Mostly Asked Senior Field Coordinator Interview Preparation Guide

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Offer some one's name if they really know you well and can offer a positive feedback about you.

You can mention some generic qualities like intelligence, good sense of humour, dedicated to his team etc., which all the managers think that they have in abundance.

For the reason given in the above questions, the answer to this question should be a "No". This is basically a different way of putting up the last question.

I would like to know about the career growth I can expect being with this company. I am quite an ambitious person and this information will be helpful.

This question is for you to answer based on the skills and qualities you have. If you have the capability to handle different positions, discuss that also in the interview.

Most of the times, the job of software development is that of working under pressure. Sometimes, it will be the pressure of delivering on time while it can be that of a bug that has sprung all of a sudden in your code.

So, expect pressure in everything you do. It is important to maintain your performance and develop strategies to deliver under pressure. You can then go ahead an talk about your way of dealing with pressure and performing under it.

Again, a question for you to answer based on your position. If you are anticipating this question in the interview, it is better to discuss this with your family also before you go to face the interview.

The field of IT is very revolutionary. It is extremely important to keep yourself abreast with the new technological developments and this needs you to take some time out of your work schedule so that you can keep sharpening your saw.

To answer this question, you can tell the recruiter about the forums which you keep visiting, blogs which you keep reading. It will be an advantage if you are a member of some local user group.

The purpose of this question is to see how well you can fit into a team. Basically, you should not have a problem with a person, although you can have a problem with the style of working.

So, to answer this question you can simply say, "I understand that IT is about team work, so we can't afford to problems with co-workers but if someone is not serious about their work or does a low quality work affecting the whole project, I definitely do not like it"

Discuss weaknesses in positive light always discuss how you plan to overcome it, some of the answers could be:

I am always willing to take up additional responsibilities, but I end up being over worked so now I am realistic about what I can do, so that I do work to the required standards

If you lack certain technical skill, which is not crucial for the job you can state that and say you are planning to take up a training course/certification to get over it

If you do not wish to discuss your weakness, you can say, I cannot compete with Rajnikant :P

There are many people who do not change their jobs for years and when they go out looking for a new employer, this is one of the most important questions they are asked. Some people might look upon staying with the same employer for long as "lack of ambition".

A good answer to this question can be something like, "Yes, you are right. I stayed with my last employer for almost 5 years but I was continuously growing in the company, doing new things, handling bigger challenges. So, I was quite happy working with them for these many years." You can then talk about how you grew with your last employer.

To answer this question, you can mention things like - new challenges, good environment which all employers think that they offer.

You may want to leave your present job for any reason but make sure that you do not talk bad about your manager, company or job. It reflects your complaining attitude.

Provide a sincere reason for e.g. "I think, I have grown up with my last employer as much as I could. I want to grow further and I believe that is possible with a new employer."

This is usually the last question you can expect during an interview. It is extremely important to have some intelligent questions to ask the interviewer otherwise you may just sound dull and un-interested. Research the company a bit and discuss if they have been in news recently. You can also discuss about the growth prospects for you within the company etc.

This is the first question, you can expect during any interview you face. This usually is a question to start the communication and set the ball rolling for the interview. You can answer this question by providing some information about your work experience, technologies you have worked upon, educational qualifications. If you are a fresh graduate, you can provide some information about your family also.

You should ensure that you give an impression that you will pay back more than what you take from the company:

You can say I will stay here as far as I see an opportunity for growth, as I am looking for a stability in work place
If they stress on number of years say 3-4 years, and more if I can explore new challenges/growth opportunities

The whole work of software development or IT is a team work. So, the only answer to this question can be: "Yes, I am comfortable working in a team." If you have any problems in working as a team, it is important to work on them and develop yourself as a team player.

I believe that an ideal remuneration for any position recognizes the ability, rewards the performance and provides the employee an opportunity to indulge in his hobbies and passions. I am sure that this company also takes care of these.

Again, it is important to study the requirements of the position before you appear for the interview. List out your strengths and offer the ones that this role demands.

For e.g. If you are appearing for the position of a Tech Lead - VB.net, talk about your VB.net skills, any extra knowledge which you have about coding with VB.net in comparison to other candidates, your team management skills etc.

☛ Talk about your professional acheivements, if you were recognised as a high performer or you got good feedback from your manager
☛ You can also discuss you annual ratings
☛ Discuss your promotions/appraisals

In today's scenario, everything needs customization, so here also, one size can't fit all i.e. one management style won't work in all situations. So, offer "situational" as your style of management.

I was quite enthusiastic while joining my last job. Towards the end, the number of challenges and opportunity to grow further started diminishing. A challenge loving and growth oriented person like me doesn't enjoy this.

Do not go over board and ask for , it might give an impression that you are too demanding, some of the answers could be:

An ideal company provides maximum opportunities for growth of employees.
They provide comfortable and flexible work environment, so that employees can perform at their best and work towards company's benefit.
A company that encourages learning
A company that encourages open culture

It is not possible for a candidate to have all the experience an employer requires. Even if you match yourself up to the expectations on technical front, there will be some difference in the work environment. And, it is absolutely fine.

The best way to deal with this question is to analyse the requirements of the position well and match your skills as close to them as possible. If something is still left untouched, offer your quick grasping power and ability to learn quickly as a solution & back it up with an example from the past.

I believe that at one point of time in career salary becomes secondary and self actualisation become more important. While taking up any new job, it will be my priority to ensure that the work culture, chances to contribute and grow are sufficient along with the money I am paid. I also believe that any good company who cares about its employees ensures that they are paid well.