Интервью. Как отвечать на вопросы HR и что они хотят

[tgralex]

Недавно проходил интервью и рекрутер прислал текст подготовки, который я подумал может быть интересем многим, в качестве как отвечать (и как не отвечать) на всякие заковыристые вопросы.

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What do you know about XYZ Company?
Give me an example in your career when you have failed?

Note:

Be careful not to get tripped up being less successful and explaining how and what you learned from it is much better than admitting failure

Have you ever interviewed with XYZ Company?
Why you would want to work at XYZ Company?
Why should you be considered for the role as described?
What are your salary expectations and that are you aware of the benefits and bonus potential offered?

Reference Information:


Why Do You Want This Job?

Many job applicants answer the question very poorly and make a common mistake with the focus of their reply.
A poor answer to this important interview question can stop you getting the job you want.
You probably have personal reasons why you want this job, such as you're out of work, you need money, it's a short commute or the company offers good health insurance.
You may also have professional reasons why you want this job. Perhaps this job right for your career, the company has a good reputation or the job uses your skills and offers you the chance to grow.

Refrain from talking about yourself!

Sharing your personal reasons will not help you get hired. The hiring manager doesn't care about your personal reasons.

Remember, every interview question you are asked is an opportunity for you to communicate something positive about you and what you can do for the company.

The interviewer is probing to see:

- If you fully understand what the job entails
- How well you might match requirements
- What appeals to you most about the job
Again, your personal reasons will not advance your candidacy unless they are tied directly to your ability to bring value to the company.

Poor Responses:

- I like your salary and benefits package.
- This job in such a stable company offers long-term career development and this is what I am looking for.
- I see this company not only as a positive work environment, but also as a good career opportunity.
- I would like to gain experience in this line of work.
- At this stage of my career I feel I should have knowledge/experience in this position.
- I believe that this job will help me assume another level of responsibility in my career.


Positive Responses:

Your emphasis should be on demonstrating to the interviewer precisely how you match their requirements - and, in doing so, to demonstrate that you fully understand what the role entails.
Your answer should be focused on what you can bring to the role that will be of benefit to the company.

Can you work under pressure?

Work and pressure are always going to co-exist.
It might be the pressure at work or on personal front but you should be able to deal with it.
In most cases, the best answer to this question is answering yes. Working well under pressure is a good trait to have.
Pressure exists in almost any profession and job, so it makes no sense to say something that you might not follow through in your day to day life in the company.
To work effectively under pressure you must remain calm and composed within demanding situations and focus on getting the job done to the best of your ability.
Actually, this question often comes from an unskilled interviewer, because it is closed-ended, meaning it does not give you the chance to elaborate.
Sure, it may seem like a pretty straight-forward interview question but the reality is your answer has to be very compelling, with some good evidence of how and why you can work well under pressure.
On average about eight in ten raises their hands. They work better when the pressure's on. When there's a deadline to meet.
Nobody is going to answer 'no' to this. You could ask how much pressure the job involves.
So they are looking for something else - which is not whether or not you can work under pressure, but how you behave under pressure.
When asked this question in interview, remember that the employer is looking to uncover your skills in a diverse range of fields including problem solving, decision making, organizational skills, time management and your ability to work under stress.

Don't just give a yes or no answer; elaborate. Explain why.

It can be tempting to give a simple 'yes' or 'no' answer to this one, but this reveals nothing and you will lose the opportunity to sell your skills and values.
As always, have a carefully chosen example to highlight your adeptness at working in such an environment, being sure to convey your ability to work calmly and efficiently whilst achieving results.
Do show that, no matter the job, you can handle the pressure as required. Displaying a bit of steel is often no bad thing.
You should state it very clearly that you are comfortable working under pressure and that is the same thing that you have been doing in the previous company too.

What can you contribute to our company?

This is a personal question for you. A typical interview question to discover how hiring you would benefit the company.

Don't search for an answers in any browser.... just say what you feel and make it sincere. Tell them what you can do to help the company. You should answer with whatever the company is.

Note:

Hiring managers are out to fulfill one goal - to find someone who can help them meet business goals.
The best way to answer questions about your contributions to the company is to give examples of what you have accomplished in the past, and to relate them to what you can achieve in the future.
A strong answer will sell you for the job, and a weak answer will get you crossed off the short list of candidates.
Most of the time, when an interviewer asks about what you can offer the company, they would want some concise and logical answers.
The best thing to do in a job interview is walk and talk as if you already have the job.
Also, relate your abilities to the employer's goals.
You want to be thinking about what they've asked for in the job description. You should have already connected your skill sets to what they're asking for in this role.
You've got to demonstrate your value. The interviewer knows what job you perform - but how is it of benefit to your colleagues and to your employer?
They're already looking at candidates who meet their requirements.
It is recommended that you read the job description carefully before the job interview in order to determine what the needs for the job in question are.
Remember the knowledge, experience, abilities, and skills you possess.
Give examples of that you have done in other roles in the past and try to explain how you could use those skills in the future in their company.

