Typically Asked Questions
Your Education
- 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?
Your Work Experience
- 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?
Your Career Goals
- 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?
Your Personality and Other Considerations
- 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/supervisors, 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?
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