CEED 2020 Application form, Dates, Eligibility and more

CEED 2020 Application form, Dates, Eligibility and more Home career CEED 2020: Application form, Dates, Eligibility and morecareerCEED 2020: Application form, Dates, Eligibility and moreBy Suramyaa Tewari - December 31, 20193890Facebook The CEED 2020 examination is near and the students should thus be prepared well to be successful in their attempt. Therefore, this article gives detailed information about all you should know about the CEED 2020 examination. Read below to get an insight about the CEED 2020!The CEED stands for the Common Entrance Examination for Design. The CEED 2020 is a common entrance examination jointly conducted for admission to post graduate courses in the field of technological design. The examination is held together at all the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc).What else? Contents hide 1 What else? 2 Important Dates for CEED 2020 3 Eligibility criteria 4 CEED 2020 Application form 4.1 Registration 5 Admit Card 2020 6 CEED 2020 Exam Pattern and Syllabus 7 CEED 2020 Results The CEED 2020 examination is hosted primarily by the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, and the Industrial Design Center for the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. The CEED 2020 is a descriptive examination that covers a student’s creative, drawing, observation, and logical abilities. These are specifically tested for admitting students to several design courses in the fields of industrial design, vehicle design and mobility, animation graphics, product design, visual communication, and the animation graphics. The examination is conducted for the admission to the Master of Design (MDes) programmes and other such programmes and degree courses.Important Dates for CEED 2020 The students are advised to keep a track of the following dates for the CEED 2020 examination. These dates are final and are important for all students sitting for the CEED 2020 paper. The table below gives the final date record, which is as follows: Event Date Online registrations open with submission of regular fees 9th October, 2019 to 9th November, 2019 Online registration with late fee submission 10-16th November, 2019 Availability of Admit cards for downloading 1st January, 2020 onwards Last date for correction of the discrepancies in the admit card 7th January, 2020 CEED Examination 18th January, 2020 Release of draft answer key for Part A 21st January, 2020 Last date to publish the comments about draft answer key for Part A 21st January, 2020 Release of final answer key for Part A 4th February 2020 Declaration of Results 4th March, 2020 Availability of Score cards for downloading 4th March, 2020Also see: GATE 2020: Application form, Dates, Eligibility,Admit cardEligibility criteria There are a few important criteria that students should check before applying and appearing for the CEED 2020 examination. Unless the students fit in all the mentioned criteria, they will not be allowed to sit for the examination. Following are the criteria for the CEED 2020 paper:The candidate must have passed in all the subjects of her 10+2 level examination.The candidate must have completed their diploma/ graduate/ post graduate degree after the 10+2 level examination and this should be of minimum three years by July 2020.In case the student has not completed his/her qualifying degree,he/she should be in the last year appearing for the final examination of this degree by July 2020. The candidates who have passed the GD Arts diploma programme (10+5 level) by July 2020 are also eligible to appear for the CEED 2020 examination.The students may make note of the fact that there is no age limit for appearing for the CEED 2020 examination.A candidate can give as many attempts for CEED 2020 as he/she desires.The students are hereby informed that the eligibility criteria for each individual institute may differ to a certain extent. Therefore, the students should ensure that they fulfill all the criteria specified by the institute of their choice.CEED 2020 Application formThe students need to keep the following instructions when they are filling the application/registration form for the CEED 2020 examination:The candidates need to upload their recent photograph and signature according to the dimensions specified on the registration portal. Both the photograph and the signature should be in jpeg format.Candidates applying in the EWS/ SC/ ST/ OBC-NCL category are required to upload valid certificates or documents that are issued by concerned officials. The candidates should also note that these c=documents should be in pdf format.The candidates are required to upload scanned copies of their diploma/ graduation degrees if they have completed their course. In case the candidates are still appearing for the last examination of their qualifying degree, they need to upload the provisional certificate from the Principal of the college or the Head of the Department.The candidates who are applying under the Physical disability (PwD) category should produce valid medical documents. These documents should be in pdf file format.PwD candidate s who request compensatory time during the examination should ensure that they upload a request letter. This letter should be in the pdf format. This should be in accordance with Appendix 10.The candidates who have a discrepancy in the name as per the degree or the certificate are required to submit a gazette notification, scanned passport, or a marriage certificate that shows the change in name.Also see: WBJEE 2020: Application form, Dates, Eligibility, Admit cardRegistration CEED 2020 registration form is to be submitted through online mode only. This form is to be submitted through the official website given below.http://www.ceed.iitb.ac.in/2020/The registration fee for the candidates is given below:For all women candidates it is INR 1300.INR 1300 for all the SC/ ST/ PwD candidates.INR 2600 for all the other candidates.This fee is non-transferable and non-refundable. Detailed instructions for the payment of the fee is given along with the registration/ application form. In order to make the fee payment, net-banking, credit card and debit card options are available. The students are informed that the additional charges such as the service charge and the processing fee levied by the banks have not been included in this.The students also need to keep in mind that the fee structure will be the same till 9th November, 2019, 23:55 hours. However, after the said date, a late fee of INR 500 rupees will be applicable to all the candidates registering after the closing date till 23:55 hours on 16th November, 2019.Admit Card 2020 The Admit card will be available for download on the official website of CEED 2020 from 1st January, 2020 to 18th January, 2020. The students need to get a color printout of the admit card before they come to