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Most frequently asked questions at the interview

1. Please introduce yourself.

-	Should focus on information related to the post.

2. What are your strengths?

-	Should focus on skills and experience which are relevant to the post.

3. What is your weakness?

-	Highlight one to two weakness which has little adverse impact on the job you apply and has no relevance to the requirements for the post.
-	Whether there are strengths and weakness depend on point of view. You should speak from a positive angle when talking about your weaknesses.

4. What are your hobbies?

-	Should focus on those hobbies which are related to the job nature.
-	Draw the attention of interviewers your strengths and achievements.

5. Please talk about your working experience.

-	Give examples to explain your job duties and support the achievements and experience you have attained.
-	If you lack working experience, you can talk about the training and skills you have received, and link them up with the jobs you apply for.

6. Why do you apply for this position?

-	Explain the reasons why you are interested in the post, joining the organization and trade.
-	You may state the required qualifications and experience which you have already possessed. It is one of the reasons you apply for the job.
-	Explain how the post and organization suit your interests, your expectation and opportunity for further development etc.

7. How much do you understand about our company? Why do you want to join our company?

-	You can present your knowledge of the company and the trade to show that you are interested in the job.
-	Before the interview, remember to collect and study information related to the company and the trade.

8. Are you willing to work shift/ work overtime/ travel to and from the Mainland?

-	No hard and fast rule in your reply as it depends on individual circumstances, but don't preoccupied with your gains and loss.
-	Unless you have practical difficulties, you can indicate your willingness under reasonable circumstances.

9. Why do you want to quit your previous job? Why do you change your job so frequently?

-	If you have some objective reasons such as company close down, you can tell the interviewers direct, but remember don't tell lies.
-	If your reason for resignation is for further development, such as exploring opportunities for career development, learning new working experience and skills, you can tell the interviewers direct.
-	It is worthwhile to mention how the experience and knowledge gained from the change of jobs could apply to the job you are applying for.
-	When giving reasons for change of employment, don't criticise your previous employers and colleagues. For the previous jobs, don't show your dissatisfaction on the need to work overtime and the posting requirements as the interviewers may have a negative impression on you.

10. Do you have any plan to pursue further studies in the short term ?

-	Briefly describe your plan for further study, especially those plans related to the post you apply for.
-	You can emphasize that you are willing to pursue study in courses which are relevant to the post you apply for.
-	Employers would think you are ambitious if you tell them you have plans for further study, but don't exaggerate. Don't tell lies.

11. Situational questions: How would you handle a customer who makes trouble out of nothing? How would you handle conflicts between you and your boss/colleagues?

-	This question is raised to test your ability to respond to changes. It relates to the real working environment.
-	You can try to answer this question by using professional skills and common sense gained from your past working experience.

12. Current affairs: such as hot topics, government policies.

-	Let interviewers know your point of view.
-	Please be rational and objective when expressing your opinions
-	If interviewer doesn't agree with your view points, don't argue it immediately. You should discuss with them peacefully.

13. What is your expected salary?

-	If you have done research on the salary trend in the labour market and you set your bottom line, you can state your expected salary.
-	However, having considered factors such as employee's benefit, annual leave, training and promotion prospects etc, you should be flexible in discussing with your potential employer.

14. Do you have any question to ask?

-	You should grasp the chance to ask some questions which are related to the post and the company, to show your sincerity and interest for the job.
-	Avoid asking questions on employee's benefit.

Follow up and evaluation after interview

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