Part 1:
- 1. What experience do you have as Recruitment Analyst?
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.
- 2. What do you do to relieve stress?
As a stress reliever I enjoy either creating or thinking about ways that I could perform better in a certain area of my life. I enjoy reflecting and finding ways of improvement because I feel like evolution is key, like with products how they constantly have to stay current with the constant change of society. They have to find a way that speaks to people. I also enjoy puzzles that keep my mind active and usually give me a new way to look at things.
- 3. What is a use case model?
A use case model is a tool that is used to describe the business environment. The goal of the tool is to show the actions and events that take place during a given process that is performed by an actor.
- 4. How well do you understand Risk and Issue?
As a business analyst this is something that you will face on a daily basis. Fully understanding these terms is crucial for securing this job. Risk refers to something that can be forecasted and handled by creating mitigation plans. Risk that happened is called Issue. There will be issue management or contingency management to solve issue. As a business analyst you will not be solving the issue, but rather trying to make Damage control and use the knowledge gained as a learning experience for projects in the future.
- 5. Do you know a typical work week for you?
Interviewers expect a candidate for employment to discuss what they do while they are working in detail. Before you answer, consider the position you are applying for and how your current or past positions relate to it. The more you can connect your past experience with the job opening, the more successful you will be at answering the questions.
It should be obvious that it’s not a good idea talk about non-work related activities that you do on company time, but, I’ve had applicants tell me how they are often late because they have to drive a child to school or like to take a long lunch break to work at the gym.
Keep your answers focused on work and show the interviewer that you’re organized (“The first thing I do on Monday morning is check my voicemail and email, then I prioritize my activities for the week.”) and efficient.
- 6. What is the importance of a flow chart?
When answering this question you need to make it clear that you understand what this tool is used for. A flow chart is a tool that provides a graphical representation of a process. This chart will make a system easy to understand for everyone that is involved with the project that is underway.
- 7. What is your greatest strength as Recruitment Analyst?
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
- 8. What is an activity diagram and why is it significant?
The purpose of an activity diagram is to provide an outline of work flow in the business, including the action and activities that are completed. For example, with a company there is likely to be more than one department, with various access levels to the system. If there are departments including HR, Medical and Accounting, they only have access to the screens that relate to their work. An activity diagram will be used to highlight the differences in the departments, which is extremely helpful for developers when they are coding and designing.
- 9. What kind of salary do you need as Recruitment Analyst?
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.
- 10. What is the role and responsibility of a business analyst?
If you are interviewing for the position of a business analyst, you should be able to answer this question without much thought. Some of the jobs of a business analyst will include comparing facts and figures, listening to managers and shareholders to provide effective solutions for problems and the negotiation of issues between departments. Check out the course on business analysis to learn more about your role in this position.
- 11. What was the toughest project you’ve worked on in the past?
The toughest project was the Chinese Telecommunication Project because the parameters were so vague we had to narrow them down and then narrow them down again and then team dynamics caused issues.
- 12. Can you please tell me 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.
- 13. Do you have any questions for me regarding Recruitment Analyst?
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.
- 14. What would you change about your career if you could change anything?
I would like to move forward and work for the betterment. i don’t think i have to change something to move forward.
- 15. Explain how you would be an asset to this organization as Recruitment Analyst?
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.
- 16. Business Interview Questions about Recruitment Analyst:
► Why do you want to work here?
► What special qualities do you bring to this job?
► What was your worst job?
► Discuss a problem you have had at work with your boss (or coworker) and how you resolved it. Watch out, this is a trick question. Never let them trick you into saying a negative comment about your former boss, co-worker, position or company. Always stress the positive behaviors you learned from difficult situations.
► How do you define success?
► Where do you see yourself, career wise, in the future? Watch out, this is a trick question. Remember that the main concern of the employer throughout the interview is to fill the open position with someone who will be successful and stay in it.
- 17. Recruitment Analyst Interview Questions About yourself:
► What can you tell me about yourself?
► What are your strengths?
► What are your weaknesses/failures?
► Describe your long and short-range goals.
- 18. Associate Research Analyst interview questions:
► How do you propose to compensate for your lack of experience?
► What salary are you seeking?
► What do you think this Associate Research Analyst position involves.
► What is the difference between a good position and an excellent one?
► How would you decide on your objectives?
► What parts of your education do you see as relevant to this Associate Research Analyst position?
► Time when you had to make an important decision.
- 19. Conduct during Recruitment Analyst Interview:
► Don’t accept coffee, tea or even water even if it is offered; having a drink is a distraction you don’t really need right now.
► Show enthusiasm for your present job (even if you are not that excited about it).
► Listen carefully to the question asked. Pause for a moment before answering. Paraphrase the question if you are not sure you understood it.
► If you don’t understand the question, ask for it to be repeated.
► Make sure that by the end of the interview you’ve gotten across your strongest skills or characteristics. Be specific about them. It is always a good idea to prove your expertise and personal skills by giving examples.
► Leave the interview with a good closing impression — a firm handshake, a smile, good eye contact, a “Thank You”, and a closing statement like, “I am very interested in this position,” or “When can I expect to hear from you?”
- 20. Basic Associate Research Analyst interview questions:
► How do you make the decision to delegate work?
► How would your teacher or other Associate Research Analyst describe you?
► How do you decide what gets top priority when scheduling your time?
► What are three positive character traits you don’t have?
► Explain a time that you took initiative as Associate Research Analyst.
► Give examples of ideas you’ve had or implemented.
► Tell us about the last time you had to negotiate with someone.
A good strategy for these types of Associate Research Analyst interview questions is to brainstorm a list of your top ten best qualities. The vast majority of companies value a collaborative work style.
These Associate Research Analyst interview questions reveals the candidate’s ability to identify the need for personal improvement.
- 21. Basic Recruitment Analyst Interview Questions:
► If you think you need a haircut, get one.
► Don’t splash on too much perfume or aftershave. Many people are allergic to scents.
► Don’t wear a nose ring.
► Take a shower that morning and wear a deodorant.
► Polish your shoes and press your clothes the night before.
► Absolutely don’t chew gum or smoke.
► If you suffer from sweaty palms, keep a handkerchief with a little baby powder or cornstarch in it. Before your interview, go into the restroom and dry your hands with it.
- 22. Face to Face Associate Research Analyst interview questions:
► How would you describe the experience of working as Associate Research Analyst?
► On taking this Associate Research Analyst job, what would be your major contribution?
► What is the highest-level job one can hold in this career?
► What were your starting and final levels of compensation?
