Maung Maung Myint Thein (University of Technology) - Job Interview Questions and Answers

Job Interview Questions and Answers (1)

Job Interview Q+A

In Human Resource Management (HRM), the selection of employees is an important process. Some jobs require candidates to pass a written test and then an interview. In some jobs, a shortlist of applicants is selected and then an in-person interview is conducted to select the most suitable employee.

That's why a job interview is a 50/50 balance between the employer and the job applicant. If the applicant is qualified for the position, they should prepare for the Q&A in advance.

On the employer's side, the HR department selects the employees they want, the right ones, and the final stage involves discussing and approving the selection, including salary, with the relevant individuals.

Now, I would like to present a Q&A (Question and Answer) on the most frequently asked questions in job interviews. The purpose of this is to help employers understand the meaning of these questions and the interviewee answer them based on the depth of the question.

The most common interview questions I see are...

(1) Personal and family information

(Personal and Family Data)

( 2) Educational background

(Educational Background)

( 3) Behavioral signs

(Character Traits)

(4) Initiative and creativity

(Initiative and creativity)

( 5) Management skills

(Management Ability)

( 6) Career goals

(Career Objectives)

( 7) Suitability for the intended (targeted) job

(Suitability for Target Job)

( 8) Salary negotiations,

(Salary Negotiations)

( 9) Experience and training

(Experience and Training)

( 10) Knowing everything about technology

(Technology Know-How)

Job interview questions and answers

(11) Probing questions

(Interrogation Questions)

( 12) External interests

(Outside Interests)

( 13) Questions to ask interviewers

(Question to Ask the Interviewer) .

You can achieve success by studying and preparing for the above-mentioned interview questions in advance. Especially for those who want to apply for jobs in foreign companies, joint ventures, INGOs and NGOs, advanced job interview questions will be presented in a Q&A format in English and Myanmar.

( 1) Personal and family information

Questions and answers about (Personal and Family Data)

Among interview questions, questions about personal and family information tend to be the most numerical. That's why most job seekers tend to answer in a numerical way, often with names, positions, and numbers.

Most questions are about determining the candidate's qualifications for a specific job. Personal and family types are usually at the top of an applicant's resume. They are often asked at the beginning of an interview. The person who answers this question makes the first impression.

What are your parents' occupation?

What are your parents' occupations?

My father is a civil engineer in a construction company and my mother is a headmistress in No.1 State High School, Insein.

My father is a civil engineer at a construction company and my mother is a principal at Insein High School (1).

(2) Do you live with your parents?

Do you live with your parents?

No. I don't. I stayed with my aunt in Yangon because I'm working as a marketing manager in a foreign company. So, I moved back in with my parents who live in Mandalay.

No. I live with my aunt in Yangon. Because I work as a marketing manager for a foreign company. That's why I had to move away from my parents who live in Mandalay.

(3) How far do you live from that company?

How far do you live from that company?

That company is located in the downtown area. I live in Sanchaung Township, which takes about 20 minutes by taxi to reach that company.

The company is located in the city center. I live in Sanchaung Township. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi to get to the company from Sanchaung.

(4) Do you speak foreign languages?

Do you speak foreign languages?

Yes, I do. I can only speak two foreign languages ​​such as English and Chinese. Since I had passed the matric exam, I attended these language classes. So, I try to speak English and Chinese to increase my dealings with foreigners.

Yes. I can only speak two foreign languages, English and Chinese. I have been taking language classes since I passed my 10th grade exam. That's why I try to speak English and Chinese to improve my communication with foreigners.