Why have you had X number of jobs over the last X years?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nIn today\u2019s workforce, it\u2019s not uncommon for professionals to job hop. In fact, more than half of employers have hired a job hopper.<\/p>\n
Most CEOs ask this question because they want to learn about your loyalty to previous employers and your decision-making process.<\/p>\n
When talking about your job history, focus on experiences that shaped your career in a positive way.<\/p>\n
For instance, explain you\u2019ve been searching for the right job that fits your career goals and how the position you\u2019re interviewing for fits these goals.<\/p>\n
\nWhat do you hope to accomplish within the next year?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nOne of the most important things CEOs want to know about a candidate is what you\u2019re going to accomplish once hired for the position.<\/p>\n
Tell the employer about your vision as an employee for their company.<\/p>\n
The interviewer already knows you\u2019re qualified (on paper) for the position; now you need to explain how you\u2019ll help their company reach the next level.<\/p>\n
Talk about a combination of your skills and strengths that will bring you success as an employee.<\/p>\n
You should also reference previous accomplishment stories that would support your vision for this job.<\/p>\n
\nWould you quit your job if you won the lottery, even if you loved your current position?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nCEOs may ask this question to determine whether you\u2019re more passionate about finding a job that brings you happiness, or if you\u2019re simply in it for the paycheck.<\/p>\n
This might seem like a trick question for most people, but it\u2019s important to be completely honest and candid with your answer.<\/p>\n
Whether you simply want a job for an income or you\u2019re truly passionate about your career, share your opinion and the reasoning behind your answer.<\/p>\n
\nTell me about an accomplishment that shaped your career<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nEmployers love hearing about accomplishment stories. Not only do they illustrate how you\u2019re qualified for the position, but also it shows what makes you unique as a candidate.<\/p>\n
Share an accomplishment story from past experience that\u2019s applicable to the position you\u2019re applying for.<\/p>\n
\nTell me about a project that forced you to be innovative and creative<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nAccording to a CareerBuilder survey, twenty-one percent of employers want to hire candidates with strong creative-thinking.<\/p>\n
Chances are, CEOs will ask candidates how they can push the envelope in their positions once hired.<\/p>\n
Talk about a project where you were forced to think outside of the box and utilize your resourcefulness. This helps CEOs understand your willingness to take risks and try new things.<\/p>\n
\nHow would your boss from your last job describe you?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nThis can be a tricky question, especially if you left your job on a negative note. However, employers ask this question to learn about your personality.<\/p>\n
This is a good opportunity to talk about your work ethic and how your personality fit into your previous position.<\/p>\n
If you had a negative experience at your last job, share what you learned for the position and how you turned it into a positive experience.<\/p>\n
\nWhat do you value most about our culture and vision?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nCEOs ask this question because they want to know if a candidate understands what their company is trying to accomplish.<\/p>\n
CEOs already know you\u2019re going to research the company. Therefore, by asking this question, you\u2019re able to explain what you truly think about the company.<\/p>\n
Focus your answer on what you\u2019ve learned about the mission and values of the organization.<\/p>\n
You should also incorporate your personal values into your answer and how they will help you bring success to the organization.<\/p>\n
\nWhat do you enjoy doing in your free time?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nThis is another question employers ask to learn more about your personality and values.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s important to be genuine when answering this question. Talk about your interests and hobbies that have shaped you as a person, which are also appropriate for an interview setting.<\/p>\n
For example, talk about how you\u2019re a marathon runner in your free time or that you teach a yoga class. Sharing interests such as these display how your work ethic and leadership skills transfer into your personal life.<\/p>\n
\nWhat makes you excited about Mondays?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nMondays can be a struggle for most professionals. However, when you love your job, Mondays can be positive. A study by CareerBuilder shows that 66 percent of employers seek candidates who are self-motivated and 72 percent want to hire candidates with a positive attitude.<\/p>\n
This is your opportunity to share why you\u2019re passionate about your career. Talk about what motivates you most in your career and how you\u2019ll use that passion as inspiration during the work week.<\/p>\n
\nWhy are you working in this industry?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nEmployers want to learn what drew you to their industry, why you\u2019re interested in working for their company, and why you\u2019re passionate about what you do.<\/p>\n
Share a story about the time when you first become interested in your career. It could be a story about your first internship or an experience that attracted you to this type of work. When you tell your story, be sure to highlight experiences that relate to the job you\u2019re interviewing for.<\/p>\n
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