求职面试中可能遇到的十大跌坑问题(附答案)

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话说美国《福布斯》杂志请人力资源专家总结出了求职面试中可能遇到的十大“跌坑”问题(top 10 most common questions designed to trick you),简单分析了其“坑人”之处,并给出了参考答案。
Question 1: Why have you been
out of work so long, and how many others were laid
off?
(Subtext: What's wrong with you?)
Best
Answer: "I was an excellent employee who gave more than a day's
work for a day's pay."
Question 2: If employed, how do you manage time for interviews?
(Subtext: Are you short-changing your current employer?)
Best Answer: "I'm taking
personal time and only interview for positions that are a terrific
match."
Question 3: How did you
prepare for this interview?
(Subtext: How much do you really care about this job?)
Best Answer: "I very much
want this job, and of course researched it starting with the
company website."
Question 4: Do you know
anyone who works for us?
(Subtext: Who might be a good judge of your true character?)
Best Answer: If you do know
someone, only mention them by name if you're certain of their
positive standing within the organization.
Question 5: Where would you really like to work?
(Subtext: Are you applying for every job in sight?)
Best Answer: "This is where I
want to work, and this job is what I want to
do."
Question 6: What bugs you
about coworkers or bosses?
(Subtext: Are you impossible to work with?)
Best Answer: "I can't recall
anything in particular. I've been lucky to have good bosses who
were knowledgeable and fair and past coworkers who were able,
supportive and friendly."
Question 7: Can you describe
how you solved a work or school problem?
(Subtext: Can you think critically?)
Best Answer: Highlight an
instance that favorably reflects how your mind works and spotlights
your skills and achievements. Example: How you solved time
management issues in order to take on a special assignment or
complicated project.
Question 8: Can you describe
a work or school instance in which you messed
up?
(Subtext: Do you repeat
the same mistakes over and over?
Best Answer: Briefly mention
a single small, well-intentioned goof and follow up with an
important lesson learned from the experience.
Question 9: How does this position compare with others you're applying for?
(Subtext: Who else is interested, and what will it take to bring you on board?)
Best Answer: "I respect the
privacy of any organization where I interview. Have I found my
destination here?"
Question 10: If you won the lottery, would you still work?
(Subtext: Are you really a motivated and hard worker?)
Best Answer: "While I'd be
thrilled to win the lottery, I would still look for meaningful work
because meeting challenges and achieving makes me
happy."