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thewall · 发表于 8-2-2013 23:50:05

Most Commonly Asked Interview Questions

So you have got an interview, congratulations! Now comes the part where you need to ace the important interview.  To help you with the interview, here are some of the most commonly asked questions:

1. Tell me about yourself?
Is one of the most feared and commonly asked questions. This should be about yourself however this does not mean ramble on about your personal life. Keep it to relevant facts such as education, your career and your current life situation.

2. Why did you leave your last job (or leaving your current job)?
This is not your chance to bag your current or last job. If you are leaving because of frustration with your job it is best not to show this. Instead remain positive and say “I have achieved all I can in this position.” It is also not a good idea to mention you are leaving for money. Remember to answer the question on a positive note and for reasons like career advancement and a position that allows you to grow.

3. What do you know about the company?
This is where your research on the company comes in handy. This also shows your interest in the job and an understanding of the organisation and industry. Check out their website, Facebook and LinkedIn and if they have been in the news recently. If you do your background work it will stand out that you have come prepared for the interview.

4. Why do you want to work for this company?
Show your knowledge of the company once again and re-emphasise your suitability for the position. If you have the selection criteria from the job description also go through that stating how you meet these criteria.

5. Why should we hire you?
Summarise your experiences and reflect how this can benefit their company. For example: “I have 5 years’ experience in administration with a proven record of excellent organisational skills and time management. I am confident I would be an excellent addition to your team.” Also reflecting on the job criteria and how you fit these would also be beneficial.

6. Where do you see yourself in 5 years from now?
This is always a hard question to answer, not everyone has a 5 year plan mapped out.  Be honest with your answer if your aspiration is to be in the same position and working hard at that then say this. It does not mean you have to give the impression that you want to climb the corporate ladder but if this is what you want then let them know this as well. A good answer to this question would be:

“I would like to contribute as much as I can to the company and the position you have available. Once I have accomplished this I see myself in a management position. I enjoy managing people and I am a good leader.”

7. What are your strengths?
Relate this back to previous positions and on areas that will support your job application. An answer to this question would be:

Responsible Team Player – I take responsibility for the tasks I have been given. I work well in a team, and it has taught me to take on board other people’s ideas and opinions.
Always Punctual – I am always on time to work and often have done overtime.
Self –Confidence – I believe if I put my mind to it I can accomplish any task assigned to me.
Full Commitment to my work – In previous roles I have ensured each task is completed to the highest standard.
Well Organised and ensure each task is completed in the appropriate time frame.
Able to Prioritise – I have always prioritised tasks and gotten the most important jobs done quickly and efficiently.

8. What are your weaknesses?
The best way to answer this question is to share a weakness that can also be perceived as a positive. Think of your past experiences that is a weakness but is not really a negative point. For example: “My biggest weakness is my modesty, I underplay how good I really am.”

9. Do you work well under pressure?
You would answer this question with a ‘Yes’ and then give a specific time when you thrived under pressure. For example: “Yes I do work well under pressure as I use the pressure to help me work more efficiently.”  It is best not to answer this with a no, remember you must always stay positive in the interview.

10. What is your greatest accomplishment?
Choose an accomplishment that is relevant to the role you are interviewing for and is fairly recent. Review the selection criteria and choose one of your previous accomplishments that reflect this. An example of this would be: “My greatest accomplishment would be writing articles for candidates to help them get the job they ideally want.”

Remember to write down the answers to the questions and practice. The more you practice saying this out loud the more polished and prepared you will be. Interviews don’t need to be hard if you prepare yourself accordingly. Good Luck!

Article By: Melanie Parry – MACRO Recruitment

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thewall · 发表于 8-2-2013 23:51:08

How to become a master at being interviewed!

That very first interview is important! It gives your potential employer an insight into who you are and the way you work. Making a mistake in this interview can quite often ruin your chances of getting that job.

So here are some tips that will help you master the interview process:

Research, Research, Research: When you land that important interview always make sure you research the company. Walking in to an interview and not knowing about the company is one way you may not be asked for a second one or even get the job.  Make sure you look up the company website, LinkedIn and Facebook. Also if you know any contacts in the company get information from them as well.

Practice Makes Perfect: If you can, get a list of interview questions you may be asked. If you can’t then research online the most commonly asked interview questions or on MACRO’s website. Write down what your answers would be to the questions and practice, practice, practice!  Also write down the selection criteria for the role and how you meet these criteria. Practice saying this out loud so you get used to saying it. Going to the interview and not being prepared shows the employer a lack of understanding of the job and that you are not interested in the position.

