Job Interview is the most important thing for a job seeker. If you go for an interview you must be well prepared for this because you don't get a second chance to make a great first impression. Here we provide some strategies to improve your interview skills:
1) Practice for good non-verbal communication
The non-verbal communication is used to demonstrate confidence. You should follow these instructions strictly:
Stand straight
Make eye contact while answering
Make a firm handshake
Feel confident
2) Dressing Sense
Power dressing is very important to impress the interviewer. It also improves your confidence level. You must be well-groomed. It is better for you to find out company dress code before going for interview.
Wear formal dresses
Black leather shoes (must be well-polished)
Have a professional, simple and nice hair cut
Cleanly Shaven
3) Listen carefully
From the beginning of the interview you should listen to every word of the interviewer very carefully. If you are not listening properly, you are missing an opportunity to impress him because sometimes there is a hidden answer in the question already. So you should improve your listening power.
4) Don't talk too much
It is not a good practice to speak unnecessarily. Your answer must be to the point.
Speak less but to the point
Don't ramble (You must be well prepared to avoid this situation)
Focus on your strong skills
Speak appropriate sentences
5) Don't be too familiar
All interviewers like to talk in professional manner. You should not try to make a false familiar atmosphere. They are smart and catch all your cunningness in just a minute. So, don't try to be over smart and speak appropriately.
6) Ask questions
Generally when the interviewers ask that if you have a question? Most of the candidates say no. It is a wrong practice. You should ask questions also according to the situation, it shows that you are listening properly and have a keen interest. Asking questions also gives you an opportunity to find the right place for you in the company. But always remember that it should not look artificial.
Top 10 questions that can be asked by candidates
This is a list of top 10 interview questions which can be asked by the candidate when the interviewer done. Generally an interviewer gives a chance to the candidate to ask some questions at the end of the interview. The following questions are written for that situation. These questions make you able to get as much insight as possible into the position and the employer.
Que: Can you please describe the responsibilities of the position?
Que: What are the biggest challenges of this job?
Que: Is this a new position?
Que: Can you please describe the company's management style?
Que: What are the prospects for the growth?
Que: When can I expect to hear from you?
Que: If I want to extend the job offer, how soon would you like me to start?
Que: What is the best part of working for this company?
Que: Is there any possibility for relocation?
Que: How much travel is expected?
Note: Although these are the possible questions to ask an interviewer but you should ask these questions according to the situation, experience and the job profile. Always remember that this is not mandatory to ask questions to interviewer. If you are fresher then it is better to shut your mouth or say only some words of appreciation for the interviewer.
List of questions that should not to be asked
Following is a list of questions that you should avoid asking because they would not present you in a positive zone.
Que: Did I get this job?
Que: Can I change my schedule if I get this job?
Que: What are the working areas of this company?
Que: If I get the job, can I take a vacation?
7) Don't look desperate
Don't show an attitude that you are dying for this job. You should not look desperate and less confident. It is always beneficial for you to look cool, calm and confident within the whole session of interview. It also makes sure the interviewer that you have some ability and self-confidence and can do something.
A list of frequently asked job interview questions or HR interview questions and answers are given below.
1) Tell me about yourself?
This is the most famous question for an interviewer and also most difficult to answer this question for the candidate. This question puts all the pressure on the candidate and the interviewer relax.
You should alert enough to answer this question. You should start with an easy and confident tone and answer in a proper manner. It should not be scripted. Always remember, you are not giving interview to a robot so your articulation, your pronunciation of each words should be clear and confident.
A good way:
Analyze your interviewer interests.
Express your most important accomplishments first.
For example:
2) Describe yourself in one word?
This question is asked to the candidate to judge how spontaneous and explaining he is. If he uses a word he must be able to explain that word and also represent himself according to that word.
These are some positive words. You can use it but be sure that you are judging with the word.
Original , genuine , logical, incredible, focused, curious, active, quick, balanced, achiever etc.
3) Why did you leave your last job?