the examination hall. In case any fault is found in the Admit card, the candidates should write and inform on the official website of CEED 2020.Also see: IELTS, what! Why! and how?CEED 2020 Exam Pattern and Syllabus The CEED 2020 examination will be conducted in two parts, that is, Part A and Part B. It is mandatory for the students to attempt the questions of both the parts.The Part A is a computer-based screening test. This evaluates the candidate’s spatial ability, visualization, social and environmental awareness, logical and analytical reasoning, observation, creativity, language and design abilities and sensitivity. Part A contains the objective type questions â€" Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ), the Numerical Answer Type question (NAT), and the Multiple Select Question (MSQ). The candidates who have been shortlisted in Part A by applying and solving the questions of Part A as per the mentioned method will be eligible for evaluation of Part B questions.The second part of the paper which is Part B evaluates the creativity, communication, problem identifying and drawing skills of the candidates. Part B scores will be calculated in accordance with methods specified in the brochure. This brochure is made available for the applying candidates on the official website. The final CEED 2020 marks will be calculated by giving 25 percent weightage to the marks that have been obtained in Part A questions. The Part B shall be given a 75 percent weightage for the calculation of the final score.CEED 2020 Results The CEED 2020 results will be declared on the official website of CEED. The CEED 2020 score card will be valid for a duration of one year counted from the date of declaration of results. The students need to keep in mind that the CEED 2020 score card is in no way a proof of the candidate’s date of birth, disability, and/or category. In case of any issue or dispute that arises with regard to the CEED 2020, the matter shall be forwarded to the Courts and the Tribunals in Mumbai. They have the authority and judiciary rights to carry out investigation and solve the issue.Also see: IELTS, what! Why! and how?In conclusion, we hope that the article was useful to all the students aspiring to appear and clear the CEED 2020 examination. The other details and doubts can be clarified by visiting the official website of the CEED 2020 examination. The link of the website is given below.http://www.ceed. iitb.ac.in/2020/downloads/CEED2020_Brochure.pdfTAGSabout ceed examceed exam 2019ceed exam 2020ceed exam preparationceed exam syllabusceed exam wikiceed examination

Obsessively monitoring blog traffic

Obsessively monitoring blog traffic If I had a dollar for every time I checked the traffic on my blog, I would have a decent income from this thing. The software Im using is Performancing Metrics, and I adore all the ways it can slice and dice my numbers. Last week I had uneven traffic, and my overblown analysis of just five days led me to believe that if I post twice a day, I will double my traffic. So I have been testing my theory this week. The good news is that my traffic doubled. The bad news is that this is very labor intensive. I look at BoingBoing (ka-ching! another link to their site, helping them to hold tight to the number-one spot in Technoratis ranking of all 37 million blogs) and it looks to me like they post 30 times a day. No wonder they are ranked so high. Maybe I could post that many times. But Id go nuts. Im already going nuts spending about four hours a day on the blog. Plus, I am not a big believer in being a workhorse. Its not me. Im a big believer in figuring out shortcuts. But I havent found any. So here is my first of two posts for today. Research published in Nature Neuroscience says when we are hungry we release a hormone that makes our brain a little bit sharper. So I decided that I would try writing blog entries while I am a little bit hungry to see if things go faster. Maybe my shortcut will be hunger.

Learn How to Improve from What Youre Learning - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Learn How to Improve from What You’re Learning - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career You don’t have to come into a situation knowing it all. But you do have to come in wanting to learn. Gathering useful knowledge from many sources is one of the most underrated qualities of a leader. Good leaders constantly seek it, collect it, and store it into their brains, computers, or trusted administrative assistants. One CEO told me, “I am always in the mode to learn something every day. I ask myself, ‘What’s here that would be beneficial to understand?’ I read everything I can and tap into everything I can.” Without lots of information, you don’t have a chance of being a leader. You can’t argue your point or even discuss it unless you have tons of facts and material. You can’t be a change agent, be globally aware, be innovative and creative, be really good at your job, be decisive, manage your career well, or develop people. No investment is guaranteed in life except the investment you make in yourself. Continuously learning is to invest in you. Learning is one thing; getting better from it is another. Conscious, incrementally improved repetition is the key to improved performance. Steps to repeat over and over include: Pick something you want to get better at. Set a goal around it. Pick apart what’s necessary to reach the goal. Part by part, piece by piece, deliberately drill the parts. ?(Well-done parts make for a well-done whole.) On each part, get feedback. Seek causes and remedies to problem areas. Take that feedback, make changes accordingly, and concentrate ?on improving at least a little. Take the slightly improved, and repeat the effort, feedback, and ?slight improvement. ?Social scientists find that you have to repeat an action 28 times before it becomes a habit. I don’t care whether you do it 8, 28, or 228 times, just be sure that each time you are practicing a little bit better execution than the last. Every task you do, from the most menial to the most significant, can be improved with this conscious preparation: voice-mail messages, report writing, cocktail-party small talk, public speaking, selling, negotiating, and so forth. Every time you step onto the court, you have to do better. It’s like the Olympics. The best in their field have an attitude of lifelong learning. Warren Buffett says that if you end your day without knowing more than you started, you’re not doing something right. Tiger Woods says that he wakes up every day knowing that he can be a better golfer. The artist Goya at age 82 wrote in a corner of one of his paintings, “I am still learning.” When you see yourself improving, it becomes interesting. Big changes don’t happen overnight, but change can happen from this minute of practice to the next minute, from this day to the next.

