Top 6 Questions Asked During Job Interviews

[pioneer]

1.      The first interview question in most of the organization is they ask about you.

2.      The other interview question is why you want to change the job.

3.      Next interview question is they ask about your strengths and weaknesses.

4.      They ask about your special technical skills.

5.      They ask where you see yourself in next 5 and 10 year.

6.      The other interview question is they ask about your family members.

source: interviewmaster.com

[Bambi]

I would rather answer the No. 5 question..... If I will be hired, I want to replace you in that chair where you are now earlier than in 5  yrs.

[jules_unicode]

I would rather answer the No. 5 question..... If I will be hired, I want to replace you in that chair where you are now earlier than in 5  yrs.

hahaha...kuyawan nang interview nimo ana Bambi.....morag takilid ang result sa interview ana dah.

[Happy]

Sa akong interview last wednesday, ask sila kung  unsay akong plano sa umaabot, inighuman nako sa language school.. tug-an ko sa tinuod oi kay awayaon pa lang ko kung mamakak ko.

Nya ask pud sila unsay ganahan nako nga kurso kuhaon, tug-an pud sa tinuod, mao to wala ko madawat kay overqualified na daan haha

[jules_unicode]

Sa akong interview last wednesday, ask sila kung  unsay akong plano sa umaabot, inighuman nako sa language school.. tug-an ko sa tinuod oi kay awayaon pa lang ko kung mamakak ko.

Nya ask pud sila unsay ganahan nako nga kurso kuhaon, tug-an pud sa tinuod, mao to wala ko madawat kay overqualified na daan haha

hehehe, better luck next time happy...it is always best to tell the truth during job interviews. I think what you did was right.

[Happy]

thank you jules, unya nako mangita usab inig balik namo gikan holiday aron wala nay babag ba hehe

[Bambi]

hahaha...kuyawan nang interview nimo ana Bambi.....morag takilid ang result sa interview ana dah.

Hi Jules!

You must have to be wise (kunohay)....had experienced before applying as a Secretary in the Phils. (nahilis na lang ahong sapatos binalik-balik) ...The  manager asked me:

Miss, do you have already experienced in this kind of job?  I answered to him...you had just read in my application form since when I graduated and how did you come to ask me that question.  How could I have an experience if nobody hires me? And what is your plan if you will get the job?  I answered the same as cited-above. 

[slackware]

1.      The first interview question in most of the organization is they ask about you.

2.      The other interview question is why you want to change the job.

3.      Next interview question is they ask about your strengths and weaknesses.

4.      They ask about your special technical skills.

5.      They ask where you see yourself in next 5 and 10 year.

6.      The other interview question is they ask about your family members.

source: interviewmaster.com

unsa man sad top 6 answers ani relatively?

[C2H4]

Whatever you do, never ever arrive late for an interview.

Major no-no jud na.

[jules_unicode]

thank you jules, unya nako mangita usab inig balik namo gikan holiday aron wala nay babag ba hehe

you're welcome happy and good luck sa imong next interview pohon.

[Happy]

Thanks jules, kung pangutan-on ko unsay akong plano akong tubagon nga mopuli niya ehehe.

Whatever you do, never ever arrive late for an interview.

Major no-no jud na.

wala jud ko na late nag-advance pa gani hehe

[C2H4]

Naka suway na jud ko, Ms Happy...mao na leksyon na jud ko.

Right after I graduated, I applied for a medrep job with Glaxxo-SmithKline in Cagayan de Oro.

We were put through a number of tests and interviews, from the hundreds of applicants we were narrowed down to 10 prospective employees.

For the final interview, the big boss came to CDO from Mla and set up individual interviews with the 10 of us, unya duha ra ming girls nahabilin. I really wanted that job bad. On the big day though, I did the unthinkable. I was fifteen minutes late!

I didn't get the job, of course. Biggest heartbreak of my "career"...career kuno!