You should be very careful with this question. Avoid trashing other employers and making statement like "I need more money".Instead of this you can say that-
Sir, it's a career move. I have learnt a lot from my last job, but now I am looking for new challenges to broaden my horizons and to gain a new skill-set.
4) What are your strengths?
You should always remember that even if your strength is not business related, find a way to relate it to work. Tell your positive points related to the job.
For example -these may be some great answers:
My main strengths are the ability to use my own initiative to take on challenges. I am always proactive at what I do and that keeps my mind simulated and focused.
My greatest strengths would be my intelligence and thoughtfulness. I believe that in every work environment you need to process every step and be detailed in your work.
My time management skills are excellent and I'm organized, efficient, and take pride in excelling at my work.
I always understand the value of time and I am always able to innovate. I listen to advice from others.
My greatest strength is my ability to focus on my work. I'm not easily distracted, and this means that my performance is very high.
5) What are your weaknesses?
Everyone has weaknesses so answering this question don't spend so much time on this. This question is generally asked to know how honest you are with yourself. State one or two minor weaknesses and try to relate it work. (avoid saying "I work too hard" it is a very common answer). Don't pretend you don't have weaknesses, and don't avoid answering the question.
For example-
you can say, "I used to be very disorganized, always forgetting assignments and birthdays. But I managed to work out a computerized system of to-do lists and reminders that keeps me on top of everything."
6) Why are you applying for this job? (or)
Why this role attract you? (or)
By this question the interviewer wants to know that -
If you fully understand what the job entails
How well you might match their requirement
What appeals to you most about this job
Before answering this question, take your own time an answer in way that convince the interviewer. Explain your qualities according to above stated points.
For example -- I have applied for this vacancy because it is an excellent match for my skills and experience. This role is exactly the sort of role I am currently targeting and I am confident I will be able to make a major contribution.
7) What is the difference between confidence and overconfidence?
Confidence based on facts and knowledge and overconfidence based on speculation. There is a small difference between confidence and overconfidence. Yes, I can do this work is self confidence. But only I can do this work is over confidence.
Or you can say that- confidence is an internal believe that I am a right person for this job and overconfidence is thought that I am only the right person for this job.
8) What is the difference between smart work and hard work?
Smart work and hard work are related to each other. Without being a hard worker we can't be a smart worker. Smart work comes from the hard work. That means everyone has to specialize in his work to become a smart worker. So, all of us have to do hard work to achieve smart work.
So hard work increases your accuracy and smart work increases accuracy as well as efficiency.
9) What are your achievements in life?
This question may be also asked as what are your biggest achievements? Or what are you most proud of?
You should discuss only work related achievements. Try to pick a recent achievement.
For example-
My greatest achievement so far in my career would probably be winning the Manager of the Year award last year.
Or
My biggest accomplishment is overcoming my fear of failure. It gives me complete sense of living and make me more confident.
10) What was the biggest mistake of your life?
While answering this question you should choose a story containing not too many mistakes. It should be real.
Talk about the mistake but it is also important to convince the interviewer that you never make the same mistake again.
For example -
I think the worst mistake I ever made at work was in my first ever job ? five years ago now. A more senior member of the team seemed to take an instant dislike to me from the start ? and one day she was particularly unpleasant to me in front of several colleagues. Later on, I was talking to one of those colleagues who was, I thought, attempting to console me. Angry and hurt, I foolishly vented my feelings and told her what I thought of the lady in question. I was naturally shocked to find out that she went on to tell everyone what I had said and this certainly didn?t help my relationship with the team member who was causing me problems. Rather than let the situation carry on, I chose to have a quiet word with this lady so as to find out what her problem was with me and to see if we could put it behind us. It turned out it was nothing personal; she just resented the fact that a friend of hers had also been interviewed for my position and had been turned down. Once we had got matters out into the air, her behavior changed and we actually got on quite well after that. However, I certainly learned a lot from the experience. I learned that careful communication is vital in managing interpersonal relationships and that if I have a problem with someone it?s always best to talk it over with them rather than with someone else.