Personal Branding Interview Tory Johnson - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Personal Branding Interview Tory Johnson - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Today, I spoke to Tory Johnson, who is the Workplace Contributor on ABC’s Good Morning America and has just released her latest book called Fired to Hired.   In this interview, Tory explains the steps youll need to take to survive a layoff and come out ten times stronger.   Shell tell you the mistakes people make after a layoff, how she got her cool gig at ABC, what the popular job search tools are and more. Tory, what is the first thing you would do if you got laid off tomorrow? Two things simultaneously: Indulge in a pity partygive yourself a moment to let your emotions run wild. Youll no doubt feel scared, frustrated, angry, and maybe a tinge of relief. Acknowledge those concerns, but dont allow them to consume you. After all, youve got a lot of work to do. Focus on your finances. If youve lived paycheck to paycheck, its time for a reality check. What are your monthly obligations and which ones can you lower? How much money do you have in reserve? File promptly for unemployment, with an emphasis on accuracy and honesty so your claim isn’t delayed or denied. What 3 mistakes do you see people making most often when it comes to recovering from a layoff? 1.   Trotting out the “nobody’s hiring” excuse. By assuming “there are no jobs out there,” you’re looking for an easy excuseâ€"a crutchâ€"to throw in the towel and give up on your search. When I appeared on Larry King Live earlier this year, a caller phoned in to ask how he could possibly find a job when 90 percent of the local employers in his area weren’t hiring. My answer is always the same: Focus on the other 10 percent. You don’t need 100 percent of the employers to be in hiring mode. You only need one to say yes. 2.   Talking mainly about your needs. Its not about what you want, dummy. Its about what they want. No employer will hire you because of what you wantâ€"such as an “opportunity for growth in a progressive company.” Forget that nonsense and recognize that you’ll only be hired based on what the company wants. Figure out what they want and position yourself as an ideal match. (Ultimately you have to want the same things for yourself, but as a jobseeker, sell yourself based on their needs first, not your own.) 3.   Spraying and praying. Only a fraction of online time should be spent on the giant job boards because they lead to a false sense of accomplishment. You submit hundreds of resumes and you feel pretty good about yourself. You assume someone out there will respond to at least one, if not more, of your submissions. All logical assumptionsâ€"and all wrong. Job searching in a recession is more about quality than quantity. If you’re not following up and proactively reaching out directly to decision makers, your chances of being discovered in that big black hole are slim. How did you get your cool job with ABC News? When I started Women For Hire in 1999, I had no advertising budget â€" zero dollars. I also knew from the years I spent in public relations that editorial coverage, which is free, is more impactful than any form of paid promotion. So I pitched myself to local TV and radio stations to tout my free career expos as a service to their listeners and viewers. I started to get good at it, and ultimately built the courage to pitch a segment idea to the producers of Good Morning America. They booked me on the show for a segment on how to make extra money during the holidays. It went well, so they had me back again and again. It’s now been five years and I’m honored to be the Workplace Contributor for the program. What obstacles did you face when you were laid off from your previous role? When I was fired from NBC News from a job I loved and a place I considered heaven on earth, I was stunned. I thought my world had come to an end. I was embarrassed. I didn’t want to talk to anyone. I stayed in my apartment for weeks and weeks. Ultimately I had to accept that the job was over, but my life and career could continue just fine. I had come out of hiding, pick up the phone and reach out to all of my contacts. I had to hold my head and realize that the skills and successes were still mineâ€"and nobody could take those away. You hear from job seekers all the time. What is the most popular online tool they are using to find a job? Sadly, the sites they turn to most often are the giant job boards. That’s fine for finding job leads and getting a sense of who’s hiring and what’s out there. But it’s hardly enough. I steer them to social networking sites. Anyone looking for a job should be on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. It’s not good enough to simply have an account and amass a slew of contacts, friends and followers: you’ve got to work those connections to make them work for you. Tory Johnson is the founder and CEO of Women For Hire, which is the only producer of high caliber recruiting events for women. Johnson is the Workplace Contributor on ABC’s Good Morning America, where she reaches millions of viewers on a wide range of job-related issues and challenges. She is the anchor of Home Work on ABC News Now, the digital channel. In addition to her television and online segments, Johnson writes columns for ABCNEWS.com and Yahoo! HotJobs and Shine among others. She is a frequent speaker to audiences nationwide, ranging from college campuses and Fortune 500 companies to prestigious conferences, where she shares strategies and solutions for finding success and satisfaction at work. Glamour magazine dubbed Johnson the raise fairy godmother. Johnsons fourth career book, Will Work From Home: Earn Cash Without the Commute was published in 2008 and became an instant New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller.   Her latest book is called Fired to Hired.