Tell me about yourself?

Your answer will affect the rest of the interview and can make or break the interviewer's interest in you.

Don't answer that you think - answer that interviewer want!

1. Single most important strategy in job hunting - You want to be selling what the buyer is buying: the key to all successful interviewing is to match your qualifications to what the interviewer is looking for.

2. You have only 2-3 minutes to give much information that you can do this job, eliminate irrelevant and other unnecessary information.

3. You should talk only about some of your career accomplishments and hobbies that are related to the job you are applying for.

4. Start with the present and tell why you are well qualified for the position. Instead of giving a chronological life history, focus only on your strengths and how they pertain to the role.

5. Connect your ability to the employer's requirements: never assume that the employer will by himself be able to connect all of your abilities to the job requirements.

Never answer this question by squirming uncomfortably, declaring that you don't like talking about yourself.

Poor Response:

My name is... I grew up in... I graduated four years ago from the..., with a bachelor's in... Upon graduating high school, I went to Los Angeles for 5 years... I've worked in a variety of job...
Stay focused on the connected dots that tell the story of your career.
The interviewer won't say so directly, but she's asking about your professional life only, not your personal life.
You can better use this question by telling the interviewer some specific personal attributes which are not listed in your resume or things which you are good at and want the interviewer to probe more about.

Why do you want to work here?

Researching the company and industry before your interview will make you stand out as a more informed and competent applicant.

This question tests whether you've done any homework about the company. If you haven't, you lose. If you have, you win big.

Let the interviewer know you are being selective about where you want to work and you're not just going to take any job offered to you.

Again, your personal reasons will not advance your candidacy unless they are tied directly to your ability to bring value to the company.

1. Talk about: The employer's good reputation, their product or service quality, business successes, corporate mission, community involvement, growth, or unique qualities.

2. Don't talk about: The short commute, the fact that you really need the benefits, that you're hoping to learn the skills to start your own business, or that you're desperate for any job.

The interviewer is looking for an answer that indicates you've thought about where you want to work, that you're not just sending your resume to any company with a job opening.

Poor Response:

You pay well and look after your employees. I like your salary and benefits package. You're a large company, which means that my prospects for career enhancement would be increased and hopefully. I wouldn't be doing the same kind of work all the time.

The interviewer want to know how much you know about the business, and whether you truly understand and want this job at this company, your motivations for joining the company.

Your answer should reflect that you have thought about what you want and have researched the company.

Best sources for researching your target company: annual reports, the corporate newsletter, contacts you know at the company or its suppliers, advertisements, articles about the company in the trade press.

Think of at least two reasons this job is a good match for your skills, strengths, experience and background. What can you bring to the company?

Demonstrate how you can contribute to the company's goals and how your skills and experience match their requirements.
Use concrete examples as if you were already working there.

What salary are you looking for?

Most HR managers use the salary expectations question as a screening tactic.
A loaded question. A nasty little game that you will probably lose if you answer first.
The person who gives the first number sets the starting point. But if that's you, you lose.
If you request a salary higher than the range for the job, the interviewer will tell you you're high, and you've just lost money. If you request a salary lower than the range, the interviewer will say nothing, and you've just lost money.
You want as much as possible, the employer wants you for as little as you're willing to take.
The right answer to the question is almost always some version of 'I'm not telling you.'
Never bring up salary. Let the interviewer do it first.
Good salespeople sell their products thoroughly before talking price. So should you. Make the interviewer want you first, and your bargaining position will be much stronger.
In most cases, the interviewer, taken off guard, will tell you. If not, say that it can depend on the details of the job.
However, if the interviewer persists and asks you a second time, you may need to give them a rough idea, but without pricing yourself out of the market.
You should have a clear idea of what the job may pay and what you are worth in your professional field.
Just as every job you interview for has an approved salary range, you should never go to a job interview without your own predetermined range.
The best way is to state a salary range - Not one specific number!
'I would like something around 50,000 - 55,000.'
Don't name a range if you'd be unhappy with the lowest end of it. If you give a wide range like '$40,000 - $55,000' don't be surprised if you're offered $40,000, because that's what you told the employer you'd accept willingly.
So choose your range carefully, realizing that the employer may only focus on the lower end of it. (Similarly, many employers resist giving out their own ranges because so many candidates only hear the highest end.)

Aren't you overqualified for this job?

Hiring managers look at your stellar experience and wonder whether they will have to replace you as soon as another company makes you an offer.

Note!