13) What are your hobbies?
It is totally depend on you what you like and what hobbies do you have but always justify your answer.
12) What do you know about this organization?
You should fully aware of that organization where you are going for an interview, so check the history, present structure and working style of that organization. Check the company's website, Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn pages to gather the information.
13) Are you applying for other jobs also?
This question have a very specific purpose. The interviewer want to know that if the candidate admit that he has applied other places or gives a canned answer. Or what the candidate think about their company.
Never claim that you did not apply for other company. Despite this you can say that -
As you know I would like to work as a software developer. Beyond your company I have also applied to XYZ company and ABC company. This answer is more specific.
14) Do you have any reference? (or)
Do you know anyone who work for us?
This question have just two answers, YES or NO. if you know anyone from that company say YES, otherwise NO.
15) Would you lie for the company?
You should answer this question in a very diplomatic manner.
You can say that-
"It depends on the situation, if my lie create a positive impact on the company and It was useful for many people, then I will lie."
Or
"Probably I would say no for lie. But if condition persists that my lie will help thousand of persons and it not giving any impact to other persons then I will really agree with lie. My one lie results lot of success and happiness without hurting others rights then I expect to do this."
16) What is your objective of life?
Your answer should be realistic and practical.
For example -
"My short term goal is to work in a reputed organization like yours where I can enhance my technical skills and knowledge.
My long term goal is to see the company at top most position where I am one of the person responsible for that."
Or
"My goal is to become a successful person and make my family proud of me."
17) Just imagine that you have enough money to retire right now. Would you?
If your answer is YES, you are surely get FAILED.
You can say that: "No sir, I don't think so. I am a professional and I love my work so there is no question of leave my work. Yes, it may be that I would take a break to spend a quality time with my family."
18) What are your salary expectations?
Don't ask your salary in exact numbers, instead of this show your commitment to the job itself.
You can say that -
"I am more interested in the role than the pay and I expect to be paid appropriate money for this role based on my experience. As you also know that high cost of living here in Delhi."
19) Explain, how would you be an asset to this organization?
While answering this question, don't merely say that you are hard working, dedicated, punctual etc. because these are not assets, these are the responsibility as management wants. Off course these are positive words and has a lot of meaning for you as well as for company. Actually these qualities make you an asset for the company after getting experience.
So you can say that -
"To become asset for an organization we have to punctual, dedicated, quickly adapt of environment and positive working attitude I have all of these qualities so I will prove an asset for this company."
Or
"As I'm a fresher, I'll be passionate about my work and if given a chance I'll be ready to expose myself into different sectors of work into the industry, and would be faithful to the company always."
20) Why should we hire you?
Tell your qualifications and highlight that points who makes you unique.
This may be a good answer (for freshers) -
"I believe that every one starts with a beginning, I need a platform to prove my abilities and skills. I think your company is the right place to explore my abilities. I need to be a part of your growth. I will do my level best."
Or
"As a fresher I need a platform to prove my ability. If I will be a part of your company I'll put my effort and strength to uplift your company. None is born with experience, if you hire me I will get professional experience through your company."
(For experienced)
"I have a good experience in that particular field (field of your specialization) and I think, I have an excel wiz now to work fast and efficient."
21) What is more important to you : the money or the work?
This is a very tricky question. The work should always be more important than the money. This frame of mind is good for you.(at least at the time of interview).
You can say that :
"Money is always important, but the work is most important for me."
Or
"I would say work is more important. If we work and achieve Company goals then obviously money would follow .I believe work to be prior."
Or
"I think money probably matters to me about as much as it does to anyone. It's obviously vital and necessary for us to live and prosper but, at the same time, it's not my single most important driving force. It is my believe that money is rewarded for work."
22) Do you have any blind spot?
