Use the STAR method to craft your story. You want to keep them interested. Also, offer to write your own recommendations for them - both received and given recommendations will be visible in your profile and will tell the interviewer exactly what you want to be known about your values, your attitude towards work and relationships. This question seems factual, but it gauges how well you value yourself and how well you know your industry.
This is your opportunity to present yourself as a qualified professional and get a proper salary! Read on to learn how you can answer this question with confidence, using an analytical approach.
The answer may be given as a range or as a single target number. The first thing to research is the salary range for your role in the market. What is the industry standard? Next, think of your qualifications for the role. Weigh in your traits, skills, education, and experience. Try this exercise, draw a line on a piece of paper where on the left side sits a complete beginner, and on the right side - the best professional in the world the company may try to invite for the role.
Where do you position yourself? Now, remember that once you start in your new role, your qualifications will be growing fast, due to all the new experience you will be gaining - consequently, your value will rise as well. Your salary, on the other hand, will not increase as quickly.
So, try to imagine where your qualifications will bring you, on that scale, in about a year into the new job. Map the scale against the industry range. Now you should be able to come up with an objective figure, as opposed to pure speculation. This is not real math, however, so your number cannot be very precise, of course.
Define a range, which starts with the minimum that will keep you satisfied a few months into the job, and the maximum which, a year into the job, will give you the lifestyle you would ideally like to have at that time.
Remember, the higher the position up the ladder, the wider the range can be. What is the number in the middle? Will you feel comfortable with this number? Research the company and find out what they are paying. The best places to find this information are Glassdoor, LinkedIn, PayScale and other similar websites. Now, whether you should be giving a range, or a single target number is a matter of debate.
I have done my research and based on the average for the industry, location, and my level of expertise, something like XXX seems reasonable to me. What do you think? Besides giving the factual answer that the interviewer is asking for, such an answer will also show you to be someone who takes the initiative, who goes the extra mile, and someone with data-driven and analytical mindset. Firstly try asking the interviewer to give you their intended range as budgeted for this role, which is a regular practice in most companies.
So, even if at this moment this job may be a temporary contract, you never know what opportunities may present themselves to you in this company. So, be open to opportunities and use this question to emphasize how your personal goals correspond with those of the company.
Start with honestly assessing yourself. At this moment, you are not sharing these thoughts with anyone, so be as open as you can. Highlight this option and focus on it. Imagine, in as much detail as you can, going down this road. Describe the chosen option by focusing on the first milestones, and by presenting it in light of company goals and current initiatives.
Explain why you are enthusiastic about reaching these goals, and what makes you think you have the necessary traits and skills to reach them. How can the company benefit from these traits and skills of yours already today, in the current role you are applying for? This question may be a little touchy for some people, but it's a question asked by interviewers, to find out why you left, in order to better understand how you may or may not make a good fit with their company.
Based on your research about the company and the position, what do you like most about the company? If you are looking for career advancement or a career change, you can be very upfront and honest. Be as enthusiastic as you can about the position.
If you were unhappy with your previous job, focus on the positives. Talk about the ways that you will best fit in with the company, in the role for which you're applying. If you were let go, focus on the positive.
Share your accomplishments at your previous employment. Whatever the reason you are looking for a new opportunity, always turn things around to show how you are the perfect fit for the job for which you are interviewing! People skills are highly valued in every company, and even so much more so in a company that deals with difficult customers occasionally. It is important to show how you can manage difficult personalities. Look back on your experience.
Have you worked with a difficult or disruptive person? Remember how you diffused the situation and how you turned things around. A question like this asked in an interview, may be an indication that difficult customers, or other difficult stakeholders, may indeed be something that you will probably encounter in this company, and it is important for the interviewer to know that you will be able to handle this challenge with good grace.
If you can give an example of how you handled a difficult person in the past in a situation similar to what this company may require from you, this will strongly increase your chances of showing yourself as a good fit. If it is a customer, it would add that extra touch if you added another "A" to your approach by Asking for the customer's contact information so you can update them of any progress on their issue.
A If the customer is rude and obnoxious, answer in kind and show him that he cannot push you around. B Listen carefully to what the customer is saying to really understand their concerns then repeat back to them what you heard to be sure you have it right, before attempting to help them with the problem. C Tell the customer that he should have known that the sale is final and there is nothing he can do to renegotiate the terms of the deal.
Many people think they know their personal strengths and consider this question simple. However, to impress your interviewer you must be ready to turn your response into a meaningful and insightful answer. Reflect on your best professional qualities. What are they? Are you dependable, flexible, friendly, hardworking, a strong leader, formal, punctual, good team player? Pick at least three personal strengths that will help you at your new workplace, and make sure you can give specific examples to demonstrate why you say these are your strengths.
