The best way to make sure that you will answer questions well is
to prepare some possible answers beforehand. Below is a list of standard
questions that you are likely to encounter along with some ideas that may help
you prepare your own responses. Answer questions with enthusiasm and avoid one
word answers. Even the simplest of questions can be answered in such a way as
to show something of your creative personality.
Q1) Why do you think you are suitable for this position?
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Relevant
work experience, paid or voluntary
·
Satisfactory
performance in a related degree
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Specific
major taken within a degree
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Hobbies
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Membership
of professional organisations
·
Genuine
interest
·
Your
personality
·
Sporting
profile
Q2) Can
you work as part of a team?
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Group
work completed as a requirement of study
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Relevant
work experience paid or voluntary
·
Membership
of organisations
·
Sporting
profile can help a great deal here
Q3)
What do you know about this Organisation?
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You
can't bluff this one!
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Do your
research!
·
Read
annual reports
·
Ring
the organisation and politely request for some general information
·
Speak
to people
Q4) Why
should we employ you?
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Don't
be afraid to sell yourself
·
Link
relevant work experience with course content to demonstrate transferable
knowledge and skills
·
Emphasize
genuine enthusiasm and interest
·
Point
out your potential
Q5)
Describe your strengths and weaknesses.
·
Include
more strengths than weaknesses
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Show an
awareness of yourself
·
Be
realistic
·
Don't
pretend you don't have a weakness
Q6)
Here is a problem. How would you have dealt with this?
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This is
a common style of question. The interviewer wants to know if you can apply your
academic training to a business problem. A logical response is required.
We hope this will help you
We at HCC wish you all the best