► What other careers have you considered/applied for?
► How do you react if you find that someone you work with does not like you?
► Give me an example that best describes your organizational skills.
Remember, when you’re interviewing, you are being screened for a certain skill set and cultural fit.
Explain why you are interested in the job and ask questions about what you possibly dislike. Associate Research Analyst interview questions like these demand specifics.
- 23. Men Recruitment Analyst Interview Questions:
► Don’t wear an earring.
► Keep your nails clean and trimmed and remember to shave.
► Wear knee length socks that match your pants to avoid “the sock gap.”
► A dark suit, white shirt, tie and dark oxford shoes. (This will vary from country to country and the type of job being applied for).
- 24. Telephonic Associate Research Analyst interview questions:
► What do you know about this Associate Research Analyst job?
► What do you like and dislike about Associate Research Analyst job we are discussing?
► Who else have you applied to/got interviews with?
► What motivates you to do a good job?
► When you achieved a great deal in a short amount of time.
► How do you react if you find that someone you work with does not like you?
► Are you willing to relocate?
Tell them about the training you received or the work related experience you gained. This should be a straightforward questions to answer, but it can trip you up.
Having a plan for your future demonstrates motivation and ambition, both of which are important qualities.
- 25. Women Recruitment Analyst Job Interview Questions:
► on’t wear your skirts too short or too tight, heels to high, or blouses too low and too sheer.
► Skip the loud nail colors and long nails. Keep your makeup subtle.
► Carry an extra pair of stockings just in case and wear them, even in the summer.
► Don’t wear too much jewelry; keep it simple. Don’t wear lots of earrings.
► Conservative blouse and suit, with skirt not too short, sensible heels, subtle make up and jewelry.
► Fill only one hole with earrings if you have many. Never wear large hoop earrings
- 26. General Associate Research Analyst interview questions:
► When were you most satisfied in your job?
► What parts of your education do you see as relevant to this Associate Research Analyst position?
► Example of a time you have placed yourself in a leadership position.
► What do you do when priorities change quickly?
► Do you know anyone who works as Associate Research Analyst at this company?
► Give an example of when you had to present complex information in a simplified manner.
► What is the toughest group that you have had to get cooperation from?
Prior to any interview, you should have a list mentally prepared of your greatest strengths. The interviewer is looking for work-related strengths.
Your answers should include specifics whenever possible.
- 27. Operational and Situational Recruitment Analyst Interview Questions:
► Describe your experience with statistics and how it relates to this position.
► Talk about the differences between qualitative and quantitative market research.
► Walk me through your process for forecasting the sales of a new product.
► Talk about a product that you think is marketed well. What kind of research contributed to those results?
► What product is not marketed well? What would you do to improve their strategy?
► What is the first thing you do when looking at a new data set?
► Have you ever persuaded management not to release a product due to your findings? What was the outcome?
► What data collection methods worked well at your previous position? What didn’t work so well?
► How would you approach building a market in a new city? What information would you like to have to determine the best possible fit?
► How would you approach analyzing our customers and competitors?
► What do you think of our current marketing strategy? What would you do differently?
- 28. Recruitment Analyst Interview Preparation Tips:
- Know your strengths and weaknesses. Be prepared with a solid presentation of your strong points so that your weaknesses seem slight in comparison. The interviewer will be constantly probing for weaknesses and testing for strengths.
2. Know the requirements of the job so that you can relate how your qualifications compare with these requirements. You must be able to show the fit between ” what you can do” and “what must be done.” You must be prepared to show why you should be hired.
3. Know the company: its products and/or services, its competitors, its history, size, location of plants and the like. A brief description of the company usually accompanies an advertisement for vacant positions.
It is also useful to find out who will interview you. Research of this nature can pay dividends in helping you prepare yourself and determine the direction the interview will take.
4. Know the difficult questions that are typically asked and prepare your answers to these questions.
5. Write down your own questions. Near the end of the interview, you will be usually asked if you have your own questions. This is the time to inquire about the nature of the work, the working conditions, working hours, training programs given to employees, chances for career growth and advancement, and any other points that may have not been covered yet. Questions pertaining to salary or benefits are never discussed at an interview unless the interviewer introduces them. You may ask these questions after the job is offered to you, and before you accept.
6. Attend to your personal appearance. Your preparation will produce negative results if you neglect your appearance. The people who will be deciding whether to hire you or not will be looking at you very closely.
7. Check details of the interview. Find out the exact time and place for your appointment and program yourself to allow for emergencies, such as a traffic jam or flat tire. If you are unfamiliar with the location where the interview will take place, you should check it out beforehand.
You should plan to arrive at the designated place15 minutes ahead of schedule. While waiting, you can use the time to review the points to be covered in the interview or to observe the office environment and the employees going about their work.
Bring also with you a pad and pen for jotting down things you need to remember such as the date and time of a second interview, names, correct titles, and addresses of those who interview you. You will need this information for your post interview thank you notes. - 29. First Associate Research Analyst interview questions:
► How do you show an interest in what another person is saying?
► Tell about a Associate Research Analyst training program that you have developed.
► Have you handled a difficult situation with another department?
► Do you work better under pressure or with time to plan and organize?
► If selected for this Associate Research Analyst position, describe your strategy for the first days?
► Tell me a suggestion you have made that was implemented.
► How do you react if you find that someone you work with does not like you?
- 30. Explain what is UML modeling?
UML stands for Unified Modeling Language. It is the standard in the industry for visualizing, documenting and constructing various components of a system.
The interviewer will likely want to know that you understand how each of these tools is used in the daily life of a business analyst professional. It is crucial that you can describe the methods and techniques used for each tool in a manner that shows you know what you are talking about. Check out the following course to better understand financial modeling and be informed when you answer questions at your interview.
- 31. What is your favorite technique in determining the validity of a products price?
I enjoy the research that goes into comparing the prices but I really enjoy testing the waters. My favorite technique is choosing a sample of the people that bought and having a questionnaire about how well the product met their needs and seeing whether the price point matches with what the most highest buying demographic wants in a product.
- 32. What are the characteristics of a successful research analyst?
Research analysts are typically highly-motivated proactive professionals who are out to make a difference. They are fast-paced, adaptable, dynamic, and demonstrate initiative. They are strong team players, have a passion for technology, and think creatively.
- 33. How do you begin your research? Let’s say you are selling a new Macbook?