Trying hard to Appease the Gen-Z and Gen-X Heres a Guide to Win Hearts and Infuse Diversity - CareerMetis.com

Trying hard to Appease the Gen-Z and Gen-X Here’s a Guide to Win Hearts and Infuse Diversity In a couple of years from now we will witness 5 different generations working together in various companies.With the youngest Generation Z graduates coming fresh out of college, the circle will be complete and there will be more diversity within the workplace.evalStill, the millennial generation has gotten a lot of hype around it, as it was the first internet-savvy generation that could bring new things to the table.However, the years of millennials being the only generation that could handle certain types of tasks and think more creatively have passed. Even the older generations are looking to improve their skills.On top of that, all organizations are looking for a diverse workforce with different skill sets, as these kinds of groups have the ability to adjust to any situation.Apart from millennials, the most dominant generations in the workplace will be the Generation Z and X. However, attracting talent from these generations is slightly different and you need to adjust your approa ch.Stop talking about millennialsevalThe first thing every organization needs to do is tostop talking about millennialsif they want to have diversity. Seriously, hiring millennials and talking about them has been a trend for so long that it seems at times like there are no other people out there in the job market.This is borderline discrimination if you ask me, and other generations look at it the same way.It seems like other generations aren’t able to do anything properly and that only millennials are capable of fulfilling the job requirements set today. Companies that want diversity in their ranks need to stop this narrative and even completely get rid of the generation talk altogether. This is how they will naturally attract people of various ages.evalBeing vocal about millennials will simply send the message that you are only interested in this generation and other people will feel like they are not wanted. They won’t even bother to apply for a job if they know what your bra nd’s stance is on new hires.Why a workforce of mixed generations is desirableHaving a workforce of mixed generations can bring many good things to your organization. First of all, putting together multiple generations will give them an amazing opportunity to learn from each other.They will share their ideas, thought processes, and perspectives that can help them grow as employees as well as people.For example, since millennials use digital technology naturally, in most cases they are better rounded when it comes to these kinds of tasks.evalThey can be of great help to both their older gen-x and younger gen-z colleagues. Although this might be the case with digital technology, the gen-x can help millennials in other aspects of work.They can transfer the business experience and intuition to the younger generations and teach them the things that go beyond technology and trends.Since we are talking about trends, the youngest gen-z will bring fresh trends to your organization and tell their senior colleagues about the latest trends and update them on the things that they haven’t followed up on.How to approach Gen-X?The Gen-X is a generation that has a lot of pragmatism and they are focused on getting results. During an interview, when you show a mission statement to them, you can expect an answer that goes something like “OK, so what can I do to help?” They want a quick and open conversation without much beating around the bush â€" simply tell them what you need from them and they will respect you for that.They don’t need feedback on everything they do, if they want it, they will ask you for it. This generation relies on facts and they want to know all the good and bad, so lay it all on the table in front of them.Don’t try to win them over with unnecessary praise, they want to know what you like about them but won’t buy into the story that they are perfect.They are the first generation that started “thinking outside the box” and the only thing the y want to hear are your clear expectations and they will be honest about whether they can meet them.How to approach Gen-Z?The first important thing you probably already know about the “Zers” is that they are technology inclined, which is not a surprise at all, considering that they don’t know of a world without smartphones, tablets, gadgets, and the internet. This means that they will likely go with a job where they have various technology at their disposal.evalThey like to do their jobs and use devices that they are used to using in their private life. At the same time, they have been using the internet since they were born. They have grown their curiosity and like to educate themselves â€" they want to work at a place where they can learn new things and step into something unknown and exciting.The gen-z also believe that their actions have a purpose and they want to feel that they can contribute something positive to the world. They are not just about getting great money and having all the work benefits, they want to believe in their work.evalHow to bridge the generational gap?Although havinga multigenerational workforce has many benefitsand they can all learn from each other, there are also some potential pitfalls that need to be avoided.Different values, work ethics, and approaches to problems can cause a conflict that might reflect negatively on the organization. This is why it’s important to adjust your approach and manage them properly.evalAs always, proper communication is essential. Communicate to each generation according to their preferred method. When you need to address the whole team, make sure to find a middle ground where they can all be satisfied.To avoid making the differences within your workplace obvious, simply focus on the similarities that all of your employees share.When you establish a culture where everyone cherishes what is mutual to them, they won’t have time to focus on their differences and completely forget about them.A t the same time,create an open culturewithin your business where stereotyping is not allowed. This is how employees will be open to collaborating and learning from each other.Having a diverse workforce can bring many benefits to your business. Still, you need to manage your employees properly and work hard on establishing a proper team where age doesn’t matter.

25 Most Common Interview Questions (and How to Answer Them)

25 Most Common Interview Questions (and How to Answer Them) One of the best ways to be prepared for any interview is to know what questions are going to be asked, and how you can answer them. While you can’t exactly predict every question in an interview, it’s almost certain that at least one or two of the following common interview questions will appear in your interview:1. Why are you interested in working for us?2. What made you apply for this position?3. How did you find out about this position?4. Why are you looking for a new job?5. What are your strengths?6. What are your weaknesses?7. Describe yourself.8. What achievement are you most proud of?9. Tell me about a time when you went above and beyond what was necessary as part of your job.10. Tell me about a time when you’ve had to handle a difficult situation.11. Describe a time when you’ve made a mistake.12. Why should we hire you?13. What can you offer us that another candidate can’t?14. Where do you see yourself in five (or ten) years?15. Tell us what you know about the comp any.16. What are your career goals?17. What would your dream job be?18. What motivates you?19. Are you a leader or are you a follower?20. Are you willing to travel