1. Why do you want to work here?
I would like to be a part of a company which is technologically driven and
always looking towards the future.
Do you prefer working in a team or alone?
I have worked alone and in a team and I enjoy both challenges. My
preference is governed by which method provides the best solution to the
task in hand. Although in my experience, joint efforts produce better
results than an equal number of mutually exclusive staff.
What is your greatest weakness?
My weakness used to be that I accepted too much work in an effort to
please everybody. I soon discovered that I was diluting my focus and not
performing as I should. Subsequent projects were properly scheduled and
I did not accept more work than I could complete on time. I found did not
please anybody trying to be Superman.
How would you deal with criticism?
I try to look for the positive inside any criticism. I find constructive
criticism a way of objectively analysing at my work with a view to finding
and correcting any problem. Unjustly criticising people in a hurtful manner
is a practice which I see very differently. It can demoralise people which
can effect every part of their lives. Good morale is essential for any team
to work at their best.
Give me an example of how you met a tight deadline?
Me and my team were often tasked with time critical and difficult jobs. I
found effective planning to be an invaluable aid by saving time later in the
task. A good overview of the project ensured I could assign results
focussed responsibilities to the team and formulate backup plans should
anything go wrong. Good organisation also helps with dividing a large
project into smaller more manageable tasks, which helps with project
monitoring. My team never once failed to meet a deadline.
Name your skills which would benefit this company?
I pride myself in my ability to manage, focus and motivate staff. In my
previous job I replaced a project leader who was failing to manage a

2. difficult project which was fell behind schedule. I set the staff goals and
gave them a new focus and finished the project on time.
"Why did you leave your job?
I am interested in a new challenge and an opportunity to use my technical
skills and experience in a different capacity than I have in the past.