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31) What gets you up in the morning?

It is my promise that gets up me in the morning. My promise is to learn something new and someone in need. It provides me the satisfaction that I am making a difference in someone life.

32) What is your favorite book?

This question is asked to judge your taste about reading books. The interviewer wants to know what types of book you like. Would you fit for the company culture?

Answer this question according to your sense, your knowledge about the book. Only named the books you have really read. You should choose something from a reputable author that your interviewer has probably heard of.

33) As you said, internet surfing is your hobby. Which site do you surf mostly?

This is your choice that which sites you surf most, but while answering this question always refers to sites which are relevant to your field of job. Don't take the name of social networking sites or other irrelevant sites.

34) What was the biggest mistake of your life?

At the time of answering this question, you should choose a story containing not too many mistakes. It should be real.

Talk about the mistake, but it is also important to convince the interviewer that you never make the same mistake again.

For example:

I think the worst mistake I ever made at work was in my first ever job - five years ago now. A more senior member of the team seemed to take an instant dislike to me from the start, and one day she was particularly unpleasant to me in front of several colleagues.

Later on, I was talking to one of those colleagues who was, I thought, attempting to console me. Angry and hurt, I foolishly vented my feelings and told her what I thought of the lady in question. I was naturally shocked to find out that she went on to tell everyone what I had said and this certainly didn't help my relationship with the team member who was causing me problems.

Rather than let the situation carry on, I chose to have a quiet word with this lady to find out what her problem was with me and to see if we could put it behind us. It turned out it was nothing personal; she just resented the fact that a friend of hers had also been interviewed for my position and had been turned down. Once we had got matters out into the air, her behavior changed, and we got on quite well after that. However, I certainly learned a lot from experience. I learned that careful communication is vital in managing interpersonal relationships and that if I have a problem with someone, it's always best to talk it over with them rather than with someone else.

35) Do you have any reference?

This question has just two answers, YES or NO. If you know anyone from that company, say YES, otherwise NO.

36) How do you deal with an angry or irritated customer?

Possible Answer 1

I would try to find out exactly what the problem was, and evaluate if there was something I could do to make it right.

Possible Answer 2

I would ask the customer to explain his problem and carefully listen to him. After that, I do my best to solve his problem. If that problem is not regarding my work area, I spoke to someone who could help him immediately.
37)

What is your greatest fear?

Possible Answer 1

Before some time, public speaking has been a challenge for me. I was very nervous and hesitate while giving any presentation, so I started taking public speaking seminars to improve it. Now, I still get nervous before pitches, but I have learned how to remain calm and get the job done right.

Possible Answer 2

As you know that I have never worked in my life and this is my first job, my inexperience is my weakness. But I beg to differ. I am confident and a fast learner. I assure you that I will perform my job without carrying any pre-conceived notions regarding how I feel.

 

38) Explain the difference between group and team?

The difference between group and team are as follows:

There is only one difference between the group and the team. That is unity. Any set of people who stand together without any purpose or goal can be called as Group. Whereas, when more than 2 people work towards a common goal, can be called as a Team. For example: If you assign work to a group, then the work will be divided between the members and each member will work out their part, without any coordination with the other members of the group. On the other hand, if you assign a project to a team, they will collectively take the responsibility and work together with the goal to achieve the desired result. In a team, the members will cooperate and coordinate with each other at all times.
39) What will you do if you don't get this position?

Possible Answer 1

I have high hopes that I will be selected. In case if I will not select, I will continue to look for another job in the same field that will fit my schedule and goals.

Possible Answer 2

If I don't get this job, I will use this experience to reflect my weakness and try my best to improve on them for the future opportunities along the way.
40) What is the success for you?

Success refers to the accomplishment of an aim or purpose.