Category: job interview questions

a range of job interview questions and answers designed to help career professionals to pass more job interviews

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Interview Question and Answer Are you willing to work weekends/nights?

Employers ask this interview question “are you wiling to work weekends?” or “are you willing to work nights?” when the organisation needs a flexible workforce. They don’t have a shift pattern but when business demands require it they need staff to “muck in”

 

Interview Question Are you willing to work weekends/nights?

you need to be honest, if you can’t let them know, if you can then great, the employer would only ask this question is there is a possibility of weekend/night work. 

Example Interview Answer

“Yes, I am happy to work at weekends”

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Interview Question and Answer Are you willing to work overtime?

Interview Question: “Are you willing to work overtime?”

For certain job sectors and positions, the employer needs flexibility in regards to working hours. If you work in manual jobs or with customers who need tasks completing last minute, the employer will be looking to hire an interviewee who can work overtime. As the video below shows you need to be honest when answering the interview question “can you work overtime?”

In this article, we have broken down what the interviewer is looking for in a perfect job interview answer and to help you create the perfect answer we have recorded an example answer

Interview Question:

Are you willing to work overtime?

Explanation of the Question:

The employer only asks this question there is a large amount of overtime or the employer is having trouble getting their current staff to work overtime. You need to be honest if you are willing to work overtime make this clear by stating it with confidence. Remember the employer only asks this question if they have concerns about people only sticking to their contractual hours. 

Example Interview Answer

“Yes, I did a lot of overtime in my last company”  

Don’t put up any barriers or start to confuse the employer by saying

“I can work overtime on a Monday 6-8, Wednesday 8-9 etc..”

Keep it simple.   If you cannot, tell the employer this and give the reason why.

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Interview Question and Answer What motivates you to be your best?

To answer the interview question what motivates you, your first need to think about the job duties required for the position you are applying for.

This way you can match your motivation to that of the job. In this article we have broke down what the interviewer is looking for in a perfect job interview answer and to help you create the perfect answer we have recorded an example answer.

Interview Question “What motivates you to be your best?”

Explanation of the Question:

If every job paid the same salary, would you still apply for this position? If the answer is yes, why? This is what motivates you.

Think about the job you are applying too, what is the end result this company delivers? Does it make something? Help people? Give advice? Sells?

If you are motivated by the same thing the company does then you will do well in the company and the interviewer will want to recruit you. 

Example Interview Answer

“I am always motivated knowing that my job role is making a difference with other people’s lives”

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Interview Question and Answer What is More Important Money or Your Career?

The interview question “what is more important money or your career?” is a common interview question to help employers to recruit a team that will be motivated by the job role, duties and company values.

All employers know that a highly motivated team work at a higher rate. To answer this interview question state your motivational traits relevant to the job position.

In this article we have broke down what the interviewer is looking for in a perfect job interview answer and to help you create the perfect answer we have recorded an example answer.

Interview Answer Video “What is More Important Money or Your Career?”

 

Interview Question What is More Important Money or Your Career?

Think about the main job duties, skills and qualities needed for this position, which of these would you enjoy? Job Satisfaction, Team Work, Varity, Seeing the end result from your work, Helping others, Etc. This way you are being honest while discussing relevant duties and qualities. Don’t say the obvious:

Example Interview Answer

 “This job” As you will quickly lose credibility and the interviewer may doubt other answers to the interview questions.   “It’s important for me to see the end result from my work; I like to know that I have done a good job and that my customers are satisfied”

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Interview Question and Answer What are you looking for in a job?

The interview question “what are you looking for in a job” is asked to check the you the employee preference the skills and duties required for the advertised position.

If during the job interview you over and over again show that you are passionate about the role, skills, duties you are applying for the employer make a positive generalization – that you are passionate about this role and sector

In this article we have broke down what the interviewer is looking for in a perfect job interview answer and to help you create the perfect answer we have recorded an example answer.

Interview Answer Video “What Are You Looking For In a Job?”

Interview Question What are you looking for in a job?

Think about the main job duties, skills and qualities needed for this position, which of these would you enjoy? Job Satisfaction, Team Work, Varity, Seeing the end result from your work, Helping others, Etc.

This way you are being honest while discussing relevant duties and qualities. Don’t say the obvious:

Example Interview Answer

 “This job” As you will quickly lose credibility and the interviewer may doubt other answers to the interview questions.   “It’s important for me to see the end result from my work; I like to know that I have done a good job and that my customers are satisfied”

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How long are you thinking of staying with our organisation? Interview Question and Answer

The one problem when recruiting new employees is staff retention. Employers are fully aware that good employees will be applying for various roles and as you progress through your career you will, as many do, job hop.

Employers spend around a third of their profits on recruitment so employers are looking for staff who will stay loyal to them for at least 3 years.

This question is hard to answer, the the explanation below will help you pass your next job interview

Interview Question How long are you thinking of staying with our organisation?

Employers spend around 33% of their profits on recruitment and they always prefer to employ someone who will stay with the company for at least 2-3 years, in reality we never really know what will happen in the future and how long we will work for one organisation. To answer the question, give a general answer

Video Explanation Q and A   – how long are you planning to stay with our organisation?

Example Interview Answer

“I think I would really enjoy this role and fit in well with the organisation, I would be happy to stay as long as we were both happy with my work”                        

Or   “I am looking for a company to stay with and progress up the career ladder; I don’t really like changing companies. After researching your company, I think I would really enjoy this role and fit in well with the organisation”

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Jamies Italian Restaurant Trainee Chef Job Interview Questions

Jamie Oliver offers exciting opportunities for young wanna be chefs. The catering sector has for a long term encouraged people passionate about food to join as a trainee or apprentice, where you get to work alongside distinguish chefs to learn the skills of the trade

During the job interview you need to show your passion, highlight your commitment and to explain to the interviewer how you will work hard, be committed and are keen to learn, grow and develop.

