Summer career workshop from Prof Benyamin Montgomery (University of Ulsan)

1. Interview Questions
Please think about the job title and company
• 1. Tell me about yourself
• 2. Why do you want to work for this company and
this position?
• 3. What is an example of a major achievement and
failure in your life.
• 4. What are your goals for the future? Where do
you see yourself in five years?
• 5. Can you tell me about a
difficult work situation and how you overcame it?
• 6. How do you handle stress? Provide an example.
• 7. What will you bring to this job/company?
• 8. What do you know about our industry and company?
9. Describe a time when your work was criticized? How did you deal with it?
10. How would you deal with an angry customer/client?
• 11. Tell me about a time you worked well in a team and another time individually.
• 12. Do you have any questions for us? *

2. Questions
3. Tell me about yourself and your goals.
• Who you are, why you are qualified, why you are here
• Regular approach can be weak
• I am a recent Ulsan MBA University graduate with a strong interest in
___________________ and experience in _________________. I have
spent the last three years managing student group events, student
social media pages and targeted marketing campaigns to help connect
students to local community events, working with the City Hall. I
received an award from the City Hall for being a community organizer.
Right now, I am looking for an opportunity to use my marketing skills
along with my creative problem-solving skills. I hope to build a career in
the marketing industry, especially your company.

3. 3+1
• 1 Skill (Case Study: Amazing thing about you)
• 1 Skill (Case Study: Amazing thing about you)
• 1 Skill (Case Study: Amazing thing about you)
• Link to the job: My current aim is to utilize my skills in the
_____________ industry.

4. External Links
•https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmFu
WmzeiDs (tell me about yourself)
•https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubE405
nVkZg ( Strengths and Weaknesses)

5. Weaknesses
•Authentic
•Fixable
•Relevant weakness
•Explain clearly

6. Strengths and weaknesses
Achievement and failure
Tactics: Negative first then positive (end the conversation on a positive note)
• 1. Example 2. Action 3. Result (Achievements)
• 1. Example 2. Action 3. Result 4. How did I fix it + What did I learn
(Failures)
An example of a failure in my life is failing my TOEIC exam in 2017. I
failed to study hard and was very distracted. However, after reflecting
and changing my personality. I became more focused and passed with
a high grade in 2018. From that time, I learned to plan effectively and
adapt better to challenging environments. In fact, I also passed an
IELTS test at the same time.

7. Design an Answer
Tactics: Negative first then positive (end the conversation on a
positive note)
• 1. Example 2. Action 3. Result 4. How did I fix it + What did I learn
(Failures)
Major client company wanted to cancel the contract due to my error.

9. What are your goals for the future? Where do
you see yourself in five years?
General Aims
• Building a career in ____________ industry
• I want to become a manager in the fintech industry
Specific Aims
My aim is to set up new projects between Asian and European
companies in the medical tourism country. I wish to establish strong
networks and use my strong language and customer service skills to
further this goal. I believe that my goals can be achieved at your
company.

10. 7. What will you bring to this job/company?
• Personality= how is it relevant to the job
• Customer service, Problem solving skills, management skills,
language skills.
• Data analysis skills (data and marketing), research skills, event
management skills, design skills, data management, project
management skills, finance/accountancy skills etc.
• I aim to utilize these skills in your company and help your
international clients

11. Interview Tips
• Look the person in the eye
• Speak at a reasonable pace with confidence
• Think about case studies before the interview (teamwork, individual,
success and failure, strengths and weaknesses)
• Follow up emails! Even if you do not get the job! Ask them why! (Better
next time!)
• Thank you for the interview today and the opportunity to discuss the
position and my passion for this job. I look forward to hearing from
you soon.
In the email or in the interview: What certificates/skills do candidates for
this position usually need? How do I get them?

12. Questions for the Interviewer
• What career development or training do you provide for
new workers at this company?
• What are the medium-term goals for the company and how
does this role fit in those goals?
• What skills/certificates do the candidates usually need for
this position? How do I achieve them?

13. Interview Tips: Portfolio Folder

14. Answering Job interview questions
• Situation:Think of a situation similar to what the interviewer is asking you about that had a successful
outcome. It doesn’t necessarily have to be work related as long as it’s relevant. Remember to include
the who, what, where, when and how.
• Task: Describe the task you were responsible for in that situation. Keep it specific but concise. Make
sure to highlight any specific challenges you faced.
• Action: This is the part where you describe exactly what you did. How did you complete the task you
were assigned? Remember to focus on what you did and highlight traits (qualities) that a hiring manager
will find desirable (initiative, teamwork, leadership, dedication, etc.)
• Result: This is where you get to be introspective. Share what the outcome of the situation was and
how you specifically contributed to that outcome. What did you accomplish? What did you learn? What
were the results of your actions?
Tell me about a time you worked in a team
When I studied at Ulsan University I had to manage a major research project with four other international
and Korean students. I had to create a research design plan, organize meetings and contact each
member of staff for updates. Our multicultural group had to complete the project over the break, I
decided to created a work plan chart and online group resources. This led to my group completing the work
ahead of schedule. Also, I managed to get funding ($) for the project through local donations (you did not
others!). This is now why I was recommended as the top researcher of the year in my class.

15. Your job choice
• What is the company and where is the job/company located?
• What does the role require? (qualifications, academic
background, personality types)
• When do you need to apply by? (deadlines, yearly?)
• How can I match my personality/CV to the job? (what can I talk
about) How can I link my experience to the job?
Believe in yourself and think strategically.

16. Interview questions
• 1. Please tell me about a time that you worked well in a
team and another time on your own individually (provide
examples)
• 2. Why do you want to work at this company? What attracts
you to this company?
• 3. Tell me about yourself and your goals.
• 4. Tell me about a time that you dealt with a difficult
situation. How did you resolve it and what did you learn?

18. Questions for the Professor
• 4. Tell me about a time that you dealt with a difficult
situation. How did you resolve it and what did you
learn?
• 5. Tell me about your strengths and weaknesses?
• 6. Tell me about a time you were a leader and
managed a team? What happened?
• 7. Please tell me your greatest achievement.
• 8. Tell me about a time that you worked in a
multicultural work environment. What happened?
• 9. What do you want to achieve in this position and
company?