are some sample answers to questions you are likely to encounterWhat do you think of your boss?He is outstanding. I have enjoyed working with him.When could you make a contribution?I hope to be able to make a contribution in a very short time. Obviously, it will take some time to get my feet wet. However, there are a number of things that I have accomplished before that I may be able to institute once I gain a better understanding of your organization.How long would you stay with us?I am looking for a career. If I dont do the job you wont want me, and the fit might not be right for me. I feel confident, though, after our meeting, that things will work out.Whats wrong with your firm?I really dont feel there is anything wrong with the firm. I have enjoyed working there, and they have some really top people in management. Its a good company, but I am ready to handle additional responsibilities right now.Why are you leaving?I am eager to earn more money and take on added responsibility. Id also like to expand my knowledge. Frankly, these opportunities do not exist in my present firm.Listen, find out what they want and build chemistry as you do itAn interview is like a sales call. The key to making any sale is finding out what the customer really wants. When you run into people who are not good interviewers, be ready to ask job-related questions that will start this person talking about the areas in which you can help the company. Keep them geared toward areas where you can help the company. Ask intelligent and penetrating questions. Find out what happened to the last person in the job. If a situation stalls, raise questions about any subject by asking Who? What? Where? When? Why? How? Find out what they expect you to accomplish in the first six months. If the interviewer has some reservations, ask a question that is likely to flush them out. You are better off knowing their concerns so that you can deal with them. Let emp...
