Most job interview questions are predictable, and answers can be prepared beforehand. While there are no incorrect answers to tricky questions, you can always reply in a more intelligent manner. Given below are a few examples on how you can respond.
1. What makes you apply this position?
You can elaborate on your qualifications and link your experience and skill with the job requirements as advertised. This shows the employer how much you understand the job functions, and that your qualification is suitable for the position. Use your previous experience to describe how you will handle this new responsibility. You apply this job because you’re looking for new opportunities and challenges so that you can continue to do well in your area of expertise.
2. What value can you bring to our company?
You need to align your response to the organization’s philosophy, mission statement, services and strategic plans. Explore the company website beforehand so that you can provide examples on how your knowledge and experience in a particular area can bring value to the prospective company. Highlight the key achievements and contributions of your previous employments.
3. How would you measure success at work?
My opinion of success is about meeting objectives and targets that are aligned with the company’s master plan. All roadmaps and action plans that support the company’s long-term and short-term programs and strategies must be measured to ensure the both the timeline and intended results are achieved.
4. What expertise and experience can you offer?
Describe your particular skill set and experience that are aligned with the job description for the position you apply. It is important to show the recruitment manager that you possess the specific qualification to handle the responsibility. All information provided must be accurate as the employer may check on you with your references.
5. Why should we offer you a job?
Sounds like a tough question but you can easily link the job requirement with your career achievements, experiences and qualifications. Demonstrate your enthusiasm and interest about the position and the company. Provide examples of your accomplishments and contributions in the past employment to show the recruitment manager that you are the best candidate to fill up the position.