What kind of recommendation do you think you’ll get from your previous employer?

lp prepare you for formal and informal job interviews.

  1. What are your short-range goals? (Tip: What kind of job are you looking for?)
  2. Where do you want to be five years from now? (Tip: Talk about how you would prepare yourself for future jobs in the company.)
  3. What special skills do you have? (Tip: Talk about skills you would use in this job.)
  4. What kind of job are you most interested in? (Tip: Explain how your interests will help you do a good job.)
  5. What characteristics do you feel are most important for this job? (Tip: Talk about the two or three positive characteristics you would use most often in this job: leadership, work under pressure, and so forth.)
  6. What is your greatest strength? Why do you think you can do this job better than anyone else? (Tip: Pick a strength that best fits the job.)
  7. What is your major weakness? (Tip: It’s all right to admit a weakness, but also talk about how you’re going to turn it into a strength.)
  8. What were your most important achievements in your last position? (Tip: Review your
  9. Tell me about yourself. (Tip: Don’t get trapped! Ask specifically what the interviewer would like to know about you.)
  10. Why do you want to work for this company? (Tip: Compliment the company. Also explain how the company can benefit by your abilities.)
  11. 11. What kind of recommendation do you think you’ll get from your previous employer?

    (Tip: Excellent, good—tell why. If you know for sure that you’d get a poor recommendation, don’t be afraid to tell why, but follow up with a positive comment. Don’t ever badmouth a previous employer.)

  12. How do you feel about overtime? (Tip: If this question is asked, you know that there probably are overtime requirements. If you can and want to work overtime, answer enthusiastically. Don’t answer, “Well, if I have to.”)
  13. How long would you stay with us? (Tip: Be positive. Say something such as, “I look at this opportunity as the beginning of a permanent relationship.”)
  14. Why should we hire you? (Tip: Give a summary of your most important qualifications and interests. Be enthusiastic.)
  15. Define the following:
    • a. Cooperation (Tip: harmony, common goal):
    • b. Responsibility (Tip: being accountable):
    • c. Challenging (Tip: desire to explore new ways)