If no key strengths spring to mind, ask your friends or colleagues what they think your greatest strengths are. What examples can demonstrate your success due to these qualities? Before your interview it is important that you not only research Siemens, but also their competitors. What do you think that Siemens is doing better than any of their competitors? Be positive, compliment Siemens on their efforts, and ensure that you do not bash the competitors at the same time.
Siemens has, of course, learned from direct issues, but there have been changes that you implemented that were preemptive. There was a quote on the website that said, "only those who are able to change can control their future," and I believe that sentiment is what keeps this company going after years. Excellent response! You are familiar with the company's competitive advantage and share something to support you viewpoint from the company's website.
You will impress your interviewer with this response! For clarity, I reworded the part of your response about learning from direct issues. Siemens has, of course, learned from issues after the fact, but there have been many changes that you implemented that were preemptive. There was a quote on the website that said, "only those who are able to change can control their future," and I believe that sentiment is what keeps this company going strong after years. Most people have taken on a position that was not a fit for them in the end.
It's best top openly discuss any positions that you have held that were not a fit. This will assist the interviewer in being able to properly place you within their organization. Be sure to end your answer on a positive note, discussing how you bounced back from the misstep. If you feel that your performance in the interview is going well: "I believe that this interview has been quite informative and I am happy with my performance. Is there anything that I can clarify for you from this conversation?
Which personal strengths make you excellent at your job? Strengths can be skills or qualities that help you overcome difficult circumstances or accomplish challenging tasks. In a work context, your strengths will help you to complete your to-do list, understand client needs, and help you to apply what you have learned in your training.
Talk to the interviewer about a couple of your strengths and why those will help you to be successful in this role. While I do also like working independently, I appreciate the benefits of having a team around you and getting input from a range of different people.
I've had many group reports and presentations where points were made by members of the group, that I otherwise may not have thought of on my own. I truly believe working in a team improves the way you think and generate ideas. Rachelle's Answer. Thriving in a teamwork environment is very important, and you do a nice job showcasing its importance. I recommend being aware of switching from the first person to 'royal we' ie: the second and the final sentence.
As much as possible, keep your answers focused on "me," "my," and "I. It is very important that you research Siemens in great detail before your interview.
Be prepared to discuss the global efforts currently underway and also research any local charity efforts that Siemens supports. Discuss your own personal values and how they align with the values at Siemens. I saw the emphasis Siemens has put on making conscious efforts to reduce their carbon footprint not just within the company but also extending products and services that can do the same for their clients.
Making these changes while still maintaining innovation, and excellence is something I value. It's evident you have researched the company and know all about its values. Nice work! You can make your response more convincing by elaborating on your values that align with the company. For example, you could share a short example of how you reduced your carbon footprint or an example of an innovative idea you shared with an employer.
I made small revisions for clarity. I've also seen that Siemens has been making conscious efforts to reduce their carbon footprint, not just within the company, but also extending to the products and services for customers. Making these changes while still maintaining innovation and excellence must be challenging. It's something I admire about the company and is something I value and strive for as well. These values are primarily aligned with my values. One of the things that I appreciate about Siemens is the importance that they place on health and safety, and having a zero harm culture.
Through my corporate responsibility module at uni, I have been able to learn about some companies that didn't view health and safety as a priority and the devastating effects that could have. This is great! You mention the company's core values and speak about the importance of health and safety.
When it comes to responsibility, excellence, and innovation, it may be nice to talk further about the ways you emulate these in your own professional life. The interviewer would like to be assured that your communication style is a close match to the communication preferences of Siemens.
When working for a conglomerate vs. Briefly describe your communication style to the interviewer and be sure to include the ways in which you feel your communications styles align. I like to keep interactions simple to understand. I also prefer to interact with my colleagues, articulately, and eloquently.
You offer some great descriptors and paint a nice picture of your communication style. Well done! Talk to the interviewer about how you are able to maintain that appropriate balance for yourself. To many employers, the number of years' experience is flexible - so long as you have the results to show for the years that you do have.
Talk to the interviewer about your major career successes. This is the time to sell yourself. Make no apologies for your lack of years! There are many ways that you can be a fit for a position, even though you do not come with direct industry experience.
Think about the variety of skills that you have and how those can benefit another employer, despite the industry. These are your transferable skills and they can include sales abilities, customer service experience, and software skills. It is a great idea to map out a proactive progress plan before your interview so that you are prepared to discuss the ways in which you plan to make an impact on Siemens, if hired.
