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COMPANIES

DATE OF ARRIVAL

NAME OF THE COMPANY

TOPICS TO CONCENTRATE

18/07/2013

MU-SIGMA

Marketing , Basic Maths , Aptitude , GD , HR

23/07/2013

LATENT VIEW

Marketing , Basic Maths , Aptitude , GD , HR

03/08/2013

OXYLANE

Sports Wear Garments , PPC , English, GD , HR

14/08/2013

INTIMATE FASHIONS

Intimate Garments, PPC , IE , GD , HR

10/09/2013 COGNIZANT C , C++ , General Technical Details , Aptitude , HR
13/09/2013 ACCENTURE C , C++ , General Technical Details , Aptitude , HR
19/09/2013 WIPRO C , C++ , General Technical Details , Aptitude , HR
22/09/2013 INFOSYS C , C++ , General Technical Details , Aptitude , HR

COMPANY WISE APTITUDE QUESTION PAPERS


2012 question papers:

COMPANY NAME

WEBLINK FOR APTITUDE PAPERS

Infosys

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper?sno=652

Accenture

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper?sno=580

Wipro technologies ltd

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper?sno=708

HCL technologies ltd

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper?sno=633

3i infotech

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper?sno=578

Cap Gemini

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper?sno=593

i-Gate Global Solutions ltd

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper?sno=648

Polaris Softwares Lab ltd

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper?sno=211

Cognizant

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper?sno=612

IBM

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper?sno=642

2011 QUESTION PAPERS:

COMPANY NAME

WEB LINK FOR APTI PAPERS

Tcs

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper?sno=446

Infosys

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper?sno=419

Accenture

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper?sno=387

HCl

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper?sno=411

Tech Mahindra

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper?sno=447

L&T Infotech

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper?sno=425

Cognizant

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper?sno=406

Polaris

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper?sno=433

Cap Gemini

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper?sno=399

Hexaware Technologies pvt ltd

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper?sno=412

2010 QUESTON PAPERS:

COMPANY NAME

WEB LINK FOR APTI PAPERS

Tcs

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper?sno=371

Infosys

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper?sno=313

Cap Gemini

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper?sno=268

HCL

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper?sno=296

Mahindra Sathyam

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper?sno=325

L&T info tech

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper?sno=321

i-gate global solutions ltd.

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper?sno=307

Polaris

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper?sno=351

I-flex solutions ltd

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper?sno=302

Hexaware technologies

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper?sno=297

2009 QUESTION PAPERS:

COMPANY NAME

WEB LINK FOR APTI PAPERS

Tcs

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper?sno=237

Cognisant

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper?sno=169

Infosys

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper?sno=190

HCL

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper?sno=180

Accenture

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper?sno=155

IBM

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper?sno=185

HP

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper?sno=181

Polaris

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper?sno=220

3i infotech

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper?sno=152

Nokia

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper?sno=211

2005-2008 QUESTION PAPERS:

COMPANY NAME

WEB LINK FOR APTI PAPERS

Tcs

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=605

Accenture

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=371

Wipro

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=640

HCl

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=472

3i infotech

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=369

Cap Gemini

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=413

i-Gate Global Solutions ltd

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=484

Polaris

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=566

Cognisant

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=424

Hexaware

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=474

CHAPTER WISE APTITUDE QUESTION


APTITUDE:

TOPIC

LINK

Alligations and mixtures

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=3974

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=3975

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=3976

Analytical ability

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=3978

Area

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=3982

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=3983

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=3984

Average

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=3982

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=3983

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=3984

Bankers discount

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=3986

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=3987

Boats and streams

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=3990

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=3991

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=3992

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=3993

Calendar

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=3995

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=3996

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=3997

Chain rule

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=3999

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4000

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4001

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4002

Clocks

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4004

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4005

Compound interest

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4007

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4008

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4009

Decimal fractions

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4011

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4012

HCF and LCM

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4014

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4015

Heights and distances

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4017

Logarithms

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4020

Numbers

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4022

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4023

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4024

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4025

Series

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4027

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4028

Partnership

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4029

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4030

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4031

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4032

Percentages

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4034

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4035

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4036

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4037

Permutations & combinations

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4039

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4040

Pipes and cisterns

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4043

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4044

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4045

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4046

Probability

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4048

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4049

Problems on trains

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4051

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4052

Problems on ages

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4054

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4055

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4056

Problems on numbers

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4058

Profit and loss

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4060

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4061

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4062

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4063

Races and games of skills

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4065

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4066

Ratio and proportions

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4068

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4069

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4070

Simple interests

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4072

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4073

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4074

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4075

Simplifications

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4077

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4079

Square root and cube root

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4080

Stock and shares

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4082

Surds and indices

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4084

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4086

Time and distance

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4088

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4090

Time and work

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4091

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4092

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4093

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4094

Trains

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4096

True discount

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4097

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4098

Volume and surface

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4100

LOGICAL REASONING:

TOPIC

LINK

Analogies

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4102

Analyzing arguments

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4103

Artificial languages

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4104

Cause and effect

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4105

Course of action

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4106

Essential part

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4107

Letter and symbol series

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4108

Logical deductions

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4109

Logical games

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4110

Logical problems

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4111

Making judgements

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4112

Matching definitions

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4113

Number series

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4114

Statement and argument

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4115

Statement and assumptions

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4116

Statement and conclusion

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4117

Syllogisms

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4118

Theme detection

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4119

Verbal classifications

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4120

VERBAL REASONONG:

TOPIC

LINK

Analogy

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4121

Arithmetic reasoning

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4122

Blood relation test

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4123

Cause and effect

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4124

Character puzzle

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4125

Classification

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4126

Cube and cuboid

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4127

Data sufficiency

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4128

Dice

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4129

Direction sense test

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4130

Logical sequence of words

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4131

Seating arrangements

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4132

Series completion

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4133

Syllogism

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4134

Venn diagram

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=4135

Verification of truth

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper?sno=532

C and C++ :

TOPIC

LINK

C programming

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=44

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=816

C++ programming

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=45

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=711

http://www.downloadmela.com/interview-paper-download?id=817

 

GROUP DISCUSSION (GD)


TIPS FOR GD:


One needs to know what one's objective in the group is---- to be noticed by the panel and to contribute meaningfully in an attempt to help the group reach the right consensus.

1) The first thing is that the panel should notice you. Merely making a meaningful contribution and helping the group arrive at a consensus is not enough.

· You must ensure that the group hears you. If the group hears you, so will the evaluator.

· You need to be assertive. It depends on you how you steer the group in the right direction, once it gets stuck to something. This gives you the chance to showcase your leadership skills.

· Most importantly, you have to make your chances. Many group discussion participants often complain that they did not get a chance to speak. The fact is that in no group discussion will you get a chance to speak. There is nothing more unacceptable in a GD than keeping one's mouth shut or just murmuring things which are inaudible.

2) The second most essential thing is that your contribution to the group should be meaningful. For that you need to have a good knowledge base. You should be able to think logically and hence put forth you ideas cohesively. The quality of what you said is more valuable than the quantity. It doesn’t help if you shout at the top of your voice and speak at great length, what matters most is what you speak and how it creates an impact on the group as well as the evaluators.

3) The last most important thing is that you must be clearly seen to be attempting to build a consensus. This shows your ability to work in a team, your ability to adjust yourself in new surroundings and help others in your team to reach a definite conclusion amidst difference of opinions. After all this is what all Group Discussions aim at: To be able to discuss and arrive at a consensus.

