GENERAL INTERVIEW - HVAC INTERVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

GENERAL INTERVIEW - HVAC INTERVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1: Tell me about yourself?

It seems like an easy interview question. It's open ended: ”I can talk about whatever I want from the birth canal forward. Right?”

Wrong. What the hiring manager really wants is a quick, two-to three-minute snapshot of who you are and why you're the best candidate for this position.

So as you answer this question, talk about what you've done to prepare yourself to be the very best candidate for the position. Use an example or two to back it up. Then ask if they would like more details. If they do, keep giving them example after example of your background and experience. Always point back to an example when you have the opportunity.

"Tell me about yourself" does not mean tell me everything.  Just tell me what makes you the best and fit the job requirements.

2: What Is A Rotary Air Compressor?

A rotary-screw compressor is a type of gas compressor that uses a rotary-type positive-displacement mechanism. They are commonly used to replace piston compressors where large volumes of high-pressure air are needed, either for large industrial applications or to operate high-power air tools such as jackhammers.

3. Where do you see yourself in five years’ time?

What the interviewer really wants is to see that you’ve thought about your future, and gauge your ambition. They also want to verify that this isn’t just a stop gap position.

Although all of your answers should be tailored to the organization and position you’ve applied for, this is especially the case with this question. If you’re going for an entry level position, for example,

Related post: Tips to answer question: what about your career goals?

Explain how you’d like your career to progress (e.g. ‘I’d like to progress to a Senior Software Engineer’ or ‘I see myself being a team leader…’).

If you’re going for a more senior position, explain how you’d be looking to move the company forward. Have a look at their business strategy or corporate objectives before the interview, and explain how you can help in achieving them.

4. What Are The Types Of Condensers?

The three main types of condensers used in general refrigeration systems are:

1. Air-cooled.

2. Water-cooled.

3. Evaporative.

5. What is your greatest weakness?

"What are your weaknesses" is one of the most popular questions interviewers ask. It is also the most dreaded question of all. Handle it by minimizing your weakness and emphasizing your strengths. Stay away from personal qualities and concentrate on professional traits: "I am always working on improving my communication skills to be a more effective presenter. I recently joined Toastmasters, which I find very helpful."

Tips to answer this question:

• Show that you are aware of your weakness and what you have done to overcome it.

• Show that you are “self-aware” and that you have the ability to take steps to improve yourself.

• Don’t you DARE answer with the cliché “I’m a perfectionist” answer or any other such answer that the hiring manager can see right through.

• Don’t highlight a weakness that is a core competency of the job. (Know the job description “inside and out”.)

• Don’t dodge this question.

6. How Does A Condensing Unit Work?

Inside the condenser, the refrigerant vapour is compressed and forced through a heat exchange coil, condensing it into a liquid and rejecting the heat previously absorbed from the cool indoor area. The condenser's heat exchanger is generally cooled by a fan blowing outside air through it.

7. What is your greatest strength?

This is your time to shine. Just remember the interviewer is looking for work related strengths. Mention a number of them such as being a good motivator, problem solver, performing well under pressure, being loyal, having a positive attitude, eager to learn, taking initiative and attention to detail. Whichever you go for, be prepared to give examples that illustrate this particular skill.

8. What Is The Main Function Of A Condenser?

In systems involving heat transfer, a condenser is a device or unit used to condense a substance from its gaseous to its liquid state, by cooling it. In so doing, the latent heat is given up by the substance, and will transfer to the condenser coolant.

9. Why did you leave your last job?

Here you will need to be careful as there are many possible answers you could use, just remember to NEVER talk negatively about any prior or current employer to a potential employer. No one wants to think that in a few years’ time you could be saying the same about them. A possible reason could be to say you were looking for better opportunities, for you to grow professionally, or you were looking for the chance to work abroad.

10. How Does A Condenser In A Refrigerator Work?

In the refrigeration cycle, there are five basic components: fluid refrigerant; a compressor, which controls the flow of refrigerant; the condenser coils (on the outside of the fridge); the evaporator coils (on the inside of the fridge); and something called an expansion device.

11. Why should we hire you?

This is a differentiation question. What you want to tell them is: they'd be crazy not to they hire you.

Focus on them: You need to only share how you meet almost all the criteria they seek, and also have two to three additional abilities that they might not even know they need…yet. They need to know you are a candidate who can not only meet their needs now, but will also be valuable for where they want to go in the future.

Are they likely to need another skill set as they grow as a company?

Or maybe you have skills that you noticed are in another job description they are looking to fill?

You can help out with those deliverables until they find someone (or be a backup to the person they hire).

Have you been down a path already that they are currently starting? Having “lessons learned” to offer them is a very strong plus for a job candidate.

12. What Is An Air Conditioner Condenser?

The AC condenser is a very important component found on virtually all modern automotive AC systems. Its primary function is to convert the refrigerant coming from the compressor from a high temperature, high pressure vapor into a high pressure liquid through condensation.

13. What is your greatest accomplishment?

This is somewhat similar to the “what is your greatest strength?” question and can be handled along the same lines. You want to pick an accomplishment that shows you have the qualities that the company puts value in and that are desirable for the position you’re interviewing for.

The fact is you may have several accomplishments you could pick from. Pick one that will have the most impact.

Tips to answer this question:

-Talk about an accomplishment that exhibits how you will be a perfect fit for the company and for the position you’re interviewing for.

-Try and show some genuine passion when you’re talking about your accomplishment.