Employers don't like to hire overqualified people because they won't stay around long. But since it is probably obvious that you're overqualified, admit that you are, but also emphasis the positive.
You may have the best reasons in the world - and many people have - but an employer will think that you have such low self-esteem and personal value that you move down your career-ladder rather than going up.
No matter your previous job experience or educational background, be sure to tell the interviewer you have the knowledge and skills to successfully execute the job responsibilities.
Being overqualified simply means that you are just too good for the job you are applying for. It means that you have received a lot of education and you also have a huge amount of previous work experience related to the job you are applying for.
If your qualifications and past experience give the idea that you are overqualified for the job, it would be a good idea to accept that it is - you can give reasons as to why you are applying for a job that does not take full use of your qualifications.
So if you hear 'you may be overqualified', at some point in the process, you need to convince recruiters, HR staff and hiring manager how your situation will benefit them!
Being overqualified doesn't make you unemployable.
Use your experience, passion and proven track record to build a vision of how you could benefit your potential employer, and make sure to share that vision with them.

What are your biggest strengths?

Interviewers have a good idea of your skills and attributes from your CV but they want to get a different perspective on you.

This greatest strength question is one where you can often hit a home run if you just prepare a bit ahead of time.

Think about what your new employer would find most interesting about you - and most important to the job you are applying for.

There's no absolute right answer. Basically they just want to see if you know yourself and how well you express yourself.

This question is basically a prompt for you to 'sell' yourself as the best fit for the job.
With this question, the interviewer seeks to find out if:

- Your strengths align with the company's needs;
- You can do the job and perform like a rock star;
- You are the best person for the job - no need to hold out for someone better;
- You have qualities, skills and/or experience that set you apart from the competition;
- You are someone who will make an excellent addition to the team.
You should have a list mentally prepared of your greatest strengths.
You should also have, a specific example or two, which illustrates each strength, an example chosen from your most recent and most impressive achievements.

Read the job description carefully and write down the skills, abilities, traits for the position you are applying for.

Just remember that the person conducting the interview will also want to know how you have applied those strengths to benefit your employer, so you will want to think of examples before hand.
Do you recognize equivalents between your strengths and the skills required for position? If you do, mark these strengths.
You must have a really good story to tell about how you use that strength to make something good happen for your former employer or - if this is your first job - at school or in a volunteer role.
The most important thing you can do when sharing your strengths with the interviewer is to give an example that illustrates your strengths, validate what you are saying.
You want to paint a picture that will resonate in their mind so they can visualize you doing the job

What are you looking for in a job?

Even people with excellent qualifications and impressive work experience sometimes struggle to articulate what they are looking for in their next job.
Be genuine and honest - connect your actual personal preferences to the context of the company.
Demonstrate your interest in the job features.
If you add a few professional details, the interviewer will be pleased to note that you have done some research.
They will feel that you are motivated and interested in the job.
Your answer must draw at least some correlation to the job you are seeking, as otherwise employers will conclude that you will ultimately be dissatisfied in your post and seek new pastures.
When asked the question what are you looking for in a job, most people are afraid to answer in a way that makes them appear motivated by salary or prestige.
That is understandable - a job seeker should never appear greedy.

Don't mention anything about salary range which reflects your cheap mentality for this question.

Tell the interviewer that you want a job where hard work is rewarded, and additional responsibility is available to those who earn it.
If you know what you don't want in a job or why you left your previous job, you can incorporate it into what you want in a new job.
You want your answers to be relevant to the position you are seeking!

What is your greatest weakness?

Beware!

This is an eliminator question, designed to shorten the candidate list.
It is one of the most dreaded questions interviewees can hear, but employers ask this question for a reason.
This question is asked to see if potential employees have critical thinking skills and self-awareness.
This is one of those questions designed to throw you off - they want to see how you respond in a stressful situation.
If you have a readily apparent weakness, discuss how you've addressed it and why it won't be an issue in the job.
This classic tricky interview question appears to be asking you to reveal your shortcomings, but if you use the right tactics it can be a golden opportunity to show that you're right for the job.
The interviewer is probably not really interested in your weaknesses, but is just testing your ability to deal with a difficult and unexpected situation.
So saying something like 'I sometimes work too hard' is bad idea. Employers hear these answers a lot.

Don't try to avoid answering!

- Never mentioning a weakness that relates to a crucial requirement of the job.
- Don't try to make up a weakness.
- Don't say you have no weakness.

No one is perfect, therefore, you shouldn't say you have no weakness.
The key in responding to this question is to show the employer that you are effectively managing the 'weakness' so it will not be a liability for them.

One of the best ways to answer questions about your weaknesses is to mention a skill that isn't an essential requirement for the job.
Never, never, never choose a weakness that demonstrates your inappropriateness for the job.

The best way to answer a biggest weakness question is to say a weakness that is actually a weakness, but one that everyone can relate to. The key to answering this question is to:

- Say a weakness that is only a small, barely important weakness.
- Follow up that weakness with what you are doing to improve.
No matter what weakness you have, always try to spin it positively.
State your weakness and then say how you have been working on curbing the mistake.

Why should we hire you for this job?

This question is more often a surprise question to most individuals who are not as experienced in the process of the job interview.
The interviewer's job is to hire the best person for the position. Most of the candidates that make it to the interview stage are qualified for the job.
The winning candidate must be more than qualified, especially in a very competitive job market.

