Interview Questions and Answers Based on Actual Experience
The following interview questions and answers might give you some idea of approaching a written interview. The answers are based on my experience. This was submitted to my employer in my freelance job.
How do you rate your English?
My score in the English Proficiency Test by JobStreet.com is 8/10 if my memory was not mistaken.
How many hours per day can you put into this job?
I can render more than 8 hours every day. Marketing is my life.
Are you able to start to work immediately?
I would love to start working immediately but due to some technological constraints, it will be challenging but it is possible.
Communication for this job must be daily, are you okay with that?
I am certainly okay with that. Communication, specially written communication is my forté.
Do you understand that you will only be paid $10 on training and it is a full week?
I am not really particular with payments. I am more concerned about the quality of my output. I work because I love to help people. Seeing somebody improved because of my help is the greatest reward.
Do you have any questions about the site/job so far?
Yes. Aside from the Internet speed, what are the other technological requirements? Connecting to the Internet here in Philipines is very expensive for me. It took me so long to reply from your messages because I am using mobile data only and I keep on turning it off to reduce data costs but once I get this job, I will immediately get the best Internet provider and the other technological requirements.
This job is a combination of Marketing and Sales, are you comfortable with that?
Yes. As I keep on saying, I love Marketing which includes Sales too.
Do you have any sales or marketing experience?
If so please tell me about it.
Yes. I have experience in both Sales and Marketing in formal and informal industries. I started selling goods in partnership with my childhood friends when I was around 8 years old. I got the trust of the teachers in our school because of that business and when they need a leader, they always choose me. When I was 15 years old, I partnered with my closest friend in producing and selling native sweets. When I was in college, we often apply the theories taught in our Entrepreneurship and Marketing books for the practical exams. After graduation, I tried to start my own food business but due to lack of funding and support from my family, I took a pause and worked in a start-up company which I believe I can help grow bigger. But after a month of working hard there doing a lot of tasks which includes but not limited to making letters to government officials, negotiating to insurance and bank managers, and creating local store marketing which involves sales projection (without any contract), I found out that I will not be as effective as I was if I will sign the contract they gave at the end of the month because of the 3 positions they want me to have (stated in the contract) and the 3 pages job description.
An Advice
Be honest in answering interview questions, but if you have a bad experience from your previous employer, never bad mouth him/her. Be professional and friendly all the time. You may share your bad experience but avoid doing so. Focus on the positive side always. Most employers don't really care about your story. What they seek are your capabilities. If you can prove to them that you can raise the value of their company or organization, then you'll certainly get the job.
