Model Job interview Questions and How to answer them- Part 9
How did you hear about this position?
The company that you applied at has sent job advertisements to various newspapers and on different social media sites. The boss in question might have also asked the employees to talk to others, regarding the job.
When the interviewer asks you this question, the latter is interested in knowing more about your social circle, as well as to know which methods are efficient in attracting potential employees. Now, like in the other questions, you need to be honest when replying to this question.
You need to reflect well on how you heard about the position, and think about whether it was intentional or not. You might give more than 2 sources, provided that you are telling the truth.
Choose well when deciding about where did you hear about this position because there is a possibility that the interviewer might question you more about the types of social media applications that you use, or how you might be connected to certain people, amongst various others.
In the model answer, I am assuming that I have applied for the role of a Software Engineer. However, I use most Applications to meet people in order to build and develop different softwares..
Model Answer:
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I often use Linkedin as a platform to meet and speak with them. I try my best to connect with professionals. Most of the time, I like offering my Software Engineering Services to build services for different clients. I also collaborate with other developers in order to help them to build and improve their software.
I also follow certain pages on Linkedin, especially those related to software engineering and updates in the Tech Industry. It was on Linkedin that I noticed the job opening.
I spoke to some of my connections who work in the tech industry, in order to know more about the requirements of the job. I wanted to understand the company culture. My peers helped me out to understand what were the roles, responsibilities and duties of this position.
Analysing the above Answer
In the above answer, I have shown how I got to know about the position. I highlighted that I used Social Media, as well as asked people, in order to know about the position. The interviewer acknowledges that I know the importance of speaking with people.
The interviewer also knows and acknowledges that I cross-check for facts before applying, thus showing that I have got critical thinking and analytical skills, which ensures that I am not wasting time.
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