Common Interview Questions

 

You should be prepared to answer all types of questions. Here are some common questions employers have about you, your education, your work experience, and your goals:

First, tell me a little about yourself...

• What do you consider to be your greatest strengths? weaknesses?
  
• Have you ever had any failures? What did you learn from them?
• Of which three accomplishments are you most proud?
• Who are your role models? Why?
• How does your college education or work experience relate to this job?
• Why should we hire you rather than another candidate?
• What do you know about our organization (products or services)?
• Where do you want to be in five years? Ten years?

Then, give me some information about your education... 

• Why did you choose your major?
  
• Why did you choose to attend your college or university?
• In which campus activities did you participate?
• Which classes in your major did you like best? Least? Why?
• Do your grades accurately reflect your ability? Why or why not?

Let's take a look at your work experience...

 

• What job-related skills have you developed?
• Did you work while going to school? In what positions?
• What did you learn from these work experiences?
• What did you enjoy most about your last employment? Least?
• Have you ever quit a job? Why?
• Give an example of a situation in which you provided a solution to an employer.
• Give an example of a time in which you worked under deadline pressure.
• How do you think a former supervisor would describe your work?

What are your career goals and preferences?

 

• What kind of boss do you work best with?
• Why do you want to work here?
  
• Would you be successful working with a team?
• What other types of positions are you considering?
• Are you able to work on several assignments at once?
• Can you share some of your experiences where you had to juggle several tasks at once?