Critical Success factors

Following is the list of the top ten critical success factors that nearly every employer is seeking:

1. Positive attitude toward work
2. Proficiency in field of study
3. Communication skills (oral and written)
4. Interpersonal skills
5. Confidence
6. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
7. Flexibility
8. Self-motivation
9. Leadership
10. Teamwork

Common Question - Job Interview

Tell me about yourself.

Why should I hire you?

What is your long-range objective?

How has your education prepared you for your career?

Are you a team player?

Have you ever had a conflict with a boss or professor? How was it resolved?

What is your greatest weakness?

If I were to ask your professors to describe you, what would they say?

What qualities do you feel a successful manager should have?

If you had to live your life over again, what one thing would you change?

· Tell me about yourself.

· Tell me about your experience.

· What is your most important accomplishment to date?

· How would you describe your ideal job?

· Why did you choose this career?

· When did you decide on this career?

· What goals do you have in your career?

· How do you plan to achieve these goals?

· How do you personally define success?

· Describe a situation in which you were successful.

· What do you think it takes to be successful in this career?

· What accomplishments have given you the most satisfaction in your life?

· If you had to live your life over again, what one thing would you change?

· Would you rather work with information or with people?

· Are you a team player?

· What motivates you?

· Why should I hire you?

· Are you a goal-oriented person?

· Tell me about some of your recent goals and what you did to achieve them.

· What are your short-term goals?

· What is your long-range objective?

· What do you see yourself doing five years from now?

· Where do you want to become ten years from now?

· Do you handle conflict well?

· Have you ever had a conflict with a boss or professor? How did you resolve it?

· What major problem have you had to deal with recently?

· Do you handle pressure well?

· What is your greatest strength?

· What is your greatest weakness?

· If I were to ask one of your professors (or a boss) to describe you, what would he or she say?

· Why did you choose to attend your college?

· What changes would you make at your college?

· How has your education prepared you for your career?

· What were your favorite classes? Why?

· Do you enjoy doing independent research?

· Who were your favorite professors? Why?

· Why is your GPA not higher?

· Do you have any plans for further education?

· How much training do you think you’ll need to become a productive employee?

· What qualities do you feel a successful manager should have?

· Why do you want to work in the _____ industry?

· What do you know about our company?

· Why are you interested in our company?

· Do you have any location preferences?

· How familiar are you with the community that we’re located in?

· Are you willing to relocate? In the future?

· Are you willing to travel? How much?

· Is money important to you?

· How much money do you need to make to be happy?

· What kind of salary are you looking for?