Here is condensed list of the most frequently asked questions in an interview. These have been compiled by Dean w. Johnson and give some really good guidance as to what your going to be asked in the interview. So now that you know be prepared.
The Condensed List
Describe yourself?
Why did you decide to seek a position in this company?
What motivated you to leave your last job?
What are your short-range goals and objectives?
What are your long range goals and objectives?
What do you see yourself doing five years from now? Ten years from now?
What do you really want to do in life?
How do you plan to achieve your career goals?
What are the most important rewards you expect in your career?
What do you expect to be earning in five years?
Why did you choose this career?
Can you explain this gap in your employment history?
How well do you work with people? Do you prefer working alone or in teams?
How well do you deal with conflict?
How do you handle difficulty with a supervisor? How was the conflict resolved?
What do you consider your greatest strengths to be?
What do you consider your greatest weaknesses to be?
What was best job you've ever had?
Describe the best supervisor you've ever had.
How would you last boss describe your work performance?
What motivates you to go the extra mile on a project or job?
Why should I hire you?
How are you qualified for this position?
What does success mean to you?
What would success be with a company like ours?
How do you think you can contribute to our company?
What are your hobbies? How do you spend your spare time?
Have you ever been forced to resign or fired?
Describe a successful manager.
Can you see yourself in a leadership role?
Describe a good leader.
How great was the workload in your current (or most recent) job?
Compare creativity and efficiency. Which is more important? Why?
What books have you've read? What is the most recent book you've read?
What is the relationship between the supervisor and those reporting to him or her?
Describe the two or three accomplishments that have given you the most satisfaction.
What was the most rewarding experience of your career thus far?
What qualities would you look for in a job seeker for this position?
Are you continuing your studies? Are you considering an advanced degree?
In what kind of work environment are you most comfortable?
Can you delegate tasks? Can you give some examples?
Describe one of the hardest decisions you've ever had to make.
What do you know about our company?
What are our products? What interests do you have in them?
What competitors do we have? What do you know about them?
What are the things that are most important to you in your job?
What promotions or salary increases do you expect?
How do you judge the company for whom you hope to work?
What are your geographic preferences?
Would you relocate? Can you relocate yourself?
Would you travel for the job?
What about the community where we are located attracts you?
What have you learned from your mistakes?
What in your past shows initiative and willingness to work?
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You've got it all wrong.
ReplyDeleteYou interview the company to see
if you would care to work there.
Honestly, it works. After you have verified that you are licensed to
practice Pharmacy, you begin asking
them questions, such as what benefits do you offer? Do you get a lunch break. What is salary offered and are there scheduled salary reviews? Is there a bonus plan? 401K? Subsidized stock purchase plan? What Insurances are offered?
And why did the previous Pharmacist leave. How much sign-on bonus do they offer?
You get the idea now? They will be
so intent on selling you the job they won't even think of asking for
references, etc.
It works. I know, I've done it. It
increases your stature and prestige
in the job if you decide to take it.
Just don't dare let them know how badly you need the job just to eat
or to start paying off all those debts.
Regards, druggist2