[Happy]

Ok ra to C2 charge to experience ba, sa sunod, mosayo na jud ka permi

[slackware]

Nakasuway sad ko na late ug 30mins sa interview, maayo nalang gani kay kaila ni erfat ang arabo na employeer! hehehehe. mao gihapon gisabon na noon kog kasaba sa arabo kay nagsalig daw ko pero ok lang at least i got the job~!

[C2H4]

Hehehe!

Nindot jud nang naay backer noh, Mr Mohandis?

[slackware]

pa tsamba raman ng backer...

[buenavista]

sa Top 6 question unsa pod ang top 6 possible answer ana?

[Bambi]

Hi Buen,

I think you had given the 6 Top answers otherwise, you are not in Brunei, isn't?

[buenavista]

 

[kiamoy]

how i answered my interview.
HR: working in a call center is not an easy job you know.
ME: i know this is not an easy work but i am so into computers (tech support) and irate people (my sisters). it's like when u love your             work, you will enjoy what you are doing no matter how hard it is. it's like a dream job.
HR: tell me you dream job:
ME: a job where i love the work, like the people and most especially a job where the boss is fair and competitive..
HR: what bout the compensation? assuming you will receive 6ooo/month.
ME: FOR REAL?
HR: yes. even lower.
ME: it's ok.. money is always important but WORK is the MOST important.
HR: how do you see yourself 5 years from now
ME: working in a company with a higher position. where working is synonymous to having fun.

so yun.. so far. 1 year and 5 months nako dre.. with 2memos hahaha (late)

[mochajava]

2 memos and 2 awols. teehee

[kiamoy]

haha! but im stil working here. ikaw kay AWOL jud. lol..

[grazie7y]

Naka suway na jud ko, Ms Happy...mao na leksyon na jud ko.

Right after I graduated, I applied for a medrep job with Glaxxo-SmithKline in Cagayan de Oro.

We were put through a number of tests and interviews, from the hundreds of applicants we were narrowed down to 10 prospective employees.

For the final interview, the big boss came to CDO from Mla and set up individual interviews with the 10 of us, unya duha ra ming girls nahabilin. I really wanted that job bad. On the big day though, I did the unthinkable. I was fifteen minutes late!

I didn't get the job, of course. Biggest heartbreak of my "career"...career kuno!

I was in Davao City, fresh from college when I submitted my application to then Northern Mindanao Development Bank which was later bought by Equitable PCIB.  The Head Office was in Cagayan de Oro so I went there for the interview.  My first job interview. It was so daunting.  The office was huge and beautiful and the aircon was so, so cold I could hardly talk!  I was already interviewed by all the Top Management except for the President because he was in Manila for a Board Meeting.  I waited for another day. 

Anyway, the Vice President in his interview to me asked me what if I got the job and somebody offers me a job in Davao.  Would I take the job in Davao?  Nah, naive and honest as I was, I said, Yes.  We became friends later but he told me I failed in that interview.  Good thing the rest of the top management gave me their okay. 

Then came the big boss.  I was directed to the Office of the Managing Director which was also the President.  The room was even colder or maybe I was just so nervous.  First he asked me, what was my weakness and I answered right away this:  My weakness is eating peanuts! hahahahahhaha  Later I swear I could kick myself with my silly answer!  Then he asked me, who is your best friend and why? Whew, I didn't have a bestfriend then so I said, God is my bestfriend because wherever I go, whatever I do, however I feel, he is just right there for me.  He looked at me like he wanted to smile but he stifled it.  Then he said, thank you for dropping by!  I was thinking to myself, what do you mean dropping by?  I travelled all the way from Davao City, all 8 hours of bumpy road and that's dropping by? hahahah  Anyway, I got the job. And worked their for good 10 years!

[kiamoy]

lage! makalagot jud nang.. "don't call us, we'll call you". mas ganahan pako harap harapan i ingon ang result sa interview.. lol

[Vito Andoline]

sa akoa pud nalimot man ko sa mga questions  sa interview.ako nahinumduman ila panguta how much salary r u expecting from the company.ako tubag its up to you sir.dayon bungat mao ni,ah pagbungat pa lang layas dayon ko kay gamay ra ang gi offer.lol

[kiamoy]

g ingnan ko sa una 6k hehe..mikatawa ko.. then wa nako balik

[hazel]

I answered an essay about vision within 5-10 yrs. Ngeks! sa akong tubag wala'y natinuod.