I take into consideration what people that are most likely to buy that product are into. I see if there are any particular lifestyle needs that are relevant. I scan various places where they are likely to shop to take full stock of the competition to see what they are doing right and what they could possibly be lacking. I compare that to the product I am selling to see what the advantages are. Then I take into account what the price points of similar products are to see whether the customers are more open to higher end products with higher price points or if they are just looking for something that meets their needs and have lower income to spend on that particular product.
- 34. Have you worked in a team environment? What were your contributions to the effort?
I have experience working with a large size team and small size team also. At few times I have lead the team for some projects also. In XYZ Analytics, I have solely handled the so many projects as it was a start up company so I had to look after so many things and successful completion of the project , you can say was my achievement.
- 35. What was your most successful research project undertaken at your last position?
I feel my most successful research project was learning how people search for things and what grabs their attention was my most successful feat. Also, the research that went into finding all the necessary information to make an educated decision.
- 36. What is the difference between quantitative research and qualitative research?
Quantitative research is related more with stats and data whereas qualitative research is related more with public opinions and other information other than data and stats.
- 37. What industries have you worked with in the capacity of a research analyst?
Describe the industries or companies you analyzed in the past. Also mention the companies or clients you worked for – they are fairly predictable, but be specific.
- 38. If you are Budweiser, trying to launch a new beer to compete with craft beers, where would you begin your research?
Customer feedback on the current brands, size of the entire market and the market for craft beers.
- 39. Have you ever persuaded management not to release a product because of the research you accumulated?
Yes becase i analysis all data and information and its showas that we can not do it and i am trsut to my market analysis.
- 40. Tell me about a product that you think is marketed well. What sort of research do you think that companies team did for that project?
Harley Davidson is a product that is marketed very well. Harley Davidson is not about traditional marketing. It is a cult brand. They have a strong dedicated following. Harley Davidson stands on the USP of living free on the road. They have initiated loyalty programs for their customers eg: HOGs.
- 41. What is the most recent business article you have read? What were your thoughts on the story?
I recently read a business article on how they are taking unemployed job hunters and giving them the skill set to work with computers and become IT people. It allows them to become a productive member of society while giving them more employable skills, which will enhance their awareness of the world around them and their insights.
- 42. Tell me about your last research project? How did the results help influence management?
In order to get a product out there in my creative business I have to research the competition and the most cost effective ways to create something that will endure and create a quality product. With the results that I have found between researching competition and what I am interested I have learned to evolve the product and the way I grab the attention of consumers.
- 43. Name a time in the past when you disagreed with a coworker and how did the disagreement work out?
As a designer, you run into times where your vision and what others find interesting clashes. When a disagreement occurs it is best to take into consideration what both parties want and see if there is a way to make both parties get what they want or at least see whether one idea has more solid groundings than another. Or possibly a solution we had not thought of that would make it work best.
- 44. Have you ever found an alarming figure in your research? That drastically changed your companies perspective on the product?
Although I can not speak from a standpoint as a market researcher I can say that as an educated consumer that takes into consideration both the labor that goes into a product and as a consumer that wants the most from my buck that I have often ran into that scenario where I had to step back and question whether the integrity of the product was worth the price that they were asking.
- 45. Tell me about your past experiences, don’t tell me about your accomplishments as your resume details those, but more your thought processes as you went through those experiences?
When the custmer was angry that time i was thinking that how to settle the issue. how to make the custmer cool and happy
- 46. A company comes to you with a new product, where do you begin your research and evaluation on this product?
Firstly to find out the products existing in the market and are giving same use to consumers.
- 47. What is something from your past that you wish you would have done differently and why? The experience can be from work, school, other activities, or from your personal life?
When I was in seventh grade I allowed a teacher to put me into a reading course which was too easy for me and I became bored in. In hindsight I should have tried to let the teacher put me into something else since I didnt need the course.
- 48. How would you determine if the price of X product is truly the deciding factor for the consumer?
When even with a slight increase/decrease in the price of the product demand rises/falls.
- 49. Tell us about your most difficult marketing research project you have completed in the past?
As a creative business person, I have had to look into various products and decided how they were useful and compared my products to others. However, the process of sharing products in a marketable way in an oversaturated platform can create obstacles. You have to discover what the customers want and what they are looking for. How your product differs from the competition and what details about your product will make it stand out.
- 50. Tell me about a product that you don’t think is marketed well and with research could be improved? What would you do to improve it?
Hitachi Storage is one of the product which I have worked in my last company. The product has a wide range advantages for usage but very few organizations are aware of the usage. If a proper market research activity will be done for promoting this product. It will be best for storage.
- 51. What real business experience do you have?
I decided that I would pursue something that I always wanted to try and start my own online craft business. Since I always love to make sure that it is reasonable before I jump into something I researched what it took to get a business running smoothly. That led to taking classes in business which was highly fascinating. And although I loved to create, the thing that drove me was the researching and the analytical skills that go into making a business run smoothly and go into getting people interested in the product. However, I decided to stick it out with the graphic design major because I felt like it would provide me with valuable life and business skills. It gave me a peek into what interested people, which I used to create designs that peaked their interest into whatever the product was. Although, I enjoy being creative it was more about the theoretical and analytical side of business that I wanted to pursue.
- 52. How would you revamp our current product lineup?
I would look into how other customer favorite products compare and see whether there is something that could be enhanced or just shown more to the customers so that they get a better understanding of what appeals to their senses in that product.
- 53. What are you most proud of in your career as of now?
Started my career as a executive but now, i am team leader only because of smart work towards my goal, follow company ethics and value give respect to work and have good time management.
- 54. Do you want to work for our Marketing Department?
Having a fair knowledge of research and its analytical required, I think I could carry the same knowledge into this position and make efforts to excel in this very job.
- 55. Are you the type of person that plans out your week?
I try to have a plan of how things will turn out but I am always able to change my course when things come up like they undoubtedly do.
- 56. Are you more or less likely to take on a difficult project?
I am more likely to take on a difficult project. I enjoy taking on challenges.
- 57. Why do you want to work for XYZ Marketing firm?
I want to work for XYZ marketing firm because I have developed an interest in the mining industry and want to continue working within and XYZ marketing is second largest provider of mining equipment.
- 58. Can you give examples of the type of analysis you do?
Review analyses you’ve been experienced with, such as product and scenario analysis or analysis of economic performance.
- 59. Are you willing to work up to 60 hours per week?
When I am involved in a project that I care deeply about I get extremely invested in seeing it through until I find the solution that will work best for it.
- 60. How are you qualified for this position?
I found i am fully eligible for the profile. I have a skill like ability to motivate. And inspire the team. An experience to deliver against the target.. Determine and building relationship with the customer. And ability to develop new sales leads, most.