Poor Response:

The quickest way to kill a job interview is with cockiness. Never, ever answer the question with 'Because I'm the best person for this job.'

Being overly confident comes across as brash and rude and will have your interviewer showing you the door in no time.
The truth is, the 'Why should we hire you?' question is almost always a closing question in any job interview.

Essentially, it is your final chance to convince your potential boss that you are worth the risk (and yes, all new hires are considered a risk) to become an employee of the company.

The most overlooked question is also the one most candidates are unprepared to answer. This is often because job applicants don't do their homework on the position.
Your job is to illustrate why you are the most qualified candidate.
Note: Job interviews are your chance to sell your skills, talents and expertise!

The job description is your best guide for how to answer this question.

In poker, this would be the equitant of the company showing their hand: they are giving you the precise requirements of a hirable candidate.
Pinpoint the most important qualifications by examining which are listed first and which are accompanied by the most detail then match those requirements to three or four of your own talents.


You need to think through your answer to the question prior to the interview, because this one question can determine whether you get a job offer or a rejection letter.

From the list of requirements, match what you have to offer and merge the two into a summary statement.
With this question, your interviewer is asking you to sell him on you and your status as the best person for the position.

Keep in mind that you'll be more believable if you focus on a few strengths and don't try to claim that you are a master of every business skill imaginable.

This is an opportunity to reiterate your most impressive strengths.
The more detail you give, the better your answer will be.
This is not a time to talk about what you want. Rather, it is a time to summarize your accomplishments and relate what makes you unique.

If you were hiring a person for this job, what would you look for?

This question is a trap. Say you would hire either the best candidate for the job or an individual possessing the qualities and strengths you told the interviewer you hold.
Make yourself the candidate you would hire without explicitly saying this. Keep your job interview answers short and professional.

Poor Response:

Do not say you would hire yourself since you are the most qualified candidate.
You haven't been in any interview but your own, so you have no idea what qualified candidates you might be up against.
During the hiring process, avoid preaching your qualifications unless specifically asked to list them.
Something companies really want to know is what the candidate thinks are the qualities of a good employee for that position.

The idea is that if the candidate has a misconstrued concept of the roles he or she will be expected to play at that firm, they might not be the right person for the job.

It is much easier to hire a person with notions of the job that are congruent with company expectations than to try to change a candidate's entire idea of what's important in that position.
To determine this, interviewers will often ask the question 'If you were hiring a person for this job, what would you look for?'

Perception:

His or her answer is a great indicator of how he or she will behave if hired.

A person in a particular role needs to have some qualities, skills and expertise. Analyze the ones required by the position and offer them as an answer.
Be careful to mention traits that are needed and that you have.

Are you applying for other jobs?

This question is not a trap, but it is also not something you should answer haphazardly.
Purpose of the question: as with all types of interview questions, this question does have a purpose.

The goal of this question is to gauge the following of the applicant:

- Will the applicant admit that they have applied other places or provide a canned answer?
- Has the applicant put any thought into the types of companies they have applied?

- Does the applicant consider the company before they send their application?

As you can see, there are a lot of things that employers can learn about your candidacy depending on how you answer the question.

Don't brag or take a pride that you have so many options left even if you are not selected for this job.

This shows your arrogance and negligence about the current job that you are interviewing for.
This question brings the opportunity to say some sweet words about the company and interviewers would love to hear it.

This question is to see how interested you are in the applying position.

Show that you are very interested in the opportunity to work here, and how much you have learnt about the job and the company as well.

By accepting the fact, you must add some more words which suggest that you are more interested to work with them than others.
If asked about names of who you have spoken to, it is absolutely legitimate to say you prefer not to disclose that information at this stage.

How do you rate yourself as a professional?

Interviewers ask the question because they are interested in knowing how well you can handle these roles.
You really have to know yourself and your 'market' in order to answer this question.
If you're in the job search, you better know these things anyway.
The question is a good one because it speaks to someone's skills and experience.

No one's perfect.

Be honest, you want to give the most accurate representation of yourself as possible for you and for the employer.

You don't want to be in a position you are not ready for any more than someone wants to pay you to be in one you aren't ready for.
But be confident in your skills, and don't sell yourself short.

If you can answer this question with a sincere, honest, reasoned response, you're going to stand out from the other candidates and earn big points with the interviewer.

Talk about how you rate yourself based on how others perform in the same roles that you have had.
Candidates need to get more detail on the question. The more detail you give, the better your answer will be.
No matter your previous job experience or educational background, be sure to tell the interviewer you have the knowledge and skills to successfully execute the job responsibilities.

Rate yourself honestly, keep everything real and simple, and remember that the best answers are those with specific supporting examples.

Be fluent and confident about describing yourself and your personal capital. Think of examples of when you were at your best as it relates to the position. The interviewer is looking for an answer that indicates you've thought about where you want to work.


