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Question 1

• Before getting employed, one undergoes an application
  process
• Application process usually begins with a job advertisement that is made available through various forms, such as newspaper advertisement, radio and/or television broadcasts, and social media posts, as well as through hob placement offices in business and educational institutions.

Answer 1

Applying for a job

Question 2

o Vital component of the job application process
o Arranged by employers to determine whether the applicant possess the qualities expected by the company or organization
o Documentary requirements do not give a complete picture of the applicant
o Test result are not reliable in providing all information the employers need

Answer 2

Job interview

Question 3

• Tell me about yourself
  o Start with your name
  o State where you live
  o State your educational background
  o State job experience/s if any
  o Give family details in brief
• Tell me what you know about this company
  o Research about the company
  o Know the names of the owners and partners
  o Study about the company in details
• Why do you want to work at our company?
  o Tell the interviewer what you like about the company
  o Relate it to your long-term career goals
• What are your strengths?
  o Hard working
  o Optimistic
  o Honest
  o Self-motivated
  o Good leadership skills
  o Adaptable
• How do you handle stress and pressure?
  o The interviewer wants to know if you can work under pressure or stress once get hired
• Why do you want to work at our company?
  o Tell them your reasons direct to the point what you like about the company
  o Relate it to your long-term career goals
• Can you tell me about your leadership experience
  o This can be direct leadership of a student organization
  o It can be indirect leadership (class project, event organizer, leadership skill)
• What are your career goals
  o Short-term goal
  o Long-term goal
• Describe a difficult work situation or project and how you overcame it
  o Share an actual example of a challenging situation at work, what the issue was, and how you helped resolve it
• What are your salary requirements
  o Always say as per the company norms for the position applying for
  o If you are new, never share expected salary rate
  o If you have job experience/s, you can share your expected salary rate
• How do you evaluate success?
  o Your answer to this question will give the interviewer a sense of your work ethic, career goals, and your life goals
• Finally, do you have any questions for me?
  o Express thanks
  o Training period
  o Overtime allowance
  o Transport facility

Answer 3

JOB INTERVIEW GUIDE QUESTIONS