COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
1.
Tell me about yourself?
Tell me about yourself? 2. How would you describe yourself?
How would you describe yourself?3. How do you think a friend or co-worker would describe you?
How do you think a friend or co-worker would describe you?4. What motivates you to put forth your greatest effort?
What motivates you to put forth your greatest effort?5. What qualities should a successful manager possess?
What qualities should a successful manager possess?6. What are the most important rewards you expect in your business career?
What are the most important rewards you expect in your business career?7. Why did you decide to seek a position with our department?
Why did you decide to seek a position with our department?8. What two things are the most important to you in your job?
What two things are the most important to you in your job?9. What do you consider to be your greatest strength?
What do you consider to be your greatest strength?10.What do you consider to be your greatest weakness?
What do you consider to be your greatest weakness?11.What qualifications do you possess that makes you think you will be successful
What qualifications do you possess that makes you think you will be successful in our department?12.What two professional accomplishments have given you the most satisfaction
What two professional accomplishments have given you the most satisfaction & why?13.What experience do you have in this field?
What experience do you have in this field?14.What do you know about this company?
What do you know about this company?15.Why do you want to work for this company?
Why do you want to work for this company?16.Are you able to work under pressure?
Are you able to work under pressure?17.Describe your work ethic?
Describe your work ethic?18.Have you ever spoken before a group of people? How large?
Have you ever spoken before a group of people? How large?19.Why should we hire you rather than another candidate?
Why should we hire you rather than another candidate?20.Explain to me your understanding of what services our department offers.
Explain to me your understanding of what services our department offers.21.Give me an example of something you read about our department.
Give me an example of something you read about our department.22.What did you enjoy most about your last/current employment?
What did you enjoy most about your last/current employment?23.Give an example of a situation in which you provided a solution to an employer.
Give an example of a situation in which you provided a solution to an employer.24.Do you prefer to work under supervision or on your own?
Do you prefer to work under supervision or on your own?25.Give an example of when you worked successfully on a team.
Give an example of when you worked successfully on a team.26.Are you able to work on several assignments at once? Give me an example of
Are you able to work on several assignments at once? Give me an example of when you had to do so.27.Describe your ideal job.
Describe your ideal job.28.Describe your ideal supervisor.
Describe your ideal supervisor.29.Describe your ideal co-worker
Describe your ideal co-worker30.How would you handle rush assignments and a variety of deadlines that you
How would you handle rush assignments and a variety of deadlines that you may be required to meet simultaneously?31.What computer programs are you familiar with and how have you used them in
What computer programs are you familiar with and how have you used them in the past?32.What one thing would you improve at your current/previous workplace?
What one thing would you improve at your current/previous workplace?33.How would you handle difficult clients/customers?
How would you handle difficult clients/customers? 34.What are your salary expectations?
What are your salary expectations?
Interview Tips
So, you got an interview!
"Excellent"
Get ready to do some study & make some notes
*Analyze the position that you are applying for, by reviewing the details that the
Analyze the position that you are applying for, by reviewing the details that the employer has outlined in the ad.*Research the company, try to understand them & try to imagine how your
Research the company, try to understand them & try to imagine how your experience/skills will make you valuable to them. *Study your resume, think about how your past experiences match with what this
Study your resume, think about how your past experiences match with what this employer needs.*Practice answering common interview questions, see some samples below.
Practice answering common interview questions, see some samples below.*Practice greeting the employer with a pleasant smile & a firm handshake.
Practice greeting the employer with a pleasant smile & a firm handshake.*Above all, be friendly & enthusiastic.
Above all, be friendly & enthusiastic. On the day of the interview,
- Dress in a neat & tidy fashion that is appropriate for the job. - Bring a copy of your resume, as well as pen and paper to take notes.- Be on time, (5 - 10 minutes early) check out the location beforehand.- Thank the interviewers for their time. - Follow up, by contacting the company about a week after the interview.NOTE:
Bear in mind - If the job is the right one for you then you will get it. (No need to be overly nervous, just do your homework & give it your best shot).
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