- 61. What are important skills for a research analyst?
Being painstakingly detail-oriented is crucial. Strong math is also of utmost importance. Analytical skills have to be top-notch if a person is to be able to interpret the market and company performance. And communication skills are important because a research analyst communicates with clients and target industries and prepares reports regularly.
- 62. What is your favorite part about research?
To analyse the data collected and to come out with a solution.
- 63. What do you know about XYZ Marketing?
If u know about the XYZ company then only answer the question otherwise its better that u b honest and say that u dont know much about the XYZ company
- 64. Explain the typical research process?
Typically, an analyst focuses on a specific company or industrial segment, researches its economic performance, and documents it in the form of a report. The report is presented to the company management who then decides how to improve the services.
Part 2 :
- 1. Why should you inquire about next step at the end of phone screening?
When the interviewer takes steps to conclude the interview by thanking you for your time or asking whether you have any additional questions, respond with, I am very interested in the position and I would like to know about the next steps in the hiring process. Could we set up a time to meet in person?
Even if your interviewer does not seem particularly enthusiastic during the interview, you should still ask HR reps in particular are trained to give as little indication of interest as possible, to test your perseverance and to avoid raising any candidate’s hopes prematurely. If your interviewer declines your offer to set up an interview on the spot, ask when you should follow up.
Finally, enthusiastically thank your interviewer again for taking the time to call. Your graciousness, appreciation and interest will leave a positive impression.
- 2. What things you should do before you give your phone number to anyone for phone screening?
Before you give your phone number to anyone:
☛ When you give your phone number, you expect to be called.
☛ Your own voice mail.
☛ Deciding to answer your phone.
☛ Answering and inconvenient timing.
☛ For scheduled-in-advance phone interviews.
- 3. How would you schedule in advance for phone screening interviews?
In some cases, the employer will contact you (by phone, e-mail, etc.) to set a specific time to conduct a phone interview. When you agree to that scheduling, you are committing to a business appointment and you should be fully prepared.
- 4. Is this strictly a phone/audio interview or a video interview?
If it is not strictly audio, then you need to be concerned with all the same personal appearance and conduct issues that are judged in an in-person interview.
- 5. Will you be speaking with one person or more than one?
If more than one person is speaking and listening to you on the employer’s end, this can involve a conference or speaker phone, which can interfere with sound quality.
- 6. What is the approximate time will the interview last?
It is reasonable for you to know this before you commit, you may need time to get to a class or a job. You do not want to feel or seem rushed during the interview because you did not know how long it would last.
- 7. Will the employer call you or are you expected to call the employer?
Most likely the employer will expect to call you, but do not assume, ask if that is not made clear.
- 8. How would you handle if answered your call and time was inconvenient?
If you do answer your phone and the employer has reached you at a time when you can not speak with him/her, it is perfectly appropriate to politely explain this and offer to call back at a time convenient to the employer. Example:
I am so sorry I am not able to talk with you now. Is there a time I can call you back at your convenience?
- 9. How would you decide to answer your phone?
If you are not in a situation appropriate to receive a call from an employer (noisy location, or quiet location in which you should not be speaking on the phone), let the incoming call go to your voice mail. Return the call promptly in an appropriate location.
- 10. Why to be sure about your own voice mail?
Obviously a caller can reach your voice mail, so be sure it is appropriate, meaning simple and with your name clearly stated so the employer knows s/he is reaching the intended person and thus may be more likely to leave a message.
- 11. Why do you expect to be called when you give your number to anyone?
The moment you in any way make your phone number available to an employer whether on your resume, an e-mail, an online application, etc. You should be prepared for the possibility of receiving a call from an employer.
Do not be surprised. Do be prepared.
Bottom line is that at any time you may be evaluated on your telephone conduct.
- 12. What is a step prior to an in-person interview?
A phone interview or screening usually does not take the place of an in-person interview. It is simply a means of learning more about the candidate, and letting the candidate learn more about the employer and the position, before both parties commit to the time and expense of an in-person interview.
- 13. What is efficiency and cost in phone screening interview?
Obviously a phone call is easier and much less costly than an in-person interview, especially if travel is involved for you and/or the employer for an in-person interview.
- 14. How to narrow the applicant pool?
When employers receive many applications for an open position, they need to narrow the applicant pool. Obviously, first they screen resumes and cover letters to narrow the field. Contact by e-mail can be an efficient way to further narrow the pool (they can see who responds and who follows directions). Phone calls can be a next step to further narrow the pool.
- 15. Why do employers use phone screening interviews?
Here are a few reasons for which employers use phone screening interviews:
☛ Narrow the applicant pool
☛ Efficiency and cost
☛ A step prior to an in-person interview
- 16. How can you earn your 15 minutes in the spot light?
With in-person interviews, most interviewers will grant you at least 15 minutes out of sheer politeness but over the phone, interviewers feel much freer to abruptly terminate interviews that do not seem promising. So do not save your best stories for last-make a favorable impression early on.
- 17. Why should you avoid verbal tics while phone screening?
You know how some people, when they are, like, all nervous and stuff, say things in a way that, ummm, makes them sound, you know, kind of, well, less than professional? Be aware of your verbal mannerisms on the phone since your interviewer will have few other cues by which to judge your professionalism.
Another verbal tic that interviewers tend to associate with younger, less experienced candidates is “upswing,” a tendency to have the cadence of the voice rise as though every sentence (or portion of a sentence) ends in a question mark. With upswing, this statement sounds much more dubious and less impressive than if you said it using a more factual, even cadence.
- 18. How would you expect elimination questions to come first?
Unlike in-person interviews, phone interviews often cut right to the chase, without a lot of preliminary chitchat. Prepare for tough, awkward questions to be asked right away, such as:
☛ Why do you want to work for us?
☛ Why did you leave your previous job(s)?
☛ What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?
☛ What is one problem you wish you had handled differently at your last job?
☛ What traits do you like most and least in a supervisor?
☛ What salary would you expect in this position?
- 19. How would you make sure it is the right time and place?
Maybe you get the call while you are at work, with your boss breathing down your neck or the phone rings when you are out with friends or walking home from class. If the interviewer catches you at a bad time and asks, Is this a good time to talk? your response should be something along these lines: “Actually, is there a time I can reach you tomorrow or the day after? I am very interested in the position and I want to give you my undivided attention but I am afraid now is not the best time. Make plans so you can receive the call in a quiet place where you will not be interrupted.
- 20. Why should you be an active listener?
