In my work experience I had the opportunity to carry out several job interviews occupying the role of employer.
Most of my years in public administration I was one more employee, although I also held supervisory positions and had personnel under my charge and on several occasions I had to reassign someone and conduct a couple of interviews.

It was in my experience in private companies that I had the opportunity to hold the position of Human Resources Manager of an engineering consulting company in the Petroleum Area.

During my time at that company, I conducted morev than 50 face-to-face interviews with mechanical engineers, electricians, civilians, and instrumentalists. I also interviewed the designers, in short, all the staff (Except my bosses, of course). I even had to do a couple of layoffs.

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I don't think I have much experience in this matter, but I do feel confident enough to share with you the Top 7 Questions You Will Receive in A Job Interview.

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I. "Tell me a little about yourself".

In this first stage many questions may arise about your previous jobs, your tastes, studies, friends.
In fact, most of these questions are not important in defining your aptitude for the position. Only what the employer wants to verify is "Your Attitude". He wants to see how you act, how you respond, how you develop, know yourself a little as a person.

You can talk about anything. If you feel comfortable talking about your musical tastes, your friends, your favorite sports, whatever ... Just say it!

The important thing is how you express yourself. It is self-confidence that the interviewer is looking for.
You should not answer with doubts, fear ... remember: "You are selling yourself"!

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II. "Tell me your greatest strengths and your greatest weaknesses."

This is a very difficult question to answer.

Most of the interviewees when they talk about their strengths say:
"I am a responsible person". "I like working with other people." "I'm Proactive", blah, blah, blah...

When they talk about their weaknesses they say:
"I am too perfectionist." A classic!!! LOL.

But I insist: the interviewer only wants to know you, so show yourself as an open, carefree, enthusiastic person and above all that you are very sure of yourself.

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III. "What was your previous job and why did you quit?"

You can talk about your previous work, but the most important information here is: "Why did you quit?".

To this question you could answer:

"I quit because I felt underpaid." "The work schedule did not suit me."

You can talk about salary, working conditions, whatever. But remember to be honest.

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IV. "What did you study and why?"

In this aspect the interviewer wants to know if you really studied something that you like. That is, you have a profession or master a trade which you like to carry out.
They want to know if you really feel a vocation for what you do and in the same way you will feel good when you carry out the activities that are entrusted to you.

It may happen that you carry out that profession simply "because you have nothing else". If so, you can say so, nothing happens.

Again, the most important thing is to be honest, don't forget it.

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V. "How do you see yourself in ... (so many years)".

This question is directly related to your expectations.

Companies generally don't look for someone who works for a few months and then leaves. On the contrary, including a new human resource to the company represents a medium or long-term investment. So, what they are looking for is someone who wants to achieve a commitment, a person who wins the trust of the company and is a candidate who can specialize by conducting short studies or seminars.

To these questions you could answer:

"I see myself working in this company, being promoted and holding a higher position within the organizational structure, compared to what I will start with."

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VI. "What are your salary expectations?".

You don't have to be worried about answering this.
If you are looking for a new job because you want a better salary Just Say It. There are no problems.

Remember: We all work for money. Is that so?

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VII. "What do you know about our company?"

It is a terrible sign when an interviewee knows nothing or very little about the company with which he wants to relate.

Before facing an interview you should inquire "Everything" about the company you want to join.

When it was founded, what are its objectives, its philosophy, its recent achievements, etc. Interviewers love when applicants master all the information about the company.

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I hope these tips serve you for a future occasion.
They are very frequent aspects and for which you must always be prepared so that they do not take you by surprise.