-Don’t fall into the trap of thinking your accomplishment is “too small”. The fact is, relating a small accomplishment that is inline with “what the company values” can be more powerful than an unrelated accomplishment.

14. What Is The Meaning Of Fahu?

FAHU is the abbreviation used for FRESH AIR HANDLING UNIT. These are usually centralized units employed to induce fresh air quantities to the confines spaces. They come into picture wherever there are limitations to fresh air intake either directly or through AHUs.

15. What can we expect from you in your first 90 days?

Ideally the answer to this should come from the employer: they should have plans and expectations for you.

But if you're asked, use this general framework:

•You'll work hard to determine how your job creates value --you won't just stay busy, you'll stay busy doing the right things.

•You'll learn how to serve all your constituents --your boss, your employees, your peers, your customers and suppliers and vendors...

You'll focus on doing what you do best --you'll be hired because you bring certain skills, and you'll apply those skills to make things happen.

•You'll make a difference --with customers, with other employees, to bring enthusiasm and focus and a sense of commitment and teamwork...

•Then just layer in specifics that are applicable to you and the job.

16. What Is The Fcu?

A Fan Coil Unit (FCU) is a simple device consisting of a heating and/or cooling heat exchanger or 'coil' and fan. It is part of an HVAC system found in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.

17. What are your salary expectations?

When completing your preparations for the interview, always have this question in the back of your mind.

Have a look at the average salary for someone in this industry, area, and who possesses similar skills to yourself, and you should get a basic idea.

But remember: this is only the first interview. You haven’t been offered the job. There’s no need at this stage to be try and begin negotiations. Giving a broad salary range will usually be enough to move on, but be prepared to back it up if you need to.

Just don’t be tempted to sell yourself short. If you’re not sure where to start, take a look at our average salary checker.

Right answer: A broad (but realistic) answer e.g. ‘I‘m looking for a starting salary somewhere between RS.30, 000 and RS.50, 000 or above

Wrong answer: ‘I’m not sure. How much are you on?’

18. Where The Fcu’sAre Used?

A fan coil unit is a simple device consisting of a heating or cooling coil and fan. It is part of an HVAC system found in residential, commercial, and buildings. Typically a fan coil unit is not connected to ductwork and is used to control the temperature in the space where it is installed, or serve multiple spaces.

19. Do you have any questions?

Around 75 percent of job seekers will say “Nope, I think that’s everything” to this question. Terrible response.

This question gives you a fantastic opportunity to stand out from the crowd and show your knowledge and passion for the company or organization you are interviewing for. Always have a few questions prepared and have one based around something you found during your company research phase.

Tips to answer this question:

•Focus your questions on the company and what you can do for them.

•Ask about something you’ve discovered in your company research. This will show your passion and knowledge of the company.

•Ask if there is any reason the hiring manager wouldn’t hire you. (This can be a little daunting to ask BUT can really pay off. It allows you to address something they may be thinking in their head but haven’t brought up.)

•Never say “No, I think I’m good.”Always have questions ready!

•Don’t focus your questions on yourself and what you can get from them. (i.e.

•Don’t ask questions that you could easily find the answer to.

•Don’t ask about time off and benefits too early in the process.

•Don’t ask how soon you can start applying for other positions in the company.

20. What Is The Purpose Of Air Handling Units?

An air handler, or air handling unit (often called an AHU), is used to condition and circulate air as part of an HVAC system. An air handler usually contains a blower, heating or cooling elements, filter racks or chambers, sound attenuators, and dampers.

21. Are you a team player?

Almost everyone says yes to this question. But it is not just a yes/no question. You need to provide behavioral examples to back up your answer.

A sample answer: "Yes, I'm very much a team player. In fact, I've had opportunities in my work, school and athletics to develop my skills as a team player. For example, on a recent project…"

Emphasize teamwork behavioral examples and focus on your openness to diversity of backgrounds. Talk about the strength of the team above the individual. And note that this question may be used as a lead in to questions around how you handle conflict within a team, so be prepared.

22. What Is The Function Of Ahu?

An Air Handling Unit (AHU) is used to re-condition and circulate air as part of a heating, ventilating and air-conditioning system. The basic function of the AHU is take in outside air, re-condition it and supply it as fresh air to a building.

23. What challenges are you looking for in this position?

A typical interview question to determine what you are looking for your in next job, and whether you would be a good fit for the position being hired for, is "What challenges are you looking for in a position?"

The best way to answer questions about the challenges you are seeking is to discuss how you would like to be able to effectively utilize your skills and experience if you were hired for the job.

You can also mention that you are motivated by challenges, have the ability to effectively meet challenges, and have the flexibility and skills necessary to handle a challenging job.

You can continue by describing specific examples of challenges you have met and goals you have achieved in the past.

24. How The Lighting Load Is Calculated?

The standard method consists of three calculation steps: General lighting VA load. When calculating branch circuits and feeder/service loads for dwellings, include a minimum 3VA per sq ft for general lighting and general-use receptacles .When determining the area, use the outside dimensions of the dwelling.

25. What experience do you have in this field?

Hopefully if you're applying for this position you have bags of related experience, and if that's the case you should mention it all. But if you're switching careers or trying something a little different, your experience may initially not look like it's matching up. That's when you need a little honest creativity to match the experiences required with the ones you have. People skills are people skills after all, you just need to show how customer service skills can apply to internal management positions, and so on.

26. What Are The Types Of Air Conditioning Systems?

Types of Air Conditioning Systems

The choice of which air conditioner system to use depends upon a number of factors including how large the area is to be cooled, the total heat generated inside the enclosed area, etc.

