ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION : These are just sample answers you should not memorize but just

use the sample answers as a model template to customize your own answers to align with your
own personality,qualification and achievements.

Virtual Tutor speech: 1. Tell me a little about yourself.

Hints :Activity Description:
This is a popular interview question and for this question each one of you have to Introspect and
understand yourself and write in a notebook and rehearse with a smiling face,in front of a mirror
before you hit that attempt button .Here you have to speak about your academic
qualification,your training programs in college,your projects ,competitions attended etc,in short
…...be prepared to share everything that would make you impress upon the HR that you are the
best candidate for the job. Your introduction should be brief ,you should show confidence and
enthusiasm while telling someone your own story ,it should give a glimpse of your major
achievements

Virtual Tutor speech 2. : Can you explain about your Projects and Internship experience

Virtual Tutor speech 3 ) What according to you is Success.?

Activity Description: Summarize your career goals

Don’t say something that sounds self-centric
Sample answer:1 I feel successful with continuous progress. I find it exciting when I am
allowed to implement new ideas and see its fruition. I would define my success as all the
knowledge and life skills I have learned through years and being able to apply them when
circumstances arise or demand.
#For me personally success is just a small tentative stop in my career path which rejuvenates
me to strive even better and work towards perfection

Sample answer 2

I feel successful when I meet my short term as well as the long-term goals. I try to achieve the
set goals and work hard as much as I can. I try to reach those goals and achieve the desired
outcome. I want to recognize myself as someone with a progressive attitude who does his best
and gives 100% to attain goals. To me, success is not just my personal achievements but also
the success and efforts of the people around me.

Sample answer 3

Success to me is knowing that I am excelling in my performance and feeling fulfilled. My work

should add value to the company and its customers. Knowing that each day, I am making the
world a better place, is a success to me. I would define success at work as what I have learned
from key job assignments experiences.
Sample answer 4

Success to me is spending the majority of the time focused on work that is fulfilling and
increasing my efficiency to become helpful for the organization growth. While I also believe that
greater success can be achieved while working as a team towards a common goal.

Sample answer 5

Yes. During my academic journey ,in school and college I have learned to set goals and to
make sure I meet each of them. I make sure obstacles do not hinder or affect me in any way
from reaching my goals, but instead should they inspire me to exert more. I believe the job I am
applying for will enable me to reach up higher and be more successful

4) Are you willing to travel?

Yes. I love traveling. Adjusting to new places and meeting new people would be a
delightful experience for me.Life gets monotonous without a positive change.
5) What is your salary expectations

As of now, I haven’t thought much about it. I’m more focused on learning and upskilling myself
for the requirements of a career in the software industry.

6) What would you consider your greatest strengths & weakness

Activity Description: This is a popular interview question
Hints:

1.Focus mostly on strengths

2.Show the interviewer how you are putting effort to overcome the weakness
3.Mention about your real weakness but do mention about how you are going to
fix it

4. Make sure your strength and weakness don’t contradict each other
5. Research well about the position you are applying for and identify the area where you can
apply your strength .

6. Choose a weakness that is acceptable for the job in hand

7. Don’t confuse interests with strength or dislikes with weakness

4 sample answers

Sample answer 1 My strength is my ability to convert my work environment into a positive

one. At the same time, developing a supportive team . I am also capable of keeping my
academic projects on track and ensuring deadlines are met. As far as my weakness is
concerned, I had to really work a lot on my decision making quickness and I am confident about
that now To tackle any problem, I am trying to re-consider the to-do list and prioritize the
tasks.and take a decision as to which work needs to be done at the earliest

Sample answer 2

I am very comfortable working with different groups of people. My strength is my analytical and
planning skills, developed over the years. It helps me to complete my work before the deadline.
I am a little bit nervous while speaking in a group, but I have given many presentations to
overcome this.

Sample answer 3
I am interest in many programming languages, including HTML, C++, Java, As far as weakness
is concerned, I have a tendency to remain quiet in meetings, but I am working on speaking up
when I feel I have ideas to share.

Sample answer 4

I’m a highly motivated person. I don’t stop until I get things done. I value other people’s time and
the company’s resources. I will work to become an asset, not a liability.

People say I sometimes act too driven by ambition. To counter this, I attended seminars
that teach me how to manage myself well.

7) What motivates you? Who is your role model

Activity description: Hints

Sometimes, the best solution is, to be honest- you can say job satisfaction is your motivational
factor,
Mention things like Job satisfaction, working towards a goal, contributing to a team effort, or
developing your skills. Provide a specific example that supports your response Excitement
for new challenges
Quest for personal development

4 sample answers

Sample Answer 1

I am a very result-oriented person. My primary motivation is to achieve the desired result. While
I enjoy working on the project on my own, I am particularly motivated by the buzz of working in a
team. It’s very exciting working closely with others, who share the same common goal. I also
like to take on the challenge and rise to that challenge as part of a concerted team effort.