It is a trick question. So don't specify your actual weaknesses. Instead of this try to show you are very team oriented
For example:
"I would say everyone has blind spots and I would too. And that is why I believe in teamwork because when you are a team you can point out other people?s blind spots and they will do the same for you."
Note: "don't admit failing as a blind spot. A failure is not a blind spot."
23) Assume you are hired, then how long would you expect to work for us?
"I will do my best for the growth of your company for a long period of time. As long as I have the career growth, job satisfaction, respect and a healthy environment Then I don't need to change my company."
Or
"I will work as long as my presence benefits the company and I get ample opportunity to grow and develop both professionally and monetarily."
Or
"Everyone looks for bright future, healthy work environment, good salary, job satisfaction and I am pretty sure that your company give such things so I don't need to change the company."
24) Don't you think that you are overqualified for this position?
This is trick of interviewer to trap you and judge how boasting you are?
So, be alert to answer this question and don't even hint to the interviewer that you are overqualified although you are.
This is a good answer:
"I think I am qualified for this post because I am just a beginner and have lots more to learn. I think qualification is not only a matter of theoretical knowledge or results; it also depends on practical knowledge and learning. When I will get practical knowledge then I would consider myself just a well-qualified not overqualified. Because learning never ends."
25) Do you have any questions for me?
It's your turn now. If you get such an opportunity, you may ask questions like that:
"Thank you for giving me this opportunity. After my overall performance till now if I got selected what I need to improve and if I'm not selected how can I succeed further. Can you give any advice sir?"
26) On a scale of one to ten, rate me as an interviewer?
Sir, I'm not in the position to rate you as an interviewer. Any way I'm not going to disappoint you. As an interviewer you've fulfilled your job, So, I can give you 10 out of 10. But I'll give you 9/10 as there should be always a scope to increase our skills which will creates an interest in learning the things. Thank you very much for giving me this wonderful opportunity.
Or
Thank you for giving me such an opportunity but for sure I am not person to rate you. As it is obvious that your position is highly reputed and you have been chosen to undergo this process that shows your excellence at this place but still I have to answer this question so honestly it would be 9/10 as no one is perfect and we always leave room for improvement.
27) How do you handle stress, pressure and anxiety?
It is a typical interview question asked to judge how you handle the job stress and pressure.
For example-
I believe to work in a planned way and finish my work regularly. I always react to situations, rather than to stress. In this way I handle situation and don't take stress.
Or
I go to gym regularly and do work out. In this way I remove my stress. I believe that physical exercise is a great stress reducer.
28) What is the disappointment in your life?
This question is asked to judge, what type of situations make you uncomfortable and disappointed. While answering this question, don't just say your disappointment. Instead of this, you should include what you learn from that incident.
For example: the greatest disappointment in my life so far as when my laptop had stolen and I had lost all my important data. I remember, I had to work hard for the next 10 days to re do all my work to make sure to submit on the time.
If you did not face any disappointment in your life then say so:
Sir, I don't feel that I have face such type of situation.
29) Would you like to work overtime or odd hours?
You should become very honest to answer this question. Don't tell a lie or compromise to get the job only.
30) What makes you angry?
You should always answer this question in a manner that suits both your personality and management too.
Sir, I am not a short tempered person but I feel a bit of annoyance when someone disturbs me in my work without a genuine reason. Although I am even tempered person but when I get angry, I try to channel my negative feeling in my work.
31) What was the most difficult decision you have made in your past life?
This question is asked to judge your decision making capabilities. The interviewer want to know, how you take decision in tough times.
After completing my graduation, the toughest decision is whether to go for higher studies or do a job. Then I chose job because getting trained is better than educated and it was also the demand of that time.
Or
My toughest decision was to take admission in B.tech. I belong to a lower middle class family, my father was not in the favour of taking admission, but I convinced him and today he is very happy.
32) How did you know about this position/ vacancy?
Just tell the source from where you got the information about this post. If the interviewer ask, what you know about this position or what appeals you most in this position?
Then you can add:
I have carefully studied both the job description and the person specification so I am fully aware of the duties and responsibilities of this role.
