Job Interview

Job Interview Questions and Answers

Here's a list of common job interview questions, with examples of the best answers about
you, your work history and experience, the job, your goals, the new job, salary, and what you
have to offer the employer.
 Tell me about yourself.
o Begin with a brief overview of where you are now (which could include your
current job along with a reference to a personal hobby or passion)
o Reference how you got to where you are (here you could mention education, or an
important experience such as a past job, internship or volunteer experience) and
o Finish by touching on a goal for the future.
o Examples might include a hobby that you are passionate about like quilting,
astronomy, chess, choral singing, golf, skiing, tennis, or antiquing.
o Interests like long-distance running or yoga that help to represent your healthy,
energetic side are worth mentioning.
o Pursuits, like being an avid reader or solving crossword puzzles or brain teasers,
will help to showcase your intellectual leaning.
o Interests like golf, tennis, and gourmet food might have some value if you would
be entertaining clients in your new job.
o Volunteer work will demonstrate the seriousness of your character and
commitment to the welfare of your community.
o Interactive roles like PTA volunteer, museum tour guide, fundraiser, or chair of a
social club will help show your comfort with engaging others.
 What is your greatest strength?
o List your skills that match those the employer is seeking. This list can include
education or training, soft skills, hard skills, or past work experiences.
o Narrow down your list of skills to three to five particularly strong skills.
o Next to each skill, note an example of how you have applied that strength in the
past.
 What is your greatest weakness?
o Your answer should always be framed around the positive aspects of your skills
and abilities as an employee.
 What makes you unique?
o Take some time to research the company and the job
o mixing personal attributes, experiences, or interests with key professional assets
o Be careful not to exaggerate your uniqueness or imply that you are the only one
with certain qualities. It’s better to emphasize that you are exceptional or
unusually gifted in certain ways
 Tell me about something that's not on your resume.
o Share a strength that isn’t on your resume
o Share an intangible strength
o Explain why you want the job
o Share something personal
 How will your greatest strength help you perform?
o Some interviewers may ask you to “brag a little about yourself.” In answering,
you’ll want to display a gracious self-confidence
o Don't understate your talents, but don't come off too boastful either.
 Do you consider yourself successful? Why?
o The easy part of your response is to assert confidently that you do consider
yourself a success.
o Provide one or two examples of times when you have set and met a professional
goal.
o You might also mention successes you hope to achieve in the future or are
currently working to achieve.
 How do you handle stress and pressure?
o To answer this question successfully, you'll want to provide specific examples of
how you've handled stress well in the past.
o If you say you get stressed when you're given multiple projects, and you know the
job will require you to juggle many assignments at once, you’ll look like you're
not a good fit for the position.
o Consider mentioning how a little stress can be a helpful motivator for you.
 Are you willing to fail?
o The best way to answer this question is to provide an example of a time you failed
in the past, and then explain what you learned from it.
o A person who answers the question by saying, “No, I’m not willing to fail” will
appear unwilling to push him or herself to be better.
 Are you willing to relocate?
o Be honest with yourself and the interviewer.
o Capitalize upon the opportunity presented.
o Answer using “Maybe”
 Describe your work ethic.
o Start by sharing a few key characteristics, and think about what traits sum you up.
o Maybe you’re dependable, respectful, enthusiastic, dedicated, committed, or
positive
 Do you work well with other people?
o Candidates often say that they "enjoy working with people," but don't explain or
expand upon their response
o It's important to think about how you work with your co-workers because even if
your role in the company doesn't require a lot of communication, you will still
need to engage with the other employees in a professional and personable manner
o Regardless of the job, employers don't want to hire people who are difficult to get
along with because that will lead to workplace issues and conflicts.
 Do you take work home with you?
o Do a research about the company culture
o If you know the employer values work-life balance or time management skills,
you will want to emphasize your ability to complete your work during work hours
so that you can focus on family or other activities after work
 o If the company requires employees to put in lots of extra hours and emphasizes
the need for dedication and passion in the workplace, you may want to stress your
willingness to bring projects home in order to ensure high-quality work
o If you aren’t sure of what the employer is looking for, the safest way to answer is
to emphasize your organizational skills while also saying that, when necessary,
you will take work home with you
 How are you different from the competition?
o Be prepared to reference each of your assets and be able to describe situations
where you used those strengths along with the positive results you helped
generate. Or you can describe how your organization has benefited from your
actions