Sample Answer 2

Primarily, my ability to work hard and delivering result motivates me. But subsequent
recognition of my efforts gives me the encouragement for my next efforts.

Sample Answer 3
Responsibility towards work motivates me the most, and my aim within any company is to move
up to greater levels of responsibility to achieve each goal with better responsibilities.

Sample Answer 4

Many things motivate me. My goal is to be the best of what I can be, often motivates me to go
beyond my own expectations. When I see myself being productive every day, it motivates me to
continue.
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8) Tell me about your dream job.

Sample answer :1 The only dream job I’ve always had was a job that keeps me busy,
a job wherein I get to contribute to the company’s success.

11) What do your friends say about you?

Sample answer: 2 My friends [name] at [college never get tired of telling

other people how good I am when it comes to scheduling timelines and
managing resources

12) Why should we hire you?

Hints:

1. Emphasize on your uniqueness but keep it concise

2. Highlight your strength, skills, and accomplishments
3. Give an example that describes you as a quick learner
4. State or provide some evidence that shows how you contributed to the growth of the
previous company in terms of revenue, goodwill, and brand
5. Include the research you made on the company.
6. For a smaller company (2 to 50 employees), you can say- “your company is open to
new innovative ideas.”

What not to say

Try to avoid saying- I need a job, money, or this place is very close to where I live
Focus on sharing what can you will do do for the company rather than what they can do for you
NEVER DO THIS- comparing your skills with others. The natural instinct to this question is we
usually start comparing our skills to others when this question is put through.

5 sample answers

Sample Answer 1:

In my four years of engineering as a student, I have built-up solid motivational and team-
working skills. I was awarded twice as the student-of-the-year for my excellent methodologies
for motivating my teams to encounter challenges and meeting deadlines. If hired, I will carry
forward this ability of leadership and strategies to prove to be an asset for this company.

Sample Answer 2:

The subjects I chose while working for my degree in XXX . abc subject has prepared me for
this particular position. Also, my two-year experience working as a summer intern with
company Xxx has given me the platform to master the skills that I needed to deliver for this
position. It seems as if I have prepared all my life to land this job.

Sample Answer 3:

For this particular job, I have the perfect combination of skills and experience that is required. I
also bring rich experience of strong analytical and problem-solving skills that I have gained while
working with other companies. My dedication to excellent work standards will add value to the
team and the company.

Sample Answer 5:

My sense of dedication in every task that I handle is definitely a big plus. I believe my skills and
work attitude measures up to your company standards.

13) Are you a team player?

Sample answer :1 Yes, definitely. While I agree that I can also work independently with minimal
supervision, I’m also one companion every leader would ever want to be in his team. Whatever
task is assigned to me, I make sure I do what is expected of me. I also make it a point to reach
out to teammates whenever needed.
15) What is your philosophy towards work?

Sample answer :1 I have only one philosophy when it comes to work: every piece of work,
regardless of size, has to be done on time and in the right manner.

16) What have you learned from mistakes in college?

Sample answer 1 :I learned that without proper coordination, even the simplest task could
cause problems in a project. I had this problem during my first group assignment. From that
time on, I made sure that everyone is kept informed and updated follows every detail and
coordination.

17) Describe your working style. In college.

Sample answer 1 : Basically, my working style comes with promptness and flexibility. To
make sure goals are achieved, I religiously study and make plans down to the smallest
detail.

18) How would you know you are going to be successful on this job?

Sample answer 1 :Being successful means goals that are set are being met. Being
successful also means standards are not only reached but also exceeded wherever
possible.

19) Are you willing to work overtime? Prepare for night shift and work on
Weekends? Sample answer 1: I understand that being asked to work for an extended
number of hours comes with a good reason in the first place, so I’m ok with it. Its an extra
effort which means something for the company. I’ll be happy to do it.

20) What will you do if you don’t get this position?

Sample answer :1 I am optimistic that I will be hired. In case it turns the other way around, I
would have to move on and search for another job.

21) What have you done to improve your knowledge in the last year?or during COVID.
Sample answer 1 : I have attended several self-improvements, time management, and
personality development seminars. I have also participated in training workshops related to my
software and technology interests.
22) How would you be an asset to this company?
Sample answer :1 My skills in [key skill for the position] are good. I have earned a lot of course
certificates and certifications from Udemy, coursera and edx to upskill myself. As an employee,
I hope to handle pressure with ease and can work with minimal supervision.
23) How long would you expect to work for us in case you are hired?

