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Answered: Why did you leave your last job?

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 20:12:10 +0000

The best way to answer these questions is, to be honest. Try not to forget to add your learnings from the situation and how you have overcome those problems.

Answered: What are your salary expectations?

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 02:37:36 +0000

For these kinds of questions, rather than offering a set number of the salary you expect, provide a range in which you'd like your salary to fall. And also, try to keep your range tight rather than very wide.

For example, if you want to make $80,000 a year, an excellent range to offer would be $75,000 to $90,000.

Answered: Why should we hire you?

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 00:18:50 +0000

As some right out of college, I am on the lookout for opportunities to prove my ability. As a part of this organization, I'll put all my efforts and strengths to make your company reach outstanding achievements, and if you hire me, I will get an opportunity to build my professional experience through your company.

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Answered: Does Accenture manager forces female employee for midnight 12 hour shift against her will | Female Employee Protection

Sat, 31 Dec 2022 17:42:01 +0000

The above news is really a fake, if that would have happen ,govt would have seek clarification immediately.

Nowadays many companies are forcing its employees to work for extra hours and are also forcing them to work for night shifts. A similar case has came to light when a female employee of accenture has used social media to express her frustation over how her manager has forced her to work for night shifts and has also threatend her that if she does not do as he says then she will be fired.
The women was having some medical issues and because of which she told her manager that she will not be able to do the night shifts and also she was feeling insecure because she was the only female employee to be working in the night shift along with around 50 male employees. The women wrote a post that says, I was forced to attend night shift despite of the fact that my manager knew that I was on medication.I informed him multiple times that I will not be able to attend office in night due to medical reasons and being the only female employee in a team of approx 50 guys. But he forced me, harassed me to attend night shift. he called me more than 10 times. When I raised this issue to his manager and HR head. He became quite for some time. Again he started forcing me to attend the shift that was 11-12 hr per days. When I told him its not feasible for me he started threatening me that he'll fire me if i don't take night or 12 hr shift. I finally resigned from my organisation. I was pressurized to give 1 yr commitment for it. I raised my concern to hr head but no action was taken from anywhere. I never received any call from hr team. It was not only me who was facing problem from his behavior. His whole team had problem with his behavior. Can i take any legal action against him.

Answered: Infosys Hiring | Infy gives 20% salary hike on New Year to lakhs of innocent employees after getting 6000 crore profit | Infosys New Year Offer 2023

Sat, 31 Dec 2022 17:40:31 +0000

This is not a confirmed news, please always follow the Infosys press-release. However there are some rumors spread like the below news. Guys please dont believe on the fake news spreading on some of the websites. Use the below link and follow the same.

Infosys Press Release

https://www.infosys.com/newsroom/press-releases.html

All below news are rumors :

Salary of 100000s of employees will be increased by 10-25% in last quarter of 2022 which is a new year gift by Infosys for year 2023

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With most of their BPM employees based in India, Infosys employs over 50,000 people worldwide.

Compared to the September 2021 quarter’s net profit of Rs 5,421 crore, Infosys declared a net profit of Rs 6,021 crore for the September 2022 quarter.

This is a growth of 11.1 per cent

Infosys has clocked in utilization (including trainees) of 76.6% in Q2 compared to 77.6% in June quarter. mint

Infosys Ltd, India’s second-largest IT services company, has confirmed that a large part of its employees have received 10-13% salary hikes, with a section of top performers receiving 20-25% increments.

However, with falling attrition rates, Infosys is also trying to rein in wage costs by increasing utilization levels, reducing lateral hires and lowering the number of on-site employees.

“It would vary between 10% and 13%, and in some cases, top performers have got 20-25%," said Krish Shankar, executive vice president and group head of human resources at Infosys.

The increments will depend on an employee’s grade, with the senior management receiving lower salary hikes as their salaries are higher. In May, Mint reported about Infosys’s plan on salary increments to retain employees.

Mint had written earlier that rival Wipro has rolled about 10% average increments, 15% for top performers and quarterly promotions for its employees. . “If you look at it as an industry, when you hire from outside, you must pay a minimum of 20-25% premium. Therefore, we got to also ensure that our internal top performers are not losing out," Shankar said in an interview.

