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1. Below is the list of some of the best questions that were asked by applicants. Read and categorize them into the follow­ing groups:

1. General Topics.

2. Anticipated job responsibili­ties.

3. Work Environment

4. Measures of work performance.

5. Salary and Benefits.

6. Interview

 

  • What makes your company different from others?
  • Who are you competitors?
  • Who training would I receive if hired?
  • Do I get the job?
  • When may I expect to hear from you?
  • How much freedom am I given to solve problems with my own methods?
  • What will be expected of me in this position?
  • How much responsibility will I have?
  • Will I be on a team or a group?
  • What is the pay for this position?
  • What is the financial stability of the company?
  • If I were hired by your organization for this position, what duties would I be performing?
  • May I someday invest in the company?
  • When would you want me to start in this position?

2. Below is the list of frequently asked interview questions. Discuss with your partner the questions you wouldn't like to be asked.


  • Why do you want to work for this company?
  • What do you expect to be doing ten years from today?
  • Did you like school?
  • Which course did you like best? Why?
  • Which course did you like least? Why?
  • Are you willing to work over-time?
  • What problems do you think you'll have in this job?
  • Can you give me the names of three people I can call for recommendations?
  • What salary do you expect to earn at age 30, 40, 50?
  • Who do you like best, your mom or your dad?
  • How many other companies have you approached?
  • What was your greatest ac­complishment?
  • Tell me about your childhood
  • Why did you choose my company?
  • What kind of people do you dislike?
  • How much money do you owe?
  • Do you like to be praised? Why?
  • What do you do on weekends?
  • How did you hear about us?
  • How long have you been looking for work?
  • What was the last book you read?
  • What is your favorite TV program?
  • What is your all-time favourite movie?
  • Have you ever tried drugs?
  • Give me two reasons why I should hire you.
  • Got any questions for me?

 

3. Work in threes. Consider the following situation. A big and well-established company has a vacancy for an interpreter. For the final interview there are two applicants left. The head of personnel has to take a decision whom to choose. Assume the roles below and get prepared either to interview or to be inter­viewed according to your role. Think in detail about your re­sume if you are an applicant. Having interviewed the candidates for the position of an interpreter, the head is supposed to make the decision and give reasons for his choice in class.

a. The head of the personnel. b. Applicant number 1. c. Applicant number