After making threads of applications and finally getting an email or contact notification you have been handed an interview, it feels like you have won the race.
This is because the job has been already placed in your own hands, it is upto you to ensure that you defend it and snatch it from other job applicants who have been handed the similar rights.
We have key questions you must answer to yourself before you step into that interview room.
1.Why do you want to work in our company?
- Tell them what you like about their company relating them to your long term goals
It is a big honour to work in your well reputable firm. It is a ground where I believe my skills and technical skills will be able to grow at the advantage of both of us
2.Why Should we hire you?
- Share career goals
- Share your knowledge
- Skills related to the job
- Work experiences
Sir, I am a fresh graduate with great theoretical knowledge, but I can do hardwork for my organization and I will put all my efforts for good progress of my organization.
I am also punctual and sincere, I can finish allocate task on time and try to meet all the company goals and targets set on my docket.
3.What are your salary requirements ?
- Never share your salary requirement as a fresh graduate
- Only candidates with experience should state their salary expectations
- Always say yes as for the company norms for the sake of the job
I am a fresh graduate and I believe salary is not my priority. This is a big platform to start my career and I want to improve my knowledge and skills, gain experience.
So I expect a considerable salary according to my ability and your company’s norms which will fulfill my economic needs
4.What are your career goals ?
- Short term goals
- Long term goals
My short term goal is to get a job in a well reputable company where I can grow my skills and goals, my long term goal is to stay in a respectable position in that company in future
5.What Are Your Weaknesses?
- Straightforward
- Impatient
- Sensitive
- More talkative
- Can’t say no when one needs help
- Take decisions very quickly
- Get nervous before strangers
I can’t say no when one needs help, I am also a bit lazy where I am not interested
6.What are your strengths ?
- Adaptation
- Hardworking
- Honest
- Flexible
- Optimistic
- Fast decision making
- Self-motivated
I am honest, flexible and a person with positive attitude towards my career and goals
7.Why are you looking for a job?
- Explain what you learnt from previous job
- Share reason for job change
- Relate to career goals
I am thankful to the previous organization because I learnt so much there. For me changes are necessary for one to enhance their skills, knowledge, personal growth and financial growth.
Your organization is the perfect place where I can learn more
8.Tell Me About Yourself
- Start with your name
- Give your address information
- Education in brief
- Job experience if any
- Family details in brief
My Name is Grace Bahati, I live in Nairobi. I have a degree in mathematics and statistics. I have two years of job experience. I live with my family Nairobi
9.Finally, Do you have any question to ask?
- Express Thanks
- Salary structure
- Job Timing
- Transport facility
- Overtime allowance
- Timing period
- Job location
Thank you for this opportunity, I would like to know about the Salary structure, Job Timing, Transport facility, Overtime allowance, Timing period and Job location
