Wanting us to go away and complete some set tasks for him I came back with the following.
Monster Virtual Interview:
Giving us a link to a quiz type mock interview I achieved the following results:
Q: How do you respond to feedback?
A: I learn from it.
Result: 80 points. This is a good answer. You're showing that you are comfortable with critique and you know how to use it to your advantage. Improve you answer by saying that you actively encourage feedback.
Q: Whats your biggest strength?
A: Identifying problems and fixing them.
Result: 100 points. This is a great answer. Every employer is looking for people who can help move their company forward and problem solving is a key part of that.
Q: Can you explain your last three job moves?
A: I just felt like changing.
Result: 20 points. This answer isn’t very good. Without a clear understanding about how you have got to this stage in your career, your interviewer won’t be able to judge if you have thought about why you want this job.
Q: Why do you want to work for us?
A: I share the same values as the company.
Result: 100 points. This is a great answer. It shows that you've researched their business and found out what they stand for. Try to describe the values you hold dear and how they relate to you.
Q: What other interviews have you been for?
A: A few, but this is my main priority.
Result: 100 points. This is a very good answer. You're showing that you're in demand, but your also making it clear that this is the job you really want.
Q: What do you know about our company?
A: You value innovation and creativity.
Result: 100 points. This is a great answer. You're showing that you have done your research, not only into their products, but also into what it's like to work for the company.
Q: How long would it take you to make an impact in the role?
A: I pick things up very quickly.
Result: 100 points. This is a great answer. You're not putting any specific dates in the interviewers mind, but you're showing them that you are willing to learn the way they do things and then utilise your new skills.
Q: How do you react to other people at different levels?
A: I'm comfortable conversing with anyone.
Result: 100 points. This is a great answer. You’re showing the interviewer that you can deal with subordinates, and make a good contribution in senior management discussions.
Q: Whats the meaning of life?
A: To make the most of it.
Result: 100 points. This is a great answer. It shows you have put some thought into it and that you're a person who will take full advantage of the opportunities that you're presented with.
Q: Where will you be in five years time?
A: In a role where I can continue to develop.
Result: 60 points. This is a pretty good answer. It shows that you're hoping to progress your skills, although in five years time you should be looking more at using your skills, rather than developing them.
Overall: A final score of 860 out of 1000.
Dream job interview questions:
Looking back at my previous research on jobs I would love to go into I thought of four questions that I would ask at the end of the interview for my dream job as a Lead Designer.
These are my questions below:
- As a company how much freedom do you give your employees to work on their own ideas?
- Do you set targets for your employees and offer appraisal?
- Do you offer training within your company for new employees?
- What do you personally value most in your employees?
Examining Body Language:
For my last task I was asked to examine body language and give 5 examples of both good and bad.
Good examples:
- Sitting up straight.
- Keeping eye contact.
- Good firm handshake.
- No fiddling what so ever.
- No looking at your watch.
- Slouching or sitting over casually.
- Not keeping eye contact / looking down all the time.
- Inappropriate greeting.
- Nervous mannerisms.
- Appearing bored.