In 2021, a major skills gap forced IT services firms to announce bumper salary hikes and counter offers. Infosys also announced two hikes, in January and in July. But now that the frenzy is ebbing and attrition is declining (27.1% in Q2 from 28.4% in Q1), the company, which employs 345,218 professionals, is looking to rein in high wage costs.

“If you want to really improve wage costs for us, it is a big driver of margin. How do you improve your margin? It is basically reducing on-site ratios and reducing lateral hires," he added.

For Infosys, wage costremained flat at 53.2% for the first and second quarters of FY23. September quarter earnings results showed, wage costs as a share of revenue fell for two of the six top firms—Tata Consultancy Services Ltd and HCL Technologies Ltd at 56.1% and 54.6%, respectively—sequentially.

Reducing on-site headcount will be a big move for Infosys, which has 75,143 employees abroad.“They (on-site) have high cost of movement. If you have more here (in India) as a percentage, then your wage costs will come down," he added.

Infosys clocked utilization (including trainees) of 76.6% in Q2 compared to 77.6% in the June quarter. Utilization in IT services is the number of people who have started working on projects. The fall in utilization translates into higher bench strength.

The firm is focussing on ways to retain talent, including “faster and predictable promotions", wherein top performers are encouraged to join career development programmes and advance their promotions, say, from 10-12 years to 7-9 years. “We will ensure you become a project manager from a software engineer in about nine years. For good performers, nine years, and if you’re outstanding, it can be even shorter, say about seven years. That’s what we were doing, reducing the time from what it was by 20-30%," Shankar said.

Answered: Bulk Hiring Mercedes Benz | Software Integration Engineer (MBOS) | 2023 2022 2021 | CTC -35 Lakh

Sat, 31 Dec 2022 17:36:31 +0000

Mercedes-Benz

Software Integration Engineer (MBOS)

Location

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Eligibility:

Graduate

Postgraduate

Details

Mercedes Benz is hiring for the role of Software Integration Engineer (MBOS)!

Responsibilities of the Candidate:

Configure the various Basic Software modules/stack based on system requirements
Implement the Complex Drivers and custom layers to meet the AD HW platform requirements
Integrate the stack into the AD System HW/Software platform and ensure the functionality
Validate the functionality of AD Functions

Requirements:

Master's or Bachelor's in Electronics/ Computer Science Engineering
0 to 1 year of experience in Embedded Software development

Apply - https://bit.ly/3GtKWWU

Answered: List JP Morgan Hiring Software Engineer and Intern 2022-2023 | CTC 25 - 35 LPA | Hybrid

Sat, 31 Dec 2022 17:34:45 +0000

Java Developer-SheCodes 2022- Diversity Hiring Coding Challenge Java_CCB

https://jpmc.fa.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/210321462/?utm_medium=jobshare&src=LinkedIn_JPMC

SDE roles

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3398939426 (USA)

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https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3383079629 (India)

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https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3402651599 (India)

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3383022657 (India)

India SDE :

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3411373196

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https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3402654085

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https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3383020817

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Data Eng : https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3383085232

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https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3391338664/

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3402651599/

https://jpmc.fa.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/210362545/?utm_medium=jobshare&src=LinkedIn_JPMC

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3391341364/

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3405028621/

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3379134511/

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3379137301/

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https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3379133775/

Answered: Is Accenture and Cognizant Mass hiring graduates of batch 2020 2021 2022 2023? | Salary of CTC : 5 Lakhs | 2022 | 0 - 11 months of experience | Apply Now

Sat, 31 Dec 2022 17:33:33 +0000

Accenture is hiring Software Engineer
Batch : 2022 and before
Link : https://indiacampus.accenture.com/myzone/accenture/1/jobs/2521/job-details

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PROGRAMMER ANALYST TRAINEE | SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Bangalore, Karnataka, IndiaJob ID: 00039714235

Must Have Skills

Salesforce Customization

Salesforce Configuration

Employee Status : Full Time Employee

Shift : Day Job

Travel : No

Link :

https://careers.cognizant.com/in/en/job/00039714235/Programmer-Analyst-Trainee

https://careers.cognizant.com/in/en/job/COGNGLOBAL000487392113/Software-Engineer

https://careers.cognizant.com/in/en/job/00039714066/Programmer-Analyst-Trainee

https://careers.cognizant.com/in/en/job/00039994602/Programmer-Analyst

https://careers.cognizant.com/in/en/job/00042598683/Software-Engineer

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Bilingual Hiring- Tech-Associate Software Engineering