To be able to meet the above requirements during a Group Discussion, one should keep in mind the following basic mantras:

a)
Be Yourself. Be as natural as possible and don’t try to be someone you are not.

b) Take time to organize your thoughts. Don’t suddenly jump to any conclusion. Think before you speak so that you don’t speak anything irrelevant to the topic being discussed.

c) Don’t make the mistake of looking at the panel while you are speaking. You are in a Group Discussion and you are expected to discuss among group members, so always look at your group members while you are speaking.

d) Seek clarifications if you have any doubts regarding the subject, before the discussion commences.

e) Your body language says a lot about you - your gestures and mannerisms are more likely to reflect your attitude than what you say.
f) Never try to show your dominance. Be assertive, speak yourself and let others speak as well.

g) Don’t lose your cool if anyone says anything you object to. The key is to stay objective: Don't take the discussion personally.

h) Show your leadership skills. Motivate the other members of the team to speak. Be receptive to others' opinions and do not be abrasive or aggressive.

i) Remember, opening the discussion is not the only way of gaining attention and recognition. If you do not give valuable insights during the discussion, all your efforts of initiating the discussion will be in vain.

Don’t be disheartened if you did not do well in your First Group Discussion. Instead try to learn from your past mistakes. Remember,
Practice makes man perfect!!!!!

 

SOME GD TOPICS:


1. Indian cultural values have nothing to fear from globalization
2. The impact of economic reforms has been that rich people have become richer rich and poor people poorer.
3. Management education is only for the rich.
4. Reservation in parliament for women.
5. The US dollar is no longer a stable currency