or relocate?21. What would your former boss like you to improve on?22. Tell me something that makes you uncomfortable.23. What are your hobbies?24. What questions have I missed?25. What questions would you like to ask us?Here, we’re going to discuss how to answer these in a way that will help you increase your chances of getting your dream role.Why are you interested in working for us? â€" Common Interview QuestionsIn this question, you should show admiration for the company’s values or success. Don’t go overboard, but show appreciation. Then, link this to personal ambition and a desire for challenge, as though it makes perfect sense for you to be there.Example: From reading your website I found that you had an incredibly successful year. I feel that the high standards of your company would be a great fit for myself because I’m looking for a new challenge.What made you apply for this position? â€" Common Interview QuestionsThis is similar to the previous question, but focuses a bit more on the role rather than the company. Speak about what you like about the role, and why it’s a great challenge for you. You should also try to express a passion for the main task you’d be doing â€" the interviewers would prefer a candidate who enjoys the job over someone who loathes it.Example: I applied for this role because I think it would fulfil my desire for challenge. I also particularly enjoy doing the main tasks that would be set for me to complete, so I believe that this role would be a perfect fit for me.How did you find out about this position? â€" Common Interview QuestionsThis question is usually fairly straightforward, as it’s simply asking where you found the position. If you were referred by an existing employee, then there might be benefits for that individual. This is why companies some times ask that question.They also like to know where their advertising methods were most effective. If you found their job listing on a specific website, they’d like to know because then they can use that one more often in the future.Why are you looking for a new job? â€" Common Interview QuestionsYou need to answer this question carefully, since the reason you give for leaving your current job might indicate a significant character flaw in yourself. So, don’t say that you left because you fell out with members of your team or your manager â€" that will not look good at all to the interviewer. Rather than making your exit from this previous job negative, try to give it a positive spin. For example, you could say that you’re looking for new and fresh opportunities and challenges. This will give the impression to the interviewer that you are up to the task.Example: While I enjoyed my previous job for what it was, I don’t think it fulfilled or challenged me enough to get lastin g satisfaction from it. I’m now looking for something that suits my level of ability and challenges me sufficiently. I believe that this role is perfect for that reason.What are your strengths? â€" Common Interview QuestionsThis is one of the most common interview questions that you could be asked in your interview. Therefore, you need to prepare for it. Focus on giving work-related strengths, and make sure you supply them with examples. Try and think of three work-related strengths, as well as cases where those strengths have helped on a project.Example: One of my strengths is that I can inspire those around me to work their hardest. In my previous role, we were approaching a tight deadline. While the work was challenging for everyone, I tried to keep people motivated as well as complete my own work. We were able to meet the deadline with no problem as we kept our spirits up.What are your weaknesses? â€" Common Interview QuestionsThis is the polar opposite to the previous questio n. This one requires you to think carefully about what weaknesses you do possess, but wouldn’t impact your ability to work well in the role you’re applying. Whatever you do, do not say that you don’t have any weaknesses. Everyone has a weakness of some kind, so if you claim not to have any your interviewer will think you’re lying or simply naïve.For this question, try to give one example of a weakness, but within it reveal or reiterate your strengths. Also, make sure that your weakness is not one which would stop you from doing the job well. If your job involves working with people, don’t say that you struggle to work with people.Example: I often find it hard to delegate work to others. This is because I’m a perfectionist and sometimes don’t trust people to handle things for me. This feedback was given to me by my colleagues, and so I made attempts to change my approach which improved morale in my workplace.Describe yourself. â€" Common Interview QuestionsDepending on the interviewer, you might be faced with this question immediately after starting the interview, or after a few introductory questions. In either case, this is generally used as an ice-breaker. One of the easiest things to talk about is yourself, so this question is meant to get you talking and flowing into the subsequent questions. Try and focus on your qualities and work life when answering this question â€" the interviewer does not want to hear extensively about your home life, family, or hobbies. You should only talk about these things if the interviewer asks about them.Instead, gear your question around your skills and qualities to give the interviewer an idea about your personality. Tell them what one of your skills is, followed by an example of when that’s served you well in the work place.Example: I consider myself to be incredibly motivated. This was helpful in my previous position, where I achieved ‘XYZ’ despite it being a big challenge.What achievement are you most proud of? â€" Common Interview QuestionsFor this question, try and think of a work-related achievement that displays your best qualities, as well as skills that are going to be most valuable in the job for which you’re being interviewed. For example, if your job will require a lot of teamwork, then you should try to think of an achievement where teamwork was one of the leading components to success.Example: In my previous role, we had a large project that had multiple different elements. This meant that there would be people fulfilling tasks of lots of different kinds. I was placed in charge of this team, and acted as a liaison between all of the different smaller teams. The project was a resounding success and made the company a lot of money.Tell me about a time when you went above and beyond what was necessary as part of your job. â€" Common Interview QuestionsThis is a fairly straightforward question that allows you to really sell yourself as a candidate. Just think of a work scenario where a combination of your talents, plus extra hard work and initiative, led to a successful outcome.Example: In my previous position, a deadline was approaching fast and there was still a lot to do. Some of my team-mates had been absent due to sickness so they hadn’t been able to complete their work. I asked my manager if it was possible to take over their assignments to get everything finished on time. My manager agreed to this and I completed the remaining work that my colleagues had left. This meant that we were able to meet the deadline.Tell me about a time when you’ve had to handle a difficult situation. â€" Common Interview QuestionsHow you answer this question will almost entirely depend on the example that you give. Try to think of a work-related scenario where you’ve used skills that are relevant to the job that you’re applying for in order to handle the situation. If possible, try to find a situation that was resolved positively.Example: In a previous ro le, I was head of a team in which there