Extensive Job Interview Survey Released

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TOP QUESTIONS ASKED AT JOB INTERVIEWS


Recently, ResumeDoctor.com surveyed over 2,000 recruiters and hiring managers worldwide in order to find out what questions are most frequently asked during job interviews. Participants came from a variety of industries, including information technology, marketing and sales, finance, and healthcare.

Brad Fredericks, of ResumeDoctor.com, explains, "Although an effective resume is usually successful in getting interviews, many job seekers hit a brick wall when it comes to offering meaningful responses during the interview. You must be careful not to put your foot in your mouth when answering open-ended questions. 'Tell me about yourself' is not the queue to begin your life story."

The top 15 interview questions, in descending order, are:

1. Describe your ideal job and/or boss.
2. Why are you looking for a job? Why are leaving your current position?
3. What unique experience or qualifications separate you from other candidates?
4. Tell me about yourself?
5. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
6. Describe some of your most important career accomplishments.
7. What are your short-term/long-term goals?
8. Describe a time when you were faced with a challenging situation and how you handled it?
9. What are your salary requirements?
10. Why are you interested in this position? Our company?
11. What would your former boss/colleagues say about you?
12. What are the best and worst aspects of your previous job?
13. What do you know about our company?
14. What motivates you? How do you motivate others?
15. Are you willing to relocate?

Recruiters and hiring managers frequently stated that questions are often designed to probe subjective aspects of a job candidate, ranging from work ethic to preferred management styles, rather than confirming factual issues such as work history.

Tiffany Kelchlin, an Account Executive in the IT industry, says, "It is very difficult to explore attitude and personality in a candidate, yet these are important factors in many positions. These types of questions usually lead the candidate to open up a bit and talk about other attributes they have in addition to their 'hard skills.'" Kelchlin adds that "The interview process can be dangerous territory and it is important to watch your step in discussing questions concerning personality and demeanor. 'Open-ended' and hypothetical questions have a tendency to draw the candidate out and be extremely revealing."

Tim Miller, a senior recruiting specialist from Indiana, reveals that a vague question like, "'what motivates you with regard to your job/career' can often times really show a candidate's true colors. … Some pitfalls that candidates make are responses such as money, or any other type of … response demonstrating they would be content by doing the same thing forever."

For more detailed quotes and recruiter/hiring manager insight, visit http://www.resumedoctor.com/ResourceCenter.htm

ResumeDoctor.com provides resume-consulting services for job seekers in all industries. ResumeDoctor.com also offers specialized expertise to both employers and members of the media. ResumeDoctor.com is a subsidiary of Personnel Department Inc. (PDI). PDI is located in South Burlington and is Vermont's largest independently owned staffing agency.


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