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How to Answer the Interview Question Are you willing to work overtime?

How to Answer the Interview Question “Are you willing to work overtime?”

Explanation of the Question:

The employer only asks this question there is a large amount of overtime or the employer is having trouble getting their current staff to work overtime. You need to be honest if you are willing to give a general answer.

Example Interview Answer

“yes, I did a lot of overtime in my last company”

Don’t put up any barriers or start to confuse the employer by saying “I can work overtime on a Monday 6-8, Wednesday 8-9 etc..” keep it simple.

If you cannot, tell the employer this and give the reason why. 

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How to Answer the Interview Question What motivates you to be your best?

How to Answer the Interview Question “What motivates you to be your best?”

Explanation of the Question:

If every job paid the same salary, would you still apply for this position? If the answer is yes, why? This is what motivates you.

Think about the job you are applying too, what is the end result this company delivers? Does it make something? Help people? Give advice? Sells?

If you are motivated by the same thing the company does then you will do well in the company and the interviewer will want to recruit you.

Example Interview Answer

“I am always motivated knowing that my job role is making a difference with other people’s lives”

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How to Answer the Interview Question Which do you consider to be more important, the money or the work?

Which do you consider to be more important, the money or the work?

Explanation of the Question:

Hopefully, after some good career advice, you will be applying for a job that you will enjoy.

As we spend a third of our lives at work, we need to find work exciting and important. Answer this question with this killer answer  

Example Interview Answer

“The money pays the bills, but for me, it’s enjoying the job that gets me up each morning with a smile on my face”

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How to Answer the Interview Question What are you looking for in a job?

How to Answer the Interview Question “What are you looking for in a job?”

Explanation of the Question:

Think about the main job duties, skills and qualities needed for this position, which of these would you enjoy?

Job Satisfaction, Team Work, Variety, Seeing the end result from your work, Helping others, Etc.

This way you are being honest while discussing relevant duties and qualities. Don’t say the obvious:

Example Interview Answer

 “This job” As you will quickly lose credibility and the interviewer may doubt other answers to the interview questions.

“It’s important for me to see the end result from my work; I like to know that I have done a good job and that my customers are satisfied”

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Interview Question and Answer If you could, would you retire right now?

Interview Question and Answer “If you could, would you retire right now?”

The job interviewer is keen to recruit an employee who is passionate about the job, not simply just looking for work to gain a salary.

This job interview question “if you could, would you retire right now?” is a sneaky question to check your work ethic.

If you state to the interviewer, that you would retire as soon as possible, the employer knows that you are not committed to the role.

Whereas the interviewee who explains how they enjoy the work and how for them the job isn’t just about a salary but is about doing something you love, the employer is more likely to recruit you.

Video Explanation

 

Explanation of the Job Interview Question:

With all interview questions, be honest with your answer if you would say “yes..” then either, follow this up with some details on what you would do, it is good to laugh when answering this question and turn it into a light-hearted piece of banter.

Example Interview Answer

“…as I enjoy work I would either work part-time or volunteer…”   or   “but, as I need to work, I want to work in an industry I enjoy, like this one”  

See the video above for additional job interview answers.

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How to Answer the Interview Question How long are you thinking of staying with our organisation?

How long are you thinking of staying with our organization?

Interview questions are asked to uncover a particular skill, quality or experience from the interviewee. The reason why many job applicants fail during the job interview is that they don’t understand what it is the interviewer wants to hear.

In this article, we have broken down what the interviewer is looking for in a perfect job interview answer and to help you create the perfect answer we have recorded an example answer

Explanation of the Question:

Employers spend around 33% of their profits on recruitment and they always prefer to employ someone who will stay with the company for at least 2-3 years, in reality, we never really know what will happen in the future and how long we will work for one organisation.

To answer the question, give a general answer

Example Interview Answer

“I think I would really enjoy this role and fit in well with the organisation, I would be happy to stay as long as we were both happy with my work”

Or

“I am looking for a company to stay with and progress up the career ladder; I don’t really like changing companies. After researching your company, I think I would really enjoy this role and fit in well with the organisation”

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How to Answer the Interview Question What salary are you looking for?

How to Answer the Interview Question “What salary are you looking for?”

Explanation of the Question:

In most industries, the company will advertise the salary on the job advert. If they don’t this could be a loaded question. Answer this question with a question

Example Interview Answer

“Can you tell me what the salary range for this post is?”

If the interviewer insists, give a general answer

 “The salary would depend on the job duties, around £??-£??” Give a wide range

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How to Answer the Interview Question Are you applying for any other jobs?

How to Answer the Interview Question “Are you applying for any other jobs?”

Explanation of the Question:

Of course, you are, every interviewer knows you are looking for work and it’s highly unlikely that you only have one interview lined up.

Explain why you are looking for other work and follow this up by telling the interviewer how much you want to work for their company.

Employers like to offer jobs to people who will accept them and/or not leave after a couple of weeks for a better job offer.

Why? Recruitment can cost companies around 33% of their profits!

Example Interview Answer

“Yes, I am looking at other jobs in this industry as I know this is the type of work I will excel in. I have researched your company and feel this is the type of company I would really fit into”

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How to Answer the Interview Question How would your colleagues describe you?

How to Answer the Interview Question “How would your colleagues describe you?”

Explanation of the Question:

Interviewers enjoy hearing quotes, have a couple of quotes prepared from people at your previous job “David always said I was….” and use statements like: “In my last job I was always known for…”

By giving quotes from a named person can be as effective as giving the interviewer a written reference.

Example Interview Answer

“In my last company, I was always known as the person who got things done. I remember overhearing my Manger Sharon, saying ‘if you need a job doing quickly and efficiently to get me to do it”

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How to Answer the Interview Question Do you consider yourself a successful person?

How to Answer the Interview Question “Do you consider yourself a successful person?”

Explanation of the Question:

Yes, is the answer you should always give and then follow this up with the reason why.

Explain when you have achieved something you felt was “big” or goals you have set, completed or currently moving towards.

Example Interview Answer

“Yes, I would say I am successful. Once I am given a task to do, I always put a hundred percent into achieving it.

Soon after giving birth to my baby boy, I attend an AAT night course and had to study while bringing up my son.

This was a large amount of work, but as I am good at managing my time, I was able to pass my course with flying colours.”