o Try to add a strength that is relatively unique, and would add value, even if it’s not
listed in the job description.
 How do you view yourself? Whom do you compare yourself to?
o It’s obviously important to highlight your strengths when answering.
o Be honest and straightforward regarding why you're a good fit for the company.
This is an opportunity to sell yourself to the interviewer and show why you're a
strong candidate for the role for which you're being considered.
o To be ready to answer this question, create a list of adjectives and phrases that you
think best describe you.
 How does this job fit in with your career aspirations?
o The interviewer doesn’t want to invest the company’s time and resources in you if
your career goals are simply to stay in this job for a short time and then move on
o Chances are, you aren’t the only one interviewing for this job. Competition is
steep in the job market. Before your interview, decide on a personal, unique
characteristic that you feel aligns with your possible career path
 How well do you assimilate into a new environment?
o You’ll want to be able to answer thoughtfully and in a composed and confident
manner, think of the skills, assets, and experiences you possess that highlight your
ability to adapt to new situations
o Try to come up with some examples of when you have applied these traits
successfully when being met with a new environment or situation
 How would a professor describe you?
o Reflect upon your past successes in academic projects, jobs, internships, and
volunteer and campus activities.
o Ask professors to write recommendations for you, so you can gain an
understanding of how they have viewed your academic work.
o Look for overlap between your personal strengths and the key qualifications for
your target job.
o Your initial response to how a friend or professor would describe you will
probably be a simple listing of qualities.
o Another tactic to support your assertions about your strengths is to reference what
professors, advisors, or employers have actually said about your performance.
 Is there anything else we should know about you?
 o Start your answer with a summary of some of the key strengths that you have
already shared, add one or two items from your list that haven't been covered
o Summarizes why you are a strong candidate.
o Shows the interviewer that you are enthusiastic about the position.
 What motivates you?
o It can be hard to think of a good answer for this question on the spot since it
requires a bit of self-reflection. To prepare your answer, think about the jobs you
have held in the past:
 What happened during your best days?
 When were you most looking forward to a day at the office?
 When did you come home from work bursting with stories and feeling
enthusiastic and excited?
 What do you find are the most difficult decisions to make?
o Essentially the interviewer is assessing your decision-making skills. When
answering these questions, give one or two concrete examples of difficult
situations you have actually faced at work.
o Whatever answer you give, be specific. Itemize what you did, how you did it, and
how your difficult decision ultimately profited your team and your employer.
 What has been the greatest disappointment in your life?
o Employers may give you some leeway by leaving the context of your
disappointment open-ended. In this case, one viable strategy is to avoid
referencing a disappointment that happened at work.
o Believe it or not, it is also okay not to have had a "greatest" disappointment.
However, in that case, provide an example of one particularly disappointing
experience, or speak more generally about how you would handle a frustrating
moment.
 What are you passionate about?
o Select something that genuinely excites you. It doesn't have to be directly related
to the job—in fact, it shouldn't be, because that will sound insincere
o You also want to pick a passion that you are knowledgeable about.
o Pick a passion that you are actively involved with in some way.
o Keep in mind that your passion can involve almost anything.
 What is your dream job?
o Ideally, your response to the question should reference some elements of the job at
hand.
o Brainstorm what appeals to you about the job:
 Do you enjoy solving problems, or mediating conflicts?
 Do you thrive under pressure?
 Do you consider yourself a “people person” who likes to engage with
clients or with the larger community?
 What is the worst thing you've gotten away with?
o One way to answer is to keep your response on the light side. For example, you
might give an example of something small that you got away with that involves
your parents or siblings or school
 o You might also turn the question around and instead provide an example of the
“best” thing you got away with.
 Would you rather be liked or respected?
o In most work roles, being respected should be given greater emphasis, since it is
typically linked more closely to competence and productivity
o Focus on being respected: It is necessary to a supervisory role, make sure you
express that you understand the reciprocal nature of professional and personal
relationships.
o Focus on being liked: Suitable for a position that involves frequent contact with
clients. In roles where teamwork and collegiality are important, you can reference
your interest in being liked to create a harmonious workgroup
 Why should I take a risk on you?
o The best way to answer this kind of question is to emphasize how well this
particular position fits your interests. Review each element of the job description
and note the responsibilities that are most interesting to you.
o Research your new career field thoroughly and present a detailed explanation
about why you are interested for that position.
