How do you respond to change? The interviewer wants to understand how do you react to unexpected changes or situations. At the same time, he or she wants to know whether you crumble under stress and pressure. Interviewers do not want to end up hiring an inflexible and unadaptable employee. The grumpy person complains about […]

The interviewer asks, “why do you want to work in this industry?” Stay away from generic, clichéd reasons. You must have some genuine reason or motivation behind choosing the industry/segment. Before you disclose the actual reasons behind wanting to work in a particular segment, do think about the socially acceptable reasons for doing so. “Why

What good books have you read lately? The interviewer uses this question to understand you better. As a result, you cannot take it lightly. TRAP: As in all matters of your interview, never fake familiarity which you don’t have. At the same time, you don’t want to seem like a dullard who hasn’t read a

What changes would you make if you came on board? The interviewer may ask you this question to substantiate his or her understanding of your resume. TRAP: Watch out! This question can derail your candidacy faster than a bomb on the tracks – and just as you are about to be hired. No matter how

How do you answer an interview question on confidential matters? Do you reveal everything blatantly? TRAP: When an interviewer presses you to reveal confidential information about a present or former employer, you may feel it’s a no-win situation. If you cooperate, you could be judged untrustworthy. If you don’t, you may irritate the interviewer and

The interviewer asks you, “What are your outside interests?” Singing, dancing, or playing football won’t fetch you plus points from the panel. TRAP: You want to be well-rounded, not a drone. But your potential employer would be even more turned off if he suspects that your heavy extracurricular load will interfere with your commitment to

What was the toughest decision you ever had to make? The interviewer wants to know about your decision-making skills and rationale in situations you perceived as challenging. TRAP: Giving an unprepared or irrelevant answer will lead you downhill. The interviewer will see you suspiciously and doubt the authenticity of your responses. Must Read: “Would you say

What are your career options right now? If the interviewer asks this question, he or she is trying to find out how desperate you are in the process of your job search. ACCEPTABLE ANSWER:  Prepare for this question by thinking of how you can position yourself as a desired commodity.  If you are still working,

The interviewer asks, “who has inspired you in your life and why?” A question that seems simple and unimportant; however, it’s no less than a curveball. TRAP: The two traps here are unpreparedness and irrelevance for “who has inspired you in your life and why”. If you grope for an answer, it seems you’ve never

The silent treatment interview questions can take your anxiety to the next level. No less than a psychological test, knowing how to deal with this question is extremely important. TRAP: If you are unprepared for this question, you will probably not handle it right and possibly blow the interview.  Thank goodness most interviewers don’t employ