6. The impact of Internet on India.
7. Behind every man there is a woman.
8. Politicians are not interested in the future of our country.
9. Wisdom does not come with age.
10. Corruption is the main outcome of democracy.
11. Is the consumer really the King in India?
12. Globalization verses Nationalism.
13. Conditional access system for cable TV watchers: boon or bane?
14. If India is poorly governed, the reason is that we have designed our system of governance for protecting if not encouraging corruption.
15. Commercialization of health care: good or bad?
16. Should agricultural subsidies be stopped?
17. Do we lag behind China?
18. Who says MNCs are superior to Indian companies?
19. Food comes first, ethics later!
20. To survive in the civilized world one needs to be a hypocrite.
21. Money is the sixth sense without which one can't enjoy the other five.
22. English language as a mode of instruction in primary level.
23. Men and Women are different.
24. Given the present state of affairs, India will remain a developing country forever.
25. IIM's and IIT's encourage only brain drain.
26. Whether reservation to women is beneficial?
27. There is no alternative to Pokhran nuclear test in present scenario.
28. Modern cinema is a boon to Indian society.
29. Should youth indulge in politics?
30. US war on Iraq-justified or not.
31. Role of UN in peacekeeping.
32. Position of Women in India compared to other nations.
33. Environment Management.
34. Is China better than India in software?
35. Should SONIA Gandhi be made the PM
36. BPOs in INDIA
37. Govt contribution to IT
38. Will punch lines rule the Advertisements?
39. premarital sex
40. India or west , which is the land of opportunities
41. water resources should be nationalized
42. "BALANCE BETWEEN PROFESSIONALISM AND FAMILY"
43. Is it necessary to ban COCOCOLA in India?
44. About Hockey being the primary game in India.
45. Cricket should be banned or not.
46. Present state of Indian Cricket team.
47. Love marriage/Arranged marriage.
48. Advantages of Co-education.
49. How to deal with international terrorism.
50. Is peace and non-violence outdated concepts?
51. A Unipolar World spells disaster for underdeveloped countries like India.
52. What shall we do about our ever-increasing Population?
53. Corruption is the price we pay for Democracy.
54. Foreign Television Channels are destroying our culture.
55. What India needs is a Dictatorship.
56. With media publishing and telecasting trivia, censorship is the need of the hour.
57. Kaun Banega Krorepati is less about knowledge but more about money and personality.
58. Beauty contests degrade womanhood
59. The rise of regional blocs threatens independent nations like India
60. Six billion and one bronze!
61. Is dependence on computers a good thing?
62. Should the public sector be privatized?
63. Is India a Soft Nation?
64. Value based politics is the need of the hour
65. Religion should not be mixed with politics
66. How to deal with high oil prices
67. Our cricketers are not to blame for match fixing
68. Why can't we be world players in industry as we are in software?
69. Multinational corporations: Are they devils in disguise?
70. Should there be limits on artistic freedom (the controversy on Fire).
71. Should there be private universities?
72. Do banning fashion shows and New Year parties save our culture?
73. Are Big Dams Necessary? Che tanaS
74. A Gandhian State selling liquor is an anomaly
75. Bride burning and dowry may look bad, but are an integral part of India.
76. The education system needs serious reforms
77. The impact of MTV on our psyche
78. Showing Violence and Crimes should not be allowed in films and on television.
79. Let us legalize gambling
80. The objective of Management is to maximize profits
81. Do professional managers have a chance in our family run businesses?
82. The Internet is an exercise in hype
83. Smaller businesses and start-ups have more scope for professional growth.
84. Dot com or doubt com?
85. The Wheel is Turning Round and Round
86. There is no right way to do a wrong thing
87. Group Task: How can we have Mount Everest in India?
88. Do Beauty and Brains Go Together?
89. Marriage is a social trap
90. Secularism has become a tool to justify the wrongs done by the minorities.
91. Media is a mixed blessing/How ethical is media?
92. To fight Aids, stop being coy about sex education.
93. What should India strive for- Westernization or modernization?
94. Developing countries need trade, not aid.
95. Flexibility of labor laws is the key to attracting more Foreign Direct Investment.
96. Voters, not, political parties are responsible for the criminalization of politics.
97. The voters are required to be well informed and educated about their candidates so that they can elect the right aspirant by their own assessment.
98. India should go for the presidential form of democracy.
99. In our economic matters, there is an excessive tendency towards the thinking rather than doing.
100. Government should clean its own hands before pointing finger at the private sector for corruption.
101. Is the NPA ordinance too harsh?
102. Reforms have to grow up.
103. Is the consumer really the king in India?.
104. If India is poorly governed, the reason is that we have designed our system of governance for protecting, if not encouraging, corruption?
105. Commercialization of health care: Good or Bad?
106. Is the US economy headed the Japanese economy way?
107. Economic freedom not old fashioned theories of development will lead to growth and prosperity.
108. Markets left to themselves encourage greed.
109. For globalization to succeed in India people must be able to see what is in it for them.
110. Should businessmen run the finance ministry
111. Should important services like transport be left to market forces?
112. Is there any point in having a business strategy when the world changes from month to month?
113. Is the patents bill good for India?.
114. Globalization is good for developing countries
115. Public sector being a guarantor of job security is a myth
116. Is industry less growth here to stay?
117. Capitalism is a very flawed system but the others are so much worse?
118. How can business get rid of the bad name that it has earned?
119. Government pumping money into the economy is not the solution for our economic problems
120. Business ethics are no longer a luxury for corporates but a necessity?
121. How should privatization proceeds be utilized?
122. Will Mumbai's film industry ever evolve into a truly modern corporatised one?
123. Why not use a brand index to measure national prosperity?.
124. What we need to reduce scams is better regulatory bodies.
125. War rhetoric is misplaced in a country like India which is trying to globalize its economy.
126. Trade can help the poor ?
127. Steal a few lakhs and you're a criminal. Steal a few hundred crores and you become an industrialist.
128. Managerial skills learnt in the classroom can never match those learnt from experience
129. Democracy is hampering India progress http://www.ChetanaSinterview.com
130. Religion is a private affair and should be of no concern for the state
131. Decreasing defense expenditure and increasing social expenditure is the need of the hour
132. Joint family is a blessing in disguise.
133. Higher education should be made possible only for those who can pay for it.
134. The weaker sex is the weakness of the stronger sex.
135. Women cannot successfully combine both career and home.
136. Developing countries should spend more on development than on defense.
137. Money is required to earn more money.
138. Classical Music Heritage And The Growing Pop-Culture
139. Nice Guys Finish Last
140. All Work And No Play Makes Jack A Dull Boy
141. Bullet For Bullet: Is It The Right Policy?
142. Should India Break Diplomatic Ties With Pakistan?
143. Age and Youth: Experience And Young Talent
144. East Is East & West Is Where All The Action Is': Mark Twain
145. India Needs Gujral Doctrine For Better International Relations
146. Doctors' Accountability To Improve Health-Care
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PERSONAL INTERVIEW


