Question

.       Describe a situation where you were tasked to work in a group. Identify at least 1 positive and 1 negative attribute of the group.

Answer 1

Why have you decided to apply for this job?

This again is a very common interview question and one that needs to be answered carefully. Remember that an interview panel will have heard all of the usual responses such as “I’ve wanted to work in this kind of role since I was a child”, and “This job just really appeals to me”. These types of standard responses will gain you few marks. It is crucial that you provide a response to this type of question that is unique, truthful and different to all of the other candidates.

Consider the following points:

Provide a response that demonstrates you’ve carried out plenty of research. During your research something has caught your eye about the job that is very appealing. This will demonstrate to the panel that you have looked into the role. Remember that most candidates will apply for many different jobs all at one time, and as a result they will fail to carry out any meaningful research.