Basic Common General Knowledge Interview Preparation Guide

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This is a very commonly asked question – asked in interviews with Microsoft, Google, and many other companies.

Although this question really has nothing to do with any programming job, it gives an interviewer the opportunity to see how a potential candidate would structure their thinking when approaching a problem.

Keep in mind that getting the right answer to this question is not as important as showing the interviewer that your thinking is structured logically. When approaching a question like this, it helps to get to a more specific question and then try to answer that question instead of the one originally asked. It’s like someone were to give you a 3 week project, consisting of many different tasks – you basically divide the project into tasks to get the whole thing completed. Similarly, you want to \"break\" the question down into more manageable \"pieces\", because you can’t really answer it the way it is.

Very tricky question so be honest and say your true feelings.

Sorry sir i want a batter package if you can offer me good earning then i will join you.

you have to search all jobs with in that particular city.
or search as your City + your job title.
then you will find all jobs in the desired city.

Be honest. If you are comfortable in different roles, point that out.

Emphasize benefits to the organization. Things like, determination to get the job done and work hard but enjoy your work are good.

Be sure that you refer to something that was beyond your control. Show acceptance and no negative feelings.

Talk about having fun by accomplishing something for the organization.

Always have some questions prepared. Questions prepared where you will be an asset to the organization are good. How soon will I be able to be productive? and What type of projects will I be able to assist on? are examples

Be careful to mention traits that are needed and that you have.

Regardless of your qualifications, state that you are very well qualified for the position.

First, if you have experience that the interviewer does not know about, bring that up: Then, point out (if true) that you are a hard working quick learner.

Be generic and positive. Safe qualities are knowledgeable, a sense of humor, fair, loyal to subordinates and holder of high standards. All bosses think they have these traits.

Pick a specific incident. Concentrate on your problem solving technique and not the dispute you settled.

You should be clear on this with your family prior to the interview if you think there is a chance it may come up. Do not say yes just to get the job if the real answer is no. This can create a lot of problems later on in your career. Be honest at this point and save yourself future grief.

This is a straight loyalty and dedication question. Do not worry about the deep ethical and philosophical implications. Just say yes.

Try to avoid labels. Some of the more common labels, like progressive, salesman or consensus, can have several meanings or descriptions depending on which management expert you listen to. The situational style is safe, because it says you will manage according to the situation, instead of one size fits all.

Here you have to come up with something or you strain credibility. Make it small, well intentioned mistake with a positive lesson learned. An example would be working too far ahead of colleagues on a project and thus throwing coordination off.

Trick question. If you know about blind spots, they are no longer blind spots. Do not reveal any personal areas of concern here. Let them do their own discovery on your bad points. Do not hand it to them.

You may say that you thrive under certain types of pressure. Give an example that relates to the type of position applied for.

Probably this one. Do not give fuel to the suspicion that you may want another job more than this one.

This is a personal trait that only you can say, but good examples are: Challenge, Achievement, and Recognition

This is up to you. Be totally honest.

Several ways are good measures: You set high standards for yourself and meet them. Your outcomes are a success. Your boss tell you that you are successful

Do not be trivial. It would take disloyalty to the organization, violence or lawbreaking to get you to object. Minor objections will label you as a whiner