Typical Asked Questions

• Describe your educational background.
• Why did you attend __________University (or College)?
• Why did you major in _____________?
• What was your grade point average?
• In what college activities have you participated?
• What subjects did you enjoy the most? The least? Why?
• What leadership positions did you hold?
• How did you finance your education?
• If you started all over, what would you change about your education?
• Did you do your best in school? If not, why not?

• What were your major achievements in each of your past jobs?
• Why did you change jobs before?
• What is your typical workday like?
• What functions do you enjoy the most? Why?
• Which job did you enjoy the least? Why?
• Have you ever been fired? Why?
• What type of management style do you prefer?

• Why do you want to join our organization?
• Why do you think you are qualified for this position?
• Why are you looking for another job?
• Why do you want to make a career change?
• Why should we hire you?
• What do you want to be doing five years from now?
• What qualifications do you have that make you feel you will be successful in your chosen field?
• What could you contribute to our company to make it more successful?
• How do you define success?
• What are your short-range and long-range career goals?
• When will you be ready to begin work?
• How do you feel about relocating, traveling, working overtime, and spending weekends in the office?
• What salary range are you anticipating?

• Tell me about yourself.
• What are your major weaknesses? Your major strengths?
• What causes you to lose your temper?
• What do you do in your spare time? Any hobbies?
• Do you consider yourself a leader or a follower? Why?
• Do you prefer working with others or by yourself? Why?
• How well do you work under pressure? In meeting deadlines?
• What types of people do you prefer working with?
• If we were to contact one of your references/supervisor, what would they say about you?
• What major problem have you encountered and how did you deal with it?
• Tell me about an event in your life that has really challenged you?
• How do you respond to criticism?
• Describe how you have or would respond to an unethical situation?
• What do you consider to be your most significant accomplishment? Why?
• What are the three most important priorities in your life?