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Education Expert - Answered on Jan 23, 2023

Mayank Kumar is the co-founder and managing director of upGrad, a higher EdTech company. With over 10 years of experience in the education sector, Kumar can offer guidance about degree courses, campus, job-linked and executive programmes and studying abroad.An MBA graduate from ISB Hyderabad, he holds a BTech in mechanical engineering from IIT Delhi.... more
Asked by Anonymous - Jan 18, 2023Hindi
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What are the best interview questions that are tricky and require the presence of mind to answer them?

Ans: For your own interviews, you must focus on preparing for the most common questions like Tell me about yourself, Why you want to join this company, Why are you the best candidate for this role, etc. It's important for yourself to have answers to these questions - they might appear regular yet are effective ones to put you either in a bright or dark spot. Outside of these straightforward questions, an interviewer usually throws a curve ball (tricky questions) at you to test how quick and strong you are at thinking on your feet. I would not prepare for these kinds of tricky questions nor do I think that it helps in preparing for these questions. It is your presence of mind that will get the interviewer positively inclined towards your candidature. It is important to ensure that you are able to get back with an answer that demonstrates your promptness. Recruiters are smarter and they usually throw questions which will make you think, even if for a few seconds.
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When HR asks, 'do you have any questions,' what are some of the most thoughtful/intelligent questions to ask HR in a job interview?
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.
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