Q 1: Why did you leave the last job for you?
Do not criticize your former employer or talk about your failure. You can say that you are looking for a new challenge, that you have learned enough in your previous job or are ready to start a new phase in your life after achieving your goals in your previous company.
Q2: What interested you in this job?
Demonstrate your interest in the job and prove that you have searched for information about it and that you know its requirements, and talked about the tasks that you have done in your previous job or field of study and qualify you for the job. You can say that you want to work for a leading company in this field and that you are qualified for the job thanks to the vast experience it enjoys. The Bayt.com Employment Survey for the Middle East and North Africa (February 2012) indicated that 20% of employers in the region believe that not preparing for an interview is the most common mistake that job seekers make. So be sure to do research about the company to get a good look at its products, services and latest news, before going to the job interview.
Q3: What is the reason you may be hired?
Say you are interested in this job and prove that your experience and qualifications make you the ideal person to take over the job. Show enthusiasm and support your answers with practical examples that fit the job. The Bayt.com survey on employment practices in the Middle East and North Africa indicated that 28.8% of employers in the Middle East and North Africa are looking for “passion,. If your previous experience does not fit the new job, refer to other skills required by employers, such as computer skills and the ability to work in a team. The Bayt.com Employment Index in the Middle East and North Africa, July 2014 that employers in the region are looking for candidates who have the ability to manage the team (42%) and who have good computer skills (31%). The study also indicated that employers seek to recruit candidates with good communication skills in both Arabic and English (62%), as well as group work skills (49%).
Q4: What are the things you are looking for in your next job?
Be honest about things that matter to you. Keep away from mentioning physical goals. Also mention other things like challenging love, looking for new learning opportunities and a suitable career environment.
Q5: What are the most proud achievements?
Each of us has proud achievements such as getting a promotion or success in a huge deal, etc. If you are new graduate mention the activities you have done at the university or your grades or leadership roles that you have taken. If you have professional experience, mention your role in making any deal or project successful.
Q6: What are your most important strengths?
Indicate any of the qualities that employers are looking for: Intelligent – diligent – fast learner – experienced – honest – efficient – producer – ambitious – successful, etc.
Q7: What are your most important weaknesses?
Do not mention your weaknesses. The interview is not appropriate to admit that you have difficulty meeting dates or that you do not speak English well. Turn the question over to you by saying you care a lot about detail, for example, or that you are too ambitious and love to learn and do more than one task at the same time.
Q8: How do you describe your relationship with your ex-colleagues?
Show that you can work in a team with ease and ease, and give examples of it.
Q 9: How do you describe your relationship with your former colleagues?
Your employer will look for the details of your previous job in any case. Remember the positive qualities of your former manager and let your boss know if he wants to mention anything that goes against it.
Q10: How do you deal with work pressure?
You can say that you are not afraid to work under pressure, whether you work well under pressure or not.
Q 11: What are the working hours that you prefer?
Employers love flexibility. Remember that you are ready to work until the job is done and mention any obligations such as having to bring your children to school at a certain hour, etc. Most employers will show flexibility if you also show flexibility.
Q 12: Do you have questions for me?
Asking questions shows that you’re interested. So ask questions that show your information about the company or job, plan a future in this company and you are eager to learn and take advantage of all the opportunities offered by the company.