Sample answer 1: I would like to be in this company for a long time. For as long as the
management continues to see me as an asset, I am willing to stay.

24) Describe your ability to work under pressure.

Sample answer 1: I understand the nature of this position that I am applying for quite well,
along with the pressure that comes with it. Being under pressure doesn’t discourage me but
motivates me more.

25) Tell me about a problem you had with a faculty or a senior in college.
Sample answer 1 : I’m sorry, but I can’t recall any instance when I had such a problem with a
supervisor.

26) Why do you think you would do well at this job?

Sample answer 1 : , I feel very confident of myself and my ability to deliver nothing short
of the most desired outcome My 4 years of training in college helped me develop these
skills.

31) What role do you tend to play in a team?

Answer 1 : I tend to be versatile when it comes to being a team player. I can act as a leader, an
assistant, a communicator, a secretary, whatever role that will ensure the success of the team.
That’s because understanding the different roles will allow each player to take on the role of
others, in times of need.

32) recall in recent times What was the most difficult decision you made and when ?

Imp:This is just a sample answer and you should answer from your own experience.

Sample answer : 1 It was a time when I had to choose between joining a group of friends who
wanted to protest some issues in our college canteen and staying away from the issue. I ended
up being a mediator between the people concerned and our immediate supervisor, and I was
glad I made that decision because it all ended well and without further conflicts

( you are demonstrating that you have the ability to solve conflict in a team when

necessary.) 33) Are you willing to make sacrifices for this company?
Sample answer :1 I would be willing to do that to the best of my ability. I can manage personal
matters on my own without causing conflicts when management needs me most. However, I
will not comprise on my values.

34) What are the qualities that you look for in a boss?

Sample answer : I look at my boss as a person who can easily relate with me, can make
firm decisions, and is transparent. A boss with a sense of humor would also be a delightful
idea in diffusing the work pressure at times

35) Are you applying to other companies as well? What would you choose if you
get placed in another company?

Sample Answer 1 I have submitted my application only to your company as my priority and
hope that I will be able to land a job in your company. Here speak very highly about the
company with all the
points that you have gathered.from the net,YouTube videos etc.You have to convince the HR
that you see your interests and career path objectives will be taken care of in your organization.

36) Do you know anyone who works in our company?.

Sample answer 1 : Yes I heard that some of our seniors from college are working with you sir

37) How do you propose to compensate for your lack of experience?

Sample answer 1 : I am a quick learner. Every time there is something new thrown at me, I
take time to study it at the earliest and search for resources which are readily available
without wasting time

38) Have you ever had to work on something that you disliked?

Sample answer 1 : Not exactly that I disliked but I once had a paid internship offer that did
not exactly match my interests Nevertheless, I was glad I took the offer because it was an
opportunity to learn something new and added to my profile

39) What would your faculty say your best point is?
Sample answer 1 : Some of my strongest points at work are being hardworking, patient, and am
a quick learner.

40) What suggestion/s ideas have you given in your group projects or activities in
college that was implemented and got the desired outcome?
Sample answer 1 : I once suggested that our team should have more regular virtual meetings
instead of face to face interaction as our learning schedules were not matching . I was happy
that the team took note of this and even commended me for taking a good initiative.

43) How do you cope with stress?

Sample answer 1 I pause for a few minutes, look out into the window. Brief pauses are enough
to get me charged again. I can manage stress well enough and does not decrease my
productivity level.

44) Would you rather work for money or job satisfaction?

Sample answer 1 : Job satisfaction is more important to me. Working just for the money
may not be fulfilling if I don’t like the job in the first place. Job satisfaction makes me stay
productive; money would naturally come along as well.

46) What was your biggest challenge at college in recent times?

Sample answer 1 : My project guide was strict when it came to deadlines and output. It was a
challenge for me to meet every expectation he made. It was also a good learning experience
for me because it only made me better at what I do.
47) Do you enjoy working as part of a team?
Sample answer 1 : Yes, I enjoy it very much. Being part of a team means you get to
contribute for the good of all, while at the same time there are members who can support you
and share more knowledge with you.
48) Why do you think you deserve this job?.
Sample answer 1 : Because I believe my talents and skills will definitely be a big contribution
to your company’s continuing pursuit of excellence. I’m a fast worker and hardworking person
who can be a very reliable asset to this company.
49) Has anything ever irritated you about people you’ve worked with?
Sample answer 1 : I go along fine with peer group,,classmates,and friends . When I feel the
other guy’s, attitude is a negative one; I try my best to approach him and talk things over. I
always make it a point to stay positive and transparent with people around me.

50) Do you have any questions for me?

51.) What are your hobbies?interests