Interview tips: How to face tough questions
How would you solve this problem?’
These hypothetical questions could well be risky enough to make or break your interview. First of all, they may not like your answer; if they do like it, there’s a chance they will steal it. It happened to Suresh Iyer (name changed) when he was interviewed for a sales manager’s position at an FMCG firm.
When asked about marketing ideas, he laid out his entire plan. He didn’t get the job, but later recognised some of his strategies were being used by the company. And in India, going to court for this may not be worth your time.
Suggested response:
“I think you can increase product awareness by enacting some marketing strategies that could employ advertising, direct mail or media placements.”
These hypothetical questions could well be risky enough to make or break your interview. First of all, they may not like your answer; if they do like it, there’s a chance they will steal it. It happened to Suresh Iyer (name changed) when he was interviewed for a sales manager’s position at an FMCG firm.
When asked about marketing ideas, he laid out his entire plan. He didn’t get the job, but later recognised some of his strategies were being used by the company. And in India, going to court for this may not be worth your time.
Suggested response:
“I think you can increase product awareness by enacting some marketing strategies that could employ advertising, direct mail or media placements.”
‘Why did you leave your last job?’
HR experts suggest presenting everything in a positive light. An interview is not the time to dish the dirt on your previous employer.
Suggested response:
“The company just wasn’t a good fit for my innovative personality. But what I learned is that organisations have distinct personalities just like people do. Now I know to concentrate my job search on companies who value independent thinking and alternative methods.”
HR experts suggest presenting everything in a positive light. An interview is not the time to dish the dirt on your previous employer.
Suggested response:
“The company just wasn’t a good fit for my innovative personality. But what I learned is that organisations have distinct personalities just like people do. Now I know to concentrate my job search on companies who value independent thinking and alternative methods.”
‘Why do you want to work here?’
Questions such as these require you to do your homework before the interview.
Suggested response:
“I want to be a part of a rising Indian company that last year alone invested Rs 20.4 crore in research and development of ecofriendly industrial processes.”
Questions such as these require you to do your homework before the interview.
Suggested response:
“I want to be a part of a rising Indian company that last year alone invested Rs 20.4 crore in research and development of ecofriendly industrial processes.”
Tell me about yourself’
This is a chance for you to shine, but not to tell your life history. Begin by listing your traits and accomplishments you feel are relevant for the position. Don’t delve into personal information unless it relates to the position you’re vying for.
Suggested response:
“I am very creative and resourceful. I have been a sales manager for the past five years and used my abilities to devise unique incentives to keep the sales representatives motivated. Because of this my sales team earned numerous company awards.”
This is a chance for you to shine, but not to tell your life history. Begin by listing your traits and accomplishments you feel are relevant for the position. Don’t delve into personal information unless it relates to the position you’re vying for.
Suggested response:
“I am very creative and resourceful. I have been a sales manager for the past five years and used my abilities to devise unique incentives to keep the sales representatives motivated. Because of this my sales team earned numerous company awards.”
Tell me about the worst boss you ever had’
Although you may have had the most devilish bosses, take the high road and don’t give in to the temptation to vent any past frustrations.
Suggested response:
“While none of my past bosses were awful, there are some who taught me more than others did.” (You may also narrate a humourous incident about your previous bosses which shows your attitude towards your superiors).
Although you may have had the most devilish bosses, take the high road and don’t give in to the temptation to vent any past frustrations.
Suggested response:
“While none of my past bosses were awful, there are some who taught me more than others did.” (You may also narrate a humourous incident about your previous bosses which shows your attitude towards your superiors).
‘What are your goals?’
This is best answered by reiterating your objective statement on your resume. There are quite a few aspirations which you would want to keep to yourself: like being a vice president of the company, own a yacht company or retire at 40. Give a practical, detailed response.
Suggested response:
“I want to secure a civil engineering position with a national firm that concentrates on retail development. Ideally, I would like to work for a young company, such as this one, so I can get in on the lower level and take advantage of all the opportunities a growing firm has to offer.”
This is best answered by reiterating your objective statement on your resume. There are quite a few aspirations which you would want to keep to yourself: like being a vice president of the company, own a yacht company or retire at 40. Give a practical, detailed response.
Suggested response:
“I want to secure a civil engineering position with a national firm that concentrates on retail development. Ideally, I would like to work for a young company, such as this one, so I can get in on the lower level and take advantage of all the opportunities a growing firm has to offer.”
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