o Job hopping in and of itself doesn’t need to be detrimental to your profile as a job
seeker. It’s all about how you frame your response. Look for ways to show
continuity in your career path. Tell a story that shows continued growth.
o Your goal is to answer this question as quickly and persuasively as possible. Don’t
dwell on the topic any longer than necessary.
 If you could relive the last ten years of your life, what would you do differently?
o Personal answer: Turned down opportunity related experience
o Non-personal answer: Really, I wouldn’t do anything differently. I've learned
from each experience I've had.
o Conduct research on the employer as well as the person you will be meeting with.
You should have a solid foundation of knowledge about the company, its mission,
its corporate culture, and its products and/or services.
Dialogue Example
An Interviewer and An Interviewee
Interviewer: Welcome to ABC Controls, David. I am Tom.
Interviewee: Hello, it's nice to meet you.
Interviewer: Nice to meet you too, how are you doing today?
Interviewee: I am doing well, and yourself?
Interviewer: Great, thanks. I hope we didn't keep you waiting for long?
Interviewee: No, I had the chance to talk to one of your engineers while waiting.
Interviewer: That's good. David, shall we start?
Interviewee: Yeah, sure.
Interviewer: First of all, let me introduce myself. I am the manager of our engineering
department here and we have an open position, so we have been interviewing applicants to
fill the position as quickly as possible.
Interviewee: Yes sir, I read about the position on your website, and I think I am a good fit.
Interviewer: We currently have several ongoing projects and the team is working hard. We
are hoping to keep busy for a long time.
Interviewee: What are the essential qualifications required for the position?
Interviewer: This is an entry-level engineering position; we do provide a lot of training here.
But we do require that you have at least a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering.
Previous experience in the field is a plus.
Interviewee: What kind of experience would you count as a work in the field?
Interviewer: Even though we provide training, it would be great if you had some hands-on
programming experience, knowledge of database systems or skills on developing
applications.
Interviewee: My final school project was actually developing a mobile application, so I am
fairly competent in developing mobile and web applications.
Interviewer: That's good to hear, which school did you graduate from?
Interviewee: I was a student at DEF University, and I graduated with a bachelor degree in
computer science. I worked as a computer lab tutor in school for about 2 years. Guiding
students through their projects helped me get experience in several programming languages.
Interviewer: What are you looking for in a job?
Interviewee: The job should definitely help me grow in my career. I will be happy to learn
and grow as I work in a passionate company like yours.
Interviewer: You are right. There is plenty of room for advancement in our company. What
are your strengths? Why should I hire you?
Interviewee: I am a diligent person and a fast learner. I am very eager to learn. My friends
also find me very easy to work with.
Interviewer: Very well. Now, do you mind working overtime?
Interviewee: No, I do not.
Interviewer: Because, sometimes we get overwhelmed with heavy workload.
Interviewee: I understand that's the nature of the job. When I was going to school, I took
quite a few courses each semester while working at least twenty hours every week. And, I
handled that situation very well.
Interviewer: Do you have any questions for me?
Interviewee: No, I think I have a pretty good understanding of the requirements. I believe that
I can handle it with ease, and the fact that you provide all the training sounds excellent. I
hope to have the opportunity to work for you.
Interviewer: David, it is nice to meet you. I can tell that you are a good candidate. Expect to
hear from us within a week or so about the job.
Interviewee: Nice meeting you too. Thank you for your time.
Interviewer: Thank you for coming.
 How to Write Resume for Fresh Graduate Students
Follow these steps and examples to write a resume formatted for fresh graduate students:
1. Read the job description
Every resume should be specific to the skills and qualities needed to be successful in the role
you are applying for and should show you have the same set of core values as the employer.
Reading the job description before you write your resume will help you choose the keywords
you should include throughout your resume.
2. Include your contact information
The first section of your resume should state all of your contact information, including your
name, address (or city and state), phone number and email address. Some people prefer not to
include their entire address, but if you live close to the office of the job you are applying for,
including your full address may help you stand out.
Some candidates also prefer to include links to social media profiles, personal websites,
personal blogs or personal portfolios in this section. If you include these types of links in
your resume, it is important to make sure everything on your profile is professional and
portrays the personal professional brand you want.
3. Write a powerful summary statement
The next section of your resume should be a personal summary that states who you are as a
professional, what your career goals are and why you are the best candidate for the position
you are applying for. A great resume summary statement should convey your knowledge and
passion for the role you are applying to and how you will be of value to the employer.

