Job Interview Tips
This is my lecture note about job interview shared by Khun
Sarocha Pornudomsak in March 2009 at Chula.
I have attended the special English program for the final year bachelor student. One session is an experience sharing by the people who are currently working in the field that use English daily, a journalist. Her name is Sarocha and she is now on the TV in MuangThai Raisubda (Thailand Weekly). She is one who is the interviewing committee. There are many topics but me lecture is only about the job interviewing questions. I think the fresh graduate would be benefit to read this in order to prepare and understand what employers expected them to be. In addition, we can imply the working viewpoint/attitude/value of the prior generation from these question.
1. Tell us about yourself
- Ans about family; mom, dad, brother, free-time family, part-time working
2. What would your friend tell about you?
3. What kind of person you are?
4. Why do you want to work for this organization?
5. What kind of salary expected?
- Ans what the range of salary of this position
6. Are you a team player?
7. How long would you expect to work for us?
- I'd like to be a very long time.
8. Why should we hire you?
- Talk about strength: problem solving skill, ability to work under pressure, your positive attitude, organizational-managerial-leadership skill
9. What is your dream job?
- Job that I enjoy working, people,
Job I can contribute to the company,
Job I can't wait to work after I wake up
10. Why do you think you will do well for this job?
- Tell about skill, ability.
11. What's more important than money?
- Work (the most important)
12. Your motivation
- Challenge, achieving something
13. Are you willing to work over time?
- Tell honestly.
14. How do you compensate your lack of experience?
- Hard worker, quick learner
15. How do you know you will successful for this job?
16. Would you willing to relocate?
- Tell honestly.
17. Describe your work ethics.
- Work hard, enjoy working
18. Do you have any questions for us?
- Question: What strength skill this project need?
What is team project?
What would you expect me to accomplish at first 6 months on the job?
What are the current/future projects of the company?
How will I be evaluated/promoted?
Could you describe the work environment?
Who you are major computer? What kind of computer and program you use?
- Do not ask about benefit/money.