Here are good answers to some of the

　　tougher questions asked in job interviews. If you can smoothly supply answers

　　like these during the interview, you are bound to make a good impression.

　　1. What is important to you in a job?

　　Mention specific rewards other than a

　　paycheck for example, challenge, the feeling of accomplishment, and knowing

　　that you have made a contribution.

　　2. Why do you want to work for this

　　organization?

　　Cite its reputation, the opportunities

　　it offers, and the working conditions. Stress that you want to work for this

　　organization, not just any organization.

　　3. Why should we employ you?

　　Point to your academic preparation, job

　　skills, and enthusiasm about working for the firm. Mention your performance in

　　school or previous employment as evidence of your ability to learn and to

　　become productive quickly. If the job involves management responsibilities,

　　refer to past activities as proof of your ability to get along with others and

　　to work as part of a team.

　　4. If we hire you, how long will you

　　stay with us?

　　Answer by saying along these lines:

　　"As long as my position here allows me to learn and to advance at a pace

　　with my abilities."

　　5. Can we offer you a career path?

　　Reply: "I believe you could, once I

　　know the normal progression within the organization. Can you tell me about

　　it?" The answer may be revealing.

　　6. What are your greatest strengths?

　　Give a response like one of the following:

　　"I can see what needs to be done and do it", "I'm

　　wiling to make decisions", "I work well with others," "I

　　can organize my time efficiently."

　　7. What are you greatest weakness?

　　Identify one or two, such as the

　　following:" I tend to drive myself toohard", " I expect others

　　to perform beyond their capacities", " I like to see a job done

　　quickly, and I'm critical if it isn't." Note these weaknesses could also

　　be regarded as desirable qualities. The trick with this question is to describe

　　a weakness so that it could also be considered a virtue.