What are the best interview questions that are tricky and require the presence of mind to answer them?

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Success and failure are part of life.

Self-awareness is important when it comes to personal growth.

Only people who introspect and know when and how they have failed are able to learn from their mistakes and ensure they don't repeat those mistakes.

So, you must be aware of your failures and make them the pillars of your success.

Ans: Please leave it to the interviewr to interact and conduct the interview.

Ans: Hi, This is Nitin. But that doesn't matter!
An interview is an interaction between you the seller and the employer, the buyer. I will give you the following quick tips..
Read up on the company and job requirements.
Carry out a SWOT analysis of yourself to know your self better.
Be confident, you will face some anxiety though. When you get tense, just say relax relax relax in your mind.
Don't underlay yourself or for that matter don't be boastful.
Remember, at the end of the day, it is more for your attitude than for the degree/ qualification you hold that you will be selected!
Rest of the smaller tips are available online!
Cheers and all the best!

Ans: Hi Rohan,

Thank you for writing in.

There are many aspects which one should avoid during interviews. Below is the list for your reference.

Avoid Negative comments about your current or previous employer
Salary discussion- this should be discussed at the later stage and not at the initial stage. HR will block a slot to discuss on salary.
Not preparing enough for the interview
Talking about weaknesses without any mitigation
Not having any questions for the interviewer
Avoid humor if you are not good at. It can back fire
Showing overconfidence. Note- there is a thin line between confidence and over confidence. This can come across as arrogance.
Avoid Lying. Building trust is the most important aspect in the interview process.
Avoiding Eye contact and doing overly gestures
Not been punctual

Hope this helps. All the very best
To Your Success. Be You. Be Confident.
Thanks and Regards
Ashwini Dasgupta
Author of Confidence Decoded. Is it a Skill or Attitude?

Ans: Hi There,

Thank you for asking the question.

It's important to ask questions to the HR / Interviewer during the interview. Asking right questions are important to demonstrate your genuine interest in the company's mission, the role's responsibilities, and how you can contribute to the organization's success.

When interviewing for a job, it's important to ask questions that demonstrate your interest, engagement, and understanding of the role and the company. For example- questions can be around :

Roles and Responsibilities:
"Can you describe the day-to-day responsibilities of this role?"
"What are the performance expectations for someone in this role in the first three to six months?"
"Can you describe the day-to-day responsibilities of this role?"

Company and Culture:
"What is the company's approach to professional development and career growth?"
"To whom will I report, and what is their leadership style?"
"How does the team typically collaborate and communicate?"

Company Growth and Future Plans:
"What are the company's growth plans and strategic priorities for the next few years?"
"How does this role fit into the company's long-term vision?"
"Are there opportunities for career advancement within the organization?"

Next Steps and Timeline:
"What are the next steps in the interview process, and what is the expected timeline for a decision?"
"Is there anything else you need from me to evaluate my candidacy?"
"When can I expect to hear back regarding the outcome of this interview?"

Hope these example help you. These are few of the areas I have cited. Accordingly you can dive into other areas too. Tip : only speaking around salary might not create an impressive image.

All the best.
To your Success. Be You. Be Confident
Ashwini Dasgupta
Author of Confidence Decoded-Is it a Skill or Attitude?