Job applications

Here you can find the BBC website on covering letters, CVs and interviews.

Interviews:
Have a positive demeanour and use verbs, adverbs, adjectives and nouns which express positive emotions. E.g., love, like, willingly, enthusiastic, great opportunity, etc.
Be as concise as possible, and do not repeat the information in your CV unless it is particularly relevant for the position and/or question you are being asked.
Some questions one can expect during a structured job interview are as follows:
What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Strengths (Maximum 3):
Vocabulary: Some adjectives used to describe your strengths: resourceful, diligent, flexible, open-minded, organized, determined, goal-oriented, efficient, team-spirited, tenacious, cool-headed, etc.
It could be nice to spice up your strengths with some past professional experiences and/or anecdotes. Remember: you want them to remember you.
Weaknesses (1 - 2):
Try to avoid negative sentence structures and words with negative connotations.
Some phrases that can be useful are:
There is room for improvement concerning ...
My friends and colleagues tell me that I tend to ...
I have been working on improving ...
How can you contribute to our organization?
Do your homework about the organization and/or vacancy.  Be as specific as you can based on what you know about them and/or the vacancy.
Where do you see yourself in 5 - 10 years?
If it is your dream job, you can use the term 'vocation', as in "If I get this position, it will most likely/certainly be my vocation for the remainder of my professional life."
Try not to burn any bridges and miss any trains while being honest.
What do you consider to be your most significant achievement/worst failure?
Do not come across as boastful as you talk about your most significant achievment(s). Present a failure(s) as an invaluable learning experience(s).
Why are you applying for this position?
Do your homework and be as specific as possible, referring to your professional and personal qualifications.  This could also be the place to say a few positive words about the organization, which can then register as its main attraction. E.g., "I am applying for this position because your Unit has an excellent reputation for undertaking administrative tasks in the most efficient manner."
What would be your approach to conflict resolution at the work place?
I would make sure that there is no misunderstanding by getting more information about the person's (people's) position, and if there is still a disagreement, I would try to reach a compromise.