Common Interview Questions Questions about Yourself
1. What are your own special abilities? 2. What new skills or capabilities have you developed over the past year? 3. What have you done which shows initiative and willingness to work? 4. What are your interests outside of work, school? 5. What motivates you? 6. How would you describe your own work style? 7. Why did you choose to study your particular area of study? 8. What are your strengths and weaknesses? 9. How do you deal with conflict? 10. How would a friend describe you?
Questions about Your Career Goals or Plans
1. What type of position are you interested in? 2. What is success? What personal characteristics will contribute to your success? 3. How will employment with us contribute to your career plans? 4. This job is a total change from previous employment. How does it fit your career goals/aspirations? 5. Can you tell us what attracted you to this position? 6. What are your financial requirements? 7. What do you value more in a job?
Previous Experience Questions
1. How often, and in what way, did you communicate with your subordinates and supervisors? 2. What was the biggest pressure on your last job and how did you cope? 3. How does your previous experience relate to this position? 4. Why did you leave your last job? 5. What did you like most/least about your last job? 6. How do you solve problems?
Questions specific to the company/job
1. Why do you want to work here? 2. What do you know about this organization? 3. Why do you think you would like this type of position, company? 4. What kind of boss do you like to work for? 5. How long do you intend to stay here? Where do you see yourself in five years? 6. What do you think determines a person’s progress in an organization? 7. What do you think will be your greatest contribution to our operation? 8. When can you start to work? What is your availability. 9. How much notice do you need to give to your present employer? 10. Why do you think you are the best candidate for the lob? Questions regarding your academic background are quite straightforward and easy to answer. The questions that usually puzzle candidates are those that assess your personality and your qualities. Although each job requires different qualities, there are a few qualities that are generally appreciated by all employers.
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