friends not relatives. Be careful to mention a friend only if they are well thought of.
	49.	What kind of salary do you need?	A loaded question. A nasty little game that you will probably lose if you answer first. So, do not answer it. Instead, say something like, That’s a tough question. Can you tell me the range for this position? In most cases, the interviewer, taken off guard, will tell you. If not, say that it can depend on the details of the job. Then give a wide range.
	50.	Are you a team player?	You are, of course, a team player. Be sure to have examples ready. Specifics that show you often  perform for the good of the team rather than for yourself are good evidence of your team attitude. Do not brag, just say it in a matter-of-fact tone. This is a key point.
	51.	Have you ever had to fire anyone? How did you feel about that?	This is serious. Do not make light of it or in any way seem like you like to fire people. At the same time, you will do it when it is the right thing to do. When it comes to the organization versus the individual who has created a harmful situation, you will protect the organization. Remember firing is not the same as layoff or reduction in force.
	52.	What is your philosophy towards work?	The interviewer is not looking for a long or flowery dissertation here. Do you have strong feelings that the job gets done? Yes. That’s the type of answer that works best here. Short and positive, showing a benefit to the organization.
	53.	If you had enough money to retire right now, would you?	Answer yes if you would. But since you need to work, this is the type of work you prefer. Do not say yes if you do not mean it.
	54.	Have you ever been asked to leave a position?	If you have not, say no. If you have, be honest, brief and avoid saying negative things about the people or organization involved.
	55.	Explain how you would be an asset to this organization	You should be anxious for this question. It gives you a chance to highlight your best points as they relate to the position being discussed. Give a little advance thought to this relationship.
	56.	Why should we hire you?	Point out how your assets meet what the organization needs. Do not mention any other candidates to make a comparison.
	57.	Tell me about a suggestion you have made	Have a good one ready. Be sure and use a suggestion that was accepted and was then considered successful. One related to the type of work applied for is a real plus.
	58.	What irritates you about co-workers?	This is a trap question. Think real hard but fail to come up withanything that irritates you. A short statement that you seem to getalong with folks is great.
	59.	What is your greatest strength?	Numerous answers are good, just stay positive. A few good examples: Your ability to prioritize, Your problem-solving skills, Your ability to work under pressure, Your ability to focus on projects, Your professional expertise, Your leadership skills, Your positive attitude
	60.	Tell me about your dream job. OR What are you looking for in a job?	Stay away from a specific job. You cannot win. If you say the job you are contending for is it, you strain credibility. If you say another job is it, you plant the suspicion that you will be dissatisfied with this position if hired. The best is to stay genetic and say something like: A job where I love the work, like the people, can contribute and can’t wait to get to work.
	61.	Why do you think you would do well at this job?	Give several reasons and include skills, experience and interest.
	62.	What kind of person would you refuse to work with?	Do not be trivial. It would take disloyalty to the organization, violence or lawbreaking to get you to object. Minor objections will label you as a whiner.
	63.	What is more important to you: the money or the work?	Money is always important, but the work is the most important. There is no better answer.
	64.	What would your previous supervisor say your strongest point is?	There are numerous good possibilities: Loyalty, Energy, Positive attitude, Leadership, Team player, Expertise, Initiative, Patience, Hard work, Creativity, Problem solver
	65.	Tell me about a problem you had with a supervisor	Biggest trap of all. This is a test to see if you will speak ill of your boss. If you fall for it and tell about a problem with a former boss, you may well below the interview right there. Stay positive and develop a poor memory about any trouble with a supervisor.
	66.	What has disappointed you about a job?	Don’t get trivial or negative. Safe areas are few but can include: Not enough of a challenge. You were laid off in a reduction Company did not win a contract, which would have given you more responsibility.
	67.	Tell me about your ability to work under pressure.	You may say that you thrive under certain types of pressure. Give an example that relates to the type of position applied for.
	68.	Do your skills match this job or another job more closely?	Probably this one. Do not give fuel to the suspicion that you may want another job more than this one.
	69.	What motivates you to do your best on the job?	This is a personal trait that only you can say, but good examples are: Challenge, Achievement, Recognition
	70.	Are you willing to work overtime? Nights? Weekends?	This is up to you. Be totally honest.
	71.	How would you know you were successful on this job?	Several ways are good measures: You set high standards for yourself and meet them. Your outcomes are a success. Your boss tell you that you are successful
	72.	Would you be willing to relocate if required?	You should be clear on this with your family prior to the interview if you think there is a chance it may come up. Do not say yes just to get the job if the real answer is no. This can create a lot of problems later on in your career. Be honest at this point and save yourself future grief.
	73.	Are you willing to put the interests of the organization ahead ofyour own?	This is a straight loyalty and dedication question. Do not worry about the deep ethical and philosophical implications. Just say yes.
	74.	Describe your management style.	Try to avoid labels. Some of the more common labels, like progressive, salesman or consensus, can have several meanings or descriptions depending on which management expert you listen to. The situational style is safe, because it says you will manage according to the situation, instead of one size fits all.
	75.	What have you learned from mistakes on the job?	Here you have to come up with something or you strain credibility. Make it small, well intentioned mistake with a positive lesson learned. An example would be working too far ahead of colleagues on a project and thus throwing coordination off.
	76.	Do you have any blind spots?	Trick question. If you know about blind spots, they are no longer blind spots. Do not reveal any personal areas of concern here. Let them do their own discovery on your bad points. Do not hand it to them.
	77.	If you were hiring a person for this job, what would you look for?	Be careful to mention traits that are needed and that you have.
	78.	Do you think you are overqualified for this position?	Regardless of your qualifications, state that you are very well qualified for the position.
	79.	How do you propose to compensate for your lack of experience?	First, if you have experience that the interviewer does not know about, bring that up: Then, point out (if true) that you are a hard working quick learner.
	80.	What qualities do you look for in a boss?	Be generic and positive. Safe qualities are knowledgeable, a sense of humor, fair, loyal to subordinates and holder of high standards. All bosses think they have these traits.
	81.	Tell me about a time when you helped resolve a dispute between others.	Pick a specific incident. Concentrate on your problem solving technique and not the dispute you settled.
	82.	What position do you prefer on a team working on a project?	Be honest. If you are comfortable in different roles, point that out.
	83.	Describe your work ethic.	Emphasize benefits to the organization. Things like, determination to get the job done and work hard but enjoy your work are good.
	84.	What has been your biggest professional disappointment?	Be sure that you refer to something that was beyond your control. Show acceptance and no negative feelings.
	85.	Tell me about the most fun you have had on the job.	Talk about having fun by accomplishing something for the organization.
	86.	Do you have any questions for me?	Always have some questions prepared. Questions prepared where you will be an asset to the organization are good. How soon will I be able to be productive? and What type of projects will I be able to assist on? Are examples.