were two members who couldn’t resolve their differences regarding how we approached a project. I used my leadership skills to work with both of them to find a solution which satisfied both parties, allowing us to get on with the project.Describe a time when you’ve made a mistake. â€" Common Interview QuestionsThis is possibly the most difficult question to answer in an interview. Whatever you do, do not say that you never make mistakes. Everyone makes mistakes, and your inability to admit that will come across as either disingenuous or naïve. Essentially, you need to choose a mistake that you’ve made â€" preferably one that didn’t lead to a disaster. Then, explain how you handled it.Example: I made a mistake in my previous role by sending out a timetable email that had the wrong information. This resulted in some people going to meetings at the wrong times, which resulted in a bit of disruption. Thankfully, I was able to spot my mista ke before too many meetings were missed, and then sent another high-priority email to those affected, apologising and giving them the correct times for their meetings.Why should we hire you? â€" Common Interview QuestionsFor this question, you need to answer in a way that shows a benefit for both yourself and your potential employer. You need to make it clear that you’re the best person for the job, and you can only do this if you provide examples. Think about what is required for the position you’re trying to fill, then tailor your answer to that. Here are a few examples of key qualities that might convince the interviewer that you’re the best person for the job:• You are able to work in a fast-changing environment that requires enthusiasm;• You can make a positive impact on profit and can deliver under all kinds of conditions;• You are loyal and hard-working, and can inspire those around you to be at the top of their game in the workplace.What can you offer us that ano ther candidate can’t? â€" Common Interview QuestionsThis is similar to the previous question, except that it’s a bit harsh as it puts you in direct competition with the rest of the candidates being interviewed. You need to sell yourself even further when asked this question, and assure the interviewer that you’re the best candidate for the role. Here’s a sample response that you can fill in with your own examples â€" try and adapt it to the role that you’re applying for.Example: I honestly believe that I am the best candidate for the position. While I know that there are others who are also capable, I think that I am the most capable. Along with the core skillset required to perform this role well, I can bring additional skills and qualities into play, such as [insert relevant skills]. If I am successful, I promise that you will not be disappointed. If I am unsuccessful, I will apply for the next opening since working for your company would be a pleasure.Where do you see y ourself in five (or ten) years? â€" Common Interview QuestionsThis is a common question which appears very tricky to answer. You want to demonstrate some ambition and be positive. Try and keep in mind what the interviewer is looking for. If the company you’re applying for likes a constant turnover in staff, then it might not be appropriate to say that you’d like to still be there in 5 or 10 years. In contrast, an employer that seeks longevity when it comes to staff would likely want to see you say that you’d still be with them. Don’t be arrogant, and curb your ambition slightly.Example: I consider myself to be an ambitious person, and hope that I would show my value to your company and have progressed appropriately. However, I want to make sure that I learn the role properly so that I can serve the company as well as possible.What are your career goals? â€" Common Interview QuestionsThis is somewhat similar to the previous question, as the interviewer is asking you to think ahead. Essentially, the interviewer wants to know the following:1. Whether you are ambitious or not.2. Whether you want a lasting career in the industry that this role belongs to.3. How long you’d likely stay with them.Employers like to know these things because they usually don’t want to employ someone who is going to jump ship for a completely different career in six months’ time. Training you might be expensive for them, so they’d rather have a strong candidate that they can invest in rather than someone who flits between jobs and careers. For example, if you’re applying for a role in marketing, it’s not a good idea to tell your interviewer that your career goal is to become a teacher. Try and keep your career goals within the same industry, as it shows that you have ambition to work hard and move up.With this question, you can assure the interviewer that you intend on staying at the company for a long time. If you do this, you’ll come across as a much stronger cand idate than someone who doesn’t seem as committed to staying in one position.Example: I am quite ambitious, so would eventually like to reach the position of ‘XYZ’. I’m very fond of doing ‘ABC’, so would like to be in a position where I can do that as my day-to-day job.Tell us what you know about the company. â€" Common Interview QuestionsUnless you’re applying to work at a top-secret organisation, interviewers will expect you to have researched their company prior to the interview. When finding out about a company, try and learn and revise the following:• The year the company was established;• The name of the founder(s) and the current CEO;• The vision of the company and some of its core beliefs;• The company’s main competitors;• The number of staff that they have currently employed;• What the company actually does!You don’t need to know the ins and outs of the company. Just find out enough to demonstrate your genuine interest in them and the work that they do.Example: While researching your company, I found out that your company was established in 1998. You currently employ 60 people, and provide your service throughout the UK.What would your dream job be? â€" Common Interview QuestionsThis is a bizarre question but you still need to take it fairly seriously, since your answer will say a lot about what you’d like out of a career. Try and link your dream job to the one that you’re being interviewed for.For instance, if you’re applying for a role that involves programming, you might want to say that your dream job would be to create a video game or some kind of software.What motivates you? â€" Common Interview QuestionsHere, you should try to emphasise challenges and ambition as the things that motivate you. Interviewers like to see candidates who are driven by good opportunities since it shows passion and determination. From here, you can be a bit more specific to match the job that you’re applying for.Example: I’m motiv ated by the challenge of meeting new people and working with them. Since this role would involve me working with new people regularly, I believe that my motivation would encourage me to work at my very best.Are you a leader or are you a follower? â€" Common Interview QuestionsWith this question, the interviewer is trying to gauge how well you’ll fit in with the team that you’d be working with if successful. In most roles, you’ll be taking orders from someone. In other roles, you’ll also be giving directions to other people. So, it’s important that you demonstrate that you can be a leader or a follower, and that you have the qualities of both. Try to think of examples which demonstrate leadership, but also the ability to be directed by others.Example: In a previous role, I worked as part of a large team, and would be given tasks by my manager daily. I would create a ‘to-do’ list of all these tasks, and inform my manager whenever they