Hear out your interviewer’s questions in full, without interrupting and make sure you ask follow-up questions for clarification if need be. Your interviewer cannot see you nod and may interpret your silence at the end of the phone as a dropped line, so be sure to interject the occasional active listening cues, such as: “I see,” “right,” “okay,” “that is interesting,” and “absolutely.”
- 21. Why to have your resume, notes and date book in front of you during the phone screening?
Your interviewer may ask you specific questions about your work history and giving vague answers will not make a good impression. The phone screen is like an open-book exam.
- 22. Why do you have to be sure you are speaking on a landline?
A poor cell phone connection can leave both parties feeling frustrated and you do not want to inadvertently hang up on your interviewer. If you are speaking on your cell phone, ask if you can call your interviewer right back on your land line.
- 23. How would you express appreciation for the call?
Even if you are caught completely off guard by the call, be welcoming and enthusiastic. Hello, I am so glad you called. Smile when you say it, the person at the other end of the phone can not see your expression but will be able to hear the warmth in your voice.
- 24. Why would you make sure you have a professional sounding outgoing voice mail message?
Imagine you are an employer looking to find a responsible employee to fulfill a management position. How do you think you would react to an outgoing message of your promising candidate singing, can not get to the phone? You probably would not even bother leaving a message. The moral of this story: Record a professional-sounding message on your voicemail with no singing, no gimmicks and no slang.
- 25. List some steps for the success of phone screening?
Follow these steps to phone screen success:
☛ Make sure you have a professional sounding outgoing voice mail message.
☛ Express appriciation for the call.
☛ Make sure it is the right time and place.
☛ Be sure you are speaking on a landline.
☛ HAVE your resume, notes and date book in front of you.
☛ Be an active listener.
☛ Expect elimination questions to come first.
☛ Avoid verbal tics.
☛ Earn your 15 minutes in the spot light.
☛ Inquire about next step.
- 26. What size of groups do you work in and do you have any group size preferences?
This is a question to see how comfortable you working with other people. It is always best to be honest, with the employer and yourself. If you really don’t like working in larger groups or around lots of people then let them know Maybe the job isn’t an exact fit for you and that’s OK because there will be many other opportunities out there that may provide you with your ideal work environment. Phone interviews and in person interviews are also a perfect opportunity for you the candidate to be interviewing the employer, to verify if their company/job is best for you!
- 27. What questions should not to ask on a phone interview?
☛ Will I have to work overtime?
☛ Are the working hours flexible?
☛ Can I work from home?
☛ Does this job require that I pass a Drug and Background check?
☛ How much does this position pay?
☛ What type of health insurance does the company offer?
☛ Is there public transportation in the company’s area?
☛ How many weeks of vacation time/ sick time do you offer?
- 28. Describe the most important thing that you’re looking for in a company/job?
The answer should never be more money!!! Even if that is the real answer! The correct answer should be; a new challenge with an opportunity for growth and development. Employers truly want candidates that can offer an immediate impact on their business, including applicable skills, education and experience, but also candidates that are interested in new challenges and want to continue to develop and grow within new work environments.
- 29. What are your strengths?
☛ You have the specific technical skills needed to do the job well.
☛ You have a problem-prevention-and-solution mindset.
☛ You are fully aware that the product of your work (that sale, that accounting report) in turn becomes part of someone else’s work. You understand your work is one small but important cog in the complex machinery that helps the company make money.
- 30. How to negotiate salary?
It’s important to be prepared for salary negotiation after you have made a hiring decision and job offer.
- 31. Is it possible to check references in phone screening?
It can be difficult these days to get the information you need out of a candidate’s listed references.
- 32. What are the five deadly sins of interviewing job candidates?
The job interview is one of the best ways for evaluating whether a candidate will fit in at your organization and whether he/she has the skills necessary to succeed. Don’t make these five mistakes when conducting interviews.
- 33. What is panel interviews?
Most effective methods for carrying out is panel interview and when you might want to use them as part of your interviewing process.
- 34. How to behave with interview mistakes?
It’s easy to get sidetracked by a variety of factors during the interviewing process. Discover the largest pitfalls for interviewers and how to avoid them.
- 35. How to asked interview questions?
Find the top five interviewing questions to ask a job seeker and advice on interpreting the answers.
- 36. What questions should be considered in phone screening interview?
There are so many different questions you could ask when interviewing a job candidate, how do you know which ones are most effective? Learn about the many types of questions, when to use certain interviewing questions and pitfalls to avoid.
- 37. How to conduct phone screening job interview?
Although interviewing is a relatively common task for virtually every business, it should not be taken lightly. Learn how to structure your interviewing process so it is as effective as possible.
- 38. How long to devote in phone screening interview?
Typically takes between 15 and 30 minutes to ask all pertinent phone screening interview questions. The key is to be consistent with your questions so that you can fairly compare job hopefuls. Overall, using phone screen interview questions to evaluate candidates is a great next step once you’ve narrowed the resume pool.
- 39. How to take phone screen interview?
Be sure to raise any concerns you jotted down when you first reviewed the candidate’s resume, such as the omission of an important technical skill or a mysterious employment gap. If the candidate’s answers to your phone screen interview questions don’t resolve your concerns, you’ve saved yourself the time involved with an in-person interview.
- 40. What is phone screen interview?
When you’ve narrowed the applicant pool, call each candidate for a brief phone screen interview. This can eliminate time-consuming meetings with those who, despite strong resumes, don’t meet all your needs. Even hearing the answers to quick phone screen interview questions often provides a sense of whether the person is likely to fit in with your team. Because these discussions are relatively, they may provide a more accurate idea of the candidate’s interpersonal skills than a formal, rehearsed interview.
Part 3 :
- 1. What is pre-employment testing?
Pre employment testing is commonly used to screen out unsuitable applicants and minimize hiring mistakes. A large number of companies currently make use of employment tests.
Employment screening tests typically include a number of assessment tools. The five most commonly used employment assessment tests fall into 5 categories – personality tests, skills tests, aptitude tests, integrity tests and drug tests. There are many different types of tests in each category.
- 2. What pre-employment tests contain?
The tests contain validity scales that are able to detect attempts to fake answers. This will be considered dishonest by the prospective employer. Secondly you are misleading your employer and yourself about your suitability for the job and the chances are you will not be happy or successful in the position. You cannot change the results of the tests by preparing for them in advance and you should not attempt to give the “correct” answer.
- 3. How to reduce test anxiety?