Know where you are going: Make sure you know the time and location of the interview and the person you are seeing when you get there. If possible make a practice run or look up where it is. Being late to the interview can make you nervous and will also give the impression to the employer you are not very punctual.

Present Yourself Well:  A few days before the interview make sure the outfit you plan to wear is clean and pressed. Always assume that it is corporate wear and wear the appropriate attire. If you are unsure about what you are wearing ask a friend or family member for their opinion. Remember you will not only be assessed on what you say but on body language, how you are dressed and if you are eager.

The Interview:  When introduced always try and remember who is who. In the interview remember to sell yourself. Even if you are not comfortable doing this other candidates will be so if you want the job you will need to sell yourself.  Always remain positive when asked a question, make sure you put a positive spin on it and show the employer what you can do.

Question Time: You are now at the end of the interview and the employer asks you ‘Do you have any questions?’ Always be prepared to ask the employer questions, it shows you are interested and you have been listening during the interview. Some great questions to ask are:

What do you like best about working here?
What goals do you expect the person who takes this job to achieve?
How is performance rewarded and recognised?
What is the next step in the process?
How would you describe your management style?
How would you describe the work culture here? What types of people tend to really thrive, and what types don’t do as well?
Are there any reservations you have about my fit for the position that I could address now?

Going to interviews does not need to be nerve racking or a chore. If you practice the answers to the questions and go prepared the interview will be a breeze.  Being unprepared will ensure that you will not get the job or be asked for a second interview. Make sure you are prepared and go to the interview with a smile on your face and a positive attitude.

Article By: Melanie Parry – MACRO Recruitment

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thewall · 发表于 8-2-2013 23:57:37

Why the recruiter may overlook you for the job!

Looking for a job is always hard and when recruiters don’t come back to you, it can be frustrating.  But recruiters are also very busy and there are many reasons they may not come back to you.

What needs to be understood is recruiters have different steps they need to take in the recruiting/interviewing process. Their job is to find the perfect candidate for the role they need to fill. This can in fact take months for them to fill the position waiting for the right candidate to come along.

However this is not the sole reason they may not come back to you. Here are some other reasons recruiters may overlook you:

Too Many Applications:
Each job a recruiter has can receive 50-80 applications they need to read and process. If you resume or CV does not attract their attention this can result in them over looking you or not putting you forward. If you don’t have the right qualifications or experience this will also be a reason why you would be over looked.

Resumes Poorly Constructed:
Resumes that are poorly constructed with spelling errors and formatting problems are usually disregarded. Recruiters will spend 5-10 seconds reading a resume. If they cannot read this easily or there are too many errors in your resume it will end up in the rejected pile. Tip for a good resume – make sure it is easily read this means making sure it is formatted correctly and has been proof read by someone else. Click here for a sample resume template.

Bad Interview Technique:
Recruiters once they have read your resume and like it, usually it means you will have an interview with them. First impressions always count! Whether you have a phone interview or an interview in person if you give a bad interview you won’t be put forward for the role. Tips for a good phone interview - make sure you are not in a noisy place and the recruiter can hear you clearly, make sure you arrange a time when you are free to talk to them at length. Tips for a good face to face interview- make sure you are presentable and looking your best, don’t fiddle with pens or keys in the interview and most of all make sure you are on time!

You didn’t follow up:
As everyone knows you must always follow up with the recruiter.  If you haven’t heard from them in a week or two then contact them and ask them for an update. However this does not mean contacting them every day for an update. Remember badgering the recruiter can hurt your chances and they could remember you for the wrong reasons.

Job has been put on hold:
Sometimes the employer may put a job on hold with the recruiter. This can be for many reasons – the project is on hold, lack of funding etc. It may take the employer 6 months to take the role off hold with the recruiter and to start the recruitment process again.  It is always wise to follow up with the recruiter however continually badgering them can hurt your chances for the job. Have patience the recruiter will contact you when the job has been taken off hold.

Recruiters are busy people and their main goal is to get the right candidate for the role they need to fill. If you have been overlooked or ignored by the recruiter this could possibly not be your fault. Remember the reasons above and keep on working at it and you will get that job you are seeking.

