Go to the Interview & Get the Job Offer - 10 Additional Questions You May be Asked in a Job Intervfiew & the Best Ways to Handle Them (part 3 of 10)

<h1>Go to the Interview & Get the Job Offer - 10 Additional Questions You May be Asked in a Job Intervfiew & the Best Ways to Handle Them (part 3 of 10)</h1>Author: <a title="F. Claude Ernhart" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/f.-claude-ernhart/106689.htm">F. Claude Ernhart</a> The way to Answer Ten More Tricky Questions you May be Asked in a Job Interview (Part 3 of 10) Q21- When can you start? The best answer is immediately if you are unemployed. If you are employed, you should give whatever company policy allows. Your present employer may need 2 weeks to 30 days to find a replacement. If your present employer does not have a policy, then 15-30 days is a reasonable range Q22 - What is your current salary? Better tell the truth because they can check. A lie here could leave you unemployed. Q23 - How do you think you can make a contribution to our company? The best answer is to give some concrete examples of contributions you have made to your present, or last employer. As stated before, be specific with details. Tell the employer you can do the same for them. Q24 - Can you name 2 or 3 of your accomplishments from the past that gave you the most satisfaction? Don't miss this golden opportunity to shine. Be sure you have the answers on the tip of your tongue by going over it beforehand. Q25- Do you work well under pressure? This is a straightforward question and you should be prepared with an answer. If you have doubts, turn the question around and ask the interviewer exactly what kind of pressure he is talking about. It is better that you find out ahead of time if it's a pressure job, so you can decide if it's really your 'cup of tea'. Q26 - Do you learn from your mistakes? Best answer is yes to this one, then be prepared for a follow-up question like 'can you give me an example from your past?' Do not answer that you don't make mistakes. We all do and it's better to admit it, then be prepared to give examples. In your examples it is better to pick a minor mistake and tell how you handled it. If you blew up the plant where you work, they probably will not take any explanation you can come up with as a good answer.. Q27- Do you make mistakes? This relates to the previous question. Don't answer no. Best answer is 'I am only human but I don't make any more mistakes than the next guy and when I do I learn from them and don't repeat. You might also add that you are a stickler for doing things right the first time and most of the time you are able to do this. Q28 - What is it you really want to do in life? This is a very general 'philosophical' question, probably designed to draw you out. Use this as an opportunity to lay out any life goals, and tell the interviewer what you intend to do to reach these goals. It is better to have these prepared ahead, than to 'shoot from the hip'. Q29- Why are you here? This question is best handled by mentioning the specific job for which you are applying and explaining why you came to them instead of elsewhere. Q30- How may sick days have you taken in the last 3 years? The truth is the one and only answer here. If you took more than 3 or 4 a year, better be prepared to explain any extenuating circumstances that required this many days. Most companies are very sensitive about absenteeism so you'd better be prepared for this question.. For more answers to questions, watch for part 4 of 10 in this series of articles. Good luck at your next interview! About the Author: Retired Engineer, writer, auctioneer, internet marketer, webmaster, consultant, jobs consultant. For more information on how to get a job and also for free food recipes and more please visit <a target="_blank" href="http://www.frankernhart.com">http://www.frankernhart.com</a>Article Source: <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/">ArticlesBase.com</a> - <a href="http://www.articlesbase.com/interviews-articles/go-to-the-interview-get-the-job-offer-10-additional-questions-you-may-be-asked-in-a-job-intervfiew-the-best-ways-to-handle-them-part-3-of-10-714465.html" title="Go to the Interview & Get the Job Offer - 10 Additional Questions You May be Asked in a Job Intervfiew & the Best Ways to Handle Them (part 3 of 10)">Go to the Interview & Get the Job Offer - 10 Additional Questions You May be Asked in a Job Intervfiew & the Best Ways to Handle Them (part 3 of 10)</a>

The way to Answer Ten More Tricky Questions you May be Asked in a Job Interview (Part 3 of 10)

Q21- When can you start?

The best answer is immediately if you are unemployed. If you are employed, you should give whatever company policy allows. Your present employer may need 2 weeks to 30 days to find a replacement. If your present employer does not have a policy, then 15-30 days is a reasonable range

Q22 - What is your current salary?

Better tell the truth because they can check. A lie here could leave you unemployed.

Q23 - How do you think you can make a contribution to our company?

The best answer is to give some concrete examples of contributions you have made to your present, or last employer. As stated before, be specific with details. Tell the employer you can do the same for them.

Q24 - Can you name 2 or 3 of your accomplishments from the past that gave you the most satisfaction?

Don't miss this golden opportunity to shine. Be sure you have the answers on the tip of your tongue by going over it beforehand.

Q25- Do you work well under pressure?

This is a straightforward question and you should be prepared with an answer. If you have doubts, turn the question around and ask the interviewer exactly what kind of pressure he is talking about. It is better that you find out ahead of time if it's a pressure job, so you can decide if it's really your 'cup of tea'.

Q26 - Do you learn from your mistakes?

Best answer is yes to this one, then be prepared for a follow-up question like 'can you give me an example from your past?' Do not answer that you don't make mistakes. We all do and it's better to admit it, then be prepared to give examples. In your examples it is better to pick a minor mistake and tell how you handled it. If you blew up the plant where you work, they probably will not take any explanation you can come up with as a good answer..

Q27- Do you make mistakes?

This relates to the previous question. Don't answer no. Best answer is 'I am only human but I don't make any more mistakes than the next guy and when I do I learn from them and don't repeat. You might also add that you are a stickler for doing things right the first time and most of the time you are able to do this.

Q28 - What is it you really want to do in life?

This is a very general 'philosophical' question, probably designed to draw you out. Use this as an opportunity to lay out any life goals, and tell the interviewer what you intend to do to reach these goals. It is better to have these prepared ahead, than to 'shoot from the hip'.

Q29- Why are you here?

This question is best handled by mentioning the specific job for which you are applying and explaining why you came to them instead of elsewhere.

Q30- How may sick days have you taken in the last 3 years?

The truth is the one and only answer here. If you took more than 3 or 4 a year, better be prepared to explain any extenuating circumstances that required this many days. Most companies are very sensitive about absenteeism so you'd better be prepared for this question..

For more answers to questions, watch for part 4 of 10 in this series of articles.

Good luck at your next interview!

Retired Engineer, writer, auctioneer, internet marketer, webmaster, consultant, jobs consultant. For more information on how to get a job and also for free food recipes and more please visit http://www.frankernhart.com

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