Be sure to display confidence in your abilities but avoid trying to reinvent the wheel when it comes to the impact you wish to make. You have a strong start here. With this answer, you have an opportunity to show your specific ideas for how you could contribute. Once you know the job description like the back of your hand, you can set your primary goals such as improving efficiency in the role or your department and identify quantifiable results you wish to attain perhaps even breaking them down into 30, 60, and day goals.
I made some suggestions as to how you could structure your response. I also plan to create an organizational system that allows me to be efficient and make an impact. During my first 30 days, I want to After 60 days, I hope to see For many conglomerate corporations who have interests across the globe, international travel is a very important part of what they do.
You must disclose to the interviewer if you are unable to travel internationally. If you are able to travel internationally: "There are no restrictions on my travel. I expect to have this restriction cleared in the near future. I love the idea of meeting new people and learning new things. This would be an ideal situation. Perfect response! You exude enthusiasm in your answer, and the employer will have no doubts about your willingness to travel for work.
Perhaps you have been laid off through a process such as this? Talk to the interviewer about your experience. They are looking for an idea of your attitude when it comes to change in a corporate environment. Maintain a positive attitude and avoid speaking negatively about any previous employers. Workplace culture is incredibly important since we spend so much of our time at work! Talk to the interviewer about what your ideal workplace culture looks like. Share with the interviewer the factors that would make you want to stay with Siemens long term.
I also would like a workplace that provides internal growth opportunities and fair wages. Great answer! It will be evident to the interviewer that you know what you want when it comes to workplace culture and that you wish to develop your skills further and add value.
Talking about your greatest accomplishment will give the interviewer a strong idea of where you place your values. It will also show the interviewer more about your personality, how you like to be motivated, and how to coach you in the future. It is okay to brag a little bit when answering this question.
Show that you are proud of yourself and your career accomplishments! Because of my efficiency and accuracy, I was requested to train new hires on our procedures and policies. I felt like I made a direct impact that was recognized by upper management. Great example! The employer will be interested to know an employer had faith in your abilities to provide training to new hires, especially if conducting training is part of the job that you are interviewing for.
You can round out your answer by sharing how you performed your new responsibility, for example, by pointing out if your training efforts were successful. I reworded your response slightly to incorporate this suggestion. My employer explained they chose me because I did my job efficiently and accurately and because I had a strong understanding of job requirements and internal policies.
It felt great to be recognized by upper management and to have the chance to share my knowledge with new employees. As for training the recruits, it was a success, and I felt like I was making a real contribution to the company. This interview question allows you to demonstrate your ability to be a self-starter. Show the interviewer that you are a motivated individual by telling the interviewer about a specific time that you took the lead. Include details of your project timeline, who you led, or what you had to teach yourself in order for the project to be successful.
Be sure to complete your answer by telling the interview what the outcome was. That was the only guidance I was given, along with access to an internal tool. I then reached out to our project manager for any changes he would like to make or information he would like to add to create a concise dashboard with all necessary information. Nice response! You picked an excellent example of a project you handled well with little guidance. The employer will see that you are flexible and can work autonomously effectively.
As this is essentially a story, be sure to mention the ending, which is the outcome of your efforts. Was the project a success? Were people happy with the results? I reworded slightly for ease of understanding. I then reached out to our project manager to ask him about any changes he would like to make or information he would like to add to create a concise dashboard with all necessary information.
Along with the list of items I had already identified, I incorporated his feedback into the dashboard, and the result was…". Are you accustomed to working in an environment where clear communication with others is key? Talk to the interviewer about your most recent workplace and how communication played a part.
Are you able to be productive in any environment? Are there particular types of environments that you find distracting? Discuss your preferences with the interviewer.
Be sure to research the type of environment that is offered in this position prior to the interview. I find that when I have a lot to do, I tend to work smarter than when I have a lot of free time. The interviewer should like to hear that you enjoy being busy.
Encouragement to others is a great skill to possess. Talk to the interviewer about your ability to encourage creative ideas in your team members. As no idea is too small, everyone is different and may have an interesting viewpoint on some things. Your career network — with 80 active participants of 15 nationalities. My light-bulb moment during the SGP? Realising that I can leverage on such a huge ecosystem to do what I love in my career.
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We on the other hand want to get to know you, your personality, experience and capabilities. The process contains three major steps — they do vary slightly in the different SGP countries but they all follow the same flow and logic. Any questions? What else do I need to know? Want to find out more about the Siemens Graduate Program? What are the career prospects at Siemens after such a program? Is the assignment abroad mandatory?
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