were completed. I also spent a short time managing a small group. I kept track of all the tasks that they were currently working on, so that I knew how far along the project was and what further tasks I could give to them.Are you willing to travel or relocate? â€" Common Interview QuestionsThe answer to this question will depend on your situation. Generally speaking, the interviewer won’t bother asking this question unless there’s the possibility that you will be asked to do either. If you answer with ‘no’, then you probably won’t get the job. However, there’s no point in saying ‘yes’ if you don’t mean it. If you are prepared to travel or relocate, assure them that this won’t be a problem.Example: I’m willing to travel/relocate and have discussed this with my family. I’d like to know the relocation package and offers if I was successful in getting this job, and understand why there might be a need to relocate. I’ve moved in the past and so I’m more than ready to relocate if necessary.What w ould your former boss like you to improve on? â€" Common Interview QuestionsFor a question like this, try to think of a minor issue that your previous boss brought up with you. Don’t think of anything too drastic as it won’t sell you as a candidate. Instead, think of something that’s fairly insignificant. If possible, try to think of a way that you rectified the problem already, or put a positive spin on it.Example: In my last role, my manager thought that I needed to be more vocal in meetings and when planning projects. I tended to stay quiet in these scenarios because I wanted to focus on listening to other people’s ideas, then possibly approach them individually with improvements or other follow-ups.Tell me something that makes you uncomfortable. â€" Common Interview QuestionsThe trick to this question is to focus on a single thing that makes you uncomfortable, and give an example of it. While this might seem to be a weakness, you should put a positive spin on it by givin g an example of how you overcome this discomfort, meaning that you were capable of doing your job.Example: I’m uncomfortable in environments where things aren’t well organised. I entered my previous role to find that a lot of the information I had to work with regularly was disorganised. Therefore, I took the time to ensure that everything was well organised, so that I could work more efficiently and comfortably.What are your hobbies? â€" Common Interview QuestionsThis question can have multiple purposes for the interviewer. The first is that they might be wondering about your physical health, especially if the role is physically strenuous. However, they might just be trying to get a better picture of who you are as a human being, and how you might fit in with the rest of the team. If you share a lot of hobbies with people already working in the team, this might play in your favour.Example: My main hobbies are cycling and running. I also enjoy hiking, watching sports and films.W hat questions have I missed? â€" Common Interview QuestionsIn a way, this is a trick question. The interviewer is asking you to quickly reflect on the interview, and tell them if anything important has been missed. If there are any questions on this list that have been missed, maybe it’s worth bringing them to the interviewer’s attention. This will show that you’re thinking outside of the box, and not simply following the interview.What questions would you like to ask us? â€" Common Interview QuestionsThis question is almost a given in any interview. While this might seem like a harmless final question for the sake of courtesy, the truth is that many interviewers will take your response here into account when considering you. If you don’t ask any questions, you’ll look disinterested or perhaps even oblivious. If you ask too many, or ask questions you should definitely know the answer to, you might come across as clueless. If the questions you ask are irrelevant or arrogant , this will also leave a bad impression on the interviewer.So, you need to come up with maybe two or three relevant questions which show enthusiasm. Think of questions which will highlight that you’ve taken the time to look into the company even further.Example: I was reading on your website about a campaign you’ve been running to bring more customers. How successful has it been?7 GREAT Interview QuestionsWHY SHOULD WE HIRE YOU? â€" INTERVIEW QUESTION“I can understand in your position you want someone who will excel in this role. You are investing time, money and resources and therefore, you want to get the right person. Having studied the job description in detail, I feel I am that person. The job description requires an ability to deliver excellent customer service, an ability to consistently meet targets and to also fit quickly within your already established team. My resume and previous work experiences makes me strongly believe I can do all of those things. I am a hard wo rker, professional, self-motivated and committed to achieving your goals and the company mission. I feel confident that, if you hire me, you will be more than happy with my performance and dedication within the role.”  TIPS FOR HOW TO ANSWER “WHY SHOULD WE HIRE YOU?” INTERVIEW QUESTIONTip #1 â€" Focus on how you can add benefit to the role you are being interviewed for.Tip #2 â€" Mention the key qualities and attributes of the job within your interview question answer.Tip #3 â€" Match previous experience to the job in your response.  WHAT’S YOUR BIGGEST STRENGTH? â€" INTERVIEW QUESTION“I believe I have four key strengths. Professionalism, an ability to work towards the wider company goal, team working skills and, above all, dependability. My biggest strength is that, if you give me a difficult job or project to complete, I will go away and complete it to the right standard, and within the allocated timeframe. I a dependable employee who will never let you down within the r ole or whenever completing a task.”  TIPS FOR HOW TO ANSWER “WHAT’S YOUR BIGGEST STRENGTH?” INTERVIEW QUESTIONTip #1 â€" Your key strengths should align to the job advert and job description.Tip #2 â€" Focus on 4 key strengths in your response as opposed to just one.Tip #3 â€" Explain how you would use your main strength within the job you are being interviewed for.  WHY DO YOU WANT TO LEAVE YOUR CURRENT JOB? â€" INTERVIEW QUESTION  â€œWhilst I very much like my employer, and the team I am in, I feel ready for a new and fresh challenge. I had planned on staying there for many years to come, but now is the right time to move forward and I have been on the lookout for the right position to emerge within your company. I have so much to offer and I feel excited about the prospect of putting my skills, attributes and experience to test with hopefully your organisation and a new and innovative team.”  TIPS FOR HOW TO ANSWER “WHY DO YOU WANT TO LEAVE YOUR CURRENT JOB OR EMPLOYE R?” INTERVIEW QUESTIONTip #1 â€" Do not be disrespectful about, or criticize your previous manager, company or employer.Tip #2 â€" Say you want a fresh challenge with a new company.Tip #3 â€" Be respectful in your answer by telling them they are innovative and forward-thinking.  HOW DO YOU HANDLE STRESS AND PRESSURE? â€" INTERVIEW QUESTION“First and foremost, through having a positive mindset and also through pre-planning. I generally have a positive mindset and also a ‘can do’ attitude. If you expect things to be tough at times, which they inevitable are, you are then mentally prepared for what’s to come. This allows you to focus on the end task and achieving your work targets effectively. With regards to pre-planning, I always think ahead as to what I need to do within my role over the next 4 weeks. This helps me to remain focused and also eliminates stress within the position. Finally, whenever stress or pressure occurs within the workplace, I always look to see what I can learn from the experience, to try and make things smoother for next time. If you continually develop and evolve within your role, the amount of stress and pressure will reduce.”  