Job interviews are lifes' experiences.


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mercury6   
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Post ID: #PID Posted on: 04-01-05 02:20:58

the answer is very simple.

;)


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New Guy   
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Post ID: #PID Posted on: 04-01-05 02:50:01

Ottawa_Nerd:

Witty reply indeed. But for the sake of Logical argument, convince me as egg is not specified as chicken egg. :D

Every chicken has an egg in its background. But not every egg has a chicken in its background. Even dinosaurs laid eggs, long before chickens evolved!

And if it is all about chicken egg, Egg dies when Chic comes out, both can't live together, egg first, produce chic and dies ;)


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Ottawa_Nerd   
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Post ID: #PID Posted on: 04-01-05 03:10:25

Quote:
Orginally posted by New Guy

Ottawa_Nerd:

Witty reply indeed. But for the sake of Logical argument, convince me as egg is not specified as chicken egg. :D

Every chicken has an egg in its background. But not every egg has a chicken in its background. Even dinosaurs laid eggs, long before chickens evolved!

And if it is all about chicken egg, Egg dies when Chic comes out, both can't live together, egg first, produce chic and dies ;)



Nope, for an egg, you need a Murga...
then Murga circles the Murgi..
and then Kuch Gadbad hota hai....
and then Egg nikalta hai..
magar sawaal yeh uthta hai....
Ki where did the Murga and Murgi come from !....Or maybe...the Murga and Murgi also sinned just as Adam and Eve in eating the forbidden apple ( wonder where the resident theologians of this forum here. Maybe they can explain this paradox :D)


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mercury6   
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Post ID: #PID Posted on: 04-01-05 11:11:19

Quote:
Orginally posted by Ottawa_Nerd

Nope, for an egg, you need a Murga...
then Murga circles the Murgi.. (They circle a tree and sing a song)
and then Kuch Gadbad hota hai....
and then Egg nikalta hai..
magar sawaal yeh uthta hai....
Ki where did the Murga and Murgi come from !....Or maybe...the Murga and Murgi also sinned just as Adam and Eve in eating the forbidden apple ( wonder where the resident theologians of this forum here. Maybe they can explain this paradox :D)



corrected to bollywood standards .....:D


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roopambaijal   
Member since: Jan 04
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Location: Toronto

Post ID: #PID Posted on: 04-04-05 08:02:31

Reading Between The Lines: Responses to Typical Interview Questions

In the interview, the interviewee must be aware of what the interviewer really means by his/her questions and address the underlying meaning.

1. Tell me about yourself.

Why should I hire you? Is your mind on what you can offer the company or is it on personal concerns that may interfere with your work performance? What is your background as it relates to the jo! b you have applied for?

RESPONSE: Briefly touch on the following three areas: your qualifications, experience as it relates to this position and your attributes, including your ability to get along with others. Be prepared for further questions from the interviewer about the interesting points you have made.

2. Tell me about your experience with this type of work.

Can you do the job or not?

RESPONSE: If you have done this work, state where and give examples of your achievements. If you have done related work or had related training, stress your transferable skills.

3. Why do you want to work here?

Will you be satisfied with your job? Will you stay? What have you heard about this company?

RESPONSE: Discuss any positive information found through your research about the company's products and philosophy, and how yo! ur experience and interests compliment their goals.

You may als o discuss confidence in your ability to do the particular job in question.

4. Why did you leave your last job?

Are you reliable? Do you have trouble getting along with people? Were you fired or did you quit? Did you have difficulties in your last position that affect your ability to do the job here?

RESPONSE: It is important to discuss the reasons honestly and favourably to you. Avoid anything negative or critical about previous managers or employers. If you can't avoid disclosing that you were fired, keep the reasons professional, e.g. the job was not suited to your abilities, there was a re-organization. Emphasize that you feel the job you are being interviewed for differs from these problem areas.

It is important to work things out with your past employers so that they give you positive references. If an interviewer thinks you were fired, they will likely call your last employer to find out what actua! lly happened.

5. What are your greatest strengths?

How confident are you? What do you see as your skills, can you present yourself confidently to the public?

RESPONSE: This is a very standard question and is your biggest chance to market your skills and accomplishments. These should include both job-related and inter-personal skills. Reinforce your strengths with examples.

6. What are your weaknesses?

Can you be honest about your shortcomings? How much training are you going to need, what are your problem areas?

RESPONSE: It is important to be honest and open, but to turn this question around by responding with weaknesses that will not interfere with your ability to do the job. Do not describe anything that implies you are unable to do parts of the job.

7. What are your long-range goals?

How long will you st! ay here? Are you career oriented? How important will this job be to yo u? Is this a stepping-stone to something else or will you make a commitment to this position?

RESPONSE: Respond with your intention to stay with the company and further your career. Stress that you value the company's goals and hope to become a valuable employee. Perhaps discuss plans for continued learning and interests in related areas.

8. What kind of systems or equipment have you worked with?

Is your technical knowledge out-dated?

RESPONSE: Reveal specific types of systems and equipment you have operated, and any transferable skills. Comment on your ability to handle new systems.

9. How do you feel about overtime?

Are you a nine to five person? Will your family responsibilities make it hard to do any overtime? Are you flexible and will you be committed to putting everything into the job?

RESPONSE: Emphasize your flex! ibility, past instances where you have done over and above the expected amount of work, and clarify how much overtime is expected.



Manasvi   
Member since: Sep 03
Posts: 733
Location: Bahrain

Post ID: #PID Posted on: 05-04-05 01:06:23

Excellent eye opening post Roopam ,

Thanks a lot !! Hope CDs read and master the above points before attending interviews .

My own suggestion ..... Try & be as much honest as u can ........ If u have 2 misportray urself ---may b theres another job waiitng for u down the line and this 1 aint suited.

Upon a certain amount of time its ur character which becomes evident from ur work history and outscores other accomplishments.

Manasvi.

PS : And always practice parallel thinking ie thinking form the Interviewer's point of view ....... but dont over do it :p



ashish30   
Member since: Jan 04
Posts: 298
Location: US

Post ID: #PID Posted on: 05-04-05 20:52:45

Interviewers ask puzzle/riddles a lot , I had been interviewed at HP and Microsoft and in both the cases they asked me puzzles on locksmith and some other popular ones, One even said if u answer this Q i would put you on top of my list since no one has answered so far..well i was no exception, i stayed at the back but yep at MS i did clear it.

I have often observed few Indians asking the same Q and the way they smirk at you when u dont know the answer is amusing, they pretend as if they did solve it in first attempt and that the r genius , no hardfeelings against Indians since i myself am one , but at many places Indians interview other Indians and show that they know more then the person who is interviewed, maybe Superiority complex

again nothing to do with the subject


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