[Vito Andoline]

sus kadaghan sa akong giapplyan pero mga gagmay sweldo mao wa nako kuhaa karon pa ko ka realize na perting gamita man diay to sa experience .huh karon murag nangamote kay way taas naexperience

[kiamoy]

wa nako balik..gamay sweldo d pajud nako passion ang acctg. so un.. i love comp man gd. =)

[Vito Andoline]

kulang mi ug IT,

wanted IT Tech?

[kiamoy]

kulang mi ug IT,

wanted IT Tech?

asa kaw work run?

[Vito Andoline]

sa kalibutan kiamoy.lol  joke ra ha

[grazie7y]

sa akoa pud nalimot man ko sa mga questions  sa interview.ako nahinumduman ila panguta how much salary r u expecting from the company.ako tubag its up to you sir.dayon bungat mao ni,ah pagbungat pa lang layas dayon ko kay gamay ra ang gi offer.lol

bueng ka Adz!  Ingon ka "it's up to you, sir" unya di man diay ka ganahan sa offer.  Dapat mo specify jud ka unsay imong expectation in terms of salary.

[kiamoy]

hahaha mao jud,. pro ate graz, lisud man demand.. or kani nalang..when man pwede mo mention jud ug figures?

[Vito Andoline]

kung magka sinabot na sa presyo.lol

[orChids]

Hay , ayaw na pag diaper Vitz,aron magkasinabot mo sa sweldo.

[kiamoy]

ngek. kana gd mu ingon. pila mo expected salary..

[Vito Andoline]

o sige magpalit ko ug shorts ha

[orChids]

Kana mag pantalong jod aron taas taas ug sweldo.

[grazie7y]

hahaha mao jud,. pro ate graz, lisud man demand.. or kani nalang..when man pwede mo mention jud ug figures?

Dili man na ga demand Bem kay nag ask man kaha unsay gi expect na sweldo. The interviewer should tell you upfront pila ang sweldo, and if dili, ask them jud.  They know man you work for the money.  If gamay ra sweldo, ask pod dayon how regular is the salary increase and on what basis.  Is it longevity or performance.  Maayo na klaro daan.  But I think naa pod na sa employee handbook dayon ihatag sa inyo but maayo na ma ask na daan sa interview pod.

[kiamoy]

ahh.. mahadlok man gud ko mutabag or give figures kay basin trap lang.. cge lang.bext time .. ill use this post as reference ^^

[grazie7y]

ahh.. mahadlok man gud ko mutabag or give figures kay basin trap lang.. cge lang.bext time .. ill use this post as reference ^^

usually if naa na kay exiting na job, ilang i ask pila imong sweldo dayon they will see if they can at least match that especially if you impressed on them that you are a superb worker.

[kiamoy]

basic rana ila gi ask no? kay ako  basic is gamay pro dako ako madawat because of food, allowances, night differential, hazard pay, etc..hehe..

[grazie7y]

ila pod na isulti, Bem kay apil man na sa remuneration package.  Unya kanang ilang additional pay based on quota, motivating factor man pod na.  Like you na naa sa Sales, if all of you receive the same salary, dili na mo matter if you work harder or not but then again ang uban mao nay basihan sa merit increase.  So para safe, give your best na lang jud sa imong work. 

[kiamoy]

ah..ok i got. so it's more like i need to tell them the exact figures jud.. apil mga tech allowances and bonus.. kana ba mga advance na ang support.. cge next time.

[grazie7y]

good luck, Bem!

By the way, naa ba moy annual appraisal?  Pwede pod diha nimo i discuss.

[kiamoy]

yes we have.. ang uban call centers gane every 3 mos.hehe..(suya ko)

[grazie7y]

happy man kaha ka diha? 

[Lorenzo]

How do you like working in the call center industry, Kiams?

Stressful? Relaxed? How is the pay?

