Top Nail Technician Interview Questions & Answers:

1. Why do you believe we should hire you as Nail Technician?

This question needs to be carefully answered as it is your opportunity to stick out from the rest of the applicants. You should focus on skills that you have, including those not yet mentioned. Simply responding "because I'm really good" or "I really need a job" isn't going to work. You shouldn't assume the skills of other applicants or their strengths, focus on yourself. Tell the interviewer why you are a good fit for the position, what makes you a good employee, and what you can provide the company. Keep it brief while highlighting achievements.

2. Explain what projects can I contribute to right away?

One of the most frustrating things about hiring someone new is that it can take forever to get them trained and up to speed. When a candidate asks a question like this, he lets the interviewers know that he will find a way to help as soon as possible, which is a major bonus. This again gives you the opportunity to sell yourself as someone who can help on those projects, and as an added bonus-it lets you know what skills you need to brush up on before your next interview or even before starting the job.

3. What knowledge do you have about the company and our work?

You should do your research prior to the interview. Look into background history of the company, this will help you stick out. Learn about main people, have they been in the news lately? The interviewer doesn't expect you to know dates and certain people, but showing that you have enough interest to research the company is a positive impression.

4. I read in X that Y is happening. How will this affect your business?

Read everything you can about the company you're joining and see what their competitors are doing, It will mark you out from other candidates and show understanding.

5. Tell me what experience do you have in this field for nail technician position?

☛ Speak about specifics that relate to the position you are applying for. If you do not have specific experience, get as close as you can.

☛ If you are being asked this question from your employer then you can explain your experience. Tell the employer what responsibilities you were performing during your job. You can tell what programs you developed and what modules you worked on. What were your achievements regarding different programs.

☛ I have been working with computers since 2001. I also have a degree in network support/computer repair. I have built my last 3 computers, have work with Dell as an employee. So I have around 15 years experience working with computers.

6. Can you please tell me how your organization defines success?

It would be wise to save this question for the interviewing manager, and not for a peer/technical discussion. Nobody likes a kiss-up, but letting management know that you will communicate openly and honestly with them, always scores big points. The last part of the question can be a good barometer about how easy it will be to become a top performer. You can follow up with a discussion of how you have been successful in your previous jobs.

7. What do you consider to be your best weakness as Nail Technician?

This can be a tricky question to respond to, if you suggest you have no weaknesses you're going to appear as a lair or egotistical. You should respond realistically by mentioning small work related weaknesses. Although many try to answer using a positive skill in disguise as a weakness, like "I expect co-workers to have the same commitment" or "I am a perfectionist". However, it is recommended that there is some honesty and the weaknesses are true, and then emphasize on how you have overcome it or working to improve it. The purpose of this question is to see how you view and evaluate yourself.

8. What would success look like to you in three months?

This will help you to understand their expectations, but also shows that you are objective-driven

9. Tell me about your ability to work under pressure as Nail Technician?

You may say that you thrive under certain types of pressure. Give an example that relates to the type of position applied for.
Mention pressures you face on the daily, such as dealing with deadlines on a regular basis.
Try not to use an example where you created the pressure yourself, by waiting too long to start something, or by handling a task irresponsibly at the beginning. For example, working under pressure to meet a customer's deadline could be a good example, but not if you had waited too long to start the project.

"Pressure is actually a catalyst to my work. When there is an imperative deadline, I refocus my energy into my work which in fact, has helped me to produce some of my best works. (Give examples) I guess you can say I thrive under pressure."

10. what have you done to improve your knowledge for nail technician position in the last year?

☛ Try to include improvement activities that relate to the job. A wide variety of activities can be mentioned as positive self-improvement. Have some good ones handy to mention.

☛ Employers look for applicants who are goal-oriented. Show a desire for continuous learning by listing hobbies non-work related. Regardless of what hobbies you choose to showcase, remember that the goal is to prove self-sufficiency, time management, and motivation.

☛ Everyone should learn from his mistake. I always try to consult my mistakes with my kith and kin especially with elderly and experienced person.

☛ I enrolled myself into a course useful for the next version of our current project. I attended seminars on personal development and managerial skills improvement.