Personality
questions
37.
What was the last book you read? Movie you saw?
- Sporting
event you attended?
- Talk
about books, sports or films to represent balance
in you life.
- Stick
to something fairly mainstream or classic
38.
How would you describe your own personality?
- Balanced.
Fair, honest, reliable, friendly, outgoing etc.
39. What are your strong points?
-
Present at least three and relate them to the interviewing
company and job opening.
- Tailor
your answer to meet the needs of the employer. "I
see myself as a goal orientated individual…"
- discuss
how in your previous role you achieved above projected
results.
40. What are your weak points?
- Don't
say you haven't any.
- Try
not to cite personal characteristics as weaknesses,
but be ready to have one if interviewer presses.
- Try
to transform your response and the question into
strength. "I'm the kind of person who likes challenges
and gets involved. Some people may see that as butting
in, ' but I'm sure it could be looked at as a strength
because I like to make sure the job gets done correctly."
You
should also be prepared to answer questions about your
health, more technical questions related to your qualifications,
research or current job, plus any interests you have
mentioned on your CV or application form.
