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15 Toughest Interview Questions (and Answers!)
Tania Khadder | GovCentral
11. When were you most satisfied in your job?
Bad answer:
"I was most satisfied when I did well, and got praised for my work.”
Don’t give vague answers. Instead, think about something you did well – and enjoyed –that will be relevant at this new job. This is an opportunity for you to share your interests, prove that you’re a great fit for the job and showcase your enthusiasm.
Good answer:
“I’m a people person. I was always happiest – and most satisfied – when I was interacting with people and patient, making sure I was able to meet their needs and giving them the best possible helathcare experience. It was my favorite part of the job, and it showed – I was rated as “Good or Excellent” 95% of the time. Part of the reason I’m interested in this job at Human and Health Services is that I know I’d have even more interaction with patients, on an even more critical level."
"I was most satisfied when I did well, and got praised for my work.”
Don’t give vague answers. Instead, think about something you did well – and enjoyed –that will be relevant at this new job. This is an opportunity for you to share your interests, prove that you’re a great fit for the job and showcase your enthusiasm.
Good answer:
“I’m a people person. I was always happiest – and most satisfied – when I was interacting with people and patient, making sure I was able to meet their needs and giving them the best possible helathcare experience. It was my favorite part of the job, and it showed – I was rated as “Good or Excellent” 95% of the time. Part of the reason I’m interested in this job at Human and Health Services is that I know I’d have even more interaction with patients, on an even more critical level."
darthseriously
about 2 years ago
2 comments
These are exactly some of the questions I was asked at a government interview. My answer for the question, what is your weakness, received a response of "is that really a weakness?" So I think that was something that doomed the interview.
bettertown
over 2 years ago
4 comments
Great article
metot
over 2 years ago
3524 comments
well said...
wendylove
over 2 years ago
16 comments
yes!illustrate with examples would be convinsible!
wendylove
over 2 years ago
16 comments
great article!
nissangrey03
over 2 years ago
2 comments
This shall be tought in Highschool or college as a mini course.....Great article
AbInk
over 2 years ago
4 comments
Great article. I realized I've been answering these questions wrong. It is a great tip to answer each question as it will pertain to the job you're applying for. I think it will really help to keep this in mind during future interviews.
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rogertilden
over 2 years ago
2 comments
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smeagher
over 2 years ago
2 comments
Great article!
JerryGJones
over 2 years ago
62 comments
To me, there are no wrong answers, only different points of view. Using common sense and having a personality that comes across as in control are what I would think would be important. All business employers know when you are trying to BS them with canned answers. I think being yourself is the best policy, unless you always seem to get out of control and get kicked out of offices....;)
jim_penny
almost 3 years ago
8 comments
It is most important to acquaint yourself with inside out of the industry you are applying for.
bill201
about 3 years ago
2 comments
the government need new idea how to bring back the investor in this country with out promising them anything and if you want to find out talk to me because its the only solution to solve our problem. talk to me America needs to control its border
yolandasturgis
about 3 years ago
18 comments
To answer the questions, experience with some sort of government agency employee environment would assist. Each question has a wrong answer that amused several government workers and became a parody of what they like as 'wrong'.
These kinds of experience in governmental work environments makes searching for private company environment where 'better answers' really do get you the job.
THULINB1
about 3 years ago
118 comments
A good and trustworty friend who is honest, energetic, outgoing, a smart worker who is goal orientated.
THULINB1
about 3 years ago
118 comments
A thirst for knowldge and success in everything that I do.