| Interview Rehearsal: Executive Level |
|
|
| 1. Instructions |
 |
| |
It's a good idea to be prepared for the sorts of question you're likely to be asked.
Each of the links above takes you to a common question.
You are then given advice on the best approach to take when answering.
Enter your response to each question in the space provided.
Because it is a very different situation being asked in an interview rather than seeing the questions in front of you,
we offer you alternatively an .
You can go through the questions in any order.
|
|
|
|
|
| 2. Question A |
|
| |
What interests you in our company? |
| |
|
| |
This is where your research into the organisation will be invaluable.
Let them know you have done the groundwork by telling them about their company and how you could fit in.
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
| 3. Question B |
|
| |
What motivates you? |
| |
|
| |
This depends on the type of .job you are applying for.
If it a sales job, money may be the right answer.
Or you may want to talk about success, appreciation, recognition.
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
| 4. Question C |
|
| |
What interests you about this job? |
| |
|
| |
Ensure that your answer focuses on the contribution you will make to the job.
Tell them about the skills you have and how they fit with the job or person specification.
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
| 5. Question D |
|
| |
What qualities will you
bring to the company? |
| |
|
| |
Describe your skills and your experience and match them to the skills and experience described in the job spec.
Give examples. You may also want to list traits such as loyalty, enthusiasm, commitment.
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
| 6. Question E |
|
| |
How many people reported to you? |
| |
|
| |
Requires a straightforward answer accompanied by a brief explanation of the hierarchy of your current company.
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
| 7. Question F |
|
| |
What is your management style? |
| |
|
| |
Stress your achievements and how these were accomplished under the guidance of your leadership and with the cooperation of the team.
Talk in a way that relates to the interviewer's needs.
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
| 8. Question G |
|
| |
How long will you
stay in the job? |
| |
|
| |
The interviewer wants to know about your goals and aspirations.
Don't talk just in terms of what you want, but of what you could offer.
Ask about opportunities for progression within the organisation.
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
| 9. Question H |
|
| |
What are you looking for
in your next job? |
| |
|
| |
Talk in terms of what you can contribute to the organisation and not too much about what you want from the job.
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
| 10. Question I |
|
| |
What have been your main achievements
over the last two years? |
| |
|
| |
You need to select things that you have done well and are relevant to the job you have applied for.
Talk positively about your achievements but make sure you are clear about what you did
yourself and what was done by the team or others.
|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
| |
| If you have any questions or suggestions please email us. Thank you! |