Additional Interview Questions


XYZ Company interview questions for General interview:
- What is the most difficult thing about working with you?
- How long would you stay with XYZ Company?
- When you are not studying or working, what types of activities do you enjoy?
- Your greatest weakness in school or at work?
- What would you say are your strong points?
- What three character traits would your friends use to describe you?
- Do you know anyone who works with XYZ Company?
Try to say few good things like competent, fair and encouraging. Structure your answer to all XYZ Company interview questions logically and coherently.
Start with a short answer and then go into more depth. The interviewer will be able to sense very quickly if you're be disingenuous.
It is meant to see whether or not you'll speak poorly of an employer.
XYZ Company interview questions for Face to Face interview:
- What motivates you to work at XYZ Company?
- How did you assemble the information?
- What salary are you seeking at XYZ Company?
- Time when you have encountered conflict in the workplace.
- Give some examples of teamwork.
- Give me an example when you felt you were able to motivate a group.
How to answer these XYZ Company interview questions: Never say specific things, going for descriptions to the minute details. Your answer will affect the rest of the interview. Provide clear, concise, and information answers to all XYZ Company interview questions. No matter the question, applicants should provide positive, result-oriented responses.
Print out your resume and bring multiple copies to the interview.
XYZ Company interview questions for Structured job interview:
- How do you maintain a positive discussion?
- What are your weaknesses?
- Explain how you would be an asset to XYZ Company?
- How many projects do you work on at once?
- Why are you leaving your present job?
- Where do you see yourself in five years time?
XYZ Company interview questions for Case job interview:
- Do you have any questions for XYZ Company management?
- How did you prepare for this work?
- What have you been doing since your last job?
- Do you have the qualities and skills necessary to succeed in your career?
- What other careers have you applied for?
- What changes did you develop at your most recent employer?
- What is the difference between a good position and an excellent one?
Be positive about the experience and accept personal responsibility where applicable. Don't talk about previous experience that is not related to the position in question. Just speak out about your basic values that you adopt at the workplaces. Emphasize benefits to the organization.
You always want to make sure that you're pretty familiar with the company that you're interviewing with.
XYZ Company interview questions for Phone interview:
- Tell me about the most effective presentation you have made.
- What do you think of your previous boss?
- Example of adaptation to changes and the difficulties.
- What do you think you can bring to this position?
- How did you assemble the information?
- Why do you believe you are qualified for this job?
- Have you ever dealt with company policy you weren't in agreement with?

XYZ Company Phone Interview Questions
XYZ Company Phone interview questions:
- How much preparation on files for trial do you do?
- How do you go about setting goals with subordinates?
- What do you know about XYZ Company?
- What is your greatest fear?
- Give an example of an important goal that you set in the past.
- What have you done to improve your verbal communication skills?
- Why did you decide to pursue your career at XYZ Company?
- How do you make the decision to delegate work?
- How do you think you can make a contribution to XYZ Company?
- Describe a decision you made that was unpopular.
- How do you see your career at XYZ Company?
- How important is it for you to have a career at XYZ Company?
- How will your greatest strength help you perform?
- What parts of your education do you see as relevant to this position?
- Give some examples of teamwork.
- Do you have the qualities and skills necessary to succeed in your career?
- How do you manage your time?
- How do you think I rate as an interviewer?
- Give an example of situations when your leadership skills were needed.
Difficult XYZ Company Phone interview questions:
- Describe a difficult work project and how you overcame it.
- Did you ever postpone making a decision?
- What's the best movie you've seen in the last year?
- How has your college experience prepared you for a career at XYZ Company?
- Tell me about an important issue you encountered recently.
- Give an example of how you worked on team.
XYZ Company interview questions for Structured interview:
- What salary are you seeking at XYZ Company?
- How quickly do you make decisions?
- Give an example of risk that you had to take. Why did you decide to take the risk?
- How would you describe your work style?
- Why should XYZ Company hire you?
- Examples of situations when your initiative ideas.
- What is your greatest failure, and what did you learn from it?
XYZ Company interview questions for Case job interview:
- Did you have faults as a leader? Describe the situation.
- Examples of situations when your initiative ideas.
- What's the best movie you've seen in the last year?
- What is the most difficult situation you have faced?
- Tell me about an important issue you encountered recently.
- What kind of personality do you work best with and why?
Difficult XYZ Company interview questions:
- What quality of yours or personal trait matters the most in your career at XYZ Company?
- How important is it for you to have a career at XYZ Company?
- Tell me about yourself.
- Please tell me some products/services of XYZ Company.
- What will you do if you don't get this job?
- What have you done to improve your verbal communication skills?

[Poryadok]

По-моему, за вопросы вроде what is your greatest fear потенциального работодателя легко засудить на крупную сумму.

[Helmsman]

"Штирлиц ответил коротко, тремя словами".

[coolstory]

Да, Стив Джобс с Биллом Гейтсом бы с треском провалились на таком интервью

Я бы сказал, там где задают много таких вопросов, через фильтр сложно пройти человеку с нестандартным мышлением.

