Job seeker should know whom to deal with to get the relevant information, how to assess the details of the project and decide what he/she is supposed to do.
32. What are your career goals - both short-term and long term?
Job seeker should demonstrate clear purpose, enthusiasm and commitment to own goals; plans ahead; do they see the company intertwined with their future plans?
33. Where do you see yourself five years from now?
Do they see their future intertwined with the company; have they done enough research into the company; do their answers demonstrate that they are ambitious, energetic, goal-oriented, and enthusiastic?
34. There are thousands of possible careers. Why do you want to follow this particular career?
Job seekers who really want this job, will be quick, definite and forceful when explaining why.
35. Five years ago - how would you have answered the Interview Question: "Where do you see yourself five years from now?" Do you think you have achieved what you wanted to?
Demonstrates honesty, persistence and enthusiasm in their plans for the future, especially with this new position; shows they learn from past mistakes; they are not quitters.
36. Some people believe life is all about the survival of the fittest. Today, others are suggesting, from new biological evidence, that life is in fact all about the 'The survival of the most cooperative. What do you think?
Candidate should knows the importance of co-operating, they seem to try to co-operate with others, and tries their best to keep the relationship with his/hers co-workers and superiors healthy.
37. Give me an example of a situation where you helped your colleague perform a particular task in which you had better knowledge on the subject?
Should be helpful; team player; ready to help people in the team.
38. Can you tell me about a time when you backed off in a meeting because you felt someone else should speak or have an opportunity?
Answer should show that they have self-control, have respect for others, are ready to help people, and that they are a team player.
39. Tell me about a time when you acted as a mediator to help colleagues resolve their differences.
Does the candidate show that they can handle conflict and/or that they have the ability to mediate situations? Can they come up with a solution that will be in the best interest of all the people involved?
40. How would you show co-workers the importance of co-operation?
Answers should show the need for a healthy, self-respecting, functional team and how vitally important cooperation is for success in modern commercial life.