33) What gets you up in the morning?
I am excited about the possibilities, about learning more, about getting it right and becoming better at my career. I believe in what I?m doing. If the day comes when I don?t, I?ll find a new career. I promise. Until then, it never hurts, to remind myself of these things along the way.
Or
It is my promise that gets up me in the morning. My promise is to learn something new and someone in need. It provides me satisfaction that I am making difference in someone life.
34) What is your favorite book?
This question is asked to judge your taste about reading books. The interviewer wants to know what types of book you like. Would you fit for the company culture?
Answer this question according to your sense, your knowledge about the book. Only named the books you have really read. You should choose something by a reputable author that your interviewer has probably heard of.
35) As you said, internet surfing is your hobby. Which site do you surf mostly?
This is your choice that which sites you surf most, but while answering this question always refers sites which are relevant to your field of job. Don?t take name of social networking sites or other irrelevant sites.
36) How you deal with an angry or irritated customer?
I would try to find out exactly what the problem was, and evaluate if there was something I could do to make it right.
Or
I would ask the customer to explain his problem and carefully listen him. After that I do my best to solve his problem. If that problem is not regarding my work area I spoke to someone who could help hem immediately.
37) what does success mean to you?
If I feel I am making a difference working with a team of people to make a more profitable company. It is success for me.
If I put a smile on someone face and make him happy it is success for me.
The competency based interview questions are asked to judge the capability of the candidates. These questions may be asked to know about your weak points, decision making capacity, teamwork skills, responsibility, communication skills, problem solving skills and your managerial decisions etc.
How to answer competency based questions
You must very alert while answering these questions. Firstly, choose some of the key competencies stated in the job description and think of some examples for each one. You should answer according to the intensity of the question.
For example: If the company is looking for someone with excellent team work and leadership skills, you should think of a scenario in which you have demonstrated this. You can also describe a group presentation you have undertaken at school or college level.
1) Give me an example of your sales skills and convincing power.
I believe to emphasize the features of the product or service that reduces costs and solves problems of the customers. It works wonder and most of the times they make their mind to buy the products.
For example: If I have to sell woolen uniform, I don't only emphasize the wool's durability and lasting value of it otherwise I mainly focus on the look and feel of the product.
2) Why did you choose your university and what are the main factors influenced your choice?
I was very happy to be accepted to my first choice, BHU. It is a very prestigious university. I had some friends and some seniors who were a few years older than me that attended and they seemed to have a good experience on that college. I was familiar with that city and have local contacts so I chose.
3) How did you deal with stressful conditions in your previous job?
I think, it is better to work under pressure but the pressure should be good. I always love to work with a deadline and enjoy working in a challenging environment. Generally, I react to situations rather than to stress and that's way the situation is handled and doesn't become stressful.
For example: When I find an unsatisfied customer, rather than feeling stressed, I focus on the task on hand. I believe my ability to communicate effectively and satisfy the customer.
4) Give us an example when your communication makes a difference in a worse condition.
I always love to talk with my colleagues in a decent tone and a loving manner. It always works and I don't think I have any serious conflict with any of my friend or colleague. But I remember, this incident was occurred 4 years ago, in my college life. We, four friends were stuck in a very worse condition. We all falsely charged fine and 15 days suspension for ragging a new comer fresher student. We all were upset and angry but it was me who take an initiative and discuss the whole condition with the principal and get rid from the fine and suspension.
5) What is your biggest failure?
I think my biggest failure was not being selected as an Indian Army officer because I was diagnosed with night vision problem. I was very determined to go there but I couldn't.
6) where do you see yourself in five years?
In five years, I hope to be working with an employer in an increasingly responsible position, it is because it wants to utilize my talents and work closely with my colleagues in solving important problems. I see myself taking on new and exciting challenges in an enjoyable environment and hopefully this will be with your company.
7) Do you have any questions for me?
