TOP FIVE QUESTIONS ASKED DURING AN INTERVIEW WITH VITAFOAM NIGERIA
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QUESTIONS:
1. Tell me about yourself?
Tip: Another way of asking: Can we meet you? Give a pitch about yourself – concisely – and persuasive that displays your being the right person for the job. You can commence in different ways and this depends on your category you are applying for. For instance, you are applying as an entry-level, you could begin with the 2-3 specific accomplishments or experiences that you most want the interviewer to know about, then wrap up talking about how that prior experience has positioned you for this specific role. Additionally, talk about relevant certifications and advanced degrees. This question is to tell the interviewer(s) who you are in a succinct manner.
2. Why Vitafoam and not Mouka Foam?
Tip: This is where you have to play on their brand, breadth and width of products, fascinating things they have done and the training they offer. Express the passion you have always had for Vitafoam and the industry (preferably using stories). You need to really to the extent of being a passionate and responsible employee. Also, align it with the firm’s vision and values. Expect follow-up questions. Examples are: Why should we hire you? What differentiates our firm?
3. Describe a time when you were the resident technical expert. What did you do to make sure everyone was able to understand you?
Tip: You have demonstrate your leadership and teamwork abilities here. Certainly, there will be an occasion where you would be the only person that knows how to explain things to others due to the knowledge acquired or during when you will be tutoring new employees in the future. Or during a crucial period in any division of the business. How you were able to work in a similar scenario tells the employer how you can function if hired. Expect follow-up questions based your answer(s).
4. We value a harmonious culture within Vitafoam Foam. Tell me about a time you handle or were involved in a conflict in the workplace?
Tip: Your leadership, people management and interpersonal skills are being tested here. What the recruiters are desirous of is to know how you have being involved in a conflict within the workplace. As expected. the STAR approach should be used here to narrate honestly what happened. You will be faced with different challenges and individuals in the work place which might prop up conflicts. How you are able to manage them is an important trait for working with Vitafoam.
5. Where do you see yourself in the next five years?
Tip: The interviewers are desirous of knowing your future plans. This plan should be embedded within the firm. Don’t go on telling them how you intend to leave the firm within months or years. This is another way of asking: If you receive an offer from Company ABC, what would you do? Additionally, this is to know where you believe the position will take you and how it corresponds with your professional aspirations.
For instance: “Well, I am delighted about at this position at Vitafoam, which will present me the opportunity to delve deeper into the furniture industry in the country and West Africa sub-region.”
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