During: Position-related questions
Reasons for resignation or application
- What made you decide to change your job?
I didn't like the culture of the company and I saw no chance of promotion. / I have to leave my present post because the company is going bankrupt / has been declared bankrupt.
- Why did you choose / pick our company?
Well, I know you have a very international business, so I thought I would be able to learn some advanced methods of management from foreign staff members.
Qualifications and skills
- What are your qualifications?
I'm a qualified stenographer. I can type 60 words per minute and I can take shorthand at 80 words a minute.
- How many languages can you speak?
Two. Chinese is my native language and English is my foreign language. I can also speak Cantonese.
Job fit
- What do you know about our organisation?
Well, I saw from your website that ...
- Why do you think you are qualified for this job?
I'm familiar with Western-style accounting because I've worked in a foreign capital enterprise for four years. So I think I'm qualified for the position.
- What do you look for in a position?
I'm looking for an opportunity to apply my skills and contribute to the growth of the company while helping to create some promotion opportunities for myself.
- What are your short-term goals?
Short-term? I'd like to contribute to the company's bottom line. The position we are here to discuss today would appear to be such an opportunity. Could you tell me more about it?
- Certainly, but please let me first ask you: where do you want to be in five years?
I would hope to have increased my skill base and made a significant contribution to the company. Hopefully, I would be considered for promotion by then.
Closing
- Do you have any questions to ask me?
Yes. Do you have a training programme for new employees? / I'd like to know if there would be any chance to work abroad in the future. / I'd like to know more about the job.
- We'll get in touch with you as soon as we've made our decision. Thank you for coming.
Thank you. I hope we will meet again.