First of all, a big thanks to you for giving me this great opportunity. I just want to ask you, please tell me if I am selected when I can join your company or if I am not selected which thing I will improve.
A list of top frequently asked business analyst interview questions and answers are given below.
1) What is a flow chart?
Flow charts are used to show the complete flow of systems through symbols and diagrams.
2) What is the importance of the flow chart?
Flow chart is important because it makes the system easy to understand for the developers and all concerned people.
3) What is SDLC?
SDLC is an acronym stands for Software Development Life Cycle. Sometimes, it is also called System Development Life Cycle or Application development Life Cycle. It is used to describe the process for planning, creating, testing and deploying an information system.
The SDLC process includes five phases:
Planning
Analysis
Design
Implementation
Maintenance
4) What are the different types of SDLC models?
Following are the different SDLC models:
Waterfall Model
Iterative Model
V-Model
Spiral Model
Prototype model etc.
5) What are the most important skills which business analyst should have?
A business analyst must be:
A good listener
Quick learner
Good analytical skills
Problem solving approach
Tech Savvy
Thinker beyond the box
Rather than the above stated mandatory skills, a business analyst must have good communication and written English.
6) What are the main challenges faced by a business analyst?
These are the following three challenges faced by a business analyst:
Change management: It is the most important challenge because it happens in real time. It occurs when you get the requirements from the client side and when development is started client will come up some changes or enhancements.
Cross team management: It is due to conflict between team and individuals. It requires soft skills and smartness.
Communication problems: Sometimes this type of problem can happen. You might be good in English speaking and understanding the English language but sometimes you get difficulty to understand the different kind of English accent. For example: Americans speak English differently, Romans speak English differently etc.
7) What is project management? Can you explain?
Project management is the process of planning, organizing, motivating and controlling resources, procedures and protocols to achieve a specific goal. It is used to organize scientific and daily problems. The main challenge to project management is achieve all the project goals. These are time, quality, scope, budget etc.
8) What do you know about Risk and Issue?
Risk: Risk is something which you can forecast and can handle by formulating mitigation plans.
Issue: Risk which happened is known as Issue. Once the issue is occurred, it is solved by contingency management or Issue management. Generally issues are not solved but you can get a lesson from there for other projects.
9) What are the key strengths of a business analyst according to you?
Business analysis is an evolving profession, so a business analyst must have the necessary skills for success. He must have the knowledge of technical as well as nontechnical issues.
10) What is SDD?
SDD stands for System Design Document. It is a middle step dividing between business users and developers.
11) Tell me about the diagrams mostly used by business analysts?
These are the mostly used diagram models:
Activity Diagram
Business Domain model
Data model
Data flow diagram
Feature matrix
State diagram
Sequence diagram
Scope model etc.
12) What is a use case diagram?
The use case diagram is a tool. It is used to explain the entire business environment. It shows a number of relation events or actions that are performed by a single actor.
13) What is UML modeling?
UML stands for Unified Modeling Language. It is a standard in the industry which is used for visualizing, documenting, and constructing various component of a system.
14) What are exceptions?
Exceptions are the unaccepted situations or results in an application.
15) What are the roles and responsibilities of a business analyst?
The main role of business analyst is to organize requirement and document in a clear format and make sure that the coordination is proper between the client and development team.
16) What are the mainly required tools for a business analyst?
A business analyst generally uses rational tools, MS World, MS Excel, Power point, MS project etc.
17) What is INVEST?
INVEST stands for Independent, Negotiable, Valuable, Estimable, Sized Appropriately, and Testable. It is used to help project managers and technical team to deliver quality products/services.
18) Which model is better according to you, the Water fall model or Spiral Model?
You should answer this question on the type and scope of the project. You can also say that a life cycle model is always selected on the basis of organizational culture and various other scenarios to develop the system.
A list of top frequently asked behavioral interview questions and answers are given below.
Behavioral interview questions are the very important part of the interview section. These questions are asked to candidates to recount the past experience that the interview can judge them well and access their likely future performance. We can say that the behavioral questions work very well to judge a candidate smartly because past behavior is usually a decent predictor of future behavior.