TIPS FOR HOW TO ANSWER “HOW DO YOU HANDLE STRESS AND PRESSURE?” INTERVIEW QUESTIONTip #1 â€" Have a plan for dealing with stress and pressure in the work place.Tip #2 â€" Tell the interview panel your mindset is switched on to dealing with it and using it to your advantage.Tip #3 â€" Explain how you continually look to develop in a role, which helps you to manage and deal with pressure more effectively.  WHAT’S YOUR BIGGEST WEAKNESS? â€" INTERVIEW QUESTION“My biggest weakness is that I am too trusting sometimes. In my previous job, I was working with a number of other team members on an important project and I made sure the task I was working on was completed on time, and also to the required standard. As the project deadline approached, we all got together to discuss the final stages and it b ecame apparent that two team members were way behind with their tasks â€" I’d trusted them to do their job, and they simply had not delivered. I actually learnt a lot from that experience, and whilst I still think it’s important to trust your work colleagues, I now make sure I hold regular update meetings with team members, to make sure we are all working toward the same goal and the same timeframe.”  TIPS FOR HOW TO ANSWER “WHAT’S YOUR BIGGEST WEAKNESS?” INTERVIEW QUESTIONTip #1 â€" Don’t mention a weakness that is a match for the job description.Tip #2 â€" Turn your weakness into a strength.Tip #3 â€" Subtly explain how your biggest weakness is actually a benefit to the employer.  WHAT MOTIVATES YOU? â€" INTERVIEW QUESTION“I think my greatest motivator is doing a great job for my employer. Although you might say “I would say that”, there is so much to benefit from being a strong and competent employee. Firstly, it means you can feel more secure in your job, kno wing you’re working towards the company’s goals and helping it to be profitable. Secondly, because we spend so much time at work it is important for me to be respected by my work colleagues and peers, and I believe you only gain respect by being competent in your role. Finally, I do have a family and I want to provide for them moving forward and give them the things they both need and want. I will only be able to achieve that by being good at my job and delivering for my employer.”  TIPS FOR HOW TO ANSWER “WHAT MOTIVATES YOU?” INTERVIEW QUESTIONTip #1 â€" Don’t mention any interests or hobbies outside of work â€" make your response to this interview question work-related.Tip #2 â€" In your response to this motivational interview question, tie in how your performance at work helps you to achieve your external goals.Tip #3 â€" Utilize an intelligent response that shows you are a stable person.  WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN 5 YEARS’ TIME? â€" INTERVIEW QUESTION“The shor t answer is, I would like to be still be working for you within your organisation, either in the same position, or ideally, having gained advancement or promotion to a higher level. During my research, I learnt a lot about your organisation and I can see you are a company who is going places. You appear to be forward-thinking, innovative and have exciting plans for the future. On that basis, I would still like to be working for you, providing you are satisfied with my performance and the level of performance I demonstrate within the role.”  TIPS FOR HOW TO ANSWER “WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN FIVE YEARS’ TIME?” INTERVIEW QUESTIONTip #1 â€" Demonstrate you still want to be working for their company in 5 years’ time but make sure you have valid reason for doing so.Tip #2 â€" Show the interview panel you have really looked into their organisation, and what has attracted you to them.Tip #3 â€" Show you have ambitious plans for the future and that you would consider promotion o r advancement with their company, if the opportunity arises.  If you would like to learn more about how we can help you pass your interview, get immediate access to our online interview questions and answers training course at the website www.PassMyInterview.com. This entry was posted in Interviews. Bookmark the permalink. Jacob Senior How2Become Free Books for Schools CampaignASDA Interview Questions â€" How To Answer 2 thoughts on “25 Most Common Interview Questions (and How to Answer Them)” kiran sahu says:Hi.. I am a fresher and going to give an interview for the first time.Tips you discuss in your article are great and helpful for every one. Thanks August 27, 2018 at 6:42 am Reply Jordan Cooke says:Hi Kiran,We’re so glad that you found this helpful, and we hope you ace your interview!Sincerely,The How2Become Team August 28, 2018 at 2:36 pm Reply

MTSU Writing Center - What You Need to Know

MTSU Writing Center - What You Need to KnowA MTSU Writing Center is a school that offers training in many of the field's most useful and traditional aspects, from resume writing to dissertation writing to legal writing. Each one of these areas of the curriculum is designed to give students an opportunity to learn how to communicate effectively, as well as how to apply that knowledge of how to relate their writing in ways that are clear and consistent with how their academic career would have to operate in order to achieve success. In addition, each of these courses provides an opportunity for students to interact with those who are actually doing the job or reading the work.MTSU Writing Center courses take a number of different forms, with some courses going into far more detail than others. For example, there are four-year programs, which give students four years to learn what they need to know in order to get through this profession. The other courses cover three years of study.Mos t students who attend these courses find themselves becoming more competent over time. They then will find that as they go through the more advanced courses that they find that their skills have been refined to include more than just what they may have learned in the first two years.Some of the most interesting MTSU Writing Center courses are the first years, in which students spend most of their time learning in-depth about various aspects of the job field. These students are also the ones who learn the most, and so their skills can improve drastically after they have spent the least amount of time in the classroom. These students, in turn, go on to enjoy the most productive periods of their career, as they are those that are most experienced.It is easy to fall prey to the lure of instant gratification in college education, and this is a tremendous temptation that should be avoided. It is important to pay attention to the time you spend in school, and especially in the writing cent er courses that you take. This is particularly true in a writing center course at a school like MTSU, where every hour of classroom instruction is also four or five hours of writing practice, all of which can offer great benefits.A good writing center instructor can tell you if the writing style is even more natural to you than it has been in the past, or if you are still fighting an uphill battle. No matter what your intentions are for becoming a professional writer, a course like this one can provide a lot of helpful ideas that can be used to help you move forward.To find out more about MTSU Writing Center classes, you can find many opportunities online. As you investigate more of the various options, you will be more likely to find what you are looking for.