Experience: 0 Month - 11 Month(s)

Salary: INR 4,50,000 - 4,50,000

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai, Chennai, Gurgaon, Kolkata

https://indiacampus.accenture.com/myzone/accenture/1/jobs/2521/job-details

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Associate Software Engg (ASE)

Experience: 0 Month - 11 Month(s)

Salary: INR 4,50,000 - 4,50,000

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai, Chennai, Gurgaon, Kolkata

All streams/branches of B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech, MCA, and M.Sc. (CSE, IT only) from 2022 year of pass outs with full-time education only (Part-time and distance educations are not considered)

https://indiacampus.accenture.com/myzone/accenture/1/jobs/2211/job-details

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System and Application Services Associate

Experience: 0 Month - 11 Month(s)

Salary: INR 3,33,500 - 3,33,500

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai, Pune, Gurgaon, Kolkata

All streams/branches of B.Sc., BCA, BBA, B.A, B.Com, B.Voc, BMS, B.B.S,B.PSc,B. Agri & RD,B. ActSc, B.F.M, B.B.I, B.A.F, B.Ed., B.M.M, B.L.I.Sc., B.FA,BBiot, B.S.Micr ,B.Design, B.Plan, M.C.M, M.Sc (Non-CS/IT), M.A, M.Com or M.FA from 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 year of passouts with full-time education only (Part-time and distance educations are not considered)

https://indiacampus.accenture.com/myzone/accenture/1/jobs/2183/job-details

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Associate Software Engg (ASE)

Experience: 0 Month - 11 Month(s)

Salary: INR 4,50,000 - 4,50,000

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai, Chennai, Gurgaon, Kolkata

https://indiacampus.accenture.com/myzone/accenture/1/jobs/2211/job-details

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System and Application Services Associate

Experience: 0 Month - 11 Month(s)

Salary: INR 3,33,500 - 3,33,500

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai, Pune, Gurgaon, Kolkata

https://indiacampus.accenture.com/myzone/accenture/1/jobs/2183/job-details

Bilingual Hiring- Tech-Associate Software Engineering

Experience: 0 Month - 11 Month(s)

Salary: INR 4,50,000 - 4,50,000

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai, Chennai, Gurgaon, Kolkata

https://indiacampus.accenture.com/myzone/accenture/1/jobs/2521/job-details

Associate Software Engg (ASE)

Experience: 0 Month - 11 Month(s)

Salary: INR 4,50,000 - 4,50,000

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai, Chennai, Gurgaon, Kolkata

All streams/branches of B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech, MCA, and M.Sc. (CSE, IT only) from 2022 year of pass outs with full-time education only (Part-time and distance educations are not considered)

https://indiacampus.accenture.com/myzone/accenture/1/jobs/2211/job-details

System and Application Services Associate

Experience: 0 Month - 11 Month(s)

Salary: INR 3,33,500 - 3,33,500

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai, Pune, Gurgaon, Kolkata

All streams/branches of B.Sc., BCA, BBA, B.A, B.Com, B.Voc, BMS, B.B.S,B.PSc,B. Agri & RD,B. ActSc, B.F.M, B.B.I, B.A.F, B.Ed., B.M.M, B.L.I.Sc., B.FA,BBiot, B.S.Micr ,B.Design, B.Plan, M.C.M, M.Sc (Non-CS/IT), M.A, M.Com or M.FA from 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 year of passouts with full-time education only (Part-time and distance educations are not considered)

https://indiacampus.accenture.com/myzone/accenture/1/jobs/2183/job-details

Associate Software Engg (ASE)

Experience: 0 Month - 11 Month(s)

Salary: INR 4,50,000 - 4,50,000

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai, Chennai, Gurgaon, Kolkata

https://indiacampus.accenture.com/myzone/accenture/1/jobs/2211/job-details

System and Application Services Associate

Experience: 0 Month - 11 Month(s)

Salary: INR 3,33,500 - 3,33,500

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Mumbai, Pune, Gurgaon, Kolkata