Шаблонный вопрос - шаблонный ответ. Галочка.

Почему, например, надо стыдиться спрашивать про зарплату, бенефиты, условия работы?
Что, компания свистнула, и все профессионалы сбежались, готовы не глядя побросать все и релокейтнуться, не спрашивая ради чего?

[Papa Hotel Whisky]

Мой любимый вопрос кандидату: "Вот, полчаса назад я интервьюировал другого кандидата, а завтра придет еще один. Что у тебя есть такого, чего нет у них? В чем твое преимущество, за которое я должен тебя взять?"

[Zorkus]

Недавно проходил интервью и рекрутер прислал текст подготовки

Хм. С каких пор рекрутеры присылают материалы для подготовки к собеседованию?

[tgralex]

Недавно проходил интервью и рекрутер прислал текст подготовки

Хм. С каких пор рекрутеры присылают материалы для подготовки к собеседованию?

А почему бы и нет? Рекрутеру же выгодно чтоб кандидат на работу поступил, он с компании денег получит.
Мне неоднократно присылали такого типа подготовительный материал.
Не по специальности, естественно, а на HR interview.

[Boriskin]

Мой любимый вопрос кандидату: "Вот, полчаса назад я интервьюировал другого кандидата, а завтра придет еще один. Что у тебя есть такого, чего нет у них? В чем твое преимущество, за которое я должен тебя взять?"

При некоторых условиях рынка (например сейчас) можно нарваться на ответ в одесском стиле - "Вчера я получил один оффер от хорошей компании, завтра получу еще один оффер от другой хорошей компании, поэтому расскажите, что у вас есть такого, чтобы я предпочел вас им?"

А если серьезно, то такой вопрос подразумевает ситуацию "я выбираю работника и он должен быть счастлив, что я выбираю именно его", и такая ситуация малоприменима к серьезным спецам с хорошим и разнообразным опытом. Так что мощный кандидат может посчитать такой вопрос признаком того, что вы не читали его резюме и не знаете, кто он такой и что он умеет. Соответственно он может мысленно отправить вас в пеший секспоход вместе с вашей суперкомпанией и суперпозицией, раслабиться и использовать вас уже не в роли потенциального работодателя, а в роли тренировочной груши для отработки приемов по прохождению интервью. Кандидат тренируется, вы теряете время...

[turic]

Мой любимый вопрос кандидату: "Вот, полчаса назад я интервьюировал другого кандидата, а завтра придет еще один. Что у тебя есть такого, чего нет у них? В чем твое преимущество, за которое я должен тебя взять?"

Частенько задают подобный вопрос.
Обычно отвечаю "мой опыт, знания и умения, а также желание работать принесут немалую пользу этой компании".

[SaintDog]

Мой любимый вопрос кандидату: "Вот, полчаса назад я интервьюировал другого кандидата, а завтра придет еще один. Что у тебя есть такого, чего нет у них? В чем твое преимущество, за которое я должен тебя взять?"

И что, вы верите на слово ?

[adda_]

Мой любимый вопрос кандидату: "Вот, полчаса назад я интервьюировал другого кандидата, а завтра придет еще один. Что у тебя есть такого, чего нет у них? В чем твое преимущество, за которое я должен тебя взять?"

Меня удивляют люди задающие подобного рода вопросы. Постараюсь объяснить почему. Потому что ответ на данный вопрос не принесет никакой информации которая поможет вам определиться с тем, подходит вам данный человек или нет.
Реально вы можете расчитывать только на ответ типа - " я хороший бла бла ба, принесу кучу пользы компании бла бла бла " в различных вариантах. Ничего более. Это вроде вопроса - как дела и стандартного ответа - все хорошо..
Мало того вопросы типа - вас много а мы... не способствуют созданию атмосферы искренности и взаимопониманию - тому что нужно интервьюеру больше чем интервьюируемому особенно если на самом деле у вас много кандидатов и вы выбираете.
Умный человек после такого вопроса сразу поймет с кем имеет дело и сделает соответствующие выводы о вас лично.
Я уже сделал .

[turic]

Мой любимый вопрос кандидату: "Вот, полчаса назад я интервьюировал другого кандидата, а завтра придет еще один. Что у тебя есть такого, чего нет у них? В чем твое преимущество, за которое я должен тебя взять?"

Меня удивляют люди задающие подобного рода вопросы. ... Умный человек после такого вопроса сразу поймет с кем имеет дело и сделает соответствующие выводы о вас лично.

Это хороший, но провакационный вопрос. Если кандидат отвечает спокойно и нейтрально, то все ок, но если идет взрыв эмоций типа "нафик такое у меня суперперца спрашивать, я крут как яйца ... ", то плохо характерезует кандидата: кофликтный и неустойчив эмоционально.

[IContentProvider]

Так что мощный кандидат может посчитать такой вопрос признаком того, что вы не читали его резюме и не знаете, кто он такой и что он умеет.