Some of the Questions in a HR round:


1. Tell me about yourself:


The most often asked question in interviews. You need to have a short
statement prepared in your mind. Be careful that it does not sound
rehearsed. Limit it to work-related items unless instructed otherwise.
Talk about things you have done and jobs you have held that relate to
the position you are interviewing for. Start with the item farthest
back and work up to the present.


2. What experience do you have in this field?


Speak about specifics that relate to the position you are applying for.
If you do not have specific experience, get as close as you can.


3. Do you consider yourself successful?


You should always answer yes and briefly explain why. A good
explanation is that you have set goals, and you have met some and are
on track to achieve the others.


4. What do co-students/friend say about you?


Be prepared with a quote or two from co-students. Either a specific
statement or a paraphrase will work. Jill Clark, a friend at Smith
Company, always said I was the hardest workers she had ever known. It
is as powerful as Jill having said it at the interview herself.


5. What do you know about this organization?


This question is one reason to do some research on the organization
before the interview. Find out where they have been and where they are
going. What are the current issues and who are the major players?


6. What have you done to improve your knowledge in the last year?


Try to include improvement activities that relate to the job. A wide
variety of activities can be mentioned as positive self-improvement.
Have some good ones handy to mention.


7. Are you applying for other jobs?


Be honest but do not spend a lot of time in this area. Keep the focus
on this job and what you can do for this organization. Anything else is
a distraction.


8. Why do you want to work for this organization?


This may take some thought and certainly, should be based on the
research you have done on the organization. Sincerity is extremely
important here and will easily be sensed. Relate it to your long-term
career goals.


9. Do you know anyone who works for us?


Be aware of the policy on relatives working for the organization. This
can affect your answer even though they asked about friends not
relatives. Be careful to mention a friend only if they are well thought
of.


10. What kind of salary do you need?


A loaded question. A nasty little game that you will probably lose if
you answer first. So, do not answer it. Instead, say something like,
That’s a tough question. Can you tell me the range for this position?
In most cases, the interviewer, taken off guard, will tell you. If not,
say that it can depend on the details of the job. Then give a wide
range.


11. Are you a team player?


You are, of course, a team player. Be sure to have examples ready.
Specifics that show you often perform for the good of the team rather
than for yourself are good evidence of your team attitude. Do not brag,
just say it in a matter-of-fact tone. This is a key point.


12. How long would you expect to work for us if hired?


Specifics here are not good. Something like this should work: I’d like
it to be a long time. Or As long as we both feel I’m doing a good job.


13. What is your philosophy towards work?


The interviewer is not looking for a long or flowery dissertation here.
Do you have strong feelings that the job gets done? Yes. That’s the
type of answer that works best here. Short and positive, showing a
benefit to the organization.


14. If you had enough money to retire right now, would you?


Answer yes if you would. But since you need to work, this is the type
of work you prefer. Do not say yes if you do not mean it.


15. Have you ever been asked to leave a position?


If you have not, say no. If you have, be honest, brief and avoid saying
negative things about the people or organization involved.


16. Explain how you would be an asset to this organization


You should be anxious for this question. It gives you a chance to
highlight your best points as they relate to the position being
discussed. Give a little advance thought to this relationship.