All streams/branches of B.Sc., BCA, BBA, B.A, B.Com, B.Voc, BMS, B.B.S,B.PSc,B. Agri & RD,B. ActSc, B.F.M, B.B.I, B.A.F, B.Ed., B.M.M, B.L.I.Sc., B.FA,BBiot, B.S.Micr ,B.Design, B.Plan, M.C.M, M.Sc (Non-CS/IT), M.A, M.Com or M.FA from 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 year of passouts with full-time education only (Part-time and distance educations are not considered)

https://indiacampus.accenture.com/myzone/accenture/1/jobs/2183/job-details

Answered: Can someone Please explain the Truth behind news? TCS new year gift to its lakhs of innocent employees by not firing them in recession like Meta | Twitter and giving 20% hike in salary

Sat, 31 Dec 2022 17:32:03 +0000

news spread in the market that TCS is giving new year salary hikes to employess is purely a rumor as there is no direction given from the management. If you really believe on the rumors then it is up to you.

TCS management has not provided any statement or clarification in the market or news channel or to their employees. There are few news and social media posts circulating in the market but the only thing is behind the posts are that there is no authenticity of these news. There are few websites that are spreading the news that you should please dont follow the same.

Answered: Can somebody give me all details about Tcs xplore 2022-2023 including previous year Questions?

Sat, 31 Dec 2022 17:27:55 +0000

Here are some of the List of TCS Xplore Questions and Answers that can help you

Previous year paper and solutions of TCS XPLore(in Java/Python) :
https://github.com/topics/tcs-xplore

Currently,selected candidates have got the Tcs-xplore mail . Its basically a training program .

You have to give few of their tests .

If you get more than 80% in their test , you will get 60,000 INR by TCS when joining TCS as incentives.

There are two modes of the test :

1)IPA

2)CPA

3)PRA

You can select whatever test you want to opt for . The best score of all your tests is considered as the final score.

There are five options given to you by TCS. You can select one of them and then give that exam in TCS CPA/IRA.

There are five different options one can take :

1)JAVA :

2)PYTHON :

3)DOT NET :

4)MBU :

5)ITIS :

1)KYT

2)Bizskill

3)UNIX

4)UI

are some of the common topics in most of these 5 options.

So I hope , paper-pattern and syllabus is clear as of now.

If you get good marks in the test, you get joining letter fast and also your location preference is given more weightage!!!

Hope it helps :-)

Note(s) :
To get more details about tcs xplore , join : https://t.me/Tcsexplores

Answered: Explain what are test driver and test stub and why it is required?

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 12:44:02 +0000

Stubs are used in Top-Down Integration Testing. Drivers are used in Bottom-Up Integration Testing. 2. Stubs are basically known as a “called programs” and are used in the Top-down integration testing. While, drivers are the “calling program” and are used in bottom-up integration testing

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Wed, 08 Sep 2021 04:08:09 +0000

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Answered: Do you have any questions for me?

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 06:16:42 +0000

Hiring managers also want to know you’ve done your homework on them.

That’s why it’s always a smart idea to prepare a few questions of your own.

You don’t need to ask each one, and some may already be answered during your interview process, but you should show employers you’re making sure this will be a good fit for both of you.

So a few solid questions to ask include:

What’s the office environment like? Is there an open floor plan?
What does a typical day in this role look like?
What defines success in this position?
Can you tell me why this role is available? Are you expanding or did someone leave?
Where do you see this company in the next 5-10 years?
What are the biggest challenges and opportunities within this company?

Use these questions as your starting point and then feel free to come up with a few questions of your own.

Answered: Where do you see yourself in five years?

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 06:15:55 +0000

Most people don’t have a crystal clear vision of where they’ll be five years from now, but you should at least show employers you’ve given your career some long term thought.

This doesn’t need to be the exact plan you’re going to follow for the rest of your life -- just a peek at your roadmap.

So for instance, do you see yourself becoming an Agile Certified Practitioner in the near future?

Or are you already certified and your future vision relates to managing a larger team and bigger projects?

Whatever your professional goals, share this information with your interviewer to show you’re thinking about both short and long term successes.

And no matter what, you should always have an answer for this last question.

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Answered: Tell me about an accomplishment you are most proud of.

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 10:47:52 +0000

NOT APPLICABLE :)

Answered: What do you like the most and least about working in this industry?

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 10:47:24 +0000

most is -stable industry and best package with experience

least - no work timings

Answered: Why are you looking for a new job?

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 10:46:29 +0000

to have good package and job satisfaction

Answered: Why are you interested in working for TCS

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 10:45:53 +0000

the best part to work with TCS is Onsite oppertunity

Answered: What's your management style?