Также указывает либо на склонность к политическим играм, либо на полное отсутсвует чувство логики. Как человек может сравнивать что-то, что в глаза не видел? Точный ответ на этот вопрос: "Не знаю, не читал резюме других кандидатов. Но так как Вы читали все 3, то может сами мне и ответите?"

[Stoic]

Это хороший, но провакационный вопрос. Если кандидат отвечает спокойно и нейтрально, то все ок, но если идет взрыв эмоций типа "нафик такое у меня суперперца спрашивать, я крут как яйца ... ", то плохо характерезует кандидата: кофликтный и неустойчив эмоционально.

Это вопрос для студента выпускника, который нигде не работал до этого. Тому действительно нужно доказать чем выделяется из остальных.
Другое дело, что в [HR] в большинстве сидят не технические люди, которые задают такие вопросы, поскольку других не знают совсем.
Иногда головоломки [brain teasers] спрашивают, с подсмотренными ими заранее ответами.

[adda_]

Недавно проходил интервью и рекрутер прислал текст подготовки

Хм. С каких пор рекрутеры присылают материалы для подготовки к собеседованию?

А почему бы и нет? Рекрутеру же выгодно чтоб кандидат на работу поступил, он с компании денег получит.
Мне неоднократно присылали такого типа подготовительный материал.
Не по специальности, естественно, а на HR interview.

Насколько я понимаю, АйТи рынок потихоньку сдувается. Крупные инвестиционные компании не только сокращают инвестирование но и работников которые этим занимались (например Баркайс увольняют почти 20К тружеников тотал). Поток спама о работе который падал ежедневно в предназначеныый для этой цели эккоунт, усох. Так что рекрутеры очень хотят чтобы вы прошли интервью и пытаются натаскать вас на стандартные вопросы чтобы вы прошли хотя бы первый этап с отделом кадров.

[adda_]

Мой любимый вопрос кандидату: "Вот, полчаса назад я интервьюировал другого кандидата, а завтра придет еще один. Что у тебя есть такого, чего нет у них? В чем твое преимущество, за которое я должен тебя взять?"

Меня удивляют люди задающие подобного рода вопросы. ... Умный человек после такого вопроса сразу поймет с кем имеет дело и сделает соответствующие выводы о вас лично.

Это хороший, но провакационный вопрос. Если кандидат отвечает спокойно и нейтрально, то все ок, но если идет взрыв эмоций типа "нафик такое у меня суперперца спрашивать, я крут как яйца ... ", то плохо характерезует кандидата: кофликтный и неустойчив эмоционально.

Ну мы же предполагаем что человек прочитал хотя бы одну книгу о том как надо проходить интервью и готов к подобного рода вопросам и знает как на них отвечать.
Эмоциональную неустойчивость и конфликтность вряд ли выявишь не будучи профессиональным психологом. Ну и кроме того, многие программисты обладают именно таким типом характера.. Вспомним хотя бы Джобса (знаю, он не программист но тем не менее)..

[turic]

Насколько я понимаю, АйТи рынок потихоньку сдувается.

Это нормальное поведение рынка: одни направления сужаются, другие наоброт - расширяются. К примеру, рынок финансов vs. мобильная разработка.

[turic]

Ну мы же предполагаем что человек прочитал хотя бы одну книгу

Ну вот и убедимся, что прочел книгу, тем более такие вопросы задают в режиме блица и не требуют больше 20 сек на ответ. Просто HR проверяет адекватность кандидата.

По поводу Джобса, я не думаю, что им (нанимателям) на работу нужет такой талант. Джобс был хорош в своей компании на посту руководителя, а тут явно ищут наемного девелопера.

[adda_]

Насколько я понимаю, АйТи рынок потихоньку сдувается.

Это нормальное поведение рынка: одни направления сужаются, другие наоброт - расширяются. К примеру, рынок финансов vs. мобильная разработка.

Конечно, это все просто временный слоу даун, а так все хорошо прекрасная маркиза..
И чтобы два раза не вставать - насколько я понимаю, вопрос - вас много а я один - который любит задавать предыдущий оратор, задается на техническом интервью.

[Zorkus]

Недавно проходил интервью и рекрутер прислал текст подготовки

Хм. С каких пор рекрутеры присылают материалы для подготовки к собеседованию?

А почему бы и нет? Рекрутеру же выгодно чтоб кандидат на работу поступил, он с компании денег получит.
Мне неоднократно присылали такого типа подготовительный материал.
Не по специальности, естественно, а на HR interview.

А, так это для случаев, когда вы не напрямую в компанию приходите, а когда вас туда посылает HR? Ну это другая история.

[goldenstate]

Мой любимый вопрос кандидату: "Вот, полчаса назад я интервьюировал другого кандидата, а завтра придет еще один. Что у тебя есть такого, чего нет у них? В чем твое преимущество, за которое я должен тебя взять?"

Сегодня полнолуние: вчера еще рано, а завтра уже поздно.