•Window Air Conditioner.

•Split Air Conditioner.

•Packaged Air Conditioner.

•Central Air Conditioning System.

27. Why do you want to work with us?

More likely than not, the interviewer wishes to see how much you know about the company culture, and whether you can identify with the organization’s values and vision. Every organization has its strong points, and these are the ones that you should highlight in your answer. For example, if the company emphasizes on integrity with customers, then you mention that you would like to be in such a team because you yourself believe in integrity.

28. What Is psychometry?

psychometry is a psychic ability in which a person can sense or "read" the history of an object by touching it. Such a person can receive impressions from an object by holding it in his/her hands or, perhaps, touching it to the forehead.

29. Tell me a suggestion you have made that was implemented in this field?

It's important here to focus on the word "implemented." There's nothing wrong with having a thousand great ideas, but if the only place they live is on your notepad what's the point? Better still, you need a good ending. If your previous company took your advice and ended up going bankrupt, that's not such a great example either. Be prepared with a story about an idea of yours that was taken from idea to implementation, and considered successful.

30. What Does A Hvac Engineer Do?

An HVAC engineer's job duties can include the design, installation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, cooling, and refrigeration systems.

31. Have you ever had a conflict with a boss or professor? How was it resolved?

Note that if you say no, most interviewers will keep drilling deeper to find a conflict. The key is how you behaviourally reacted to conflict and what you did to resolve it.

For example: “Yes, I have had conflicts in the past. Never major ones, but there have been disagreements that needed to be resolved. I've found that when conflict occurs, it helps to fully understand the other person’s perspective, so I take time to listen to their point of view, and then I seek to work out a collaborative solution. For example . . .”

Focus your answer on the behavioural process for resolving the conflict and working collaboratively.

32. What Is The HvacSystem?

While the Energy Center usually tries to avoid the use of acronyms, HVAC is in common use in the heating and cooling industry. It stands for "heating, ventilation and air conditioning," three functions often combined into one system in today's modern homes and buildings.

33. Tell me what you know about this company?

Do your homework before you go to any interview. Whether it's being the VP of marketing or the mailroom clerk, you should know about the company or business you're going to work for. Has this company been in the news lately? Who are the people in the company you should know about? Do the background work, it will make you stand out as someone who comes prepared, and is genuinely interested in the company and the job.

34. What Is Cfm& Infiltration?

The infiltration rate is the volumetric flow rate of outside air into a building, typically in cubic feet per minute (CFM) or liters per second (LPS). The air exchange rate, (I), is the number of interior volume air changes that occur per hour, and has units of 1/h.

35. What do you know about us?

Follow these three easy research tips before your next job interview:

1. Visit the company website; look in the “about us” section and “careers” sections

2. Visit the company’s LinkedIn page (note, you must have a LinkedIn account —its free to sign up) to view information about the company

3. Google a keyword search phrase like “press releases” followed by the company name; you’ll find the most recent news stories shared by the company

Remember, just because you have done your “homework”, it does not mean you need to share ALL of it during the interview! Reciting every fact you’ve learned is almost as much of a turn off as not knowing anything at all! At a minimum, you should include the following in your answer:

1. What type of product or service the company sells

2. How long the company has been in business

3. What the company culture is like OR what the company mission statement is, and how the culture and/or mission relate to your values or personality

36. What Is The Meaning Of Btu In Air Conditioners?

Btu –British Thermal Unit (Btu) is the international measure of energy. A Btu is the amount of heat needed to raise 1 (one) pound of water by 1(one) degree Fahrenheit. In HVAC industry, Btu's measure the quantity of heat a conditioning unit can remove from a room per hours. One BTU per hour is equal to 0293 watts.

37. If your previous co-workers were here, what would they say about you?

Ok, this is not the time for full disclosure. If some people from your past are going to say you're a boring A-hole, you don't need to bring that up. Stay positive, always, and maybe have a few specific quotes in mind. "They'd say I was a hard worker" or even better "John Doe has always said I was the most reliable, creative problem-solver he'd ever met."

38. What Is Btu?

The British thermal unit (Btu or BTU) is a traditional unit of heat; it is defined as the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit. ... Heat is now known to be equivalent to energy, for which the metric unit is the joule; one BTU is about 1055 joules.

39. What major challenges and problems did you face? How did you handle them?

With this question, the interviewer is trying to understand how you handle issues and problems.

-Can you figure out solutions and workarounds when there is a problem?

-How adept are you at problem-solving?

-Do you enjoy a challenge, or do you get nervous when there's a glitch?

40. What Is An Air Conditioning Ton?

A ton is the cooling capacity of an air conditioning system. One ton is equal to the amount of heat required (288,000 Btu) to melt one ton of ice in a 24-hour period. A one-ton air conditioner is rated at 12,000 Btu per hour (288,000/24). A two-ton unit would be rated at 24,000 Btu per hour.

41. Describe your management style?

Try to avoid labels. Some of the more common labels, like progressive,

salesman or consensus, can have several meanings or descriptions

depending on which management expert you listen to. The situational

style is safe, because it says you will manage according to the

Situation, instead of one size fits all.

42. What Is The Meaning Of 1 Ton Of Ac?

A ton, as used in the HVAC field, is a term that describes how much heat the AC unit can remove from a home in one hour. The measurement for heat is the British thermal unit (BTU). One ton of air conditioning can remove 12,000 BTUs of air per hour.