[kiamoy]

hmm i like it. i mean naa raman gud na sa passion. despite the night shifts, endless phone calls with dumb, irate people, ok  gapon. ang uban dili ganahan, but for me. i consider it hayahay ra. nice ang benefits, nice ang salary,.. tanan lihok is either memo or bonus. hehe! kay if wala callcenter, dugay rako try work abroad.. gamay jud sweldo dre.
yes, this is a short-term job and it's  not my real field of work, but enjoy man ko. That's why I stay.

[slackware]

dapat lang jud...you shud enjoy it while it lasts...mag ipon sad ka kay basig few years from now naay technology ma develop to replace call center agents...i mean the Super Artificial Intelligence na pwede mo handle ug calls

[Lorenzo]

Thats a good quality you have, Kiams, in that you are able to stay focused and patient despite the hassles of the profession you are in. I have friends who graduated last year and are Financial Analysts working in the Boston area. My former room mate of 2 years works in Prudential Life and says the work is extreme, he's part of a group of 4 people and are responsible for preparing hundreds of client info, economic history and the like, and file it every week. Its insane the amount of hours they work, though its slightly a different field you work in, nonetheless I can't even begin to imagine how stressed you guys must be. I know that he works crazy hours as well and has been drinking alot because of it, which I'm quite concerned because  he never drank that much whenever he was still in college.

Keep up your work ethic, I admire that about individuals.

[kiamoy]

@slack guilty! na! you know call center and the nature of are work.. so mas daghan mga batan-on cge lang gimik.. for short, I don't have enough savings yet. yeh I know.. sugod nako save now.. hehe!
@ Lorenz. alot of my workmates started smoking here.. kay mag pa iban daw pilaw..

[Lorenzo]

Ah thats not good. Excessive drinking and smoking is never healthy, there are other ways to deal with stress instead of smoking and drinking. I know its easier to say than to act on it, but there are other options. For one, working out as in jogging and weight lifting. Working out constantly as in once a day or at least 3 times a week is an effective way to reduce stress and also strengthen the cardiovascular and thoracic; it gives a healthy and natural 'high'. The central nervous system gives of endorphins a.k.a natural stimulants to those who partake in physical activity, the more you work out, the higher the endorphin excretion. Healthier pa in that it is a healthy 'addiction' as aside from the man-made addictions of smoking and drinking, which not only causes massive damage to the neural system. But also damages the endocrinal visceris: liver damage, dieuretic activity, H2O imbalance/dehydration. As well as debilitate the respiratory: massive tar contaminants in the alveoli of the lungs, and nicotine shoots. Who really wants mucal activity? Who wants to cough that out on a regular basis? And the smell is rather ghastly. IMHO


Everything should be in moderation.

[junayag]

Hi Bran Lorenz, on interviews for Medical residency...my nephew could assist you.  Thought he pursued with John Hopkins...he is now with Rush Hospital in Chicago...

[Lorenzo]

Greetings Mr. Ayag,

I will definitely contact Dr. Escota as soon as I have the chance. Congratulations to him getting into a residency in Chicago, no doubt, it is a great hospital site. Mr. Ayag, I will probably see him soon as we do most of our clinical rotations in Family Medicine and General Surgery in the Ohio region, mostly in teaching hospitals in Chicago. When I begin my clinical rotations, I will definitely try to get in contact with Dr. Escota, maybe have coffee with him.

I am greatly thankful for all your help, Mr. Ayag,
Always,
Bran

[kiamoy]

yeh, that's why I'm done with all those, maglipong napud ako ulo eh. I prefer coffee shops or if naa mi sa bar, cocktail nalang ako..

[Lorenzo]

 

You strike me as the martini kind of girl. Am I wrong?

[kiamoy]

nope.. bacardi or baileys nalang d na naku kaya ang tequila pod..

[Lorenzo]

haha, very classy. casual yet classy.

[bol-anon_ko]

musta tanan.. hey Bran your avatar looks like youve been assimilated by the BORG.. ahahaha

[Lorenzo]

Don't you know, I am borg?
Resistance is futile, you shall be assimilated.