Article By: Melanie Parry – MACRO Recruitment

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a_lian · 发表于 10-2-2013 11:22:10

我：　妈妈打你，疼不疼
大宝：疼
我：妈妈为什么打你？
大宝：为了我好．
我：那妈妈爱不爱你：
大宝：爱
我：下次还听不听话
大宝：听．

下次接着同样的对话．

thewall · 发表于 10-2-2013 14:39:16

原帖由 a_lian 于 10-2-2013 11:22 发表

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我：　妈妈打你，疼不疼
大宝：疼
我：妈妈为什么打你？
大宝：为了我好．
我：那妈妈爱不爱你：
大宝：爱
我：下次还听不听话
大宝：听．

下次接着同样的对话．

这个。。。还没到 5 岁？

thewall · 发表于 15-2-2013 22:01:17

big big big fat fucken happy Friday ... 久违了

sunny4987 · 发表于 19-2-2013 14:23:25

戒烟，我爸爸和我公公都戒掉了，一次性，相信他们比你的烟龄长很多，但都是由于身体疾病不得不戒
我公公是肺癌，所以很坚决，我爸爸是因为治病期间服用的一种药物要求戒烟戒酒，坚持了3个月，病好了后，酒又喝上了，但是烟他自己都不想抽了，说闻到烟味就不舒服

没什么特殊原因的话，戒烟确实是需要强大的自制力，祝你成功！

thewall · 发表于 19-2-2013 23:27:12

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戒烟，我爸爸和我公公都戒掉了，一次性，相信他们比你的烟龄长很多，但都是由于身体疾病不得不戒
我公公是肺癌，所以很坚决，我爸爸是因为治病期间服用的一种药物要求戒烟戒酒，坚持了3个月，病好了后，酒又喝上了， ...

戒烟难，对我来说，不是尼古丁的 addition，而是吸烟已经成为了一种习惯

开心，想抽

郁闷，更想抽

还好，在澳洲，室内不能抽烟，上班地方除了上午茶下午茶午饭时间也不能抽，也没有了三陪场合，抽少了很多。现在一包烟能挨上 3 天。

继续在慢慢减少

alan2002 · 发表于 19-2-2013 23:33:51

一星期三瓶红酒是必须地。

thewall · 发表于 19-2-2013 23:35:39

小小墙开始上 PREP 了

1月31日周四，哥俩一起开学。2月4日周一下午我去面试，2月5日周二上午开始上班。可以说是老的小的一起开工

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thewall · 发表于 20-2-2013 00:25:43

2月14日，情人节，小墙生日，礼物是 skateboard

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dcxg · 发表于 20-2-2013 05:56:59

原帖由 thewall 于 19-2-2013 23:27 发表

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戒烟难，对我来说，不是尼古丁的 addition，而是吸烟已经成为了一种习惯

开心，想抽

郁闷，更想抽

还好，在澳洲，室内不能抽烟，上班地方除了上午茶下午茶午饭时间也不能抽，也没有了三陪场合，抽少了很 ...

饭能戒，烟不能戒

dcxg · 发表于 20-2-2013 05:58:12

看着老墙这两个孩子，我就知道老墙不是个善茬

这孩子教育的，都苦大仇深的

chubbycat · 发表于 20-2-2013 06:37:33

不是个善茬

dcxg · 发表于 20-2-2013 06:41:59

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chubbycat · 发表于 20-2-2013 06:44:43