43. What did you like or dislike about your previous job?

What you liked -and what you didn't like -about your last job or the company you worked for is an indicator of how you might feel about this position if you were to be hired. Be careful what you say when you're interviewing for a role similar to your last one. It's important to be positive and enthusiastic about the job for which you're being considered.

44. Why Capacity Of Air Conditioner Is Measured In Tons?

A 4 ton air conditioner is one that can remove 48,000 BTUs of heat per hour from the house. For most people, though, 4 tons means 8000 pounds. (A BTU is a British Thermal Unit, approximately the amount of heat you get from burning one kitchen match all the way down.)

45. What types of people do you find it difficult to get on with?

When asking this question, an employer isn’t interested who you find it difficult to work with. They want to know what you do to ensure an effective working relationship with such individuals 

communication skills

A possible answer for this question could be: “I get on with all types of people, but get frustrated when working with those who don’t share my work ethic.

In these situations, I find that by developing a good rapport the person, letting them know how important their contribution is to getting the job done, and appealing to their better nature………things get done.”

46. How Does A Refrigerant Compressor Work?

•The compressor constricts the refrigerant vapor, raising its pressure, and pushes it into the coils on the outside of the refrigerator.

•When the hot gas in the coils meets the cooler air temperature of the kitchen, it becomes a liquid.

•The refrigerant absorbs the heat inside the fridge, cooling down the air.

47. How are you when you're working under pressure?

Once again, there are a few ways to answer this but they should all be positive. You may work well under pressure, you may thrive under pressure, and you may actuallypreferworking under pressure. If you say you crumble like aged blue cheese, this is not going to help you get your foot in the door.

48. What Is Auto Refrigeration?

Auto-refrigeration is a process where an unintentional and/or uncontrolled phase change of a hydrocarbon from a liquid state to a vapor occurs, resulting in a very rapid chilling (refrigeration) of the liquid containing local equipment and/or piping.

49. What have you done to improve your knowledge in the last year?

Try to include improvement activities that relate to the job. A widevariety of activities can be mentioned as positive self-improvement.Have some good ones handy to mention.

50. Why Is A Compressor Used In Refrigeration?

The compressor does exactly as its name says: it compresses the refrigerant. The compressor receives low pressure gas from the evaporator and converts it to high pressure gas. As mentioned earlier, as the gas is compressed, the temperature rises. The hot refrigerant gas then flows to the condenser.

51. What have you learned from mistakes on the job?

Here you have to come up with something or you strain credibility. Makeit small, well intentioned mistake with a positive lesson learned. Anexample would be working too far ahead of colleagues on a project andthus throwing coordination off.

52. What Is Vapor Compression Cycle?

Vapor-Compression Refrigeration or vapor-compression refrigeration system (VCRS), in which the refrigerant undergoes phase changes, is one of the many refrigeration cycles and is the most widely used method for air-conditioning of buildings and automobiles.

53. Describe your dream job?

Three words describe how you should answer this question: Relevance, relevance, relevance.

But that doesn't mean you have to make up an answer. You can learn something from every job. You can develop skills in every job. Work backwards: Identify things about the job you're interviewing for that will help you if you do someday land your dream job, and then describe how those things apply to what you hope to someday do.

And don't be afraid to admit that you might someday move on, whether to another company or --better job --to start your own business. Employers no longer expect "forever" employees.

54. How VapourCompression Cycle Works ?

The Vapor-Compression Refrigeration Cycle is comprised of four steps. ... The condenser is in contact with the hot reservoir of the refrigeration system. (The gas releases heat into the hot reservoir because of the external work added to the gas.) The refrigerant leaves as a high pressure liquid.

55. Tell me about any issues you've had with a previous boss?

Arrgh! If you fall for this one you shouldn't be hired anyway. The interviewer is testing you to see if you'll speak badly about your previous supervisor. Simply answer this question with extreme tact, diplomacy and if necessary, a big fat loss of memory. In short, you've never had any issues.

56. What Is HydronicSystem Or Air-water System?

Hydronicsystems circulate hot water through warming baseboards, radiators and/or radiant tubing in your floors or ceilings. There are many advantages to heating your home using a hydronicsystem, whether it is for a new home or as a replacement heating system.

57. How would you describe your work style?

This is the chance for you to impress the interviewer if such a question like this is asked. Work style is important to every firm and you may expect this question in the interview. So, remember to check this out as it will do you nothing bad but good. Impressing the interviewer by your skills and competencies, and look at these samples answer below for reference:

-When I work, I focus all my attention to the work. Thanks to that, I am able to complete my work very quickly and effectively.

-I am an organizing person. I can organize my work very effectively. That’s why my record has proven my efficiency in dealing with multi-tasks.

58. What Is Variable Air Volume System & Dual Duct System?

Variable Air Volume (VAV) is a type of heating, ventilating, and/or air-conditioning (HVAC) system. Unlike constant air volume (CAV) systems, which supply a constant airflow at a variable temperature, VAV systems vary the airflow at a constant temperature.

59. What has been your biggest professional disappointment??

Be sure that you refer to something that was beyond your control. Show acceptance and no negative feelings.

That I did not go back for further education when I was younger and had the chance. It could have made a big difference in my career. I was too complacent at the time and burned out on more “schooling”.

60. What Is Constant Volume System?

Constant Air Volume (CAV) is a type of heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system. In a simple CAV system, the supply air flow rate is constant, but the supply air temperature is varied to meet the thermal loads of a space. Most CAV systems are small, and serve a single thermal zone.

