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Interviewing
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS To help prepare for the interview, review a list of commonly asked interview questions by employers as well as some questions you can ask them.
Questions to prepare for from the interviewer • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Why are you interested in this position or company? In what ways do you think you can contribute to our organization? In what kind of work environment are you most comfortable? How do you prioritize your workload? How do you handle pressure? In what previous part-time, co-op, or summer job have you been the most interested? Why? What qualities or criteria are most important to you in a prospective job? What is your greatest strength? What is your greatest weakness and how are you working to improve it? What is your learning style? What motivates you? How do you define success? What are your short and long-term goals? Where do you see yourself in five years? Why do you want to leave your current company? Tell me about an accomplishment you are most proud of. Tell me about a time you made a mistake. Tell me about a time when you had to deal with adversity.
Questions to prepare for the interviewer • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
What are the company’s strengths and weaknesses compared to its competition? What is the organization’s plan for the next five years, and how does this department fit in? What is the company’s organization structure and how does the department fit into the organization? What is the culture of the company and this department specifically? How does the department communicate? What about the entire organization? What will the day-to-day responsibilities be for this position? How does this position help the department achieve its goals? What are you hoping for your new hire to accomplish in the first three months on the job? What will the training look like for this position? How much opportunity is there to see the end results of my efforts? Who will review my performance and how often? What opportunities does the company provide for professional development? What would a successful employee look like in this role? Who are the customers for this position and how would I support them if I were in this role? What expectations do you have for your new hire in terms of skills and abilities?
Sources: (“50 Most Common," 2018) (Ryan, 2017)