不能

dcxg · 发表于 20-2-2013 06:45:12

我孩子也很搞
某天，儿子跟我说英文hen，尼玛听了半天没听懂

欺负我不懂英文，哥怒了，你到底说啥呀？

儿子的创作力惊人，baby chicken
随她妈

chubbycat · 发表于 20-2-2013 08:39:08

我孩子也很搞 - like father like son

周星星1832 · 发表于 20-2-2013 08:41:36

原帖由 dcxg 于 20-2-2013 06:41 发表

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258951

老墙能不能让你那两个孩子摆个happy点的pose

老枪的孩子怎么这么不高兴

周星星1832 · 发表于 20-2-2013 10:41:26

老枪看看这个

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2月19日电据外媒报道，英国人克拉拉•考威尔(Clara Cowell)刚刚度过102岁的生日，她截止目前已经抽了将近6万支香烟，近日她最终听从了家人的建议决定戒烟。park.com
　　据报道，考威尔独自住在英国普雷斯顿(Preston)的养老院，全家五代近日前来为她庆生，地点选在她最爱的地方之一：酒吧。
　　考威尔过去以裁缝维生，1931年她点燃了人生第一支烟后，一生共抽了将近6万支香烟，但她如今听从了家人的建议，决定戒烟。
　　她69岁的女儿琳达•福勒(Lynda Fowler)说：“妈妈的长寿秘诀可能和抽烟、喝掺威士忌的茶、再加上辛勤工作和清贫生活有关。”
　　据悉，考威尔年轻时经历过战争，她在丈夫被召去打仗时，靠着在当地军火工厂缝降落伞赚钱，独自抚养孩子长大。考威尔目前共有4个孩子、9个孙子、12个曾孙和4个玄孙。

Mike23 · 发表于 20-2-2013 13:07:40

没事干。。。算了一下。。。
60000 / 20 / 365 = 8。1
也就上说，如果一天一包（20支）的话，不到9年就6万了。。。
所以说，这新闻啊。。。

dcxg · 发表于 21-2-2013 06:49:16

我：　妈妈打你，疼不疼
大宝：疼
我：妈妈为什么打你？
大宝：为了我好．
我：那妈妈爱不爱你：
大宝：爱
我：下次还听不听话
大宝：听．

介简直就是屈打成招的典范

哥家的公主和少爷尼玛天天的minecraft玩的呀，烦的要死，youtube，x，简直搞的哥崩溃ing
这孩子管不了，管不好

小99背到4，死活进行不下去了

哥说了，你们等着长大扫厕所去吧

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chubbycat · 发表于 21-2-2013 06:51:55

你们等着长大扫破墙厕所去吧

周星星1832 · 发表于 21-2-2013 08:24:52

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你们等着长大扫破墙厕所去吧

啥意思

周星星1832 · 发表于 21-2-2013 08:25:33

原帖由 Mike23 于 20-2-2013 13:07 发表

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没事干。。。算了一下。。。
60000 / 20 / 365 = 8。1
也就上说，如果一天一包（20支）的话，不到9年就6万了。。。
所以说，这新闻啊。。。

一天一包，不活了

anuo · 发表于 8-3-2013 15:13:57

一直默默的以潜水的姿态出现在这个楼里。
老墙找工的时候我老公也在找工。
现在刚拿到专业工offer，来到澳洲的第一份工作。投了100多份简历，得到2次面试机会，历时2个月整。
在此短短一句话让这一切都被概括掉-------就这样开始上班了。

newozer · 发表于 8-3-2013 15:22:57

一直还没拜读老枪作品，。。40像50肯定有故事啊

先

thewall · 发表于 9-3-2013 00:46:14

原帖由 anuo 于 8-3-2013 15:13 发表

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一直默默的以潜水的姿态出现在这个楼里。
老墙找工的时候我老公也在找工。
现在刚拿到专业工offer，来到澳洲的第一份工作。投了100多份简历，得到2次面试机会，历时2个月整。
在此短短一句话让这一切都被概括掉-- ...

同贺。。。

2005年我们全家移民来墨尔本，我给了自己三个月时间找工作，三个月后的备胎是 Bayswater 的“味香面条厂“做饺子皮去。结果在第三个月的最后一周，找到工作，没机会去学习做面条。

这次再度全家到墨尔本，我给了自己6个月时间找工作，六个月后的备胎，依然是“味香面条厂”。结果是第六个月的第一个星期找到工作。依然没有机会去做面条。

再次证明，只要是“通用型技能”，不论到哪都能混口饭，只要不计较职位和收入。

anuo · 发表于 9-3-2013 01:14:23

原帖由 thewall 于 9-3-2013 00:46 发表

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同贺。。。

2005年我们全家移民来墨尔本，我给了自己三个月时间找工作，三个月后的备胎是 Bayswater 的“味香面条厂“做饺子皮去。结果在第三个月的最后一周，找到工作，没机会去学习做面条。

这次再度全 ...

我们预备的备胎是去开出租车或者当邮递员，也是给了自己三个月的时间。
其实体力工未必比专业工好找，机缘占一半，个人特点占一半，他的特点就是干巴瘦，干累脖没优势啊。

thewall · 发表于 9-3-2013 01:24:09

原帖由 newozer 于 8-3-2013 15:22 发表

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一直还没拜读老枪作品，。。40像50肯定有故事啊
先

老婆多，孩子多，嘿嘿。。。

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