61. What are the most difficult decisions to make?

This is one of the most typical behavioral questions in an interview. With this question, the interviewer is planning to examine your behaviors under a problem and how you handle it. You may answer as sincerely as you wish, but there is one tip that you should notice: what you did in the past is not the indication of how you will behave in the future. The key is learning.

First, you address the difficult situation you were in and describe it. Then, tell the interviewer how you did resolve it (or acted under such situation). Remember to keep a positive tone (for example, when you talked about those who had made mistakes) and be specific about details of your solution. Finally, tell the interviewer of what you have learn from such experience.

You may even scan your memory for many problems and consider them as challenges and how you resolved them in a professional manner. But eventually, don’t forget to tell the interviewer what you have learn from all of those.

62. What Is CentralisedAir System?

The most common central cooling system is a split system, which includes an outdoor cabinet containing a condenser coil and compressor, and an indoor evaporator coil, usually installed in conjunction with your furnace. or air handler . The compressor pumps a chemical called refrigerant through the system.

63. How would you know you were successful on this job?

Answer tips

Several ways are good measures: You set high standards for yourself and meet them. Your outcomes are a success. Your boss tell you that you are successful.

Answer sample

I m sure that I were successful in the …. because any job offered in your company is my dream and I can do anything for my dreams. another way I am like to do this from my heart not for money.

so………

64. What Is Local Comfort Cooling System?

They may be integrated, with heating, ventilation and air conditioning provided by a single system, for example, air handling units connected to ductwork, or they may be a combination of separate systems, for example mechanical ventilation but with radiators for heating and local comfort cooling units.

65. How do you deal with conflict?

As everyone knows, conflict is a common issue at workplace. It occurs in every organization now and then. An employee cannot perform his duties well all the time if he is unable to deal with the smallest conflict at work. What about you? Do you have the necessary skills to deal with the most basic conflict at work? Do you avoid it or face it? what do you think are the best techniques to deal with conflicts at any time?

You should know that there are various types of conflict at work. It may be a small disagreement between two colleagues, or a total misunderstanding of the boss, or a frustration caused by other’s behavior. In this question, you should first state a conflict at your level, choose an example and adopt your skills in resolving such conflict. Then demonstrate how you do it to the interviewer.

66. What Is The Use Of Compressor In Refrigeration?

The compressor does exactly as its name says: it compresses the refrigerant. The compressor receives low pressure gas from the evaporator and converts it to high pressure gas. As mentioned earlier, as the gas is compressed, the temperature rises. The hot refrigerant gas then flows to the condenser.

67. Have you ever had a problem with your peer? Can you give us an example?

Yes, it happened once. I was quite friendly with a colleague of mine from the other department. While talking to him during the lunch hour, I casually told him about the new marketing strategy that the marketing team was thinking about. He mentioned it to his boss and that caused a lot of confusion between the two departments. This taught me a lesson that you must not discuss any departmental strategies with anyone from other department unless you have been authorisedby your boss.

68. What Is A Gas Compressor Used For?

A gas compressor is a mechanical device that increases the pressure of a gas by reducing its volume. An air compressor is a specific type of gas compressor. Compressors are similar to pumps: both increase the pressure on a fluid and both can transport the fluid through a pipe.

69. How will you achieve your goals?

Basing on this question the interviewer wants to know how you plan on achieving your goals for the future and what you are going to accomplish. In order to respond to it you could see examples of good responses included:

•I have intention to acquire additional skills by taking part in relevant class to the job and keeping my involvement with various professional associations.

•I see myself that FFA Corporation is going to offer in-house training for employees and I would prefer to attend related classes to enhance my skills.

•Taking participation in conferences, seminars, meetings and upholding my education will be effective ways to continue my professional development.

70. Who was your best boss?

Answer tips/answer samples:The interviewer wants to know that whether you blame or judge badly about your previous boss by asking the question “Who was your best boss and who was the worst?”

Best Answer: Each boss that I worked for taught me a good lesson. What to do from the advice of good ones and what not to do from the challenging ones.

From the beginning of my job, a mentor assisted me a lot, and now we still keep in touch. Truly speaking, I have learned something from each boss that I have worked for.

71. What negative thing would your last boss say about you?

This question is about your weaknesses. In fact, it is a very hard question for a candidate to answer as it is very difficult to be honest with oneself and say out loud about negative comments on himself.

The method here is to approach the weaknesses, or particularly the comments on those weaknesses, in a positive manner. For example, your weaknesses are working too hard, or tend to perfection at work… those, in fact, are strengths, but negative sometimes, and that “sometimes” should be included in the examples following your answer.

For example: “My old boss told me I was such a workaholic. But I didn’t think that was a weakness, though there was sometimes it caused me quite a ruckus when I took over too many tasks at the same time. Anyway, I have learn since then the skill to delegate and cooperate with others to complete the job more effectively

72. Are you willing to relocate?

Relocation is usually inevitable and almost always a condition of employment. This is completely up to you.

Be honest, but you should probe the interviewer for more details. Maybe the office location you will be working at is planned to be moved in the next two years and that is the reason for this question.

Find out the details and make an informed decision.

73. Explain what has disappointed you most about a previous job?

Answer tips: No matter the response, don’t get too negative. Possible answers: not enough of a challenge, not given enough responsibilities for your qualifications, unable to continue developing skills in environment, etc. Don’t get trivial or negative. Safe areas are few but can include: Not enough of a challenge. You were laid off in a reduction Company did not win a contract, which would have given you more responsibility.

Answer samples: Lack of challenge. How many hours I have to commit. I focused on pay and benefits when I took my job. I didn’t fully realize how much time is our greatest and only asset. I would definitely consider this if ever looking for another one.