The pre employment test is only one of a number of factors used to determine an applicant’s suitability for the job. Remember that usually every applicant for the job takes the same tests. Avoid coming across as defensive or nervous. If the employer sees you are upset about taking a test it may raise concerns about how you handle job stress.
Get a good night’s rest beforehand. On the day arrive early. Don’t test on an empty stomach and dress comfortably. Take deep breaths and keep a positive attitude. Avoid drinking a lot of liquids before your employment tests.
- 4. What is pre-employment personality test?
These tests attempt to determine an applicant’s personality characteristics and if they relate to the personality requirements of successful performance in the defined job.
The test format can vary from a brief written test to a long psychological examination. These tests typically measure one or more of five personality dimensions:
☛ Extroversion
☛ Emotional stability
☛ Agreeableness
☛ Conscientiousness
☛ Openness to experience
Most personality tests are designed to be used by psychologists. However, there are some tests available which can be interpreted by non-psychologists. A pre employment personality test has no “right” answers and cannot be prepared for.
- 5. How to be prepared for the skills test?
To prepare for the skills test, practice doing whatever you’ll be doing on the job – typing, drawing up a spreadsheet, editing. A number of skills tests are available online, you can search for and use the appropriate tests for practice.
- 6. How to approach employment tests?
Most job applicants do not understand the methodology of personality tests. There are no “right” answers and it is key to be honest in your answers. The test is designed to evaluate how your personality traits meet the requirements of the job. If you try and give the answers you think the employer wants you will cause problems for yourself for two main reasons.
- 7. How to give yourself sufficient time for test?
Find out how much time the pre-employment test is expected to take and make sure you are not stressed by time constraints such as another appointment.
You may need to spend anywhere from a few minutes to several hours of time. Some assessments are administered on site, while others may be completed online from any location. If it is a telephonic or online test make sure there will be no interruptions or distractions.
- 8. What is employment drug test?
These are becoming more and more frequent as employers are encouraged to establish drug-free workplaces. Pre employment testing for drugs is covered in detail at employment drug screening.
- 9. What is integrity employment test?
Employee theft and fraud costs a company on average $9 per day per employee in the US. Pre employment testing often includes integrity or honesty tests. These are used to evaluate an applicant’s honesty and trustworthiness including attitudes towards risky workplace behavior, theft, lying and unethical behavior.
Questions are designed to examine the applicant’s attitude and approach towards misuse of company resources, email and internet abuse, use of drugs and alcohol, trust with confidential information and personal responsibility.
- 10. Tell me what is employment aptitude test?
These tests are designed to determine that the applicant has the ability to perform the job successfully. They are usually written or oral and include evaluation of reasoning ability, numerical, written and verbal skills.
They differ from skills tests in that the aptitude test determines the applicant’s potential ability to perform the job functions when trained (the applicant’s capacity for learning the required skills) while the skills tests determines the applicant’s current or existing level of skill.
- 11. Tell me what is skills assessment test?
Research estimates that nearly 65 percent of employers use some sort of pre-employment skills test which is designed to confirm that applicants have the skills they say they have. These tests can range from simple employment typing tests to a complex mechanical construction.
Not only technical skills are tested, an applicant may be asked to develop a marketing strategy for a new product, to write a report or lift a heavy load to demonstrate physical strength. The most important requirement is that the test genuinely assesses skills necessary for job performance.
- 12. What is the level of difficulty of an abstract aptitude test?
☛ The number of logical rules used to define a group of shapes.
☛ The complexity of the rules.
☛ The time constraints.
- 13. What to expect in abstract aptitude test?
In an abstract reasoning test question, you are given a group or series of shapes that are defined by one or several logical rules.
- 14. Would you be interested in learning how people handle stress at work?
Like any other part of the job interview process, you need to do your homework. You’ve already selected a conservative outfit to wear during your interviews. You’ve spent hours and hours reading job interview preparation material, about the company you’re applying to, and researching personality tests. You know what job interview questions to expect, and how to respond. Your resume is polished and highlights all of your accomplishments beautifully.
- 15. Why are so many employers using the personality tests during the job interview process?
Companies use of the pre-employment screening test has increased over 300% in the last five years alone because of complex computer modeling that employs powerful mathematical algorithms, making the results seem far more accurate than ever before.
But the most important reason employers love these tests are simply because there is little else out there to evaluate you with.
- 16. Why personality tests can be unreliable?
☛ They only measure different attitudes about things from different people. Your attitude about something in general cannot be used to predict how you’ll react to different & distinct business situations.
☛ They cannot predict behavior because behavior is context sensitive. People act differently in different environments. If you’re in sales, and you’re way ahead of your quota, you will almost certainly handle price concession requests differently than if you were way behind quota.
☛ They associate success with specific personality types. In fact, personality requirements are different for different jobs. Rarely do any of the tests customize their recommendations by job type or environment. It’s simply “This person may (or may not) succeed.” This just doesn’t happen in real life.
- 17. what is a personality test?
It is a type of career test that aims to describe aspects of a person’s character that remain stable across different situations. In other words, by categorizing your personality traits, employers are using a personality questionnaire that claims to be able to predict which job candidates will fit best for any particular employment position. The companies that sell these pre-employment testing services will claim that personality tests are accurate. In reality however many managers will tell you they lost great candidates because those job applicants scored poorly on the personality test part of the job interview. Don’t let this happen to you.
- 18. How do you make yourself stand out from the rest?
Employers see most job applicants may have very similar qualifications. As a result, they want to get a deeper look into your personality beyond what standard job interview questions can provide. One of the tools employers use during the job interview process is the personality test.
- 19. Suppose if you are a cashier at a grocery store. Your customer, David, buys a pound of bacon $1.39, one dozen eggs for $1.29, and a pound of coffee for $2.79. What is the sum total of his purchases? If David gives you $10.00 what is his correct change?
Add $1.39+1.29+2.79= $5.47
Subtract $10.00 – 5.47= $4.53
Answer# 1: $5.47 (Total spent)
Answer# 2: $4.53 (Change)
- 20. What are the solving process steps?
- Understand the question.
2. Find the information you need to solve the problem.
3. Make a plan to solve the problem.
4. Solve the problem.
5. Check the answer.
- 21. How to face difficult situations in pre-employment interview?
Some interview questions are looking for indications of problems you may have had in the past. Never lie about it if you were fired from a previous job, since such information is often uncovered before you are hired. It’s best to give an honest answer that minimizes any problems you may have had. When asked “Why did you leave your last job?” you could answer that you and your old boss did not see eye to eye, and then move on to how eager you are to gain a fresh start. Never badmouth a previous employer or co-workers.