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 09:05:19 +0000

The best managers are strong but flexible, and that's exactly what you want to show off in your answer. (Think something like, “While every situation and every team member requires a bit of a different strategy, I tend to approach my employee relationships as a coach...”) Then, share a couple of your best managerial moments, like when you grew your team from five to 15 or coached an underperforming employee to become the company's top salesperson.

Answered: How many tennis balls can you fit into a limousine?

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 09:05:01 +0000

1,000? 10,000? 100,000? Seriously?

Well, seriously, you might get asked brainteaser questions like these, especially in quantitative jobs. But remember that the interviewer doesn’t necessarily want an exact number—he wants to make sure that you understand what’s being asked of you, and that you can set into motion a systematic and logical way to respond. So, just take a deep breath, and start thinking through the math. (Yes, it’s OK to ask for a pen and paper!)

Answered: How did you hear about the position?

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 09:04:26 +0000

Another seemingly innocuous interview question, this is actually a perfect opportunity to stand out and show your passion for and connection to the company. For example, if you found out about the gig through a friend or professional contact, name drop that person, then share why you were so excited about it. If you discovered the company through an event or article, share that. Even if you found the listing through a random job board, share what, specifically, caught your eye about the role.

Answered: What do you know about the company?

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 09:04:16 +0000

Any candidate can read and regurgitate the company’s “About” page. So, when interviewers ask this, they aren't necessarily trying to gauge whether you understand the mission—they want to know whether you care about it. Start with one line that shows you understand the company's goals, using a couple key words and phrases from the website, but then go on to make it personal. Say, “I’m personally drawn to this mission because…” or “I really believe in this approach because…” and share a personal example or two.

Answered: Why do you want this job?

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 09:04:02 +0000

Again, companies want to hire people who are passionate about the job, so you should have a great answer about why you want the position. (And if you don't? You probably should apply elsewhere.) First, identify a couple of key factors that make the role a great fit for you (e.g., “I love customer support because I love the constant human interaction and the satisfaction that comes from helping someone solve a problem"), then share why you love the company (e.g., “I’ve always been passionate about education, and I think you guys are doing great things, so I want to be a part of it”).

Answered: What are your greatest professional strengths?

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 09:03:39 +0000

When answering this question, interview coach Pamela Skillings recommends being accurate (share your true strengths, not those you think the interviewer wants to hear); relevant (choose your strengths that are most targeted to this particular position); and specific (for example, instead of “people skills,” choose “persuasive communication” or “relationship building”). Then, follow up with an example of how you've demonstrated these traits in a professional setting.

Answered: Can you tell me a little about yourself?

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 09:03:26 +0000

This question seems simple, so many people fail to prepare for it, but it's crucial. Here's the deal: Don't give your complete employment (or personal) history. Instead give a pitch—one that’s concise and compelling and that shows exactly why you’re the right fit for the job. Start off with the 2-3 specific accomplishments or experiences that you most want the interviewer to know about, then wrap up talking about how that prior experience has positioned you for this specific role.

Answered: What do you consider to be your weaknesses?

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 09:03:15 +0000

What your interviewer is really trying to do with this question—beyond identifying any major red flags—is to gauge your self-awareness and honesty. So, “I can't meet a deadline to save my life” is not an option—but neither is “Nothing! I'm perfect!” Strike a balance by thinking of something that you struggle with but that you’re working to improve. For example, maybe you’ve never been strong at public speaking, but you've recently volunteered to run meetings to help you be more comfortable when addressing a crowd.

Answered: What is your greatest professional achievement?

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 09:03:04 +0000

Nothing says “hire me” better than a track record of achieving amazing results in past jobs, so don't be shy when answering this interview question! A great way to do so is by using the S-T-A-R method: Set up the situation and the task that you were required to complete to provide the interviewer with background context (e.g., “In my last job as a junior analyst, it was my role to manage the invoicing process”), but spend the bulk of your time describing what you actually did (the action) and what you achieved (the result). For example, “In one month, I streamlined the process, which saved my group 10 person-hours each month and reduced errors on invoices by 25%.”

Answered: What's your dream job?

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 09:01:54 +0000

Along similar lines, the interviewer wants to uncover whether this position is really in line with your ultimate career goals. While “an NBA star” might get you a few laughs, a better bet is to talk about your goals and ambitions—and why this job will get you closer to them.