74. How long would you expect to work for us if hired?

Some tips for this question:

-It is not right to be specific; else you are giving them the impression that you are not going to stay if hired.

-Specifics here are not good. Something like this should work: I’d like it to be a long time. Or As long as we both feel I’m doing a good job.

Sample answers

-I’d like it to be here a long time; as much as you permit me and believe that I am doing a good job to remain in your company.

75. What motivates you to do your best on the job?

Tips to answer:

This is a personal trait that only you can say, but good examples are: Challenge, Achievement, RecognitionFor any person motivation is the main factor which should make him work in an efficient manner.

And that motivation could be done my some rewards for doing good job, some encouragements etc. Moreover an employees good work must be acknowledged by his employer, which would definatelyboost him to work more harder to get more acknowledgements.

Answer samples

-I was motivated both by the challenge of finishing the projects on time and by managing the teams that achieved our goals.

-I want to be successful in my job, both for my own personal satisfaction and for my employer.

76. What is the most difficult situation you have faced?

Here you should be ready with your real life story. The question looks for information on two fronts: How do you define difficulty and how did you handle the situation? You should be able to clearly lay down the road map for solving the problem, your ability to perform task management and maintain good interaction with your team members and other peers. It is advisable to close by highlighting the lesson learnt out of the incident.

77. Explain how you would be an asset to this organization?

You should be anxious for this question. It gives you a chance to highlight your best points as they relate to the position being discussed. Give a little advance thought to this relationship.

Every organization wants to grow better and me also wants to make my carrier a great success and that if icould join here then icould get chances to explore my ideas for the growth of your reputed organization with my professional knowledge and experience iam having till now…

The best way to approach this question is to restate your strengths and emphasize the different ways they can be applied to the job being discussed.

78. Have you worked with someone you didn't like? If so, how did you handle it?

Tips to answer:

This is a trap question!

Speaking negatively about other people will show you as an unreliable character.

Stay professional and be diplomatic.

Sample answer:

Not really. I believe that when disagreements occur, the matters can be taken up with the concerned person and be immediately solved.

79. Tell me about the most difficult or complex idea you have had to explain to someone?

Once again, the employer is more interested in the tools you use to effectively communicate a complex idea, rather than the idea itself.

Points to bear in mind when explaining your methodology:

-When communicating complex ideas, you keep your message simple and straightforward –avoiding technical jargon and overusing statistics.

-You don’t expect people to have the same background knowledge as you and are careful to introduce your idea in clear, concise terms.

-You find that giving examples, using pictures and graphs helps clarify difficult concepts and can be useful as people have different learning styles.

-You always encourage questions and if somebody is having difficulty understanding, you are quick to adapt your style.

80. Do you prefer to work Independently or ona team?

Answer tips/answer samples:

You should pay special attention to this question if your potential employer is one that requires much teamwork such as those working in sales & marketing areas.

Best answer:

I can work well both individually and in a team. I believe your company is recruiting just exact candidates as I have read from the job descriptions, there are some duties that require teamwork while others require individual skills to complete. Therefore, I totally believe that I can do the job well.

81. What kind of person would you refuse to work with?

There is nothing like NOT able to work with. Organizations are made of teams; therefore one team member may be a notch slower than other members of the team. It is the responsibility of “other” team mates to help the slow team mate to match-up.

Do not be trivial. It would take disloyalty to the organization, violence or lawbreakingto get you to object. Minor objections will label you as a whiner.

Well I am a person who can work with all kinds of people. However I feel bit uncomfortable to work with persons of selfish and ingratitude in nature.

82. Tell me about a suggestion you have made?

Have a good one ready. Be sure and use a suggestion that was accepted and was then considered successful. One related to the type of work applied for is a real plus.

This is a behavioral question that is exploring your initiative. You need to think about a situation when you came up with an improvement or change to an existing system or work process.

83. Describe a typical work week?

When an interviewer asks you about your previous job, he may raise such a question as “please describe a typical work week of yours”. Hearing the answer and the interviewer may have an overview about you and your performance at work. So, it is very useful to look at this question beforehand if you have stated some related experience in your CV as to the current job.

First thing to remember is you have to prepare the answer before so that there is no non-related activities included in your answer. You may talk about what happened with your behavior or skills at work, such as the times when you were late due to some reasons or how well you communicated with other employees in the former company, how much you focused on the work, and so on. But don’t mention anything technically such as how you process an order, supervise a work…. If such is not related to your current application job.

84. Do you prefer to work Independently or ona team?

Answer tips/answer samples:

You should pay special attention to this question if your potential employer is one that requires much teamwork such as those working in sales & marketing areas.

Best answer:

I can work well both individually and in a team. I believe your company is recruiting just exact candidates as I have read from the job descriptions, there are some duties that require teamwork while others require individual skills to complete. Therefore, I totally believe that I can do the job well.

85. Have there been instances, when your decision was challenged by your colleague or manager?

Yes, there have been many such instances. I like people who challenge my decisions rather than following me blindly. This keeps me ensured that I am surrounded by thinking brains rather than just a set of dumb followers.

When someone challenges your decisions, you are bound to rethink over it and the chances of reaching the best option are brighter.

86. Describe a time when your workload was heavy?

I remembered when I was still working for ABC company, the time when it was planning to take over another company. there was much work to do, dealing with internal workforce, workforce of the acquired company, cultural differences, maintaining the relationship with clients. That was quite a stressful situation, however, we managed to get over it very successfully.