- 22. What type of questions would be asked in a pre-employment interview?
some types of questions are more common than others. Be prepared to respond to questions such as:
☛ What would you do if your best friend stole something and he asked you not to tell?
☛ What brings you joy?
Other common questions are:
☛ How would you handle it if you were asked to do something you know is unethical, but is not illegal?
☛ How important do you think it is to be on time to work every day?
☛ Do you think it creates a problem for others if you miss work?
- 23. How to be practiced for pre-employment test?
Get one of your friends or family members to help you with a practice interview. Have them ask you random questions from the list you’ve prepared, and pay attention not only to your answers, but also to how you present yourself. Make sure you speak naturally; don’t let your answers sound rehearsed or pre-planned, even though they are. Use good posture, make eye contact with the interviewer, and don’t use a lot of filler words such as “umm,” “uhh” and “like.” You’ll make a better impression on the interviewer when you answer all of her questions clearly and directly.
- 24. How to be prepared for pre-employment test?
Good strategy for dealing with pre-employment interview questions is to list the questions you think you might be asked and jot down an answer for each. This is especially helpful for questions about an actual event in your past, such as, “Name a time when you weren’t sure of the right thing to do. How did you handle it?” It’s not always easy to come up with answers for questions like that on the spot, but if you’ve prepared in advance, you’ll know what to say.
- 25. How pre-employment interview questions help employers?
Pre-employment interview questions help employers learn more about you than just what’s on your resume. Such questions can reveal things about your honesty, reliability, decision-making and overall character. Take the time to prepare in advance for some of the more common questions, considering both what you want to say and how you’re going to say it. That way, when you’re on the spot, even if you feel nervous, you’ll be able to present yourself in the best possible light.
- 26. On what screening depends?
The thoroughness of a screening depends on the company as well as the state. For example, some states do not allow employers to conduct searches into worker’s compensation claims.
- 27. How pre-employment test conducted?
Some companies conduct pre-employment screening themselves, while others rely on a third-party company that specializes in background checks.
- 28. Why many employers conduct pre-employment?
Many employers conduct pre-employment screenings of job applicants. During this process, the employer investigates an applicant’s background to verify the accuracy of his claims and to look into any possible criminal history.
- 29. What is internet search and press?
An Internet or media research can lead to insightful information about an applicant. The potential uses of such information is limited. Due to legal requirements, such information shall be permitted only used that are available to the public via publicly available search engines and not for a restricted group of users (eg, the circle of friends).
- 30. What is pre-employment?
Pre-Employment Check referred to the legal verification of applicants before hiring and signing of the work/contract. As synonyms find the terms pre-employment screening, Background Check, Background Investigation or candidate verification application.
Part 4 :
- 1. What are pre-employment tests?
Pre-employment tests are used to screen job applicants and can include testing of cognitive abilities, knowledge, work skills, physical and motor abilities, personality, emotional intelligence, language proficiency, and even integrity. Drug testing can also be utilized as part of the pre-employment process. Companies use testing to find the candidates most likely to succeed in the open positions and to screen out those who are unqualified.
- 2. What is Integrity Employment Test?
Employee theft and fraud costs a company on average $9 per day per employee in the US. Pre employment testing often includes integrity or honesty tests. These are used to evaluate an applicant’s honesty and trustworthiness including attitudes towards risky workplace behavior, theft, lying and unethical behavior.
Questions are designed to examine the applicant’s attitude and approach towards misuse of company resources, email and internet abuse, use of drugs and alcohol, trust with confidential information and personal responsibility.
- 3. Do you know what are the key issues in using pre-employment tests?
While there can be dramatic benefits gained from using testing in the employee selection process, there are potential issues companies need to understand prior to implementing any tests. The first issue is validity; whether or not the test measures the specific criterion it is supposed to measure and can predict future job performance or success. An employer should be able to demonstrate that those who do well on the test do well in performing the job and those who score poorly on the test perform poorly on the job. For example, if an employer can demonstrate that a typing test and skills tests using Microsoft Office software products constitute a fair sample of the content of an administrative assistant job, then the tests will probably be considered content valid.
- 4. Why are Pre Employment Screening tests used?
By helping companies identify the candidates most likely to perform well on the job, pre-employment testing can lead to additional company benefits, such as saving time and cost in the selection process, decreasing turnover, and even improving morale. According to a survey by the American Management Association, “Almost 90 percent of firms that test job applicants say they will not hire job seekers when pre-employment testing finds them to be deficient in basic skills” (Greenberg, 1996, p. 24).
- 5. How to handle difficult situations regarding Pre Employment Screening?
Some interview questions are looking for indications of problems you may have had in the past. Never lie about it if you were fired from a previous job, since such information is often uncovered before you are hired. It’s best to give an honest answer that minimizes any problems you may have had. When asked “Why did you leave your last job?” you could answer that you and your old boss did not see eye to eye, and then move on to how eager you are to gain a fresh start. Never badmouth a previous employer or co-workers.
- 6. Pre Employment Screening Common Questions:
You may be asked almost anything in an interview, but some types of questions are more common than others. Be prepared to respond to questions such as “What would you do if your best friend stole something and he asked you not to tell?” or “What brings you joy?” Other common questions are “How would you handle it if you were asked to do something you know is unethical, but is not illegal?” or “How important do you think it is to be on time to work every day?” or “Do you think it creates a problem for others if you miss work?”
- 7. What is Employment Drug Test?
These are becoming more and more frequent as employers are encouraged to establish drug-free workplaces.
- 8. What is Employment Aptitude Test?
These tests are designed to determine that the applicant has the ability to perform the job successfully. They are usually written or oral and include evaluation of reasoning ability, numerical, written and verbal skills.
They differ from skills tests in that the aptitude test determines the applicant’s potential ability to perform the job functions when trained (the applicant’s capacity for learning the required skills) while the skills tests determines the applicant’s current or existing level of skill.
- 9. Tell me what people, team, and leadership skills are your strongest?
It’s important that we know which people, team and leadership skills you are most proficient at, in order to ensure that this job fits your skill profile. Referring to the job skills and knowledge areas listed in the job description for this job (if it is not available, just list the skills that you utilize in your current job) rank the people and leadership skills that you excel at (in descending order). People, team and leadership skills that you excel at
- 10. Tell me do you have any supplemental skills, knowledge areas or experiences that we should know about?
We like to provide candidates with an opportunity to highlight any skills, knowledge areas, or experiences that, although they are not directly utilized in your current job, may provide value in our organization. Examples might include language skills, knowledge of equipment, sales or leadership skills, etc.
