Industial Psychology
Sample Job Interview Questions
Typical Interview Questions and Answers
Why do you want to work for this company? Why are you interested in this job?
The interviewer is trying to determine what you know and like about the company, whether you will be willing to make a commitment to the job, and if your skills match the job requirements. Your research will be a big help in formulating your answer to this question. Say as many positive things about the company as possible, show your interest in whatever products/services they sell and explain why the position fits with your career goals.
Have you done this kind of work before?
The interviewer wants to know if you can learn to do the job in a reasonable time and how much training you will need. Never say "no" to this question. Instead, stress the experience you do have that will assist you in learning the new job quickly and efficiently. No two jobs are alike and you never do exactly the same work. In all jobs, new skills, rules and details have to be learned. Be sure to mention the following:
Your past work experience.
Your education and training related to the job.
Volunteer work that might relate to the job.
Any transferable skills - e.g. organizational skills, people skills.
Your ability to learn quickly and how quickly you learned that type of work in the past.
What kind of training or qualifications do you have?
The interviewer is trying to find out what school credentials you have. If you have no formal school qualifications but have a lot of experience, you might say:
I didn't get formal school training for this job but I have (number) of years of experience in the field. I'm willing to learn new skills or go to school to get further training if I am offered the job. I learn quickly and I like to keep upgrading my skills.
If you have just completed a training course but have little work experience, you mightsay:
I took a one year training program in (name of program) at (name of school) which is
Typical Interview Questions and Answers
Why do you want to work for this company? Why are you interested in this job?
The interviewer is trying to determine what you know and like about the company, whether you will be willing to make a commitment to the job, and if your skills match the job requirements. Your research will be a big help in formulating your answer to this question. Say as many positive things about the company as possible, show your interest in whatever products/services they sell and explain why the position fits with your career goals.
Have you done this kind of work before?
The interviewer wants to know if you can learn to do the job in a reasonable time and how much training you will need. Never say "no" to this question. Instead, stress the experience you do have that will assist you in learning the new job quickly and efficiently. No two jobs are alike and you never do exactly the same work. In all jobs, new skills, rules and details have to be learned. Be sure to mention the following:
Your past work experience.
Your education and training related to the job.
Volunteer work that might relate to the job.
Any transferable skills - e.g. organizational skills, people skills.
Your ability to learn quickly and how quickly you learned that type of work in the past.
What kind of training or qualifications do you have?
The interviewer is trying to find out what school credentials you have. If you have no formal school qualifications but have a lot of experience, you might say:
I didn't get formal school training for this job but I have (number) of years of experience in the field. I'm willing to learn new skills or go to school to get further training if I am offered the job. I learn quickly and I like to keep upgrading my skills.
If you have just completed a training course but have little work experience, you mightsay:
I took a one year training program in (name of program) at (name of school) which is