Useful Interview Tips

Tips to answer several questions in interview~ 

1. Why do you want to work in this company?

WRONG ANSWER:
“Because I like to work here. I like this job. I love this industry”

WHAT SHOULD BE ANSWERED:
I've always loved administration (example from the field chosen) because I am an organized person. I like things to be organized and systematic. I work well under stress so I can handle any kind of task with minimal supervision.

2. Tell us about yourself/ Introduce yourself

WRONG ANSWER:
“My name is Carla. I was born in 22 September 1989 in Sarawak. My mother is a housewife and my father is a teacher. I graduated from UTEM in 2013. I studied Business Administration. I have never worked before.”

WHAT SHOULD BE ANSWERED:
“My name is Carla and I'm 26 years old. I have a degree in Business Administration. Although I haven’t had any working experience, I've spent my free time reading business articles and researching about latest business news just to keep me updated. I'm hoping to be given a chance to experience the real world of business”

3. What did you quit your last job?

WRONG ANSWER:
“I quit because my last job was terrible. The workload was so heavy and the boss was so pushy. My previous boss was nightmare”

WHAT SHOULD BE ANSWERED:

“I loved my last job. It taught me so many things and my previous boss has always been helpful. But I quit because I want to experience new environment and broaden my horizon by working in a different company.”

4. Where do you see yourself in five years?

WRONG ANSWER:

“Relaxing in Maldives” or “Being a boss in this company”

WHAT SHOULD BE ANSWERED:
“I hope to become very well-experienced in what I do and have a better understanding of my field

5. What’s your greatest weakness?

WRONG ANSWER:
“I tend to put things to the very last minute.”

WHAT SHOULD BE ANSWERED:
“I tend to put things to the very last minute. But I work well under pressure and I personally think that pressure motivates me to work twice as hard and finish my work on time”

6. What salary are you looking for?

WRONG ANSWER:
“I hope to get a suitable salary that would be able to support me, living in this economy and in this big city”

WHAT SHOULD BE ANSWERED:
“I hope to get a salary that is suitable with my qualification and job duties. I also want to be considered based on my working experience”

7. Why should I hire you?

WRONG ANSWER:

“Because I'm the best candidate” or “Because you’re hiring”

WHAT SHOULD BE ANSWERED:
“I'm a team player, I work well under pressure, and I'm a people person. I can work with all kinds of people and am always willing to learn new things and tackle new challenges.”