17. Why should we hire you?


Point out how your assets meet what the organization needs. Do not
mention any other candidates to make a comparison.


18. Tell me about a suggestion you have made


Have a good one ready. Be sure and use a suggestion that was accepted
and was then considered successful. One related to the type of work
applied for is a real plus.


19. What is your greatest strength?


Numerous answers are good, just stay positive. A few good examples:
Your ability to prioritize, Your problem-solving skills, Your ability
to work under pressure, Your ability to focus on projects, Your
professional expertise, Your leadership skills, Your positive attitude


20. Tell me about your dream job.


Stay away from a specific job. You cannot win. If you say the job you
are contending for is it, you strain credibility. If you say another
job is it, you plant the suspicion that you will be dissatisfied with
this position if hired. The best is to stay genetic and say something
like: A job where I love the work, like the people, can contribute and
can’t wait to get to work.


21. Why do you think you would do well at this job?


Give several reasons and include skills, experience and interest.


22. What are you looking for in a job?


See answer # 20


23. What kind of person would you refuse to work with?


Do not be trivial. It would take disloyalty to the organization,
violence or lawbreaking to get you to object. Minor objections will
label you as a whiner.


24. What is more important to you: the money or the work?


Money is always important, but the work is the most important. There is
no better answer.


25. Tell me about your ability to work under pressure.


You may say that you thrive under certain types of pressure. Give an
example that relates to the type of position applied for.


26. Do your skills match this job or another job more closely?


Probably this one. Do not give fuel to the suspicion that you may want
another job more than this one.


27. What motivates you to do your best on the job?


This is a personal trait that only you can say, but good examples are:
Challenge, Achievement, Recognition


28. Are you willing to work overtime? Nights? Weekends?


This is up to you. Be totally honest.


29. Would you be willing to relocate if required?


You should be clear on this with your family prior to the interview if
you think there is a chance it may come up. Do not say yes just to get
the job if the real answer is no. This can create a lot of problems
later on in your career. Be honest at this point and save yourself
future grief.


30. Are you willing to put the interests of the organization ahead ofyour own?


This is a straight loyalty and dedication question. Do not worry about
the deep ethical and philosophical implications. Just say yes.


31. Describe your management style.


Try to avoid labels. Some of the more common labels, like progressive,
salesman or consensus, can have several meanings or descriptions
depending on which management expert you listen to. The situational
style is safe, because it says you will manage according to the
situation, instead of one size fits all.


32. Do you have any blind spots?


Trick question. If you know about blind spots, they are no longer blind
spots. Do not reveal any personal areas of concern here. Let them do
their own discovery on your bad points. Do not hand it to them.


33. If you were hiring a person for this job, what would you look for?


Be careful to mention traits that are needed and that you have.


34. Do you think you are overqualified for this position?


Regardless of your qualifications, state that you are very well
qualified for the position.


35. How do you propose to compensate for your lack of experience?


First, if you have experience that the interviewer does not know about,
bring that up: Then, point out (if true) that you are a hard working
quick learner.


36. What qualities do you look for in a boss?


Be generic and positive. Safe qualities are knowledgeable, a sense of
humor, fair, loyal to subordinates and holder of high standards. All
bosses think they have these traits.


37. Tell me about a time when you helped resolve a dispute between others.


Pick a specific incident. Concentrate on your problem solving technique
and not the dispute you settled.


38. What position do you prefer on a team working on a project?


Be honest. If you are comfortable in different roles, point that out.


39. Describe your work ethic.


Emphasize benefits to the organization. Things like, determination to
get the job done and work hard but enjoy your work are good.


40. What has been your biggest professional disappointment?


Be sure that you refer to something that was beyond your control. Show
acceptance and no negative feelings.


41. Do you have any questions for me?


Always have some questions prepared. Questions prepared where you will be an asset to the organization are good. How soon will I be able to be productive? and What type of projects will I be able to assist on?