Interpersonal Skills - Online Test

Answer : Option A
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This is a tricky question to answer. Your first instinct is to lie and say that you are not applying for other jobs. However, the best way to approach this question is to simply tell the truth. As a matter of fact, potential employers are expecting you to be looking for multiple job opportunities. When telling them that you are applying for other jobs, you will need to reassure them that whatever job you get, you will put forth 100 percent to whichever company you end up working for; who you work for does not change your work ethic. And if the company you are interviewing for is your first preference, do tell them that.

Answer : Option A
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In answering this, do not list accomplishments from high school; they do not matter.  If you recently graduated college then it is okay to talk about the feats you have accomplished in college.  However, if you have been in the work force for several years, then you need to talk about accomplishments that are career-related, and hopefully closely related to the job you are applying for.  It is okay to spice up your accomplishments a little but make sure not stretch the truth too much.  Some examples of accomplishments worth noting are:

• Finishing first in a company-wide sales or work-related competition
• Implementing a system that saves the company money or brings in extra revenue
• Honors and awards given from leaders within the company or industry associations
• Overhauling an archaic strategy or system. Accomplishments are simply milestones and feats that you think are worth noting.

Answer : Option A
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Refrain from answers such as “I work too hard” or “I have trouble leaving tasks unfinished.”  These answers are too clichéd and you can bet that many of the people in the interviewing pool will answer the question with those answers.  Your answer should be truthful yet memorable.  Be honest about your weaknesses but also talk about what steps you have taken to improve upon those weaknesses.  For instance, you can say that you are not a particularly adept public speaker.  However, as an addendum to that answer, you can also say that you are taking steps towards be more comfortable on stage by going to Toastmasters meetings, volunteering for more speaking engagements, or even taking a public speaking class.  Employers love employees who take the initiate to improve upon themselves.

As an additional tip, it is best to choose a weakness that doesn’t particularly affect the job you are doing.  In the example of public speaking above, you can use it for jobs that do not involve speaking in public.  However, if the primary purpose of the job you are applying for is to speak in public, then you have pretty much all but disqualified yourself from the job if you answer the interview question with that answer.

Answer : Option A
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This interview question will usually go along with the question above. Answer with a positive trait of yours and give a specific example of how that strength was showcased in a work setting. Like the question above, you should pick a strength that can be adapted to the job. For instance, if you are an tax accountant, then being “detailed and thorough” may be a strength that want to talk about.

Answer : Option A
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This question gauges your interpersonal skills and how you deal with people in positions of power. In your answer, you should identify that the way you would handle such a situation would be wholly dependent on the personality of your supervisor, as different personalities respond differently to critique. Illustrate your point with examples.

Answer : Option A
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This should be a pretty straight-forward question to answer. If you have relevant experience, detail specifically what kind of experience you have. If you do not have any relevant experience, talk about tertiary job experience you may have that can be exported to this position. If you have no relevant experience at all, talk about how fast you learn and how hard you work.

Answer : Option A
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For most of us, this is an easy question to answer. However, if you one of the few that have been fired from a job, especially a full-time job, it is best to be honest about it. Companies have gotten quite good at digging up your employment history. If you were fired for a legitimate reason, tell them why you were fired and what lessons you have learned from it. If it was a long time ago, talk about your most relevant work experience and how well you have done since being fired. If the firing was unjustified, you may have to be a little careful in how you respond. You don’t want to completely bad-mouth your previous employer but you also want to illustrate the core issues that led to you being fired.

Answer : Option A
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This is a pretty typical question at the closing of many job interviews. If you currently have a job, make sure to leave enough time to give a two weeks’ notice. Your potential employer as well as your present employer will appreciate the decorum.

Answer : Option A
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The rule of thumb is to avoid talking about money during the interview. But if the interviewer asks, you should be able to come up with a concise number. If the job announcement has a non-negotiable starting salary, go with that. If the announcement has a range, you should pick a salary figure that is commensurate with your experience and skill level. It is important not to undervalue yourself but it is also important to not ask for too much too soon.

Answer : Option A
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Employers want to retain their employees for as long as feasibly possible. As such, you need to assure the prospective company that you are going to stay put if you are hired. One way to answer this question is to say that you are looking for long-term and stable employment in a company that has opportunities for career growth. The answer shows that you are looking to make a long-term contribution to the company but also striving for career growth.