JOB INTERVIEW

What is meant by a job interview and what is asked in a job interview? For those of you who are going to do a job interview, let’s first understand what a job interview is.

1. Understanding

A job interview is a process in which a potential employee is evaluated by an employer for prospective employment in their company, organization, or firm. During this process, the employer hopes to determine whether or not the applicant is suitable for the role.

After understanding the meaning of a job interview, let’s learn how to answer questions from HRD that might be confusing to you. Below are 10 questions that are often asked by HRD.

2. 10 Most common interview questions and best answer

In this section the candidate is given several questions related to the intended job.

 

1.    Can  you tell me a little about yourself

These are the English interview questions that are asked the most. When answering this question, make sure you don't give too much or too little information about yourself.

Example to Answer : ” Saskia Sarah is my full name. I am twenty-seven years old. In Jakarta, I've been employed as a software engineer in two tech companies. I gained a lot of software knowledge there. I used to take software engineering classes after work to improve my skills. Since I was in high school, I have adored technology-related activities.”.

2.    How did you hear about the position?

Even though this is one of the easiest questions and answers in any interview, it doesn't mean that if we answer incorrectly, it won't hurt our chances of getting the job.

Example to Answer : "I saw the job posted on a website and the position sosial media interesting so I wanted to learn more".

3.    What are your strength?

If you get questions like this, try to answer all the strengths you have but are still related to the job position you are applying for.

Example to Answer :”When I work, I always take the initiative and don't wait for instructions. When I worked on a previous project with my team, I was able to adjust my time so that there was no gas left in the project”.

4.      Why are you the best person for the job?

Create a persuasive, focused, and confident sales pitch in your response that explains what you have to offer and why you should be hired. You can prepare a response that matches the interviewer's expectations by reviewing the job listing's qualifications and requirements at this time.

Example to Answer : “I am an independent, self-motivated individual who is willing to go above and beyond on any project and to acquire useful skills on my own time. For instance, simply out of a desire to learn how to code, I taught myself five computer programming languages while I was in college. I am the type of computer technician you are looking for because I am self-motivated and passionate about my work.”.

5.      Why do you want this job?

Take the time to thoroughly research the company, its products, services, culture, and mission before responding to this interview question because it gives you the chance to demonstrate to the interviewer what you know about the position and the company.

Example to Answer : “This job is a good fit for what I've been doing and enjoying throughout my career. It offers a mix of short-term projects and long-term goals. My organizational skills allow me to successfully manage projects and complete both kinds of projects”.

6.      Why are you leaving your job?

The interviewer wants to know why you left your job and why you want to work for their company. You'll need to give an answer that's honest and reflects your spesific circumstantes but keeps it positive.

Example to Answer : “I left my last position in order to spend more time with my family. Circumstances have changed and I am ready for full-time employment again’.

7.      What are your salary expectations?

Do your research before the meeting so that you:'ll be prepared to name a salary if you're asked.

Example to Answer : “My salary requirements are flexible, but I do have a lot of experience in the field, which I think makes my candidacy more valuable. I am looking forward to discussing my duties at this company in greater detail. We can then establish a reasonable salary for the position from there.”.

8.      What are goals for the future?

This questions is designed to find out if you're goinv to stick around or move on as soon you find a better opportunity. Keep your answe focused on the job and the company.

Example to Answer : “I hope to work as a sales representative for a company like yours, which has a mission based on providing excellent customer service, in the near future. I believe that working as a sales representative for a company will enable me to take on more team leadership roles when they become available.”.

9.      How Do You Handle Stress and Pressure?

The interviewer really wants to know if you can deal with stress at work and what you do in stressful situations. If you're interviewing for a job where stress is a regular part of the job, this is especially important. This is due to the fact that workplace performance can be negatively impacted by job stress..

Example to Answer : “I actually do my best work when I'm under a lot of pressure, and I've found that I like working in challenging situations. I thrive on multiple projects and tight deadlines as a writer and editor. When I have to work quickly, I often come up with some of my most original ideas. For instance, the assignment for my most recent article, for which I received a regional writing award, came just a few days before the due date. That deadline's pressure helped me focus and be creative.”.

10.  How Has Your Experience Prepared You for This Role?

This question is used by hiring managers to find out how well your education and previous work experience match the position. Make a list of your most relevant qualifications and match them to the job description's requirements before responding.

Example to Answer : “I developed extensive skills working with customers even when they were distressed. I'm excellent at deescalating situations and finding a way to make the customer happy. Our customer satisfaction rating rose 10% during my tenure at my previous employer. Since the role of your marketing department is to improve customers' impressions of the company, my experience would be a great asset to your team”.

3. Sample

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After reading the sample job interview above, you must have understood a lot about job interview, but there is one thing that must be considered in conducting interviews, etiquette may seem trivial but you shouldn’t underestimate it because it can affect HRD in recruiting you.

4. Etiquette

Your interview manners really do matter. When looking for a job, how you present yourself and interact with others can be very important. The majority of employers will be impressed by the suggestions below.                                                  

Tips

 • Greet everyone you come across. When people enter the room or are introduced to you, stand and smile.

• Firmly shake hands: Whoever gives the handshake and how it is done are unaffected by gender. Make sure your thumb and forefinger webbing is connected to the thumb and forefinger webbing of the other person. Maintain direct eye contact with the individual and apply pressure back to them. To keep your right hand free, hold objects such as portfolios or business cards in your left hand.

• Sit straight up. Do not cross your legs or slouch.

Do

• Smile as much as you can, especially when asked a question, but not too much.

• Make eye contact with others. If there are multiple interviewers, look at each individual.

• Be eloquent. Before responding, give each question your full attention and reflect.

Don’t

• Crossing your arms gives the impression of being defensive.

• Lean back in your seat.

• Play with your hair or jewelry, touch your face, or both.

• Sway in your chair.

• Interrupt when a question is asked.

• Unless the question requires a one-word response, provide one-word responses.

Well, we’re at the end of this discussion. Earlier we have studied the meaning of a job interview, question and answer in a job interview, sample of job interview and etiquette. Below is an example of me and my friend’s job interview video.

5. Video