4. Choose the skills you want to highlight

Your next step is to choose the technical hard skills and soft skills you have which are most
relevant to being successful in the position you are applying for. You can often find specific
skills the employer is looking for listed throughout the job description. When listing your
skills, it is best to use a one- or two-column format that states the skill and your level of
experience with the skill.
5. Highlight education, training and certifications
The next section of your resume should highlight the most relevant education, training and
certifications you have. This could include your major and minor in college, professional
licenses and certifications, certificate courses taken in college and additional professional
training. If you earned honors, exceptional grades or scholarships, you can also highlight this
information in this section.
6. Include relevant experience
Not having professional work experience does not mean you don’t have any relevant
experience you can include in your resume. While this section will not be the focus of your
resume, you can include this section if you have experience such as internships, volunteer
work, educational projects or relevant coursework that provide evidence for your skills and
knowledge. This section should include the name of the experience or project and a brief
description of what you did in these experiences relevant to the position you are applying for.
7. Proofread
The last step in writing a fresher resume is to proofread what you have written. You can read
your resume out loud or have a friend or family member proofread your resume for you. This
will help you find any spelling or grammar errors, check for inconsistencies, ensure your
resume highlights the features that make you the best candidate for the position and ensure
your resume is honest and memorable.
URRICULUM VITAE
Nama : Gilang Dirgahayu
Tempat, Tgl Lahir : Bandung, 12 Juli 1995
Jenis Kelamin : Laki-Laki
Agama : Islam
Kewarganegaraan : Indonesia
Status : Belum Kawin
Alamat Sekarang : Komp Jayagiri Jl. Kemiri 2 RT 02/05
Pasir Kaliki, Kota Bandung 40215
Telepon : 0812 3456 7890
Email : gilangdirga@helpshared.com

PENDIDIKAN

FORMAL :
2007 – 2010 SMA NEGERI 8, JL SARIASIH SUKAJADI BANDUNG

2010 – 2014 UNIVERSITAS WIDYATAMA, Jalan Cikutra No. 204-A

Cibeunying Kidul, Bandung

NON FORMAL :
2014 – 2015 KURSUS BAHASA INGRIS LIA, Jl.R.E.Martadinata No.104

Bandung - JAWA BARAT

KEMAMPUAN

 MICROSOFT OFFICE WORD, EXEL, POWER POINT, ACCESS & OUTLOOK

 TEKNOLOGI INFORMASI, ACCOUNTING PROGRAM, COREL DRAW

 BAHASA INDONESIA (AKTIF), INGGRIS (PASIF)

PENGALAMAN KERJA
 2015 – 2018 PT INDOJAYA UTAMA SEBAGAI STAFF ACCOUNTING

2018 – 2020 PT TATA CONTRUCTIONS SEBAGAI STAF MANAGEMENT

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INTAN NURAENI
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DATA PRIBADI
Tempat, Tgl Lahir : Bandung, 12 Juli 1993
Jenis Kelamin : Perempuan
Kewarganegaraan : Indonesia
Status : Lajang
Alamat Sekarang : Komp Jayagiri Jl. Kemiri 2 RT 02/05 Pasir Kaliki, Kota
Bandung 40215
Telephone : 08123456789
Email : intannuraeni@email.com

PENDIDIKAN
 Universitas Padjadjaran 2008 – 2013
Lulus sebagai Sarjana Ekonomi dan Binis, IPK : 3.45

 PT. JIAEC - Japan Indonesian Economic Center 2013 – 2014

Lulus sebagai Peserta magang, Bersertifikat Baik

PENGALAMAN KERJA
PT INDOJAYA UTAMA Sebagai Staff Accounting 2015 – 2016
PT WAHANA TATA Sebagai Staf Administrasi 2016 – 2018
PT TATA CONTRUCTIONS Sebagai Staf Management 2018 – 2021

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 CURRICULUM VITAE
Arfan Siddiq, S.E.B

Data Pribadi

Nama Lengkap Arfan Siddiq

Tempat, Tangal Lahir Bandung, 12 Agustus 1996
Jenis Kelamin Laki-laki
Status Lajang

Kewarganegaraan Indonesia
Agama Islam
Alamat Jl. Kemiri 2 RT 02/05 Pasir Kaliki, Bandung 40215
Telepon 08123456789

Pendidikan
Phone: (021) 456 78 99 | Email: | Website: www.helpshared.com
Address: Jl. Dadali No.4 Rajawali, Bandung, Jawa-Barat 40245

FORMAL
2010 – 2014  UNIV WIDYATAMA

Jurusan  Managemen Ekonomi

Jalan Cikutra No. 204A Cibeunying Kidul, Bandung

NON FORMAL
2014 – 2015  FEUI

KURSUS  Accounting Program

Jalan Cikutra No. 204A Cibeunying Kidul, Bandung

Pengalaman Kerja

PT. Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk  2016 – 2018

Sebagai Staff Accounting – Lembaga keuangan yang menawarkan berbagai produk dan jasa
financial.

PT. FABA Indonesia Konsultan  2018 – 2020

Sebagai Staff Management - Sebagai perusahaan konsultan bisnis FABA membantu bankir
dan investasi perusahaan dalam memperkuat modal dan bisnis.

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