87. How long can you commit to work with us?

I like new challenges and a chance to grow. As long I keeping getting these, I don’t think I’ll need to switch over. I’d like to believe that this relationship lasts for many years. However, I haven’t set a time limit as such.

88. Do you have any blind spots?

Answer tips

Trick question. If you know about blind spots, they are no longer blind spots. Do not reveal any personal areas of concern here. Let them do their own discovery on your bad points. Do not hand it to them.

Don’t be too specific of your actual weakness.. But instead try to bring out that you are very team oriented.

Answer samples

I would say everyone has blind spots and iwould too. And that is why I believe in teamwork because when you are a team you can point out other people’s blind spots and they will do the same for you.

89. What do you do to improve your knowledge?

Your field is very revolutionary. It is extremely important to keep yourself abreast with the new technological developments and this needs you to take some time out of your work schedule so that you can keep sharpening your saw.

.To answer this question, you can tell the recruiter about the forums which you keep visiting, blogs which you keep reading. It will be an advantage if you are a member of some local user group.

90. Have you ever fired anyone? How would you go about firing a person, if required?

The basic purpose of asking this question is to check your EQ and see if you have the guts to make tough decisions. If you have fired anyone in the past, discuss your experience and approach. If you have never done so in the past, discuss the approach you would take to make and implement such a decision. Keep the focus of your answer on the fact that you would try to do your best to ensure that your team performs to its best but if a particular member is not able to perform even after you taking all the steps to help him, you would make the tough decision to ensure that the project doesn’t suffer.

91. How do you rate your communication skills?

Again, your job is about dealing with people within and out of the company. So, it is important to have good communication skills. By good communication skills we mean, ability to understand and explain in a common language. So, if you believe that your communication skills are weaker, you need to work on them.

,Anything less than average or good is not acceptable here.

92. What irritates you about co-workers?

The purpose of this question is to see how well you can fit into a team. Basically, you should not have a problem with a person, although you can have a problem with the style of working..So, to answer this question you can simply say, “I understand that IT is about team work, so we can’t afford to problems with co-workers but if someone is not serious about their work or does a low quality work affecting the whole project, I definitely do not like it”

93. What are the most important things for you as a manager?

The two things which should be most important for a manager to succeed in his role are:.a.) His team should be happy and keep performingb.) The project he is working on with his team is successfully finished with minimum problems.

94. For how long do you expect to stay with our organization?

You should ensure that you give an impression that you will pay back more than what you take from the company:.-You can say I will stay here as far as I see an opportunity for growth, as I am looking for a stability in work place.

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-If they stress on number of years say 3-4 years, and more if I can explore new challenges/growth opportunities.

95. Tell us something about your hobbies

Answer it with honesty, as they can go deeper into this discussion. You can include:-Browsing the internet-Blogging,-Listening to music,-Chatting with friends,-Reading newspapers,-Reading books,-Shopping,-Watching movies….

96. What is more important to you money or success?

This is tricky question, as money and success both are important and you cannot outweigh the importance of one over the other. Personally you might prefer money over success or success over money, but it is better to be neutral when answering this question in an interview:You can say, that money and success both are important for you, but if you have to choose you would choose success. The reason being, if one is successful money often follows and you need not focus on money over success..

97. If you had enough money to retire right now, would you?

Answer yes if you would. But since you need to work, this is the type of work you prefer. Do not say yes if you do not mean it.

98. What are your aspirations beyond this job?

Again, don't fall into the trap of specifying job titles. Stick to a natural progression you see as plausible. How should this job grow for the good of the organization? Then turn your attention once again to the job at hand. If you seem too interested in what lies beyond this job, the interviewer will fear that you won't stick around for long.Sample Answer: Beyond this job as a marketing assistant, I see myself moving up through marketing analysis into brand management and eventually running a category. I'm aware that there are several skills I need to develop in the interval, and I believe with your continuing-education program and my own motivation for self-improvement, I'll have those skills when the opportunities arise for greater responsibility. That's why I'm determined to learn from the ground up, starting as a marketing assistant.

99. Tell me about a special contribution you have made to your employer?

Before an employer makes his/her decision to hire you, they will need to know how you have performed in the past and any other special contributions that you can bring to the company"In my last job, I ran the fund raiser campaign for three consecutive years. I believed it was an important cause, and I knew it was difficult for the company to find volunteers."Advice: Don’t give long boring answers, instead focus you answers on the actions you took and the positive results that you obtained.

100. Tell me about a time when you failed?

It is certainly that anyone fails sometime, especially at work. For example, fail to comply with the regulations, fail to meet the deadline, fail to persuade others, fail to meet the goals….What matters more is what you learn from such failure, and the interviewer is planning to investigate that.

,There are various reasons to failure: objective or subjective, a fraud, a wrong action, an omission or a lack of capacity…you don’t need to be too cautious about these, as if you learn from your failure, then there is nothing to worry about.

In answering this question, first, state a situation when you fail to do something (It is better if the reason is not your subjective intention). Then state how you realized that and dealt with that. And finally, how you learn from that.

101. If you are allowed to change one thing about your last job, what would it be?

I have been working at a senior level since last many years. These roles have always needed me to make real time decisions. Sometimes the facts, figures and other information in real time cases are not complete & still we have to make a decision. In such cases, there exists a probability of making inaccurate decisions.

Knowing this, I usually run down my old decisions to see the outcome. It makes sure that I don’t repeat a mistake ever again in future. While carrying out one such exercise, I realisedthat the product promotion strategy that I recommended would have been different, if I had had the complete data and figures but there was no way to get them in real time.

