Bob/PKB
Next week I will interview for a job that requires certification within the first year of employment. I have access to the material and can read up on it during the week, so I will have knowledge about the job. (I tested for the job and scored well enough to get an interview for the one position available, but have no experience in the work). The job is in government , not private, sector.
My question is this: What do you consider the most important question and best answer to it in a job interview?
Serious answers, please.
13 Answers
Dardaigh
I just popped in to wish you the very best of luck
and will be keeping my fingers crossed for you.
| 11 years ago. Rating: 16 | |
ROMOS
pythonlover
Ann
Chiangmai
bulletman
robertgrist
lambshank
Daisy!
Since you passed the examination, I assume you have the skills to do the job. So what would they ask? If this was private sector I can think of a dozen good questions. Since this is government, the questions will be off the wall, Like do you owe a student loan, have you claim bankruptcy, do you own a dog or a cat? Something stupid.
If I was the government, I'd have to ask you why you feel you can do this job. I really wouldn't care about the answer, but how fast you think on your feet. I wouldn't want another dull witted person.
Maybe I would ask a question about morals, or integrity, making sure you had some!
These blows are for the FED! Not you! Way to go and I hope you knock them out with you wit, humor and intellect.
I heard wearing a pastel color, blues, or pinks in summer softens the look and gives a more youthful appearance. That and it just so dang pretty!
I hope you get it!
| 11 years ago. Rating: 14 | |
I'll get something nice to wear for this; someone will probably be hired from within, but I am going to make them think twice about that! Thanks for your support!
doolittle
Hmmm.. I don't know much about Califonification State jobs- but the Federal Gov't jobs are plentiful around here (if they are hiring- they like to higher contractors around here too). Basically, the feds like to hire you forever- so you now know how to answer the 'what will you be doing in 5-10-100 years from now' question(s). They also like to lay people off (but, you get benefits). I might concentrate on who your superiors might be (because Fed. jobs have such a tight description/ GS ranking/ and way to get a higher ranking).. and where you will be working- perhaps focus on how you have been able to work in a myriad of circumstances with a lot of different personalities.
Good Luck!
| 11 years ago. Rating: 7 | |
The last time I got the-"what will you be doing in 10 years from now" Q in an interview I burst out laughing...I got the job by the way (after saying that only God really knew what anyone would be doing in 10 years...I actually got the interviewer to admit that it was a stupid question :) )
This job is with Fresno County; I am also looking at state, federal, and IRS opportunities. Thank you for reminding me about the longevity question.
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jhharlan
I've been gone for a couple o' three days, what has happened?
| 11 years ago. Rating: 5 | |
valR
Based on your akaQA record I would not worry about working on improving your asking questions and/or answering questions skills or worrying about. I would work on best demonstrating to your interviewrs your capability of learning new skills. Good luck!
| 11 years ago. Rating: 5 | |
