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Answer Them

Chapter 8: 15. Job Interview · COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH

Answer Them . Tell me about yourself Confine your answer to work related stuff. Never go much into the personal details unless the panel asks you. .

Tell me about your dream job . Why did you leave your last job? . What is your weakness?

If your response is a specific designation along with the responsibilities that you expect, you may be put under the scanner to confirm whether you suit that particular role. So better make use of stereotyped phrases like amicable environment etc. Give out a positive response of the sort “I am in pursuit of greener pastures”. Just confine your words to better opportunities, However factual that may be, never ever speak out things like “It is the Ill tempered boss at the workplace that made me think of this change ” Don’t start listing out all your personality disorders straight away.

Stay composed and quote silly weaknesses that are strengths in disguise. Things like “I take time in getting ready to the office and so, I set my alarm two hours in advance” sound good. 12th Communicative English Book.indb Page . What are your strengths?

The more you market, the more will be the demand. Just list out all your strengths, Be prepared with apt instances that reflect them. . What do you know about the type of work we do?

Do necessary homework by browsing every nook and corner of the company’s website so that is the most authentic source of information to answer questions like these. Talk to people working at the company for specific information in case you know someone personally. . Why should we hire you?

Speak in a balanced tone to send them a message that you need the job as the company needs you. Never compare yourself with other participants. . Do you consider yourself successful?

Invariably say "Yes". Success does not mean getting control over the whole world. Discuss all your major achievements till that point in time. .

Why have you been unemployed for such a long time? Talk about the productive activity you have

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