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Q : "Tell me about yourself."

HINT : Talk about personal characteristics and skills that translate into career strengths.

A : "I love to jump into projects with both feet. I like sitting in front of a computer or at

my desk for hours at a time thinking about a problem plotting out the solution makingthe presentation. !bject oriented technology #or any new technology$ is my newestchallenge."

Q : "%hat books and&or maga'ines do you read("

HINT : !bviously a technical or trade journal is one answer they are looking for. The books you)ve read tells the manager something about your personality.

A : %hatever you do don)t say "I don)t like to read."

Q : "%hat are your greatest strengths("

HINT : *iscuss specific assets the employer desires.

A : "+leasant personality&politeness loyalty willingness to work hard motivation persistence tenacity."

Q : "%hat were your favorite subjects in school and why("

HINT : !f course if your major is ,omputer -cience you want to mention some of yourcomputer science classes. ou might mention other related subjects. /or e0ample ifyou)re interviewing at a financial services firm you might discuss why you liked youraccounting or finance classes. If you did any unusual or special projects in that area youwould bring that up now. 1ention anything that shows a keen interest this employer)s

particular kind of work.

If you are interviewing at a software or integration consulting firm somewhere during theinterview you would want to mention that you truly enjoy working with people. Toillustrate this point mention any volunteer work or part time jobs you might have heldanytime in your life that involved interacting with people. /or e0ample "I volunteered ata homeless shelter during the holidays giving out food." This shows that you genuinelycare about others and like giving back to the community and that you would go out ofyour way for a boss or a coworker.

Q : "How do you let off steam after you)ve completed a tough project( %hat doyou like to do in your spare time("


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HINT : 1anagers like well rounded employees2 your answer to this 3uestion illustratessome of your personal 3ualities. If you can mention pastimes that would be an asset to the

job you are seeking so much the better. /or e0ample a bridge player must possessvaluable analytical skills. %hatever your favorite hobby is strong outside interests roundout your character.

A : "/or rela0ation I like to read a mystery novel go swimming go skiing make pottery .. ."

Q : "%here do you plan to be in five years("

HINT : 4veryone hates this 3uestion but everyone asks it. The traditional answer is"management." 5ut in recent years companies have started to develop a technical careertrack. 1any companies call this position "consultant" or "senior software engineer" or"staff engineer." !f course any other management position that you think would interest

you is also appropriate: product marketing manager application manager for a particular project 6in other words a first line manager7 or any other position that re3uires atechnical background. 4mployers like goal oriented workers so saying you don)t knowwill turn a manager off.

A : The generic answer would be "I would like to try the technical career track " or "Iwant to follow the management career path."

Q : "%hat are your weaknesses("

HINT : There are a couple of approaches you can take with the "weakness" 3uestion.%hatever you do do not mention any true weakness such as "I have a hard time gettingto work on time." The ability to answer the 3uestion properly is half of what the manageris looking for. !ne strategy is to give a personal weakness that is considered a

professional strength.

A : "I)m so compulsive about my work that I can)t stop until the job is perfect." 8notherapproach is to turn the 3uestion into a discussion of your current professional goals.40ample: "I plan to improve myself this year by taking a class in public speaking.",hoose a peripheral weakness one that you may really need to work on but not onethat would dis3ualify you for the position in 3uestion.

Q : "%hy do you want to work here at 9 ,ompany("

HINT : 5e very careful with this one. If you)ve researched this company then you can saysomething specific like "object oriented relational database technology really turns meon." -howing that you have done some research marks you as a self starter with a solidgrasp of the big picture.


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A : "I)ve been following 9 )s growth and I want a company that I can grow with. ourcompany is solid and stable with a growth rate of 9 percent last year and a greatcompetitive position" !r "I like a start up environment where I can really make adifference."

Q : "%hy should we hire you("

A : "5ecause I would be an asset to your organi'ation. I)m loyal tenacious motivatedand I learn fast. I)m someone who could be very productive very 3uickly."

Q : "%hat motivates you("

HINT : %hatever you do do not say lots of money. %e all know that money power andrecognition are all basic motivators. 5ut you do not want to appear selfish. ou want to

appear intelligent and hard working and interested in doing a good job interested ingiving rather than receiving. If you)ve held jobs while in college or during the summers

be sure to reach from those specific e0amples to illustrate the above.

A : "8 job well done." "8 challenge." "Interesting work&technology." 8ny or all of theseanswers work.

Q : "Tell me about a conflict you encountered and how you handled it."

HINT : This is one of the toughest interview 3uestions of all. It)s sort of a trick 3uestion

as a matter of fact. Never speak negatively about anyone. The ability to successfullyresolve conflicts is important for all members of an I- team.. It may be the mostimportant factor if you)re working in a service environment such as a large consultingfirm that deals with outside clients. The answer you give here could go a long waytoward getting you a job offer. 1anagers want to see that you are mature and unselfish.The answer should

The answer should involve proof of your maturity level. They are looking for your abilityto handle conflict. ,ompromise and working it out without e0ternal intervention are thekeys. 8 disgruntled person is not going to be productive and tends to bring downcoworkers) morale as well.

A : "I sat down with the other person and asked what his issues were. Then I outlined myissues. %e talked about which were the most important ones and which we couldcompromise on. %e looked for the common aspects of our goals and placed those first.Then we decided together what to give up and what to keep so that both parties felt theywere winning something. 5oth parties were satisfied."


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Q : "%hat changes have you made in your life that you are most proud of("

HINT : This tells the manager more about your ability to take control of your life. Itillustrates your leadership potential and suggests just how promotable you might be.

8fter all if he produces a star he looks good.

If you)re interviewing at a service provider you will probably be asked to lunch.;emember that you)re being judged on whether you know how to make small talk with aclient and your overall manners and social skills.

Q : "%hat are your salary re3uirements("

HINT : The use of the word "offer" is critical. It)s a subliminal message that an actual joboffer is what you

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