Post by talk2santosh on Dec 5, 2003 1:49:24 GMT -5
Here you have the opportunity to ask questions covering new information and clarifying previous points such as: How long is the training program? Can an individual go through it in a shorter time? At his/her own pace? When does it begin?
How much travel is involved? What are the duties and responsibilities of this job? What is a typical day like? How often are performance evaluations conducted?
It's best to avoid asking questions that can be answered by reading the firm/company's literature.
Finally, if comments on salary are included in the interviews, it will generally be in the discussion phase. Let the interviewer mention salary first. You should have some idea of current salary levels from discussions with placement office representatives and faculty before the interview, so the importance of salary should be minimized at this stage.
The discussion is also your chance to point out important qualifications that the interviewer may have left out or passed over lightly. Don't be afraid to point them out. You may not get another chance.
The Close - This is the wrap-up. If the interviewer is really excited about you, you could get a last minute "selling job" on the company/firm. Also, ask any final questions you might have.
You should then get instructions from the interviewer about what will happen next such as being told when you will receive a decision; being requested to fill out a job application, being invited for an office visit; suggesting another meeting; expressing no further interest; and/or providing other information dictated by firm/company policy.
Sample Interview Questions
Tell me about yourself (e.g., your accounting experience, your schooling, your extracurricular activities).
Why did you choose the study of accounting?
Where do you see yourself in five years?
Why are you interested in a job in public accounting? Why industry? Why government?
Tell me about your strengths and weaknesses.
Do you have any computer skills?
What did you like and dislike about your accounting classes?
When will you be sitting for CPA exam?
Do you belong to any clubs, organizations, or societies?
Why should I hire you?
How have you dealt with conflicts/problems in school?
Why do you think you would like to work for our company?
What type of position most interests you?
If you were entirely free to choose, what job in our company would you most like to do?
What kind of supervisor do you prefer?
Do you prefer any geographic area?
How do you spend your summer vacations?
What do you do during your leisure time?
What types of books do you read?
How much travel is involved? What are the duties and responsibilities of this job? What is a typical day like? How often are performance evaluations conducted?
It's best to avoid asking questions that can be answered by reading the firm/company's literature.
Finally, if comments on salary are included in the interviews, it will generally be in the discussion phase. Let the interviewer mention salary first. You should have some idea of current salary levels from discussions with placement office representatives and faculty before the interview, so the importance of salary should be minimized at this stage.
The discussion is also your chance to point out important qualifications that the interviewer may have left out or passed over lightly. Don't be afraid to point them out. You may not get another chance.
The Close - This is the wrap-up. If the interviewer is really excited about you, you could get a last minute "selling job" on the company/firm. Also, ask any final questions you might have.
You should then get instructions from the interviewer about what will happen next such as being told when you will receive a decision; being requested to fill out a job application, being invited for an office visit; suggesting another meeting; expressing no further interest; and/or providing other information dictated by firm/company policy.
Sample Interview Questions
Tell me about yourself (e.g., your accounting experience, your schooling, your extracurricular activities).
Why did you choose the study of accounting?
Where do you see yourself in five years?
Why are you interested in a job in public accounting? Why industry? Why government?
Tell me about your strengths and weaknesses.
Do you have any computer skills?
What did you like and dislike about your accounting classes?
When will you be sitting for CPA exam?
Do you belong to any clubs, organizations, or societies?
Why should I hire you?
How have you dealt with conflicts/problems in school?
Why do you think you would like to work for our company?
What type of position most interests you?
If you were entirely free to choose, what job in our company would you most like to do?
What kind of supervisor do you prefer?
Do you prefer any geographic area?
How do you spend your summer vacations?
What do you do during your leisure time?
What types of books do you read?