The interview questions below will help you prepare for a Jamie’s Italian Restaurant Trainee Chef Job Interview

Jamie’s Italian Restaurant Trainee Chef Job Interview Questions

Jamie Oliver Trainee Chef Job Interview Question 1. What is your experience working in a kitchen?

Jamie Oliver Trainee Chef Job Interview Question 2. Where dishes can you cook?

Jamie Oliver Trainee Chef  Job Interview Question 3. How would you fillet a fish?

Jamie Oliver Trainee Chef  Job Interview Question 4. Explain how you would prepare meat?

Jamie Oliver Trainee Chef  Job Interview Question 5. Give an example of working in a busy team?

Jamie Oliver Trainee Chef  Job Interview Question 6. How would you rota stock? Why is this important?

Jamie Oliver Trainee Chef Job Interview Question 7. Why is labelling food important?

Jamie Oliver Trainee Chef  Job Interview Question 8. How would you ensure you follow food hygiene regulations?

Jamie Oliver Trainee Chef Job Interview Question 9. What’s more important taste or presentation?

Jamie Oliver Trainee Chef  Job Interview Question 10. Do you have any questions to ask me?

Good interview questions to ask interviewers at the end of the job interview include questions on the company growth or expansion, questions on personal development and training and questions on company values, staff retention and company achievements.

Many people are afraid of job interviews. The truth is if you prepare for your job interview, by predicting the job interview questions, you can easily prepare your job interview answers.

If your job interview answers highlight your unique selling point, are stated in the positive and are said in a confident manner, then you can influence the job interview to increase job offer.

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Interview Question and Answer Tell Me About Experience

9/10 job interviews start with a question similar to “Tell Me About Your Experience” or “Tell Me About Yourself”

This question is designed to get you talking and to increase your confidence allowing you throughout the job interview to talk freely. Many interviewees use this question relax, communicate and start the interview.

This is the wrong approach to the job interview. Instead you need to treat this interview question, like all others – as a chance to highlight your unique selling point, experience and strengths.

“Tell Me About Experience” Question Overview

One of the most common asked questions in interviews, normally asked at the beginning of an interview, this question gives you the opportunity to deliver a short statement about your experiences and skills relevant to the job position you are applying for.

  • Start with a “selling” line that will highlight your main strength and/or achievement
  • Keep each point brief as you can explain each point again in more detail throughout the interview
  • You want to interest the interviewer and get them to want to know more about you
  • End this answer with a reason why you’re looking for a new job

“Tell Me About Experience” Interview Answer Video

Example Answer

“I’ve been working in Sales for 8 years. I have a great understanding of selling insurance to the public and businesses. My innovative sale techniques have increased profits by 25% year on year for the past 3 years. I am now ready for a new challenge and with your company having a great reputation, I believe this is the opportunity I have been waiting to apply for”

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“What experience do you have in this field?” Interview Question and Answer

What experience do you have in this field? 

One of the most commonly asked interview questions is “what is your experience in this field?”

This interview question is often asked at the structured interview start to review the applicant’s duration in the sector.

It also used as a generic interview introduction question, designed to get the applicant talking, with a view to reducing their nerves, prior to the forthcoming sector-related questions which are based on the job criteria.

Not only does the employer want to uncover how many years of experience you have, but they also want to know your experiences, skills, and achievements during this interview answer.

Interview Question: “What experience do you have in this field?”

To help candidates answer the ‘experience’ interveiw question, we will provide an explanation of the question and an example interview answer.

Explanation of the Question:

For this question, you first need to read and understand the job specification, as this will tell you what experience the interviewer is looking for.

Each employer requires a different set of criteria for the same role. In this sense, no two interview answers should be the same.

Your answer should relate your sector experience and achievements to that of the job role. Often interviewees will talk about experiences that are not relevant to the advertised job role; this will only lead to the employer becoming uninterested in you.

 

Example Interview Answer

“I have over 6 years of experience as a nursery nurse, in that time I have gained an NVQ Level 2 and 3 in child care. I have worked with children of all ages including groups of children with disabilities. I understand the importance of “health and safety” and “every child matters” and use my creative skills to organize games and activities to teach young children new skills while keeping them entertained. Recently I also won an award for employee of the year”

This interveiw question formula ‘duration of experience x qualification x duties’ can be adapted for any industry.

Good luck with your next job interview. Remember the key to passing job interviews is preparation, practice your interview questions and answers.

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Why did you leave your last job? Interview Question and Answer

Why did you leave your last position? Interview question is particularly hard to answer as the question is easily framed in the negative. To answer this question you need to re-frame the question by using 3 key steps.

The video and technique below will give you a real insight how you can shine when answering this tricky interview question.

In this article we have broke down what the interviewer is looking for in a perfect job interview answer and to help you create the perfect answer we have recorded an example answer.

Interview Question “Why did you leave your last position?”

Be positive with this answer and smile – employers like to hear that you left for a good opportunity or reason, a chance to do something special or for a good career move.

  • Start the answer with a look back
  • Explain what you enjoyed about your previous role
  • Give a Positive reason for leaving

Video – How to Answer; “why did you leave your last job?”

 

Example Interview Answer

“I enjoyed working at Company Name and really enjoyed the interaction of working with a wide range of individuals-I feel I gained a lot of transferrable skills from this experience, which I can use in this role. It was a hard choice to leave but I felt that this great opportunity is the next obvious step for me”