102. If you are allowed to change one thing about your last job, what would it be?

I have been working at a senior level since last many years. These roles have always needed me to make real time decisions. Sometimes the facts, figures and other information in real time cases are not complete & still we have to make a decision. In such cases, there exists a probability of making inaccurate decisions.

44Knowing this, I usually run down my old decisions to see the outcome. It makes sure that I don’t repeat a mistake ever again in future. While carrying out one such exercise, I realisedthat the product promotion strategy that I recommended would have been different, if I had had the complete data and figures but there was no way to get them in real time.

103. Describe a situation where you disagreed with a supervisor.

Standard interview tips and techniques still apply. Do not speak negatively about any supervisors, coworkers or former jobs. It is acceptable to share a specific situation that occurred with a former boss, but do not go into detail about the disagreement. Focus instead on what you did to help the supervisor see your point of view.

You may be asked a follow up question, such as “Did they ultimately see your point of view?” Be honest. Did they follow your advice or didn’t they? The answer is not as important as the presentation. Do not sound bitter in your response if they did not. “They did see my point of view. They chose a different path, but they understood my concerns and beliefs in the end.”

104. Describe a time where you needed to present complex information in a simplified way.

This question is common for customer service, sales, marketing, management and IT jobs. Provide specific, job related examples. Did you create any documents? Did you practice its presentation? Did you run it by another employee? Remember to discuss all of the methods you used to simplify the information.

105. Describe a time you had to adapt your style?

Questions about your ability to change your mind will be very common during behavioral interviews. The employer is going to be testing your decision making skills. They also are seeing if you are rigid in your beliefs. Share a time during your past employment where you needed to change your mind or adjust a process. No employer wants someone that is rigid in their beliefs.

106. Describe a time where you were wrong?

Companies do not want to hire someone that is always right. They want to hire someone that makes mistakes and learns from these mistakes. Questions about mistakes or errors in judgment are common. Come up with a few mistakes you can discuss if requested. Always make sure that you are able to follow up with what you learned from the experience and how it has affected your current decision making strategies.

107. Describe a time where you had to delegate tasks?

Questions about managing others are not limited to management jobs. Businesses want to see examples of leadership in their employees. There are a variety of behavioral interview questions that are designed to see how well you handle a leadership role. The best way to answer this is to highlight why you delegated each task to its recipient. “I focused on the staff member’s strength. I delegated the tougher IT tasks to Todd because he was more experienced. Jeff had an eye for accuracy, so I had him run data check. I handled the overall QA since I had the most experience with the details of the project.”

108. Describe a Time Where You Were Unsure of the Next Steps.

Many jobs require a motivated self-starter that will seek out tasks and ensure they are on the right track. Employers are not looking for someone that gets confused and does not look for help. Many questions will focus on your own personal responsibility and how you handled issues that arose while you were working alone.

109. Describe a time where you were blamed for a mistake you did not make?

Personality plays a role in behavioral interviews. Employers want to see that you are well balanced person that knows how to handle themselves. These types of questions are designed to see how you handled situations that can be very personally stressful. Try to share examples that reflect positively on all parties involved. “Once I was blamed for not double checking marketing data, which drastically impacted one of our campaigns. Though I was not the staff member in charge of the data collection and analysis, I knew it would be unproductive to try to pass blame, so I simply asked what steps I could take to help resolve the problem. Afterward I spoke with the staff member in charge of checking data and let them know of the error so that both of us could ensure it would not be repeated.”

110. Are you people oriented?

If you are, than describe how well you communicate with others (colleagues, teammates and co-workers) during your day to day work. Sell some of you positive traits, for example: How good listener you are, how well you give an help to others when needed, how you share thoughts and ideas, how you maintain a positive discussion, how you organize & prioritize people work, how well you convince others, how supportive you are, how you interact/consult with others when solving problems, and how you show an interest to what others are saying.

111. Are you a social person? What are you interpersonal skills?

Whether you are a social person or nor is one of the first interview questions on communication skills that are asked. Being social does not mean just making profiles on social networks, but actually getting down and have healthy professional and personal social relationships with most people. Being social can be positive trait, but being too social can be detrimental to you and the company. Therefore, when answering, you should say that while you are social and do take out time to interact with others, you ensure that it does not disturb other important missions in you professional life.

112. How do you usually start a fresh relationship with a client? Do you consider this important?

When you answer this question, do try and portray yourself as someone who is very sociable and enjoys meeting new people. Establishing new lines of communications and a fresh new relationship is something that you always look forward to. You like meeting new people and fostering new methods of communication. But you always like to ensure that the clients you are meeting will benefit your company in the long run.

113. When people criticize you, what do they mention the most?

This is one question you should be careful of. You could say something like “I have always been accused of being a perfectionist. I have high expectations from my co workers and it is something most of them can’t handle”. Or “It was very difficult for me to make presentations a decade ago. I was unable to do so at high school as well. But I have started to take a few classes where I am learning about public speaking. And recently I was awarded for my excellent presentation at this year’s award ceremony”. If you think humor would be a good way to intrigue the interviewer, try something good. But make sure it is really good.

114. What do you think is customer service?

When the interviewer asks you a question like this, he is basically tried to know if you are aware of this term or not. So when you answer this question you could mention something like “Customer service according to me is far more than just helping out customers in need. It is also about ensuring that the customer is satisfied with the information provided to them” or “Customer service is about handling all doubts and queries of customers without being aggresive. The tone should always be cordial and friendly. Patience is the key to handling customers online”.