You should follow the STAR method to answer these types of questions.
S/T: Situation/ Task
A: Approach
R: Result
First, look at the situation or the task given by the interviewer, understand it well and then apply your approach that how can you fulfill the requirement of the interviewer and satisfy him. The STAR method always allows you to structure your response.
Let's see some pretty typical behavioral interview questions. The behavioral interview questions can be divided into following types:
Teamwork related
Leadership ability
How to handle conflicts
Failure
Teamwork related
Interviewers are really interested to know about your teamwork ability. Teamwork question is one of the most common questions asked in the HR round. This question is quite obvious because the ability to works with others is considered critical for most positions. Most of the interviewers just want to know that are you appropriate to work within a team or not. They can ask you questions like this:
Q) Are you a team player? Describe it.
(Or) Tell us about a team project that you worked on.
(Or) Share your team experience of your past company.
How to answer: You should demonstrate your team skills by sharing a relevant example. First, you should know what interviewers want to know by this question, they want to find out:
Are you easy to collaborate with other employees?
Can you communicate effectively with different personalities?
Can you mediate disagreements?
You should answer this question in a very easy manner. We all have team experience on the job, during school, or in extracurricular role etc. You should better to remember your team experiences of your past and deliver it confidently. You should choose your recent experience.
Top Teamwork related interview questions
Que: Tell me about a team project in which you are involved.
Que: Tell me why you consider yourself as a good team member.
Que: Tell me an example when you had worked as a leader of your project team.
Que: Describe a team experience that you found rewarding.
Que: Give some examples of teamwork.
Que: How do you feel about working on a team?
Que: Describe your ability to work as a team member.
Leadership ability
Many competency based questions come up in behavioral interview questions. Leadership ability is one of the most common questions which are asked in the behavioral interviews. There may be a lot of questions on this topic, the theme of the question are same and based on your leadership ability but these questions are asked in different manners. Let's take some examples:
Most popular behavioral interview question based on leadership quality:
Q) Give me an example when you show your leadership skills?
(Or) Tell me about a time when you lead an important meeting?
(Or) Tell me about a time when you delegated effectively?
How to answer: This question is asked to find out the candidate's true leadership potential. This question is asked generally for senior level roles. The best way to reply this question is to demonstrate that you have done it successfully in the past.
Sometimes for entry level position jobs also, company ask about leadership because they want to hire people with leadership potential.
You should answer this question with a strong example. You can customize your example according to the job description and role. Always spell right things. Don't try to reply like this type of answer:
"I consider myself a born leader and have always sought out leadership opportunities over the years."
This is the worst answer for a fresher as well as for an experience holder. You should get specific about what you did.
Top Leadership ability interview questions
Que: Give me an example when you led an important meeting.
Que: Tell me about a time when you shown your leadership skills.
Que: Give me an example when you led a difficult project.
Que: What is your vision about this group?
Que: Tell me a time when you effectively delegated?
How to handle conflicts
Q) How do you handle conflicts?
How to answer: Most of the case you should avoid to express your conflict situation of your previous job. You can answer this question like: I don't believe in disputes or conflicts, generally I prefer to mind my own business and do my own work properly without a chance of complaint. Conflicts are not a bit beneficial for the company as well as for the employees, so it is always better to avoid them. But, unfortunately, if I stuck in any this type of situation, I will use my head calmly and patiently and solve that problem with a healthy conversation.
Failure
This is the one of the toughest behavioral interview questions. It is very hard for candidate to open his own secret. It is obviously a difficult and tricky question because the interviewer wants to know your negative experience.
Q) What is your biggest failure in your past life?
(Or) How do you handle success, failure, and risk in general?
(Or) What is your greatest professional regret?
How to answer: It is totally upon you that how you disclose your failure but always remember don't express negative things which work as a hindrance in your job profile. Always answer a positive point with some limitations.