[bol-anon_ko]

kiamoy asa ka nga call center nag work?  In my entry level years i was a pioneering TSE for the first  call center in CEBU

[bol-anon_ko]

Don't you know, I am borg?
Resistance is futile, you shall be assimilated.

Sorry braN ive got species 8472 at my back. youre no match.. ahahahaa

[Lorenzo]

hahaha,

[kiamoy]

kiamoy asa ka nga call center nag work?  In my entry level years i was a pioneering TSE for the first  call center in CEBU

sa very first call center pud. same.. what mo account here?

[bol-anon_ko]

kiamoy asa ka nga call center nag work?  In my entry level years i was a pioneering TSE for the first  call center in CEBU

sa very first call center pud. same.. what mo account here?

I dont think so my account still exist but some of my  colleagues might still be there. i was under TECH24.. ikaw what account ma ka? naa pa cla roy santiago dra? cla neil armamento, redz punzal, miko paulin, noel mangapis etc...

[Vito Andoline]

ok

[kiamoy]

bol-anona_ko, wala na ang account nga tech24.. microsoft na? or internet connection? ang kna kusgan here is accenture

[bol-anon_ko]

bol-anona_ko, wala na ang account nga tech24.. microsoft na? or internet connection? ang kna kusgan here is accenture

lahi nga company to ang tech24? i think they had partnership with SYMANTEC. im not sure though.  how many accounts naman dra sa SYKES krun? did they ever expanded?

[hazel]

hahaha mao jud,. pro ate graz, lisud man demand.. or kani nalang..when man pwede mo mention jud ug figures?

Dili man na ga demand Bem kay nag ask man kaha unsay gi expect na sweldo. The interviewer should tell you upfront pila ang sweldo, and if dili, ask them jud.  They know man you work for the money.  If gamay ra sweldo, ask pod dayon how regular is the salary increase and on what basis.  Is it longevity or performance.  Maayo na klaro daan.  But I think naa pod na sa employee handbook dayon ihatag sa inyo but maayo na ma ask na daan sa interview pod.

You are right, Graz. When I was being interviewed for my first job nag ask gyud ko sa salary and benefits.

[hazel]

ila pod na isulti, Bem kay apil man na sa remuneration package.  Unya kanang ilang additional pay based on quota, motivating factor man pod na.  Like you na naa sa Sales, if all of you receive the same salary, dili na mo matter if you work harder or not but then again ang uban mao nay basihan sa merit increase.  So para safe, give your best na lang jud sa imong work. 

Yes, unya ug naa naka experience, you can demand for a bigger salary when applying in another company.

[bol-anon_ko]

KIAMOY para dli ka mag alanganin sa imoha tubag kun pangutan-on ka pila imo gsto nga salary

ingna lang.. it depends on what the company needs and can afford..
i could offer :
1.) BUDGETed customer service
2.) REGULAR customer service
3.) EXCELLENT customer service

.. they should get the message.. ahahah. in away flexible sad ka.. LOLzzzzzz

[Lorenzo]

Exactly, that is what my former room mate did when he applied for a Financial Analyst position for Prudential Life. He interned there 2 years back and was employed for the summer making 4k a month. When he applied for the position of FA1, he told the employer what he was paid as a student intern, and then asked them point blank if it will be increased. He expected a salary of about 45-50k starting (in relation to how much he was paid as an intern). Prudential Life offered him a position for 60 k with a 15k sign on bonus as a first year Financial Analyst. May I remind you that my friend only has a B.A in economics. The company told him that if you stay loyal to the company for 5 years, they will send him to get his MBA; all expenses paid. The median salary range for a Financial Analyst with an MBA is around 120-200k.

Point of the story: tell the truth, don't lower your standards.

[kiamoy]

ou nag expand.. we have the biggest building here in cebu nga sykes jud ang tag-iya dili ga rent..  daghan na accounts..

[Lorenzo]

What companies are you guys linked with, Kiams?

[bol-anon_ko]

thats right. if you think you deserved it then demand for it.. dont get underemployed..

dakua ana nga SIGN ON bonus bran $15K... ive only got $2.5K for mine..

