IT Job Interview

Common Questions

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What is Your Greatest Weakness?

Here’s what career experts would often suggest, — answering the question with a positive trait disguised as a weakness, for example:
“I work too hard.”
“I’m a perfectionist.”
“I am workaholic.”
But that’s not what interviewers want to hear. They want you to tell your real weakness. They are smart enough to see the trick. So, […]

How Do You Resolve Disputes And Handle Conflicts With Coworkers?

Are you responsible, mature, and capable of handling conflicts in the work? If so, you may get the job. So answer what your employer wants to hear. Tell a story about a dispute or conflict you had with a co-worker and how you resolved it in a positive way.
Don’t say you are […]

Please describe how you have worked with a team to accomplish a project?

“I can perform my job independently, I also enjoy work in a team environment.  In the past I’ve worked as a team member and team leader as well.  In my last project I was the team leader with a development team of 8 developers for a Java web application development.  As the team lead I […]

Do You Have Questions For Us?

This is usually the last question for you in the interviewer.  It is almost over.  Don’t simply answer “No.”  You should prepare a list of make-sense questions before interview.  This is your last chance to impress the interviewers.
Don’t ask questions that were answered already during the interview, unless you’re requesting clarification or additional information. Otherwise, […]

When Would You Be Able To Start?

If they ask when you can start, you almost get the job.  They like you background and is in a hurry to get someone on board.  If you are currently employed, the standard is to give 2-week notice.  In this case your answer could be:
“I would love to start immediately, but feel its important to […]

Are You Considering Other Offers At This Time?

If you believe you are a very strong candidate for this position, then make yourself a hot commodity.  Tell them you are interviewing with other firms and considering other offers, that would encourage a faster decision from this hiring manager.  Still, you need to explain that you want to work for their company the most..
Sample […]

Would You Be Willing To Take A Pay Decrease?

It goes up and down.  When in down turn, employers take the advantage.  To cut cost, companies let their high-paid IT workers go.  Many of them may not be able to find a new job on the same salary level.  They may have to take whatever they can get.  It’s life.  Depending on how badly […]

What Kind Of Salary Are You Looking For?

In general it is not the time to deal with the salary question until the offer is made.  If they ask you this question during interview, ask back for the salary range of this position first.  You can mention you are flexible about salary, which means it’s negotiable.  Don’t give a specific amount and don’t […]

What Did You Like Most About Your Favorite Boss?

It’s more likely a HR or manager question.  They want to find out what type of management style you like.  It is a good time to show your generosity to give credits to your favorite boss.   Say a lot of good words for your boss, which makes you look like a great person.
Sample Answer:
“Fortunately I […]

What Did You Dislike Most About Your Least Favorite Boss?

It’s a question to test your character and your attitude.  With a position attitude as you should have, you don’t dislike people.  It may be true that you’ve met a lot of jerks, but here you need to resist the temptation to give your opinion about why your formal boss was such a jerk.   Deny […]

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