45 ways to ace your interview

39. How much are you looking for?

• Answer with a question, i.e., ‘What is the salary range for similar jobs in your company?’
• If they don’t answer, then give a range of what you understand you are worth to be in the marketplace.

40. How much would you expect, if we offer you this position?

• Be careful; the market value of the job may be the key answer. Say something like: ‘My understanding is that a job like the one you’re describing may be in the range of…’

41. What kind of salary are you worth?

• Have a specific figure in mind...don’t be hesitant.

42.What are your interests?

• Show that you lead a balanced life. For example talk about books, films and activities you do outside work.

43. How would you describe your own personality?

• Balanced.

44. What are your strong points?

• Present at least three and relate them to the interviewing company and job opening.

45. What are your weak points?

• Don’t say you have none.
• Try not to cite personal characteristics as weaknesses, but be ready to have one if interviewer presses.
• Turn a negative into a positive answer: ‘I am sometimes intent on completing an assignment and get too deeply involved when we are late.’