[bol-anon_ko]

ou nag expand.. we have the biggest building here in cebu nga sykes jud ang tag-iya dili ga rent..  daghan na accounts..

asa man dapita ang new building sa SYKES? wla nato gi RENT na building kadtu duul sa INNODATA?

[kiamoy]

no more..dapit sa panagdait mabolo. mingaw kaau dre atong dec 2006..human na tindog sykes..grabe daghan na dre laaganan and other hotspots..
wala na at KRC bldg

[Lorenzo]

He works for Prudential Life, the pay is quite high specially when you're stationed in Boston, MA.

You're stationed in Ca or Fl?

[bol-anon_ko]

no more..dapit sa panagdait mabolo. mingaw kaau dre atong dec 2006..human na tindog sykes..grabe daghan na dre laaganan and other hotspots..
wala na at KRC bldg

maoba.. knsa gani to name sa HR head dra?

[kiamoy]

ewan. basta c cherry amo site dir.

[bol-anon_ko]

ewan. basta c cherry amo site dir.

oh yeah c CHERRY naman pud daan pagsugud pa sa SYKES Cebu operation. dghan kaayu allowances no? ilabi na kun magovertime ka.. naa pa ba ang TAXI ALLOWANCE?

[kiamoy]

haha yep naa na gane 1000/month if walay late and absent in a month.. naa pay maternal leave with pay from the company and sss - doble.. so as I said, gamay ang basic pay, but the benefits here are above par! ..

downside : ang bangko naa ga base sa basic pay.haha!

inspirational side: company's aim is to be competitive sa market and at least. balance ra ang expenses sa profits. d mu demand sa amo ug tough metrics..nor higher payments from company clients. = stability. wew` so I'll stay. haha!

[Vito Andoline]

ok

[Lorenzo]

haha yep naa na gane 1000/month if walay late and absent in a month.. naa pay maternal leave with pay from the company and sss - doble.. so as I said, gamay ang basic pay, but the benefits here are above par! ..

downside : ang bangko naa ga base sa basic pay.haha!

inspirational side: company's aim is to be competitive sa market and at least. balance ra ang expenses sa profits. d mu demand sa amo ug tough metrics..nor higher payments from company clients. = stability. wew` so I'll stay. haha!

$1000/a month? Kiams, thats very good na uy.

[kiamoy]

haha! dili Lorenzo.. P1000 a month.. if walay late nor absent for 20 days kada month..

[Lorenzo]

O wow, lami man diay na. So I guess you and your coworkers are always on time, ha? hehe

[kiamoy]

not ghapon. alot still come in late or mu absent kay gkapoy work. lol!

sa ako.unscheduled leaves.. or malate ug 1 second, like unexpected traffics or car won't start..after 18 days of sacrifice.. I know.. makalagot!

[Vito Andoline]

ok

[Mulligan]

This is true and related to this kining interview mao kini ang gitawag ug pag determine sa imong SKA (Skills, Knowledge and Attitude). Pwede nila madetermine imo skills and knowledge through exams and evaluation pero ang pinakalisod ang attitude test.  Modern psychometrician uses modern tools and techniques para lang madetermine ang attitude sa usa ka aplikante.  Bright, naa skills, knowledgeable lage pero ang batasan way nada.  Bright lage dali kasabot pero tapuan ug dili flexible labina ug pa overtaymon. 

Ang SKA sa usa ka aplikante murag neg iceberg.  Ang kanang makita usually are the skills and knowledge but the attitude is sometimes not visible during the candidate's interview.  Pero kitang mga bol-anon mo excel man jud ta bisag asa busa daghan ganahan nato kay motrabajo ug pasensyoso busa daghan ni asinso  (asin ug soka  j/k     )  Hehe.

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1.      The first interview question in most of the organization is they ask about you.
2.      The other interview question is why you want to change the job.
3.      Next interview question is they ask about your strengths and weaknesses.
4.      They ask about your special technical skills.
5.      They ask where you see yourself in next 5 and 10 year.
6.      The other interview question is they ask about your family members.
source: interviewmaster.com