Archive for March, 2009

Question
 
Are you able to meet tight deadlines? Do you have experience doing so in the past? Have you ever been behind schedule?

Comments and Suggested Responses

The purpose of this question is to understand your ability and commitment to meet deadlines and follow through. All deadlines are tight.Cite your previous experience with specific projects and how your contributions made a difference in the overall outcome.

To answer this question effectively, describe in detail how you

1) establish priorities,
2) set deadlines and
3) manage and stay on schedule.

Question:

You have changed jobs quite frequently. How do we know you will stick around if we hire you?
 
Comments and Suggested Responses:

The hiring process is expensive and time-consuming. Understand that the interviewer wants someone who can do the job and have staying power. Focus on the point that you are now more aware of your direction and you left pervious positions after you realized you needed and wanted to increase your experience and responsibilities.