Answered: What other companies are you interviewing with?

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 09:01:44 +0000

Companies ask this for a number of reasons, from wanting to see what the competition is for you to sniffing out whether you're serious about the industry. “Often the best approach is to mention that you are exploring a number of other similar options in the company's industry,” says job search expert Alison Doyle. “It can be helpful to mention that a common characteristic of all the jobs you are applying to is the opportunity to apply some critical abilities and skills that you possess. For example, you might say 'I am applying for several positions with IT consulting firms where I can analyze client needs and translate them to development teams in order to find solutions to technology problems.'”

Answered: Why are you leaving your current job?

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 09:01:33 +0000

This is a toughie, but one you can be sure you'll be asked. Definitely keep things positive—you have nothing to gain by being negative about your past employers. Instead, frame things in a way that shows that you're eager to take on new opportunities and that the role you’re interviewing for is a better fit for you than your current or last position. For example, “I’d really love to be part of product development from beginning to end, and I know I’d have that opportunity here.” And if you were let go? Keep it simple: “Unfortunately, I was let go,” is a totally OK answer.

Answered: Why were you fired?

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 09:01:22 +0000

OK, if you get the admittedly much tougher follow-up question as to why you were let go (and the truth isn't exactly pretty), your best bet is to be honest (the job-seeking world is small, after all). But it doesn't have to be a deal-breaker. Share how you’ve grown and how you approach your job and life now as a result. If you can position the learning experience as an advantage for this next job, even better.

Answered: What are you looking for in a new position?

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 09:01:11 +0000

Ideally the same things that this position has to offer. Be specific.

Answered: What type of work environment do you prefer?

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 09:01:03 +0000

Ideally one that's similar to the environment of the company you're applying to. Be specific.

Answered: What's a time you exercised leadership?

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 09:00:43 +0000

Depending on what's more important for the the role, you'll want to choose an example that showcases your project management skills (spearheading a project from end to end, juggling multiple moving parts) or one that shows your ability to confidently and effectively rally a team. And remember: “The best stories include enough detail to be believable and memorable,” says Skillings. “Show how you were a leader in this situation and how it represents your overall leadership experience and potential.”

Answered: What's a time you disagreed with a decision that was made at work?

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 09:00:29 +0000

Everyone disagrees with the boss from time to time, but in asking this interview question, hiring managers want to know that you can do so in a productive, professional way. “You don’t want to tell the story about the time when you disagreed but your boss was being a jerk and you just gave in to keep the peace. And you don’t want to tell the one where you realized you were wrong,” says Peggy McKee of Career Confidential. “Tell the one where your actions made a positive difference on the outcome of the situation, whether it was a work-related outcome or a more effective and productive working relationship.”

Answered: If you were an animal, which one would you want to be?

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 09:00:16 +0000

Seemingly random personality-test type questions like these come up in interviews generally because hiring managers want to see how you can think on your feet. There's no wrong answer here, but you'll immediately gain bonus points if your answer helps you share your strengths or personality or connect with the hiring manager. Pro tip: Come up with a stalling tactic to buy yourself some thinking time, such as saying, “Now, that is a great question. I think I would have to say… ”

Answered: Why was there a gap in your employment?

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 09:00:06 +0000

If you were unemployed for a period of time, be direct and to the point about what you’ve been up to (and hopefully, that’s a litany of impressive volunteer and other mind-enriching activities, like blogging or taking classes). Then, steer the conversation toward how you will do the job and contribute to the organization: “I decided to take a break at the time, but today I’m ready to contribute to this organization in the following ways.”

Answered: Can you explain why you changed career paths?

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 08:59:54 +0000

Don't be thrown off by this question—just take a deep breath and explain to the hiring manager why you've made the career decisions you have. More importantly, give a few examples of how your past experience is transferrable to the new role. This doesn't have to be a direct connection; in fact, it's often more impressive when a candidate can make seemingly irrelevant experience seem very relevant to the role.

Answered: How do you deal with pressure or stressful situations?

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 08:59:42 +0000

"Choose an answer that shows that you can meet a stressful situation head-on in a productive, positive manner and let nothing stop you from accomplishing your goals," says McKee. A great approach is to talk through your go-to stress-reduction tactics (making the world's greatest to-do list, stopping to take 10 deep breaths), and then share an example of a stressful situation you navigated with ease.