The interviewer is not looking for a list of your pet peeves.
Talk about situations that are job-related.
Try to get out of answering this question if you can --
say that you have usually enjoyed all of your jobs. If
pressed, talk about what you found that was not interesting
and what you did to remedy the situation. Be sure that if you
mention something that was not exciting to you, it will not
be the focus of the position you're applying for.
Based on the way this question is phrased, the interviewer
obviously expects a "yes" for an answer. Back up your answer
with an example of a successful detailed project you worked on.
Talk about a minor weakness (not something like drug
addiction or thievery) -- preferably one that
you had in the past, but you've corrected.
Be sure that your answer will fit in with the
corporate culture.
Offer specific examples of how well you organize rather than
simply saying, "very well."
Assure the interviewer that you enjoy (or at least do not
dislike) a majority of the tasks required for the
completion of the job you are interviewing for.
Talk about your decision- making process, and avoid any
religious commentary. Make your example work-related.
If you do not prepare your references to expect a call
from the interviewer, you may be in for trouble. Choose
references who will say only good things about you, and ones
that will have the time to help you out in your career search.
Answer honestly, but do not stress salary.
Try to come up with an answer to this one before the
interview. Make the honor one from your professional,
not personal, life.
Sound positive and upbeat. No employer wants
a sullen employee.
Employers need employees who can handle criticism. Look at
criticism as a way of improving yourself
and your performance.
Offer an example of a pressure-filled situation that
you handled well.
Whom we choose for our best friends says a lot about us.
Some people even say your best friend is a true
reflection of yourself.
Stress your diligence, attention to detail, and
anything else that will show the interviewer what a valuable
employee you will be for the company. Knowing exactly what
this specific position entails will help.
Think about the position you're applying for -- what
strengths does one need to succeed in this position? Talk
about your job-related strengths, rather than ones
from your personal life.
If budgeting is a part of the job for which you are
interviewing, you should have some experience with budgeting,
either in your personal or professional life.
Elaborate. The interviewer wants to know how well you
deal with conflict.
Some jobs have tighter deadlines than others. If you
cannot handle the pressure of such deadlines, you might want
to consider working elsewhere.