Each interview runs differently? Yes and no! Although the circumstances may be different from time to time, but there are some questions that come up in almost every interview. Thus, for example, questions like "Why do you want to work for us?" Or "What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?" True hit amongst HR managers. Only rarely experienced one interviews, the Free of any such "standard questions"
Now one could accuse the HR managers lack creativity, but most of the well-proven questions fulfill its purpose: to get to know the candidate better and to test its "fitness" for the intended job. Motivation and personality of the applicant, his commitment and self-confidence - all of these qualities of the candidate wants to find out more through its own special issues of personnel managers. On supposedly "perfect" answers you renounce better, but you should conscientiously on the (at the HR people ) most popular questions prepare. Some tips we've put together for you here:
Introduce yourself to critical inquiries such as "Why did you quit this job?" or "Can you explain why you are in this company have worked for such a short time? "one. Play this part in the run with a friend in the role of Personal through. Details of the private life you should initially missed.
Showing you excited about the company and make it clear that you harbor a strong interest in the company. Your answer can you quiet with a "I have of course informed me in advance in detail about your company and ..." usher. If this question is not asked, so it makes sense to bring your knowledge elsewhere - for example, the next question ...
, it should be clear that you can identify with the company and its products well and imagine, on a longer term basis to work there. Convince that you do not want to work anywhere, but at exactly this company. Evidence on which you can refer yourself here, such as the corporate culture, the company's prospects or even the products can be.
The reasons for the job changes should focus much more on your career goals, new challenges, and plans for the future and focus on the positive aspects of the intended site. For example, are a major area of responsibility, better development opportunities or searching for a new challenge understandable reasons.
Now one could accuse the HR managers lack creativity, but most of the well-proven questions fulfill its purpose: to get to know the candidate better and to test its "fitness" for the intended job. Motivation and personality of the applicant, his commitment and self-confidence - all of these qualities of the candidate wants to find out more through its own special issues of personnel managers. On supposedly "perfect" answers you renounce better, but you should conscientiously on the (at the HR people ) most popular questions prepare. Some tips we've put together for you here:
1 Tell us a little about yourself
This "question" the job interview is often heralded. You should not digress too much and restrict you to the relevant facts for the job in your narrative. Whether you build your story chronologically or anti-chronological order, is up to you - but watch out for a clear structure. A response such as "That too is but everything in my CV" is one of the absolute taboo sets in a job interview .Introduce yourself to critical inquiries such as "Why did you quit this job?" or "Can you explain why you are in this company have worked for such a short time? "one. Play this part in the run with a friend in the role of Personal through. Details of the private life you should initially missed.
2 What do you know about our company?
Here we check how well you've prepared for the interview. The research on the company is essential for the success of the call. Collect in advance through various sources (eg corporate website, brochures or measuring) all information about the companies that you can find. Focus particular attention on the company's history and philosophy, products, current projects and numbers.Showing you excited about the company and make it clear that you harbor a strong interest in the company. Your answer can you quiet with a "I have of course informed me in advance in detail about your company and ..." usher. If this question is not asked, so it makes sense to bring your knowledge elsewhere - for example, the next question ...
3 Why do you want to work for us / have you applied with us?
Show enthusiasm and motivation - this is one of the most important questions in the interview! Again, you can revert to your collected information about the company. Lifting again all the positive aspects of the company and the site shows, which are particularly important to you., it should be clear that you can identify with the company and its products well and imagine, on a longer term basis to work there. Convince that you do not want to work anywhere, but at exactly this company. Evidence on which you can refer yourself here, such as the corporate culture, the company's prospects or even the products can be.
4 Why did you choose this industry / this job?
What motivation did the candidates when choosing a career? The choice of the industry or profession should not be based on a whim or for lack of alternatives ("I have nothing found"). Much more, you should indicate that you have confirmed in your choice of personal interests and practical experience. If possible, put a connection between your interests and the job here. Plus points gathers the one who has already decided at a young age for a profession. Who, however, has often changed jobs and the industry looks leaps and bounds and involves the risk that it does not remain faithful long and the desired location.5 Why do you want to leave your present job / why did you quit?
here one you should under no circumstances do: express yourself badly about your last employer! This is evidence of poor style and lack of loyalty. Also, problems with colleagues or general conflict in the old job are better left unmentioned.The reasons for the job changes should focus much more on your career goals, new challenges, and plans for the future and focus on the positive aspects of the intended site. For example, are a major area of responsibility, better development opportunities or searching for a new challenge understandable reasons.
6 What are your greatest strengths and weaknesses?
The question of the strengths and weaknesses of the candidate is a classic in interviews and serves the HR among other things, to learn more about the self-assessment of the applicant. Also, the reaction of the candidate may be revealing.
7 What do you mean, where do you stand in 5 years?
How confident or ambitious shows the candidate? Who has a clear vision of its future looks purposeful and structured. You can and you shall here quite confident occur, but stick with it even realistic. A rapid rise of the temporary help to the hotel director is likely to remain the exception. It is of course not expected that you call your exact position in the future - general statements such as "I want to develop and take on more responsibility" are meaningful and leave more room. Finally, it is for the employer also important that you stay flexible. It should not create the impression that you are viewing the desired job only as a stepping stone and have no long-term interest in the company.
8 Why we should just decide for you?
Here's your chance to score and once again highlight all your positive characteristics that may drop you from other applicants. The identification with the company can be stressed again here. Answers like "Because I'm the best" is out of place. You have to convincingly convey that you absolutely want to take this same spot at this company.
This question is - similar to the questions according to the strengths and weaknesses - a typical "stress question". Your reaction is therefore at least as important as the content of your answer. Do not let yourself get from this question you from the rest and stay friendly. The best you practice your answer in advance.
9 What are your salary expectations / what you want to earn?
Many applicants do with this issue particularly difficult. No wonder, could an absolute "miscalculation" of the candidate or an indisputable presentation of the company quickly lead to a failure of the call. More tips and information about possible strategies and arguments in the salary negotiation
10 Do you have any questions for us?
No? If you do though! To ask any questions can be interpreted by the HR managers as a lack of interest or poor preparation quickly. In addition, you get the possibility here to find out more details about the job. Therefore you should consider before making the call at least 5 questions, of which there are two or three - can ask questions - not talking clarified.