- 11. Do you know what to expect in Pre Employment Testing?
Pre employment testing is commonly used to screen out unsuitable applicants and minimize hiring mistakes. A large number of companies currently make use of employment tests.
Employment screening tests typically include a number of assessment tools. The five most commonly used employment assessment tests fall into 5 categories – personality tests, skills tests, aptitude tests, integrity tests and drug tests. There are many different types of tests in each category.
- 12. What are Employment Personality Test?
These tests attempt to determine an applicant’s personality characteristics and if they relate to the personality requirements of successful performance in the defined job.
- 13. What is Skills Assessment Test?
Research estimates that nearly 65 percent of employers use some sort of pre employment skills test which is designed to confirm that applicants have the skills they say they have. These tests can range from simple employment typing tests to a complex mechanical construction.
Not only technical skills are tested, an applicant may be asked to develop a marketing strategy for a new product, to write a report or lift a heavy load to demonstrate physical strength. The most important requirement is that the test genuinely assesses skills necessary for job performance.
- 14. Can you please provide us with a sample of your best work?
In many jobs, it is possible to demonstrate your expertise and capabilities by providing samples of your actual work. Can you describe or name your best work that could be demonstrated, read, or reviewed by others? Examples of work might include reports, presentations, plans, metrics, software you’ve written, descriptions of processes or products, pictures of things that you have designed, sales scripts, websites we can visit, etc.
- 15. Tell me what technical skills and knowledge areas are your strongest?
In order to ensure that this job utilizes your best skills, it’s important that we know which of the skills and knowledge areas that you are most proficient at. Using the job skills and knowledge areas listed in the job description for this job (if it is not available, just list the skills for your desired job), rank the ones that you excel at in descending order.
- 16. Tell me what job responsibilities and duties do you excel at?
In order to ensure that this job allows you sufficient opportunity to perform the duties where your performance as clearly excellent, we need to know which jobs duties and responsibilities that you are most proficient at. Using the job duties and responsibilities listed in the job description for this job (if it is not available, just list the responsibilities for your desired job) list the #1 responsibility that you do best. Then list the remaining job duties in descending order. Job responsibilities and duties that you excel at
- 17. How to handle Pre-employment Screenings?
Employers are increasingly using pre-screening and assessment techniques early in the interviewing process typically after one or more initial phone screenings and before the first face-to-face interview or between the first and second interview. Sometimes they are used only when the field is narrowed down to just a few candidates. Ira Wolfe, author and president of Success Performance Solutions, cites surveys that indicate more than 84 percent of Fortune 500s use assessments for executive positions and says that small businesses also use them. “Utilization, however, is growing,” Wolfe says.
- 18. What is Pre Employment Screening?
Pre employment screening serves two purposes. First, it allows you to reduce the number of applicants to a more manageable group. Second, it starts the process of adding the critical data necessary to make quality hiring decisions.
- 19. What kind of employer information do you need for Pre Employment Screening?
In addition to interview about you, employers often include information that will be necessary for the upcoming interview in the questionnaire. This information may include details on what to wear to the interview, security clearances you will have to go through, and materials you will need to bring.
- 20. How to check your responses for pre-employment screening?
Before you send back or submit your questionnaire be sure to proofread your responses to make sure there are no typos or grammatical errors. Also be sure the information you submitted matches your resume and/or your job application. Discrepancies will be a red flag for an employer and could cost you the interview.
- 21. List of recruiting-related interview questions during the pre-interview:
☛ Where did you see our posting?
☛ Would you be willing to participate in a telephone interview?
☛ What is the minimum starting yearly salary that you will accept for this position?
☛ What are your minimum expectations?
☛ Is there anyone that you would like to meet or talk to during your visit for an interview?
☛ What decision criteria will you use to decide whether you will accept this job offer, if it is offered to you?
☛ What other companies have you applied to recently?
☛ What is your availability? When could you begin work?
☛ Can I contact the references you listed on your resume?
- 22. List of motivation and frustration Pre-Interview Questions:
☛ What are the key motivators that encourage you to perform at your best?
☛ What makes a job fun?
☛ What types of management style frustrate you the most? What types of management style help to motivate you?
☛ Why specifically did you quit your last job?
☛ Describe a time when you were asked to work overtime without compensation?
☛ How did you manage the situation?
☛ Where do you expect to be in two years? Five years?
☛ Are you interested in further professional development?
☛ How does this position fit in with your long term goals?
- 23. List of typical questions regarding strengths and weaknesses:
☛ What are your key strengths?
☛ What are some of your weaknesses?
☛ What job responsibilities do you excel at?
☛ What knowledge areas and technical skills are your strongest?
☛ What team and leadership skills are your strongest?
☛ Do you have any additional skills or experiences that you did not include in your resume that we should know about?
☛ Can you provide us with a sample or demonstration of your best work?
- 24. Do you know why employers use Pre-Interview Questionnaires?
Pre-interview questionnaires allow employers to gather more information about you than is provided on your resume, cover letter, and letters of recommendation. The goal of the questionnaires is to find out if you are a good fit for both the job and the company, as well as to ask questions that might not be asked during the interview.
- 25. Tell me regarding integrity tests?
These tests enable an employer to ascertain if the applicant has the right ethics to work in the organization or not. An applicant may be tested on caste study type of questions that prompt him to state his action concerning issues related to confidentiality, drugs, alcohol, ‘white-lies’, company property etc.
- 26. Do you know what is aptitude tests?
An aptitude test enables an employer to check if the applicant has an appropriate aptitude to carry out the job effectively and efficiently. An applicant is judged on the ‘Intelligence Quotient’ be requiring him to undergo numeric tests, analytical tests, reasoning tests etc.
- 27. What do you know about skill tests?
A skills test is used to evaluate an applicant on the basis of the skills required for the job. A skills test may require a candidate to demonstrate the skills that play a key role in the job profile under consideration. Some examples of skill tests are: A written test, typing test, etc
- 28. Do you know personality tests regarding Pre Employment Screening?
Typically, an employer is able to match the personal characteristics of an applicant with respect to the job requirements, with the help of this tool. The five most important personality traits are: Extroversion, Emotional Quotient, Openness, Conscientiousness and Flexibility. The test could range from a brief written test to a long psychological test. However, an applicant should remember that there are ‘NO RIGHT ANSWERS’ and each answer is as true as the other. Further, an applicant should try to be honest and not tamper with the answers, for an evaluator can easily gauge inconsistency in answers vis-a vis the interview observations.