Q: How will
you advance this company?
This
question should be answered with some tangible examples. Provide facts to support
the talent you will claim to bring. Make sure you offer skills that will
actually be useful to them.
A: My expertise in
accounting has saved thousands and, in some cases, millions of dollars for the
different companies I’ve worked with. With the welfare of the very
infrastructure at stake, every penny counts, and I make it my priority to
account for each of those pennies. As noted on my resume, I was responsible for
sourcing a funds leak disguised as a supplies expense account at Innitech Corp.
I can bring that same relentless scrutiny to the books here.
Q: Where do
you see yourself in ten years?
This is a
good opportunity to be honest and incorporate your goals and priorities into
the conversation.
A. I don’t really plan my
life by year or by month. My goal is to continue developing useful software and
applications for the open source community and keep learning. So, if I had to
say, I’d like to still be learning in ten years. I’d like to have contributed
enough useful programs to provide a whole new generation of coders with the
tools they need to make life easier. I don’t really believe in retirement
either, so I plan on doing this as long as I’m up and running.
Q: Why did
you choose this company?
Potential
employers don’t just want someone talented. They want to see if you’ll mesh
with the company.
A: This has been my dream
company all along. I’ve been building up my experience and developing my talent
so that I could qualify for a position here. The people are genuine and among
the most talented in the world, you value progress and cultivating a community
of learning, and the focus is on quality work rather than arbitrary rules of
conduct and performance quotas. Everyone is here because they want to be here,
and they’re the best at what they do. The sense of responsibility and high
standards fits in perfectly with my values.
Q: Why are
you the best person for this position?
Don’t be
afraid to stroke your own ego here. Don’t say anything self deprecating. Focus
on this position in this company. Why shouldn’t they hire someone else?
A: I’m the best for this
position here because I’ve been following this company’s progress for years.
Any time there was a new release or you were mentioned in the news, I was all
over it. I already know the infrastructure and history of this place like the
back of my hand. Not only was my latest project focused specifically on the new
language developed here, but I’ve been implementing it in my own personal work
since its release six months ago. I can see being here for a very long time if
the company continues in the direction it’s going.
Q: What is
your biggest flaw?
Don’t
panic! They’re not trying to trick you here. Everyone has flaws. What they want
to know is if it will interfere with your work and whether or not you’re doing
anything about it.
A: I tend to be a bit too
polite. When you’re too nice, people perceive you as a bit of a pushover. While
I would never be rude to anyone, I try to keep the small talk from become
excessive in order to maintain a “no-nonsense” reputation.
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