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Motivation Questions :

What do you like doing in your spare time?
How do you deal with pressure/stress?
What positions of responsibility do you hold/have held?
What has been your greatest achievement?


(Employers are so keen on interests because they reveal what motivates you, what you value and how you organize your time. Many organizations have core values of their own so try and blend yours into theirs. It’s always best to highlight activities you’ve enjoyed in teams/groups as they demonstrate potential leadership qualities).


An Interview is an opportunity for you as a candidate to ask questions, so expect the panel interview to ask:
‘Have you got any questions for us?’
The answer, clearly, is ‘YES’. But if all your questions have genuinely been covered, then say so, politely. Don’t just sit there looking blank and uninterested.
You could, for example:
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Show further interest in the organization e.g. the working culture, social activities, the diversity of the workforce, products available, sector trends, future strategies.

   
• Show an interest in your training e.g. appraisal procedures, mentoring, courses, potential for moving around the organization.
   
• If you’re unclear about the next stage, ask: When can I expect to hear from you? What happens next?
   
• Don't ask about company cars, pensions bonuses. It’s not appropriate at this stage.
   
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Salary negotiations usually take place once a job is offered or may be discussed in the interview itself: wait for the right time.

And as a final test…

Unexpected Questions…

• What will you do if you’re not offered the job?
(Show confidence in your ability to cope with failure and what practical steps you would take. Don’t be afraid to name any of the key competitors: this demonstrates commercial awareness which employers are very keen on).

• What has been your biggest failure?
(Life is one big learning cycle: focus on what you would do differently next time).

Personal Questions
A well-trained interviewer should not ask you any questions which bear no relevance to the job. If you consider a question inappropriate, be polite but, if necessary, be firm in your refusal to answer.
 

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