As DU Students are gearing up with placement season, it’s really important to prepare for common interview questions beforehand.
Follow tips to tackle frequently asked interview questions:
Question 1: Where do you see yourself 3-5 years down the line?
– Although it is very hard to predict the future, I sincerely believe that I will become a very good financial consultant [use your profession here]. I believe that my abilities will allow me to excel to the point that I can seek other opportunities as a portfolio manager [the next step] and possibly even higher.
– In five years, I see myself as a valued employee of a company. I want to be an expert at my position and start training to be a manager.
– My goal is to become a lead in five years. Although not everyone gets promoted to this level, I believe I can achieve this goal through hard work.
Question 2: Why should we hire you?
– I am a fast learner, I had to learn a totally new operating system in my last job [give your own examples] and I was up and running within a couple of weeks.
– You require someone who can perform a wide range of administrative duties [give reference from the JD]. I have a track record of carrying out these different tasks efficiently and successfully.
– I have the right combination of skills and experience for this job. I also bring the additional quality of strong analytical and problem-solving ability as shown by my introduction of a more efficient workflow system at my ABC company.
Question 3: Why did you leave your previous job?
(applicable for working professionals)
– I have learned a lot from my current role, but now I am looking to gain a new skill-set – all of which I see the potential for in this job.
– I am looking forward to a better opportunity to grow, job-wise and financial-wise. I want to learn more and grow more.
– I am looking for a job that suits my qualifications even better.
– I was laid off/made redundant because the company relocated/downsized/needed to cut costs.
Hope this post helps all the students!