[turic]

Конечно, это все просто временный слоу даун, а так все хорошо прекрасная маркиза..

Не совсем так: для кого-то это полный кирдык, но для других это и взлет. Если посмотреть на количество новых h1b и как их быстро разобрали (там большинство IT), то станет понятно, что никакого "слоу даун" нет и на горизонте.

И чтобы два раза не вставать - насколько я понимаю, вопрос - вас много а я один - который любит задавать предыдущий оратор, задается на техническом интервью.

Согласен, нельзя терять время на тех. интревью на такую лажу.

[tgralex]

А, так это для случаев, когда вы не напрямую в компанию приходите, а когда вас туда посылает HR? Ну это другая история.

Ну да, именно так. У меня это 98% от всех звонков не HR компании, а рекрутеры.

[Zorkus]

Мой любимый вопрос кандидату: "Вот, полчаса назад я интервьюировал другого кандидата, а завтра придет еще один. Что у тебя есть такого, чего нет у них? В чем твое преимущество, за которое я должен тебя взять?"

При некоторых условиях рынка (например сейчас) можно нарваться на ответ в одесском стиле - "Вчера я получил один оффер от хорошей компании, завтра получу еще один оффер от другой хорошей компании, поэтому расскажите, что у вас есть такого, чтобы я предпочел вас им?"

А если серьезно, то такой вопрос подразумевает ситуацию "я выбираю работника и он должен быть счастлив, что я выбираю именно его", и такая ситуация малоприменима к серьезным спецам с хорошим и разнообразным опытом. Так что мощный кандидат может посчитать такой вопрос признаком того, что вы не читали его резюме и не знаете, кто он такой и что он умеет. Соответственно он может мысленно отправить вас в пеший секспоход вместе с вашей суперкомпанией и суперпозицией, раслабиться и использовать вас уже не в роли потенциального работодателя, а в роли тренировочной груши для отработки приемов по прохождению интервью. Кандидат тренируется, вы теряете время...

Вообще, вопрос дурацкий и "возможность потренироваться" никак не оправдывает потери времени и эмоциональной энергии для кандидата. Поход на онсайт интервью, это минимум полдня, а часто чуть ли не день (считая часа 3-4 разговоров + дорога, парковка, ожидание), + серьезное интервью ощутимо выматывает.

[oleg lebedev]

Мой любимый вопрос кандидату: "Вот, полчаса назад я интервьюировал другого кандидата, а завтра придет еще один. Что у тебя есть такого, чего нет у них? В чем твое преимущество, за которое я должен тебя взять?"

При некоторых условиях рынка (например сейчас) можно нарваться на ответ в одесском стиле - "Вчера я получил один оффер от хорошей компании, завтра получу еще один оффер от другой хорошей компании, поэтому расскажите, что у вас есть такого, чтобы я предпочел вас им?"

А если серьезно, то такой вопрос подразумевает ситуацию "я выбираю работника и он должен быть счастлив, что я выбираю именно его", и такая ситуация малоприменима к серьезным спецам с хорошим и разнообразным опытом. Так что мощный кандидат может посчитать такой вопрос признаком того, что вы не читали его резюме и не знаете, кто он такой и что он умеет. Соответственно он может мысленно отправить вас в пеший секспоход вместе с вашей суперкомпанией и суперпозицией, раслабиться и использовать вас уже не в роли потенциального работодателя, а в роли тренировочной груши для отработки приемов по прохождению интервью. Кандидат тренируется, вы теряете время...

Вообще, вопрос дурацкий и "возможность потренироваться" никак не оправдывает потери времени и эмоциональной энергии для кандидата. Поход на онсайт интервью, это минимум полдня, а часто чуть ли не день (считая часа 3-4 разговоров + дорога, парковка, ожидание), + серьезное интервью ощутимо выматывает.

Это правда, что интервью занимают время, усилия и эмоции. Однако это не всегда меня останавливает На "просто потренироваться". Особенно, когда ты понял, что увеличения ожидаемого жалованья не будет, дорога туда требует больше времени и принципиально новое место не лучше старого. Когда в этой комбинации появляется кто-то из отдела кадров с абсолютно идиотскими вопросами, то и хочется ответить чтобы отлегло от души. Я не имею в виду открытое хамство, это как минимкм, непрфессионально, а что-такое, чтобы они поняли, что не только они выбирают, а их тоже.
Когда в такой ситуации мне был задан вопрос почему меня должны предпочесть другим джентельменам, то я глубоко задумался, а потом сказал что в книжках про интервью я должен ответить следующее и перечислил всю эту муру, подчёркивающую мои достоинства. Однако, мне бы хотелось, чтобы вы сами напряглись и решил что вам на самом деле подходит больше. Если вам мои преимущества перед другими неочевидны после интервью, то я наверное, должен работать в другом месте. Я хочу работать там, где я вижу, что весь мой опыт и знания могут быть оценены и использованы на благо компании как всегда было до сих пор.